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Broncos sting 'Jackets, 42-17
Feldmann still the starter, coach says

Caleb Soptelean

There is no quarterback controversy.

That’s the word from Bronco head coach Ty Prestidge after last week’s 42-17 win at Choctaw.

Senior quarterback Brock Feldmann completed 25 of 50 passes and threw for 304 yards, including two touchdown passes and one TD run.

However, Feldmann threw three interceptions, two of which were tipped, and was pulled in the fourth quarter in favor of junior Josh West.

Monday, Prestidge declined to explain the reason for pulling Feldmann, but said he did a “fine job.” Feldmann completed only four of 13 passes he attempted in the fourth period.

West's statistics were limited, but showed two completions in three attempts good for 30 yards and one touchdown.

West and center Blake Cobb couldn’t get together on their exchanges, however.

There were three bad snaps after West entered the contest. The bad snaps resulted in two sacks and an incompletion.

Prestidge said Cobb was suffering from a hyperextended knee that only began affecting his play late in Friday’s game.

“He hyperextended his knee three weeks ago and never said anything,” Prestidge said.

Prestidge reiterated his support of Feldmann. “He’s leading the state in passing. There’s no reason to comment on anything other than he’s doing a super job.”

Looking toward Friday’s game at Putnam City North, Prestidge gave no reason that Feldmann wouldn’t start.

PCN is 1-2 on the year with a win over Edmond North and losses to Choctaw and Putnam City. Last week they lost to their rivals 24-14.

The Panthers have a throwing-oriented offense. This usually includes a tight end, three wideouts and one back.

Their quarterback is normally under center, but sometimes will drop back into shotgun formation.

Matt Veazey threw for 225 yards last week, but the Panthers had only one yard rushing.

Defensively, PCN uses a 3-5 “stack,” Prestidge said.

“They’ve got a very good program. They’ll come out ready to play.”