High School Football, Thunder’s First Loss, and AFC North Showdown Tonight

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High School Football - Merritt Oilers vs. Watonga Eagles

The Merritt Oilers are set to wrap up their high school football season a day early due to expected torrential rains across Oklahoma. The game against Watonga has been rescheduled to tonight in Watonga, where both teams are on the hunt for their first district win of the season. Can’t make it to the game? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Watch the live stream on paragontv.com with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s First Loss of the Season

After an incredible undefeated streak, the Oklahoma City Thunder experienced their first loss of the season, narrowly defeated by the Denver Nuggets 124-122. The Thunder led by double digits at halftime, but Denver rallied back to take the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams delivered an impressive performance, scoring a combined 57 points. Former Thunder star Russell Westbrook added to the drama, putting up 29 points for the Nuggets. OKC has a rest day before kicking off a six-game homestand against Houston tomorrow night.

AFC North Battle: Ravens vs. Bengals

Thursday Night Football brings a highly anticipated AFC North clash as the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams are powered by dynamic offenses led by star quarterbacks Joe Burrow for the Bengals and Lamar Jackson for the Ravens. This matchup could reshape the AFC North standings, with Cincinnati fighting to stay in playoff contention. The game kicks off at 7:15 PM and promises plenty of action.

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