Pirates drop one to Bristow, prepare for home opener Friday

  • Senior Kellen Fry runs past Pirate defenders.
    Senior Kellen Fry runs past Pirate defenders.
  • Cushing senior quarterback Roman Tucker takes a snap during the game against the Bristow Pirates Friday night.
    Cushing senior quarterback Roman Tucker takes a snap during the game against the Bristow Pirates Friday night.
  • Roman Tucker makes a pass. Photos by Sylvia Danyele
    Roman Tucker makes a pass. Photos by Sylvia Danyele
  • The Tiger band and CHS student section cheer on the Tigers from the stands.
    The Tiger band and CHS student section cheer on the Tigers from the stands.

    BRISTOW — Rivalry games never come with guarantees and the game against the Barstow Pirates Friday delivered an ironclad truth to the Cushing Tigers — you can pile up 466 yards, lead for two quarters, and still suffer a very quiet bus ride home.

    The Tigers outgained the Pirates by 167 yards, lit up the stat sheet, and still watched those pesky Pirates steal away with a 35–31 win in front of a stand…