Tigers send message

Cushing receiver Bryce Ward casts a little shade after a touchdown catch. Photo by Sylvia Danyele
Cushing receiver Bryce Ward casts a little shade after a touchdown catch. Photo by Sylvia Danyele

CUSHING — Under the lights of O’Dell Field, the Cushing Tigers turned Thursday night into a chess game of coaching, passing, gutsy defense, and home-town swagger. By the end of four quarters, the scoreboard read 35-14, and the student section was the only thing that could drown out the sound of Wagoner’s secondary gasping for air.

It started with a directive from offensive coordinator Scott Chishol…