Werner era begins with a Poteau road victory over Durant Lions

September 1, 2012

DOUBLE TEAM — Poteau defensive duo of Troy Barnett, left, and Devin Thompson, behind ball carrier, bring down the Durant Lion player during Friday night's season opener at Paul Laird Field on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. Photo submitted by Frances Walston

DURANT — It was one heck of a pregame pep talk by Poteau's new football coach, Greg Werner.
“I want you to go out and dominate this game be very physical,” Werner told the Pirates before they took the field against the Durant Lions at Paul Laird Field on the campus of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. “Let people know that the Poteau Pirates are back!”
After trailing by seven points at halftime, the Pirates came out and physically dominated the Lions and won the game 28-21.