MOORE — Let it never be said that coach Mike Whaley doesn’t have bravado.

After his Westmoore squad beat Lawton 21-20 in the first round of the 6A playoffs, Whaley ripped off his sweater to reveal a black shirt with the words “Beat Jenks” written on it.

The display was pure Barnum and Bailey as the Westmoore players erupted on the field upon seeing the shirt.

The entire scene sounds like it was scripted days in advance.

“That was a Thursday morning look in your locker kind of deal,” Whaley said. “But after the first quarter, I thought I was overdressed.”

It is one thing to say beat Jenks and another to go out and do it. Since 1993, the second ranked Trojans (10-1) have been one of the most dominant football programs in the country. In that span they have won 10 of their 11 state titles. That includes six in a row from 1996-2001.

Westmoore and Jenks square off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Jenks’ Hunter-Dwelly Stadium.

The defending state champions come into their matchup with Westmoore (8-3) after demolishing Stillwater 42-7.

Jenks’ only loss came in the Backyard Brawl at the hands of top-ranked Tulsa Union. The Jags know they will have to be at their best in order to knock off a prohibitive favorite like JHS.

By all accounts, the 2007 Jaguars would not be the strongest team that Whaley has fielded in his time as head coach. But as evidence by their comeback victory last week, this squad has something about them that prevents anyone from counting them out.

The Trojans’ offense has been almost in a class by itself this season. They set a new team regular-season record with 482 points. That’s 217 more than the Jags.

“They are the most efficient offense we have seen,” Whaley said. “When they get the ball, they put points on the board.”

The Trojans are paced by senior Mark Ginther, who threw for 2,265 yards, 24 TDs and only four interceptions. Tailback Chris Adkins ran for 119 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries against Stillwater. He did all his damage in the first half.

“Their running back is very good,” Whaley said. “He makes you pay if you are not in the right position. They are just an impressive team.”

It sounds like a tall task for the Jaguars’ defense. Joey Fowler, Kenny Miller and Glen Wayme will need to control the line of scrimmage to slow down the Trojans.

However, the Jags’ best defense may be their offense.

“We have to keep their offense off the field,” Whaley said. “That is kind of hard when Craig (Ralls) runs for an 80-yard touchdown. Both him and Stephen (Davis) can take it to the house.”

Once again Westmoore will rely on its ground game to pave the way toward a possible victory. Against the Wolverines, they posted 260 rushing yards. That is coming off a 445-yard outing in the final game of the regular season.

Davis, Ralls, Devon Schiffman, Tracey Norwood, Bo Woodard, etc... The list seemingly goes on and on of ball carriers Whaley deploys to wear down opposing defenses.

“If we get five or six yards a play, that is great,” Davis said. “I would rather see that than long drives.”

The Trojans are no stranger to having to play rugged defense, though. They have allowed 144 points this year and have held their last four opponents to 21 total points.

The atmosphere at Jenks Hunter-Dwelly Stadium during the postseason is electric. But the Jaguars believe they will not be intimidated by the name on the front of the jersey or their history.

“Our first game of the year is our biggest game,” Davis said. “We played Tulsa Union two years ago, so we are used to it. They will be ready and we will be ready.”