BY DAVE LINK The Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team didn’t let a Feb. 17 upset loss to Central in the District 3-4A semifinals send it on a downhill spiral. Quite the contrary. First, the Wildcats responded with a 37-point victory over West in … [Read more...]
Taj Kimber, deeper Fulton down Oak Ridge, 55-42; emergence of Ze’Yana Stewart key for Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats’ success
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Oak Ridge vs. Fulton. It’s one of the great traditional end-of-the-regular-season rivalry games in the state of Tennessee. Over the last few years the series has featured memorable games and great individual players on both … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Karns Beavers at Oak Ridge Wildcats (girls and boys games) – Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
The Oak Ridge basketball teams played host to Karns on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. See all the photos — about 90 combined — we have from BOTH GAMES thanks to Charles Mays Media. Should you be interested in purchasing a photo or two from the game, … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge basketball teams sweep Karns on Tuesday and take full control of the 1-seeds in District 3-4A
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Its offense was off Tuesday night, so the Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team turned to its defense. The Wildcats held visiting Karns to its season-low scoring output in a 54-49 victory and clinched the District 3-4A … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge basketball teams grind out pair of tough wins Friday at Karns
There were storylines abound Friday night for both the girls' and boys' basketball games between Oak Ridge vs. Karns. A coach versus a longtime mentor and friend. First-place was up for grabs in the district standings. And much more. Get … [Read more...]
Friday’s FAB 5 – Jan. 28, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY Here are tonight's FAB 5 Performances on the basketball court - the top teams and players from Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge basketball teams remain unbeaten after Thursday sweep of Alcoa
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – If the Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team is flying under the radar, it might not be for long. Not if the Wildcats (3-0) keep playing like they did during Thursday night’s 80-71 non-district victory at Alcoa. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge puts away Siegel late; sets up Class AAA semifinal against heavy favorite Houston
By JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO -- Johnathan Stewart, the Oak Ridge senior guard, was already prepping for Round 2 of the Class AAA state tournament when he came to handle his media duties Thursday night following the Wildcats' 68-57 win over … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS pres. by FCA: Oak Ridge Wildcats vs. Siegel (Class AAA state quarterfinals)
MURFREESBORO -- The Oak Ridge boys' basketball team took on Siegel in the Class AAA state quarterfinals at MTSU's Murphy Center on Thursday, March 18. The gallery below comes from photographer Danny Parker and is presented FREE to all readers … [Read more...]
Late surge by Oak Ridge sends Wildcats past West and into Region 2-AAA semifinals
By MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – Jonathan Milloway embraced his role as Oak Ridge’s go-to guy Saturday night against West. Even more important, said Milloway, so did his teammates. With the 6-foot-7 Milloway leading the way inside, the Wildcats … [Read more...]