BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Senior quarterback Joshuah Keith and the Clinton football team pulled off an upset they’ll never forget Friday night. Keith ran for two touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes as the Dragons defeated Oak Ridge 24-21 … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Oak Ridge Wildcats at Central Bobcats – Week 7 (2023)
FOUNTAIN CITY — See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 29, from the matchup between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Central Bobcats. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo … [Read more...]
KOC’S 5STAR PHOTOS: Oak Ridge Wildcats at Clinton Dragons – Week 6 (2023)
CLINTON — See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 22, from the annual rivalry between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Clinton Dragons. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo … [Read more...]
Without its head coach and with a legend filling in, Oak Ridge continues its winning ways against rival Clinton, 37-24
CLINTON — Three first-half turnovers.Four first-half lead changes. Playing without their head coach on the road in a crucial region game. Oak Ridge certainly had its share of adversity on Friday. And the Wildcats withstood it all. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge (2-0) downs visiting Powell, 35-21, with second half full of big plays; Wildcats hold off late rally with onside kick-return TD
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Derek Rang pushed the right buttons at halftime Thursday night. Oak Ridge’s first-year football coach challenged his players at the break, and they responded with a 35-21 victory over Powell in a non-region game at … [Read more...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 3 (2023)
BY TANNER WALKER OAK RIDGE — We have tons of photos for you below from the 2023 Week 3 contest between the Powell Panthers and the host Oak Ridge Wildcats. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them … [Read more...]
The 20 Best Area High School Football Teams in TSSAA History (since 1969)
BY MIKE BLACKERBY So here they are. The following 20 teams are the best of the best in high school football in the 5Star Preps coverage area since the inception of the TSSAA playoffs in 1969. Since Morristown East (Class AAA) and Loudon … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by KOC: Jefferson County Patriots at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 1 (2023)
OAK RIDGE — We have more than 80 photos for you below from the 2023 season opener between Jefferson County and Oak Ridge. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them all. NEW TO 5STAR PREPS? No worries. Use promo code … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT (8.4.23): Oak Ridge Wildcats at Maryville Rebels
BY ANDREW PETERS MARYVILLE — In a battle of young quarterbacks looking to get experience before the season's start, Maryville and Oak Ridge squared off in a preseason scrimmage at Shields Stadium Friday night. Here's a look at how each did ... … [Read more...]
TIME TO SHINE: Oak Ridge senior RB DeJauvis Dozier could be headed towards special 2023 season
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s really time for De’Jauvis Dozier to shine, and Oak Ridge’s standout tailback is more than ready to be the feature running back for the Wildcats in 2023. After sharing time with Kendall Jackson and Jai Hundley, respectively, … [Read more...]