• About
    • About Us
    • What We Cover
  • Advertise
    • Advertise
    • Our Advertisers
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Send News

Oak Ridge Today

  • Home
  • Sign in
  • News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Education
    • Government
    • Health
    • Police and Fire
    • U.S. Department of Energy
    • Weather
  • Sports
    • High School
    • Middle School
    • Recreation
    • Rowing
    • Youth
  • Entertainment
    • Arts
    • Dancing
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Theater
  • Premium Content
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds

Wildcats hold off late rally by Science Hill to leave with 10-point win

Posted at 1:49 am December 19, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

oak-ridge-tajion-jones-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Oak Ridge senior Tajion Jones (3) had a game-high 20 points during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

JOHNSON CITY—Oak Ridge held off a late rally by Science Hill on Saturday to leave Johnson City with their second win in two days.

The undefeated Wildcats (11-0, 5-0 District 3-AAA) beat Science Hill 82-72 in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday.

That victory came one day after they beat Cleveland, which had also been undefeated, 76-56.

The Wildcats led the Hilltoppers 70-42 after three quarters on Saturday.

But Science Hill (10-6, 2-0 District 1-AAA) outscored Oak Ridge 30-12 in the final quarter after bench players came in.

The Wildcats were led by senior Tajion Jones with a game-high 20 points. That included four three-point shots, including three in the first half.

Oak Ridge senior Anthony Gibson, who had a personal-best 21 points in an 82-67 win over Science Hill at Wildcat Arena last year, scored 18 this year. That included two three-point shots.

Senior Tyshawn Young added 11 points for Oak Ridge, and senior E.J. Bush had 10.

Science Hill’s Bowden Lyon led the Hilltoppers with 13 points. Kendle Cutlip scored 11, all in the fourth quarter.

Ten days after they played in Johnson City, Oak Ridge and Science Hill will meet again, at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, at the Arby’s Classic Tournament in Bristol.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

oak-ridge-anthony-gibson-cleveland-dec-16-2016

Oak Ridge senior Anthony Gibson (23), pictured here during a 76-56 win over Cleveland in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Friday. Dec, 16, 2016, scored 18 points in an 82-72 win over Science Hill, also in the shootout, on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

oak-ridge-tyshawn-young-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Oak Ridge senior Tyshawn Young (4), playing defense here, scored 11 points during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

oak-ridge-tajion-jones-2-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Oak Ridge senior Tajion Jones (3) scored a game-high 20 points during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 



oak-ridge-ej-bush-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Oak Ridge senior E.J. Bush (2), playing defense here, scored 10 points during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

oak-ridge-ej-bush-2-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Oak Ridge senior E.J. Bush (2), who scored 10 points, shoots the basketball during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

oak-ridge-levert-smith-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Levert Smith (10) of Oak Ridge scored eight points during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

oak-ridge-herbert-booker-science-hill-dec-17-2016

Herbert Booker (14) of Oak Ridge is pictured above during an 82-72 win over Science Hill in the Champion Chevrolet Shootout at Science Hill High School in Johnson City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Kell)

 

Do you appreciate this story or our work in general? If so, please consider a monthly subscription to Oak Ridge Today. See our Subscribe page here. Thank you for reading Oak Ridge Today.

Copyright 2016 Oak Ridge Today. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports Tagged With: Anthony Gibson, Bowden Lyon, Cleveland, David Bryant, E.J. Bush, Herbert Booker, Hilltoppers, Levert Smith, Oak Ridge, Science Hill, Science Hill High School, Tajion Jones, Tyshawn Young, Wildcats

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival Announces 2025 Storytellers
  • Laser-Engraved Bricks Will Line Walkway of New Chamber Headquarters
  • Democratic Women’s Club to Discuss Climate Change, Energy and Policy
  • Estate Jewelry Show at Karen’s Jewelers Features Celebrity Jewelry
  • Keri Cagle named new ORAU senior vice president and ORISE director
  • ORAU Annual Giving Campaign exceeds $100,000 goal+ORAU Annual Giving Campaign exceeds $100,000 goal More than $1 million raised in past 10 years benefits United Way and Community Shares Oak Ridge, Tenn. —ORAU exceeded its goal of raising $100,000 in donations as part of its internal annual giving campaign that benefits the United Way and Community Shares nonprofit organizations. ORAU has raised more than $1 million over the past 10 years through this campaign. A total of $126,839 was pledged during the 2024 ORAU Annual Giving Campaign. Employees donate via payroll deduction and could earmark their donation for United Way, Community Shares or both. “ORAU has remained a strong pillar in the community for more than 75 years, and we encourage our employees to consider participating in our annual giving campaign each year to help our less fortunate neighbors in need,” said ORAU President and CEO Andy Page. “Each one of our employees has the power to positively impact the lives of those who need help in the communities where we do business across the country and demonstrate the ORAU way – taking care of each other.” ORAU, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, provides science, health and workforce solutions that address national priorities and serve the public interest. Through our specialized teams of experts and access to a consortium of more than 150 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions and help advance their missions. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Learn more about ORAU at www.orau.org. Learn more about ORAU at www.orau.org. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakRidgeAssociatedUniversities Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/orau Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orau ###
  • Children’s Museum Gala Celebrates the Rainforest
  • Jim Sears joins ORAU as senior vice president
  • Oak Ridge Housing Authority Receives Funding Assistance of up to $51.8 Million For Renovating Public Housing and Building New Workforce Housing
  • Two fires reported early Friday

Search Oak Ridge Today

Copyright © 2025 Oak Ridge Today