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Football photos: Oak Ridge and Ooltewah

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Oak Ridge senior running back T.J. Allison (6) led all Wildcats with 94 yards on 20 carries during a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

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Oak Ridge lost to Ooltewah, 26-17, in a second-round Class 5A playoff game in Ooltewah on Friday. Here are pictures by Julio Culiat.

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Oak Ridge senior defensive end Alex Alcorn (66) was credited with two blocked passes during a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

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Down early, Oak Ridge rallies, but falls short at Ooltewah

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Wildcats Tee Higgins Catch at Ooltewah Nov. 13, 2015

Before he was injured, Oak Ridge junior Tee Higgins (5) makes an impressive catch during a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Note: This story was updated at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 15.

OOLTEWAH—Oak Ridge gave up 17 points in the first quarter and lost its star playmaker in the second, but the Wildcats rallied to close the gap before falling short in a second-round Class 5A playoff game in Ooltewah on Friday.

The final score was 26-17 in favor of the Owls, who move on to play Rhea County in a Class 5A quarterfinal game next week.

A lot went wrong for Oak Ridge (10-2) in the first quarter at Ooltewah on Friday: an early fumble, a dropped end-zone pass, a missed field goal, and a turnover on a punt return. Ooltewah (10-2) breezed to a 17-0 lead in the first 11 minutes.

Then, Oak Ridge lost star playmaker Tee Higgins late in the second quarter to a knee injury on his right leg. Higgins, a junior standout receiver, defensive back, and punt returner who is a University of Tennessee commitment, did not return. [Read more…]

Photos: Oak Ridge cross country runners, coaches, team

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Oak Ridge Thomas Colburn and Tyler Boullie at State Cross Country Nov. 7, 2015

Oak Ridge senior Tyler Boullie (492) was 16th in the state Class AAA cross country meet in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, crossing the finish line at Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course at 16:36.85. At left is senior Thomas Colburn (493), who finished 20th at 16:40.94. Boullie was the second-fastest runner for the Wildcats, and Colburn was third. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

NASHVILLE—The Oak Ridge High School boys team finished second in Tennessee during the 2015 state cross country meet in Nashville on Saturday. Brentwood finished first.

See more photos of the runners, coaches, and team from Saturday’s race below. See a story on the race here.

Senior Gashaw Duhamel was the top runner for Oak Ridge, the runner-up in the Division I Class AAA boys race. It was a 5,000-meter, or 5k, race. Duhamel finished 10th, with a time of 16:20.01 on the muddy course on a chilly, overcast Saturday morning.

Brentwood had two of the top three runners: sophomore Brodey Hasty, who was first with a time of 15:35.09, and junior Taylor Vroon, who finished third with a time of 15:50.85.

Oak Ridge senior Tyler Boullie was 16th, crossing the finish line at Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course at 16:36.85.

See the results here.

Oak Ridge Gashaw Duhamel and Farragut Louis Morris at State Cross Country Nov. 7, 2015

Oak Ridge senior Gashaw Duhamel (494), the top runner for the Wildcats, finished 10th at 16:20.01, and Farragut senior Louis Morris (443) finished 14th at 16:33.48 in the state Class AAA cross country meet in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Basketball: Meet the Wildcats Night is Tuesday

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The Oak Ridge High School basketball teams are participating in Meet the Wildcats Night at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, in the Wildcat Arena. The public is invited, and admission is free.

The night will include boys and girls scrimmages, three-point contests, and slam dunk contests.

The girls basketball team will host a silent auction in the arena, and sample sandwiches will be given away.

“Bring the family for a fun-packed Tuesday evening with the basketball Wildcats!” organizers said.

Photos: Wildcats finish second at state cross country meet

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Gashaw Duhamel State Cross Country Meet Nov. 7, 2015

Senior Gashaw Duhamel was the top runner for Oak Ridge in the 5,000-meter state Class AAA boys race in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, when the Wildcats finished second as a team. Duhamel finished 10th among individual runners, with a time of 16:20.01 on the muddy course on a chilly, overcast Saturday morning. (Photo by Steve Martin)

 

NASHVILLE—The Oak Ridge High School boys team finished second in Tennessee during the 2015 state cross country meet in Nashville on Saturday. Brentwood finished first.

Senior Gashaw Duhamel was the top runner for Oak Ridge in the 5,000-meter, or 5k, Class AAA boys race. Duhamel finished 10th, with a time of 16:20.01 on the muddy course on a chilly, overcast Saturday morning.

Here are pictures by Adrian Etheridge and Steve Martin. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge boys cross country finishes second in state

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Oak Ridge Boys Cross Country 2015 State Runner-Up

The Oak Ridge High School boys cross country team finished second in Tennessee during the 2015 state Class AAA meet in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (Photo by Adrian Etheridge)

 

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NASHVILLE—The Oak Ridge High School boys team finished second in Tennessee during the 2015 state cross country meet in Nashville on Saturday. Brentwood finished first.

Senior Gashaw Duhamel was the top runner for Oak Ridge, the runner-up in the Division I Class AAA boys race. It was a 5,000-meter, or 5k, race. Duhamel finished 10th, with a time of 16:20.01 on the muddy course on a chilly, overcast Saturday morning.

Brentwood had two of the top three runners: sophomore Brodey Hasty, who was first with a time of 15:35.09, and junior Taylor Vroon, who finished third with a time of 15:50.85.

Oak Ridge senior Tyler Boullie was 16th, crossing the finish line at Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course at 16:36.85.

Also in the top five for the Wildcats, meaning their scores were included in the team total, were senior Thomas Colburn, who finished 20th at 16:40.94; junior Jacob “Jake” Etheridge, who was 22nd with a time of 16:43.07; and sophomore Jose Villegas, who finished 27th at 16:45.09. [Read more…]

Football photos: Oak Ridge and Soddy Daisy

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Oak Ridge Tee Higgins and Soddy Daisy Brandon Davis Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge junior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) makes a catch behind a fallen Brandon Davis (3) of Soddy Daisy during a 45-33 win for the Wildcats in a Class 5A football playoff game on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
(Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Oak Ridge Tee Higgins and Soddy Daisy Brandon Davis Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge junior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) jumps to catch the football over Brandon Davis (3) of Soddy Daisy during a 45-33 win for the Wildcats in a Class 5A football playoff game on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

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Oak Ridge beat Soddy Daisy 45-33 on big plays and turnovers in the first round of the 2015 Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday. Here are photos by Julio Culiat.

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Football stats: Oak Ridge and Soddy Daisy

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Oak Ridge Jordan Graham and Soddy Daisy on Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge freshman running back Jordan Graham (30) had two touchdowns, including one on a kickoff return, during a 45-33 win over Soddy Daisy in the first round of the Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Oak Ridge beat Soddy Daisy 45-33 on big plays and turnovers in the first round of the 2015 Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday. Here are preliminary individual and team statistics by Mark Haste. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge beats Soddy Daisy 45-33 on big plays, turnovers

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Oak Ridge Jordan Graham and Soddy Daisy on Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge freshman running back Jordan Graham (30) had two touchdowns, including one on a kickoff return and another on a 50-yard run, during a 45-33 win over Soddy Daisy in the first round of the Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

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Oak Ridge beat Soddy Daisy 45-33 on big plays and turnovers in the first round of the 2015 Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday.

The Wildcats (10-1) will travel to Ooltewah (9-2) on Friday, November 13, for a second round game. The Owls, who are ranked eighth, beat the Clinton Dragons (4-7) in another first-round game on Thursday to advance to play Oak Ridge.

The Wildcats, who are ranked third, had another big night on defense and special teams. Oak Ridge senior Davon Middleton intercepted one Trojans pass in the end zone to stop one Soddy Daisy drive deep in Wildcat territory, and he later deflected a third-down pass near the goal line to help end another.

Junior wide receiver Tee Higgins and freshman running back Jordan Graham also had big nights. They each had two touchdowns for Oak Ridge.

One of Graham’s touchdowns came on the opening kickoff of the second half. The small, speedy freshman broke tackles and curled from the left side of the field—after it looked like he had been stopped—to the right before racing 88 yards to score on a run that took 25 seconds to complete. Graham ended the night with the two touchdowns, including one on a 50-yard run, and 154 yards on eight carries. [Read more…]

Football: Wildcats-Soddy Daisy playoff game moved to Thursday

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The first-round playoff game between Oak Ridge and Soddy Daisy has been moved to Thursday because of thunderstorms forecast for Friday night, athletic officials said.

The football game will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 5, on Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge. Tickets are $8.

Other games, including the Clinton-Ooltewah game at Ooltewah, have also been moved to Thursday.

See more information about the football playoffs and a link to the Class 5A bracket here.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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Soccer: 2015 All Region 2 Team includes Oak Ridge players

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Lady Wildcats Macy Barclay and Hardin Valley Oct. 20, 2015

Oak Ridge senior forward Macy Barclay (4) was named to the 2015 All Region 2 Team. Barclay is pictured above during a Region 2-AAA soccer semifinal on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, when Hardin Valley eliminated Oak Ridge 2-0. Also pictured is senior midfielder Gabby Powers (17) of Hardin Valley, who made the All Region 2 Team. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Five members of the Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats soccer team were named to the 2015 All Region 2 Team.

Four players, all seniors, were named to the First Team: forward Macy Barclay, midfielder Ellie Brown, goalkeeper Jasmine Rizk, and defender Katie Welsh.

One player, a junior, was named to the Second Team: Leah Scudder.

Casey Riemer of Bearden was named most valuable player in Region 2-AAA. First-year coach Mark Patterson of Hardin Valley, which made it to the state quarterfinals before being eliminated, was named coach of the year.

Here are the First Team and Second Team selections:

1st Team 
Bearden Casey Riemer Tayler Frizen Clarity Voy
Ashtyn Glover
Farragut Grace Sommi Miranda Burt Megan MacLean
Jordan Fierley
Hardin Valley Dominique Rowe Paige Hewitt Kelsey Klett
Gabby Powers Maggie Wilson
Lenoir City Devin Healy
Maryville Lizzie Fry Dee Fritz Emery Spears
Carolyn Hobbs
Oak Ridge Katherine Welsh Jasmine Rizk Macy Barclay
Ellie Brown
Powelll Lauren Sexton Lauren Wood
Regional MVP Casey Riemer Bearden
Coach of the Year Mark Patterson Hardin Valley Academy
2nd Team
Bearden Emily Carlevato
Hardin Valley Gweb Breslin Macy Lindsey Lainee Griffin
Farragut Aleyse Evers
Maryville Preston Robinette Abbie Anderson
Oak Ridge Leah Scudder
Powell Raygan Scarbrough Bailey Taylor
West Tionna Thompson AK Anderson

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WYSH: Clinton-Ooltewah football playoff game moved to Thursday

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(From our news partner WYSH Radio in Clinton) The Clinton-Ooltewah playoff game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday due to the threat of severe weather in Ooltewah on Friday night.

Oak Ridge will play at home on Blankenship Field at 7 p.m. Friday against Soddy-Daisy. You can read more and find a link to the Class 5A football playoff bracket here.