After what the coach called a sloppy start, the Oak Ridge Wildcats became more focused in the second half and opened up a wide lead over the Halls Red Devils on Friday, finishing with a 37-6 victory.
The Wildcats (2-1, 2-0 District 3-AAA) scored first on a 51-yard pass play from quarterback Jaylin Henderson to junior wide receiver Jiminquas Johnson halfway through the first quarter at Dink Adams Field in Halls. [Read more…]
The Oak Ridge High School Cross Country teams are having Cross Country Day at The Other One on Tuesday.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the cross country teams, and The Other One, a restaurant located in Grove Center, will be open until 8:30 p.m., a press release said. The Other One is at 178 Randolph Road.
Oak Ridge quarterback Jaylin Henderson is pursued by Clinton Dragons linebacker Shane Hooks during a 51-14 victory for the Wildcats at Blankenship Field on Friday.
Oak Ridge Wildcats Coach Joe Gaddis returned to Blankenship Field on Friday with a 51-14 win over the Clinton Dragons.
The Wildcats, who started and stuck with senior Jaylin Henderson at quarterback this week after trying three quarterbacks last week, are now 1-1.
“I am definitely happy,” Gaddis said after the lopsided victory. “We’re going to do this a bunch more.” [Read more…]
An interception by junior defensive back Tommy Kaczocha, right, early in the third quarter helps set up Oak Ridge’s first touchdown.
FARRAGUT—Down three touchdowns at halftime, the Oak Ridge Wildcats rallied in the second half against Farragut on Friday, keeping the football game close but falling to the Admirals 31-24.
It was, in part, a test of the high expectations that had been set for returning Coach Joe Gaddis, who led the Wildcats to their last state championship in 1991 and returned to Oak Ridge in March after 15 years away.
Fans disheartened by the score at the end of the first half at Bill Clabo Field in Farragut were encouraged by the turnaround in the second. [Read more…]
Wildcats Coach Joe Gaddis leads a pep rally last week, one week before the season opener against Farragut.
The Oak Ridge Wildcats open their 2013 football season at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday) at Farragut.
It’s the first game for returning Coach Joe Gaddis, who came back to Oak Ridge in March after 15 years away. Gaddis led Oak Ridge to its last state championship in 1991, and his 119-24 record here is the best in the school’s history.
Still, the Wildcats could have their work cut out for them tonight. During a pep rally last week, Gaddis said Oak Ridge has lost the last six of seven games to Farragut. But Oak Ridge also played the Admirals in last year’s season opener, and the Wildcats won 28-24. [Read more…]
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Wrapping up Friday night’s Week Zero high school football action, Anderson County got 310 total yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns from Tyler Hicks and 140 yards and four rushing touchdowns from Matt Fox to beat Clinton 53-13 in each team’s opener.
Maryville debuted new quarterback John Garrett and picked up a 35-15 win over Webb on Friday as Garrett accounted for 260 total yards and three scores. In other area action, William Blount gave new coach Justin Ridge his first win as the Governors pounded Loudon 40-7. Oliver Springs hammered Unaka 40-0 and Campbell County clobbered Cumberland Gap 41-6. For a complete look at last weekend’s action and this week’s schedule, visit the Local Sports Update page on our website.
Members of the Oak Ridge High School Band play at the opening of a Wildcat Day pep rally at the Ben Martin field on Saturday.
Enthusiastic fans and players flocked to Oak Ridge High School on Saturday for a first-of-its-kind pep rally that incorporated all sports and featured a football coach that helped the Wildcats win their last state championship and is leading the team once more.
The pep rally was part of what had officially been proclaimed Wildcat Day by the Oak Ridge City Council. The rally featured short cheerleader routines, music by members of the Oak Ridge High School Band, short speeches from city and school officials, an introduction to the ORHS Wildcats football team and coaches, and fireworks. [Read more…]
The Oak Ridge Cross Country Girls’ Team is pictured above. (Photos by Allen Etheridge)
Oak Ridge Cross Country has a legacy of winning at the state level.
“I plan to be at that level every year,” Head Coach Allen Etheridge said. “I go into every year thinking that we may have a shot at winning.”
His teams have backed that up with girls’ state titles in 2007, 2009, and 2010, and boys’ titles in 2005, 2006, and 2007. [Read more…]
The Jefferson Middle School Eagles lost 44-8 to the Rhea County Eagles on Thursday.
The Jefferson Middle School Eagles lost 44-8 to the Rhea County Eagles in their first game of the football season on Thursday.
The Oak Ridge High School Wildcats open their season on Friday, Aug. 30, at Farragut.
The Robertsville Middle School Rams play next at Christian Academy of Knoxville at 7 p.m. Thursday. [Read more…]
The Oak Ridge High School cross country teams are selling tickets for their main fundraiser, a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8-10 a.m. Tickets are $5, and you can purchase them from team members now.
Walk-ins are welcome, as well. This fundraiser helps defray transportation costs to meets in Louisville, Ky., and Cary, N.C., this season, a press release said.
An Aug. 17 golf tournament at Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge will benefit the 2013-2014 boys basketball team at Oak Ridge High School. (File photo)
The Oak Ridge High School Boys Basketball Boosters invite you to participate in their 16th annual golf tournament, a press release said.
This year’s event—a four-man scramble format—will be held Aug. 17 at Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. Sponsored by BSN Sports, the tournament costs $75 per person. [Read more…]
The Oak Ridge High School cheerleaders for the 2013-2014 school year, pictured above, will have a pre-camp exhibition performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Wildcat Arena. (Submitted photo)
Community invited to pre-camp performance this Friday
Traditional cheerleading began at the University of Minnesota in 1898, when male cheerleaders encouraged students to show their spirit at athletic events.
This model continued exclusively until the early 1990s, when all-star competitive gyms formed to highlight the athleticism of the cheerleader. Combining tumbling, stunting, and dancing, non-school teams began competing at the regional and national level, drawing more and more girls to the fast growing sport.
At Oak Ridge High School, cheerleaders were maintaining the traditional role, but found they were losing students to the competitive nature of the all-star gym. [Read more…]
