Photos: Oak Ridge Wildcats and Clinton Dragons

Posted at 12:09 pm August 22, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Wildcats Chase Kimbro and Clinton Dragons

Oak Ridge junior linebacker Chase Kimbro (10), who had four tackles, one assist, and a sack, tackles Clinton senior quarterback Tyler Thackerson (8). (Photo by Julio Culiat)

The Friday night football game between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Clinton Dragons at Blankenship Field was very well-attended, with the ticket line snaking around the lower parking lot at Blankenship Field and down Broadway. The Wildcats won 24-13 in the season opener. Here are pictures by Julio Culiat and John Huotari.

Oak Ridge Wildcats Adarius Simpson and Clinton Dragons

Oak Ridge sophomore Adarius Simpson (24) returns the football to the Clinton 45 after a Dragons field goal attempt was blocked by junior Wildcat Jaret Miner. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

Oak Ridge Wildcats Jordan Dunbar and Clinton Dragons

Senior quarterback Jordan Dunbar (14) runs for 27 yards on nine carries and six first downs against the Clinton Dragons on Blankenship Field on Friday. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge Wildcats Jordan Graham and Clinton Dragons

Oak Ridge freshman Jordan Graham (30) led the Wildcats in rushing on Friday, gaining 44 yards on seven carries against the Clinton Dragons. (Photo by Julio Culat)

Oak Ridge Wildcats and Clinton Dragons Crowd

A large crowd watched Friday night’s game between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Clinton Dragons, and the ticket line snaked around the lower parking lot at Blankenship Field and then down Broadway. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge Wildcats Tee Higgins Clinton Dragons

Junior receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates his first touchdown catch for the Oak Ridge Wildcats at 11:16 in the second quarter against the Clinton Dragons on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Higgins had three catches for 57 yards and two touchdowns. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge Wildcats Alex Alcorn and Caleb Jackson against Clinton Dragons

Senior defensive end Alex Alcorn (66) and junior linebacker Caleb Jackson (25) stop Clinton quarterback Tyler Thackerson (8) on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. Jackson was second in total tackles and assists, according to preliminary stats by Mark Haste. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

Oak Ridge Wildcats Jordan Dunbar and Clinton Dragons Billy Long

Clinton junior linebacker Billy Long (37) wraps up Oak Ridge quarterback Jordan Dunbar during a 24-13 win for the Wildcats at home on Friday. Also pictured are Oak Ridge senior lineman Quentin Drummond (57) and Clinton senior lineman Jason Good (57). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

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