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Football photos: Oak Ridge vs. Clinton, I

Posted at 3:29 pm August 21, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Oak Ridge senior Tee Higgins (5) congratulates sophomore Jordan Graham (22) after Graham scored on a two-yard touchdown catch, helping to give the Wildcats a 21-0 lead at Clinton at 2:29 in the first quarter on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Also pictured is junior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

CLINTON—The Oak Ridge Wildcats opened the regular football season with a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday. Here is the first of two sets of photos by John Huotari.

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Oak Ridge senior Chase Kimbro (10), at center, runs with the football during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Blocking for Kimbro are sophomore Jordan Graham (22), left, and senior Jordan Smith (55). At front left trying to tackle Kimbro is Clinton senior J’Quan Thomas (5). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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In his first varsity start, Oak Ridge junior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2), pictured above on ground at center, was 5-for-5 passing with no interceptions and three touchdown throws. Stewart also had a rushing touchdown, pictured above, during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

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Oak Ridge sophomore running back Jordan Graham (22) led the Wildcats in rushing with 155 yards on five carries and two touchdowns. Graham also had a two-yard touchdown reception during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge sophomore Kai’Reese Pendergrass (12) initially bobbled the football near the Oak Ridge 2, but then he returned it 98 yards for an Oak Ridge touchdown on a kickoff return during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge senior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a 17-yard pass from junior quarterback Johnny Stewart before falling backward into the end zone for a touchdown near the left pylon, putting the Wildcats ahead of the Clinton Dragons 42-7 with 2:57 left in the first half at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Higgins is defended here on his second TD catch by Clinton senior J’Quan Thomas (5).

 

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Oak Ridge senior wide receiver and cornerback Tee Higgins (5) makes one of two interceptions during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Also pictured are senior Chase Kimbro (10) and sophomore Caelan Thompson (32). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge senior linebacker and defensive playmaker Kyndall Clark (54) had an interception that set up the Wildcats’ sixth touchdown during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Also pictured above are seniors Chase Kimbro (10) and Jacob Gross (7). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis cited as a highlight a pass over the middle by junior quarterback Johnny Stewart, in his first varsity start, to junior Adarius Simpson (24), pictured above, during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge junior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2), making his first varsity start, prepares to hand off the football during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge sophomore Caelan Thompson (32) celebrates after returning a Clinton turnover 29 yards for a touchdown late in the first half of a a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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The Oak Ridge Wildcats opened the season with a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Pictured above is the Oak Ridge sideline and Wildcats fan section. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

See game story here.

See preliminary game statistics here.

See more game photos here.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Adarius Simpson, Caelan Thompson, Chase Kimbro, Clinton Dragons, football, football photos, Hammer Wilson, J'Quan Thomas, Jacob Gross, Johnny Stewart, Jordan Graham, Kai'Reese Pendergrass, Kyndall Clark, Oak Ridge Wildcats, Tee Higgins

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