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Football photos: Oak Ridge vs. Clinton, II

Posted at 4:03 pm August 21, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Oak Ridge senior Tee Higgins (5) had two touchdown catches, two interceptions that the Wildcats converted into touchdowns, and a scoring punt return, pictured here, that was called back because of a block in the back during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Higgins is pictured above with seniors Chase Kimbro (10) and Wilson Hammer (52). (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 second of two sets of photos by John Huotari.

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Oak Ridge senior Chase Kimbro (10) runs with the football during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Blocking for Kimbro is sophomore Jordan Graham (22). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge senior Jacob Gross (7) blocks Clinton senior Demarea Whitt (4), a former Wildcat, for Oak Ridge senior Tee Higgins (5) during a punt return for a score during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. The touchdown was called back because of a block in the back. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

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Clinton senior J’Quan Thomas (5) had 53 yards on six catches for the Dragons in a 56-21 loss to Oak Ridge at home on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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The Oak Ridge sideline is pictured above during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Coach Joe Gaddis is facing toward the camera and receivers coach Kwayu Graham is to his left. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge junior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2) talks to Alex Myers of the Wildcats’ broadcast crew after a 56-21 rout at Clinton after Stewart’s first varsity start on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge senior Tee Higgins (5) talks to a television reporter after a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Higgins had two touchdown receptions and two interceptions that set up Wildcat scores. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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The Oak Ridge offense looks to the sideline for a play call during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Clinton senior wide receiver Demarea Whitt (4) makes a catch in front of Oak Ridge senior Jaret Miner (1) during a 56-21 loss to the Wildcats at home on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Clinton sophomore Luke Harrison (2) drops back to pass during a 56-21 loss to the Wildcats at home on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Oak Ridge senior Hammer Wilson (52) tries to block a pass by Clinton sophomore quarterback Luke Harrison (2) during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Clinton senior Billy Long (37) led the Dragons in rushing with 52 yards on 11 carries during a 56-21 loss to Oak Ridge at home on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Coaches and players are pictured above on the Oak Ridge sideline during a 56-21 rout at Clinton on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (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 Tagged With: Alex Myers, Billy Long, Chase Kimbro, Clinton, DeMarea Whitt, football, football photos, J'Quan Thomas, Jacob Gross, Jaret Miner, Joe Gaddis, Johnny Stewart, Jordan Graham, Kwayu Graham, Luke Harrison, Oak Ridge Wildcats, Tee Higgins, Wilson Hammer

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