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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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