Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis was pleased with the performance of the Wildcats’ defense, which is shown here trying to stop Cougars quarterback Zach Rutherford (12) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
JACKSBORO—The Oak Ridge Wildcats shut out Campbell County 28-0 on Thursday to win the Region 3-5A championship, making them a top seed going into the playoffs and giving them home-field advantage in at least the first two rounds, assuming they get a win in round one.
Here are photos from the game by John Huotari of Oak Ridge Today.
Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis was pleased with the performance of the Wildcats’ defense during a 28-0 region championship shutout win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27. Pictured above stopping Cougars senior Max Farris (5) are Caleb Jackson (25), Kyndall Clark (54), and Chase Kimbro (10). (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge sophomore running back Tre Jackson (6) rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Pictured above is Oak Ridge senior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5), who played with an injury but caught a touchdown pass and had six receptions and one run during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge senior linebacker Kyndall Clark (54), left, celebrates his fourth-quarter interception with Adarius Cox (58) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge senior linebacker Caleb Jackson (25) pursues Campbell County senior wide receiver Logan Phillips (6) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge senior defensive lineman Ka’Yon Waters (31) and senior linebacker Kyndall Clark (54) rush Campbell County junior quarterback Zach Rutherford (12) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis talks to the Wildcats after a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge junior Caleb Martin (4) and senior Jordan Smith (55) block for senior Tee Higgins (5) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge junior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2) rolls left to throw to senior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge sophomore running back Tre Jackson (6) celebrates his first touchdown of the night with junior Caleb Martin (4) and senior Tee Higgins (5) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
The Campbell County defense pursues Oak Ridge senior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) during a 28-0 region championship win at Campbell County on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
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