Hardin Valley defenders tackle Oak Ridge senior running back Adarius Simpson (24) during a 21-20 win for the Wildcats on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
The Oak Ridge Wildcats won a close one-point game against Hardin Valley Academy on Friday night when the Hawks missed an extra point with 21.5 seconds left in the season opener. Here are photos from the 21-20 win by John Huotari.
Oak Ridge sophomore running back Tyrell Romano (21) led the Wildcats on the ground against Hardin Valley during a 21-20 win on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, with 46 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge quarterback Johnny Stewart (2) runs against Hardin Valley during a 21-20 win on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge senior running back Adarius Simpson (24) rushes against Hardin Valley during a 21-20 win on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge senior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2) is pictured with senior running back Adarius Simpson (24) during a 21-20 win over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge senior quarterback Johnny Stewart (2) talks to quarterbacks coach Bryan Wyatt, center, during a 21-20 win over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge High School Principal Martin McDonald, left, and Wildcats Coach Joe Gaddis hold the Battle of the Bridge trophy after a 21-20 win over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge Wildcats football players hold the Battle of the Bridge trophy after a 21-20 win over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge Coach Joe Gaddis, left, talks to the Wildcats football team after a 21-20 win over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge Wildcats listen to Coach Joe Gaddis after a 21-20 win over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
The home side of Jack Armstrong Stadium is pictured above during a 21-20 win for the Oak Ridge Wildcats over Hardin Valley on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Oak Ridge junior running back Jordan Graham (30) rushes against Hardin Valley during a 21-20 win for the Wildcats on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
The Oak Ridge defense tackles Hardin Valley junior quarterback Grayson Vaughn (10) at the Wildcats’ 10-yard line during a 21-20 win over the Hawks on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Sophomore linebacker Jacob Adams (44) helps make the stop. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Hardin Valley senior running back Aaron Dykes (3) rushed for two touchdowns during a 21-20 loss to Oak Ridge on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Oak Ridge sophomore defensive back Jack Replogle (26) goes for the tackle above. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Hardin Valley junior quarterback Grayson Vaughn (10) scrambles during a 21-20 loss to Oak Ridge on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
Hardin Valley senior running back Aaron Dykes (3) rushed for two touchdowns during a 21-20 loss to Oak Ridge on Blankenship Field on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)
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