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Basketball photos: Oak Ridge vs. Powell in boys’ district championship

Posted at 1:18 pm February 24, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Josh Woods of Powell (12) is pictured above during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship win over Oak Ridge at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Josh Woods of Powell (12) is pictured above during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship win over Oak Ridge at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

HALLS—Oak Ridge hadn’t lost a district game in four years, but Powell ended the Wildcats’ long 70-game win streak during the district championship at Halls last week. The Panthers outscored the Wildcats 14-9 in the final quarter for a 60-58 upset victory to win the District 3-AAA basketball championship at Halls High School on Saturday, February 17.

Here are photos from the game.

The Powell Panthers won the District 3-AAA championship, beating Oak Ridge 60-58 at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

The Powell Panthers won the District 3-AAA championship, beating Oak Ridge 60-58 at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Javonte Thomas (3) of Oak Ridge shoots a free throw during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.(Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Javonte Thomas (3) of Oak Ridge shoots a free throw during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.(Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 



Isaiah Johnson (20) of Oak Ridge shoots a free throw during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Isaiah Johnson (20) of Oak Ridge shoots a free throw during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Oak Ridge Coach Aaron Green is pictured above during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.(Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge Coach Aaron Green is pictured above during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018.(Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Oak Ridge senior Levert Smith (5) looks for a pass during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge senior Levert Smith (5) looks for a pass during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 



Joe Kesterson (12) of Oak Ridge looks for a pass during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Joe Kesterson (12) of Oak Ridge looks for a pass during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Powell Coach Gary Barnes is pictured above during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship win over Oak Ridge at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Powell Coach Gary Barnes is pictured above during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship win over Oak Ridge at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Powell Coach Gary Barnes is pictured above during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship win over Oak Ridge at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Powell Coach Gary Barnes is pictured above during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship win over Oak Ridge at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 



Oak Ridge senior Seth Caldwell (4) dribbles near the basket during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Oak Ridge senior Seth Caldwell (4) dribbles near the basket during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Marcus Smith (2) of Oak Ridge shoots against Powell during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship loss to the Panthers at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Marcus Smith (2) of Oak Ridge shoots against Powell during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship loss to the Panthers at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Marcus Smith (2) of Oak Ridge shoots against Powell during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship loss to the Panthers at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Marcus Smith (2) of Oak Ridge shoots against Powell during the 60-58 District 3-AAA championship loss to the Panthers at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Javonte Thomas (3) of Oak Ridge shoots a free throw during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Behind him is Josh Woods (12) of Powell. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Javonte Thomas (3) of Oak Ridge shoots a free throw during a 60-58 loss to Powell in the District 3-AAA championship at Halls on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Behind him is Josh Woods (12) of Powell. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

The District 3-AAA Boys All-Tournament Team is pictured above at Halls High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Members of the team included Seth Caldwell (4) of Oak Ridge, second from right, and Marcus Smith (2), right. Josh Woods (12) of Powell was named most valuable player. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

The District 3-AAA Boys All-Tournament Team is pictured above at Halls High School on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Members of the team included Seth Caldwell (4) of Oak Ridge, second from right, and Marcus Smith (2), right. Josh Woods (12) of Powell was named most valuable player. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

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Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports Tagged With: Aaron Green, District 3-AAA basketball championship, district championship, Gary Barnes, Isaiah Johnson, JaVonte Thomas, Joe Kesterson, Josh Woods, Levert Smith, Marcus Smith, Oak Ridge, Panthers, Powell, Seth Caldwell, Wildcats

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