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Jefferson Middle School Eagles 2016 football schedule

Posted at 4:37 pm August 9, 2016
By John Huotari 4 Comments

Note: This story was updated at 4:25 p.m. Aug. 20.

Here is the 2016 schedule for the Jefferson Middle School Eagles football team. The Eagles start the season at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 11, at Lenoir City.

All games kick off at 6 p.m., unless noted otherwise. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Middle School, Sports Tagged With: football, football schedule, Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Middle School Eagles

Youth football, cheer sign-ups under way at Boys, Girls Club

Posted at 8:51 pm May 27, 2016
By Adam Wilson Leave a Comment

Boys and Girls Club Football Signup Flyer

Sign ups started May 20 for youth tackle football and cheer at the Oak Ridge Boys and Girls Club of Oak Ridge. Early registration continues through June 20.

The Oak Ridge High School Football Camp is July 14-15.

See the flyer above for more information.

This press release was submitted by Adam Wilson of Boys and Girls Club of Oak Ridge.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Sports, Youth Tagged With: Boys and Girls Club of Oak Ridge, cheer, football, ORHS Football Camp, sign-ups, Youth Tackle Football

Wildcats end spring practice with scrimmage at UT today

Posted at 12:47 pm May 20, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Joe Gaddis

Joe Gaddis, head coach of the Oak Ridge Wildcats football team

The Oak Ridge Wildcats football team ends spring practice with a scrimmage against Seymour at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville today (Friday, May 20).

Oak Ridge will scrimmage against Seymour, Wildcats Coach Joe Gaddis said. The scrimmage is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., and it’s in the UT indoor practice facility.

That’s generally a closed facility, but since high schools are scrimmaging there family members and parents can attend, Gaddis said. A few fans might be able to as well, but they better get there early, and they need to bring chairs, Gaddis said.

“It’s not made for spectators,” he said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: football, Joe Gaddis, Oak Ridge Wildcats, scrimmage, Seymour, spring practice, University of Tennessee

Higgins, who had committed to UT, re-opens recruitment in football, basketball

Posted at 12:41 pm February 5, 2016
By John Huotari 3 Comments

Wildcats Tee Higgins Catch at Ooltewah Nov. 13, 2015

Oak Ridge junior wide receiver Tee Higgins announced on Twitter on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, that he is re-opening his recruitment for basketball and football. Above, Higgins (5) makes a catch during a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Note: This story was last updated at 1:06 p.m.

Oak Ridge junior wide receiver Tee Higgins announced on Twitter on Thursday that he is re-opening his recruitment for basketball and football.

Higgins, who received a Mr. Football award in November, had announced in August that he had officially committed to play football at the University of Tennessee.

In his Twitter post on Thursday, Higgins said he has spent a lot of time thinking and talking to his mother and coaches about the decision.

“I’ve been thinking for a long time about this, and I’ve finally decided that I will be re-opening my recruitment for basketball and football,” the 6-foot-5 junior said. “Tennessee is not out of the conclusion, and I consider them a priority. But for me to make the best decision and eliminate questions later, I have to look at other opportunities.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: 247Sports, Alabama, basketball, Butch Jones, Clemson, Dabo Swinney, Florida State, football, Georgia, LSU, Mr. Football, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge Wildcats, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, recruitment, Rick Barnes, Scout.com, Tee Higgins, Tony Ball, UT Volunteers, Wildcat Arena, Zach Azzanni

Thackerson, record-setting Clinton QB, commits to Carson-Newman

Posted at 1:22 pm December 17, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Wildcats Chase Kimbro and Clinton Dragons Tyler Thackerson

Clinton senior quarterback Tyler Thackerson (8) is tackled from behind by Oak Ridge junior linebacker Chase Kimbro (10) during a 24-13 win for the Wildcats in the 2015 season-opener at home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. A record-setting quarterback at Clinton, Thackerson has committed to play football at Carson-Newman. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Information from WYSH Radio

Clinton High School quarterback Tyler Thackerson has announced that he has committed to play college football at Carson-Newman. Thackerson made the decision last week, but he made it public on Tuesday.

A three-year starter at Clinton, Thackerson holds virtually every Dragon passing record, and in his career, he threw for more than 9,500 yards and accounted for a total of 104 passing and rushing touchdowns.

This season, Thackerson threw for more than 3,900 yards and 32 touchdowns, while also scoring 13 times via the ground game.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports Tagged With: Carson-Newman, Chase Kimbro, Clinton High School, college football, Dragon, football, quarterback, Tyler Thackerson

Higgins, only the second Mr. Football from OR, on Ch. 12 Locker Room tonight

Posted at 12:32 pm December 2, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

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Some of the winners of the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards for 16 backs and linemen in eight classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association are pictured above at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Oak Ridge junior Tee Higgins is wearing a Tennessee Titans jersey with the number 5 on it. (Photo by Martin McDonald)

 

Note: This story was updated at 8:25 p.m.

Tee Higgins, who is only the second Mr. Football from Oak Ridge, will be on The Locker Room Chat on BBB-TV, Comcast Channel 12, at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 2).

Higgins, a 6-foot-5 junior at Oak Ridge High School who plays football and basketball, won a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award during a luncheon at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Monday. He was named Back of the Year in Class 5A.

There have been other Mr. Football finalists from Oak Ridge, but only won other player has won the award. Greg Woofter won the Lineman award in 1998, according to broadcaster David Clary of Prepradio.com.

The last finalist that didn’t win was Spencer Gulmire in 2005, Clary said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports Tagged With: Back of the Year, basketball, BBB-TV, Channel 12, Class 5A, football, Mr. Football, Tee Higgins, Tennessee Titans Mr. Football, The Locker Room Chat

Higgins one of two Mr. Football finalists for Class 5A Back of the Year

Posted at 9:46 am November 23, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Wildcats Tee Higgins Catch at Ooltewah Nov. 13, 2015

Oak Ridge junior Tee Higgins (5) is one of two finalists for Class 5A Back of the Year in the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. The awards will be presented on Monday, November 30, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Above, Higgins makes a catch at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Oak Ridge junior Tee Higgins is one of two finalists for Back of the Year in Class 5A in the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards.

Higgins, who has committed to the University of Tennessee, is a wide receiver who has also played at defensive back and punt returner this year. Higgins also plays basketball for Oak Ridge High School.

The other finalist in Division I Class 5A is Nate Johnson of Independence High School.

The Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top 16 backs and linemen in eight classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Monday, November 30, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification.

Four semifinalists for each category and each classification were announced on November 5. There are six classifications in Division I and two in Division II. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Back of the Year, Bernard Childress, Class 5A, Class 5A Back of the Year, football, Mr. Football, Nate Johnson, Oak Ridge, Tee Higgins, Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards, TSSAA, Tyrel Dodson

Football stats: Oak Ridge and Ooltewah

Posted at 1:53 pm November 15, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Oak Ridge freshman Jordan Graham (30) ran for 69 yards on 11 carries in a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Oak Ridge lost to Ooltewah, 26-17, in a second-round Class 5A playoff game in Ooltewah on Friday. Here are preliminary stats by Mark Haste.

The Wildcats gained a few more total yards than the Owls, ending with 294 compared to 285. Oak Ridge also had 16 first downs, compared to 10 for Ooltewah.

But mistakes, missed opportunities, and turnovers hurt Oak Ridge in the first quarter, when Ooltewah breezed to a 17-0 lead in the first 11 minutes. Oak Ridge rallied to close the gap to 20-17 late in the third quarter, even after they lost star playmaker Tee Higgins to a knee injury. But it wasn’t enough as Ooltewah scored again in the fourth quarter, and a final Wildcats drive ended with an interception. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports Tagged With: Class 5A playoff, football, football stats, Mark Haste, Oak Ridge, Ooltewah, owls, stats, Wildcats

Football photos: Oak Ridge and Ooltewah

Posted at 9:03 am November 15, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Oak Ridge senior running back T.J. Allison (6) led all Wildcats with 94 yards on 20 carries during a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Note: This story was last updated at 2:40 p.m.

Oak Ridge lost to Ooltewah, 26-17, in a second-round Class 5A playoff game in Ooltewah on Friday. Here are pictures by Julio Culiat.

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Oak Ridge senior defensive end Alex Alcorn (66) was credited with two blocked passes during a 26-17 loss at Ooltewah in a second-round Class 5A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Media, Photos, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Adam Manookian, Aleksander Toser, Alex Alcorn, Caleb Jackson, Cameron Turner, Chase Kimbro, Class 5A playoff, Davon Middleton, football, Gavin Warrington, Jordan Dunbar, Jordan Graham, Julio Culiat, Kyndall Clark, Matt Warmbrod, Oak Ridge, Ooltewah, T.J. Allison, Tee Higgins

Football photos: Oak Ridge and Soddy Daisy

Posted at 4:43 am November 6, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Tee Higgins and Soddy Daisy Brandon Davis Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge junior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) makes a catch behind a fallen Brandon Davis (3) of Soddy Daisy during a 45-33 win for the Wildcats in a Class 5A football playoff game on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
(Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Oak Ridge Tee Higgins and Soddy Daisy Brandon Davis Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge junior wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) jumps to catch the football over Brandon Davis (3) of Soddy Daisy during a 45-33 win for the Wildcats in a Class 5A football playoff game on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Note: This post was updated at 5:45 p.m.

Oak Ridge beat Soddy Daisy 45-33 on big plays and turnovers in the first round of the 2015 Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday. Here are photos by Julio Culiat.

We will continue to add photo captions as we can.
[Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Media, Photos, Sports Tagged With: Alex Alcorn, Blankenship Field, Brandon Davis, Class 5A football playoff, football, Jordan Graham, Julio Culiat, Justin Cooke, Oak Ridge Wildcats, Soddy-Daisy Trojans, T.J. Allison, Tee Higgins

Football stats: Oak Ridge and Soddy Daisy

Posted at 1:30 am November 6, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Jordan Graham and Soddy Daisy on Nov. 5, 2015

Oak Ridge freshman running back Jordan Graham (30) had two touchdowns, including one on a kickoff return, during a 45-33 win over Soddy Daisy in the first round of the Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2015. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

Oak Ridge beat Soddy Daisy 45-33 on big plays and turnovers in the first round of the 2015 Class 5A football playoffs on Blankenship Field on Thursday. Here are preliminary individual and team statistics by Mark Haste. [Read more…]

Filed Under: High School, Sports Tagged With: Class 5A football playoff, football, football stats, Jordan Graham, Julio Culiat, Mark Haste, Oak Ridge, Soddy-Daisy

Football: Wildcats-Soddy Daisy playoff game moved to Thursday

Posted at 10:24 am November 4, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The first-round playoff game between Oak Ridge and Soddy Daisy has been moved to Thursday because of thunderstorms forecast for Friday night, athletic officials said.

The football game will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 5, on Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge. Tickets are $8.

Other games, including the Clinton-Ooltewah game at Ooltewah, have also been moved to Thursday.

See more information about the football playoffs and a link to the Class 5A bracket here.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Meetings and Events, Sports Tagged With: 2014 Acorn Classic, Blankenship Field, Clinton, football, football playoff, Oak Ridge, Ooltewah, Soddy-Daisy, Wildcats

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