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Oak Ridge teen wins youth of year honor from Boys & Girls Clubs of Clinch Valley

Posted at 12:18 am February 10, 2017
By Adam Wilson Leave a Comment

Jordan Hannah

Jordan Hannah

 

Oak Ridge High School senior Jordan Hannah has been named the Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley. Hannah was selected from among a group of four outstanding youth, a press release said.

He will now compete for the Tennessee Youth of the Year title and a $5,000 college scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle, the press release said. Now in its 70th year, the Youth of the Year program honors the nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed, and inspire.

“Jordan is a terrific young man and will represent his club and community well at the state competition,” said Adam Wilson, chief operating officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, K-12, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Adam Wilson, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley, Clinch Valley Youth of the Year, Corrine Bailey, Darren Osborne, Harriman High School, Jennifer Pettyjohn, Jim Dodson, Jordan Hannah, Junior Hendrickson, Kesha Shipe, Macy Hendrickson, Mason Kocka, National Youth of the Year, Oak Ridge High School, Southeast Region Youth of the Year, Tennessee Youth of the Year, Youth of the Year

Football photos I: Oak Ridge in 41-28 win over Dobyns Bennett

Posted at 1:59 pm August 28, 2016
By John Huotari 4 Comments

Oak Ridge Wildcats and Dobyns-Bennett Football Clark and Thompson Tackle Aug 26 2016

Oak Ridge senior linebacker Kyndall Clark (54) tackles Dobyns-Bennett senior quarterback Cole Maupin (6) with help from Oak Ridge sophomore Caelan Thompson (32) during a 41-28 win for the Wildcats at home on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

The Oak Ridge Wildcats beat the Dobyns-Bennett Indians 41-28 on Blankenship Field on Friday. Here is the first of two sets of photos by Julio Culiat. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, High School, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Blankenship Field, Brener Moua, Bryce Barrett, Caelan Thompson, Caleb Brinkman, Chase Kimbro, Cole Maupin, Dobyns-Bennett, Dobyns-Bennett Indians, football, football photos, Jacob Gross, Jacob Patton, Jacob Strange, Johnny Stewart, Jordan Graham, Jordan Hannah, Julio Culiat, Ka'Yon Waters, Kyndall Clark, Mark Kaczocha, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Wildcats, Tee Higgins, Tre Jackson, Wilson Hammer

Oak Ridge finds many ways to score in 66-0 rout of Powell

Posted at 1:15 am October 18, 2014
By Alex Myers Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Wildcats T.J. Allison against Powell

Junior running back T.J. Allison (6) of the Oak Ridge Wildcats scored two touchdowns on the ground against the Powell Panthers on Friday night and ran for 46 yards on seven carries. (Photos by Julio Culiat)

 

Note: This story was updated at 2:05 a.m.

Undefeated Wildcats pick up eighth win, fourth shutout

All week long, Oak Ridge simply wanted to beat Powell and stay undefeated on the season. With students on fall break this week, players were able to focus solely on football, and it showed on Friday night.

Things weren’t so simple for Powell however. On Friday afternoon, it was announced that John Allen, their head coach, had been placed on administrative suspension.

There was obviously a lot to talk about going into the game on Friday, but when things finally got going on the field, it was all Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

Filed Under: High School, Slider, Sports, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: administrative suspension, Brandon Bonds, Brandon Nickle, Darel Middleton, football, head coach, interceptions, Jemiah Hall, John Allen, Jordan Hannah, Logan Fadnek, Oak Ridge Wildcats, Powell Panthers, T.J. Allison, Ted Mitchell, Tee Higgins

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