BY MIKE BLACKERBY Brennen Scott’s much-anticipated senior season was going about as planned. The veteran Oak Ridge guard was averaging 14 points a game for the Wildcats, who looked to be one of about 10 area Class 4A teams with a legitimate shot to … [Read more...]
Ze’Yana Stewart’s recent return has Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats nearing peak form with playoffs nearing
BY DAVE LINK Ze’Yana Stewart is making the best of a bad situation. Oak Ridge’s junior guard suffered a knee injury during AAU basketball in July, putting her on the bench for the first half of the 2023-24 season. Stewart played her third … [Read more...]
OAK RIDGE Wildcats (9-1) show strength, depth, experience in district win over Central
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Maybe the Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team didn’t play its best ball Friday night, but it still looked tough to beat during an 83-60 victory over visiting Central. … [Read more...]
Without its head coach and with a legend filling in, Oak Ridge continues its winning ways against rival Clinton, 37-24
CLINTON — Three first-half turnovers.Four first-half lead changes. Playing without their head coach on the road in a crucial region game. Oak Ridge certainly had its share of adversity on Friday. And the Wildcats withstood it all. … [Read more...]
SOCCER REPORT: Despite loss Thursday to Oak Ridge, Central Lady Bobcats find a way to celebrate a huge team accomplishment
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Paige Branam and her teammates on the Central girls’ soccer team found themselves in a strange situation Thursday night. They got to celebrate after losing a match. The Lady Bobcats lost at Oak Ridge 4-3 but clinched … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge (2-0) downs visiting Powell, 35-21, with second half full of big plays; Wildcats hold off late rally with onside kick-return TD
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Derek Rang pushed the right buttons at halftime Thursday night. Oak Ridge’s first-year football coach challenged his players at the break, and they responded with a 35-21 victory over Powell in a non-region game at … [Read more...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 3 (2023)
BY TANNER WALKER OAK RIDGE — We have tons of photos for you below from the 2023 Week 3 contest between the Powell Panthers and the host Oak Ridge Wildcats. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats vs. Halls Lady Red Devils volleyball – Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
BY CHARLES MAYS OAK RIDGE — We have 50 photos for you below from the Oak Ridge Volleyball team's match against Halls on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them all. NEW TO 5STAR PREPS? No … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by KOC: Jefferson County Patriots at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 1 (2023)
OAK RIDGE — We have more than 80 photos for you below from the 2023 season opener between Jefferson County and Oak Ridge. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them all. NEW TO 5STAR PREPS? No worries. Use promo code … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT (8.4.23): Oak Ridge Wildcats at Maryville Rebels
BY ANDREW PETERS MARYVILLE — In a battle of young quarterbacks looking to get experience before the season's start, Maryville and Oak Ridge squared off in a preseason scrimmage at Shields Stadium Friday night. Here's a look at how each did ... … [Read more...]