BY MATTHEW LUTEY The semifinal games of the District 3-4A boys basketball Tournament on Friday at Central couldn’t have been more different. The first game was decided early. The second wasn’t even decided after four quarters. Here’s a … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge senior guard Brennen Scott staying involved though heart condition has ended his prep career
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
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
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...]
Clinton stuns Oak Ridge at Blankenship Field for 24-21 second-round win; Clinton advances to quarterfinals for first time since 1992
by Dave Link
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Senior quarterback Joshuah Keith and the Clinton football team pulled off an upset they’ll never forget Friday night. Keith ran for two touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes as the Dragons defeated Oak Ridge 24-21 … [Read more...]
Bearden and Oak Ridge put on a show in Week 9; visiting Bulldogs rally in Oak Ridge in final minutes for 33-29 win
by Dave Link
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – You would have thought a playoff berth was at stake Friday night at Blankenship Field when Oak Ridge played host to Bearden in a non-region football game. It was a wild-and-wooly game won by the visiting Bulldogs 33-29 … [Read more...]
KOC’S 5STAR PHOTOS: Oak Ridge Wildcats at Clinton Dragons – Week 6 (2023)
by Charles Mays
CLINTON — See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 22, from the annual rivalry between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Clinton Dragons. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo … [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
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...]
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...]
Brandon Heyward puts on ‘magical’ performance in Oak Ridge’s season-opening win over Jefferson County
BY CALEB JARREAU Brandon Heyward seemed to be everywhere on Blakenship Field against Jefferson County. Whether it be at wide receiver or corner, the senior was making plays when Oak Ridge needed it the most. Heyward’s interception and 94 yards … [Read more...]