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...]
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 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...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Oak Ridge Wildcats at Central Bobcats – Week 7 (2023)
FOUNTAIN CITY — See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 29, from the matchup between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Central Bobcats. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo … [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...]
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...]
The 20 Best Area High School Football Teams in TSSAA History (since 1969)
BY MIKE BLACKERBY So here they are. The following 20 teams are the best of the best in high school football in the 5Star Preps coverage area since the inception of the TSSAA playoffs in 1969. Since Morristown East (Class AAA) and Loudon … [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...]
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...]