Oak Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 63-17 loss at the hands of the Willis Wildkats. The War Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-3.
It was another big night for Jack Emerson, who threw for 270 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards for Willis. Emerson is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last seven games he's played. Terri Lawrence was another key player, gaining 108 total yards and three touchdowns.
Oak Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Willis, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0.
Oak Ridge will square off against Caney Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Willis, they will take on Grand Oaks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Willis' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight games.
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