Clinton was the 24-21 winner over Oak Ridge when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Clinton Dragons took a blow against the Oak Ridge Wildcats on Friday, falling 48-21. The Dragons were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
When it comes to explaining why Clinton lost, don't look at Bryson Maddox. Despite the final result, he picked up 218 receiving yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Maddox is now averaging an impressive 108.7 receiving yards per game.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Oak Ridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Blaine Stansberry, who threw for 170 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Damillyan Porter, who rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
Clinton dropped their record down to 2-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Oak Ridge, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Clinton will head out on the road to challenge Anderson County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Anderson County's defense has only allowed 17.8 points per game this season, so Clinton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Oak Ridge, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Knoxville Central on Friday. Oak Ridge knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Knoxville Central likes a good challenge.
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