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| 08/29/25 - Away | 42-13 W |
| 09/27/24 - Home | 48-21 W |
| 11/10/23 - Home | 21-24 L |
| 09/22/23 - Away | 37-24 W |
| 09/02/22 - Home | 21-14 W |
| + 5 more games |
You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Oak Ridge's strategy against Clinton on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Wildcats blew the Dragons out of the water with a 42-13 final score. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Wildcats' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Dragons are ranked 113th).
Damillyan Porter had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 218 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. Oak Ridge also got help from Malik Howard, who showed off his sure hands for 84 receiving yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Oak Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clinton only rushed for 64 rushing yards.
Several Dragons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Bryson Maddox, who picked up 150 receiving yards and one touchdown. Maddox showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 53 yards. Another player making a difference was Mason Eckerson, who threw for 214 yards and one TD.
Oak Ridge's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oak Ridge will challenge Lenoir City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clinton, they will square off against William Blount at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Dragons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
