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| 10/25/24 - Home | 63-0 W |
| 10/20/23 - Away | 35-9 W |
| 10/14/22 - Home | 55-7 W |
| 10/29/21 - Away | 10-26 L |
| 03/20/21 - Home | 10-6 W |
| + 3 more games |
Oak Ridge has gone 7-1 against Whitney recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Whitney took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Oak Ridge, who comes in off a win.
Oak Ridge took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against Monte Vista as they made off with a 38-13 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Trojans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Mustangs are ranked 136th).
Oak Ridge found their leader in sophomore Braxton Martinez, who picked up 184 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 37 yards. Martinez was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 68 yards.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Oak Ridge, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jasen Womack, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Whitney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 48-7 defeat at the hands of Folsom. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.
Whitney didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Carson Floyd and Blake Moulton.
Oak Ridge pushed their record up to 5-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.0 points over those games. As for Whitney, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Oak Ridge against Whitney in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 63-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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