University is 1-7 against Oak Ridge since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The University Cougars will square off against the Oak Ridge Pioneers at 7:00 p.m.
University is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They fell to Innovation 21-17. One positive for the Cougars, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Oak Ridge over Colonial in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Oak Ridge blew Colonial out of the water with a 42-12 final score. That looming 42-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pioneers yet this season.
Oak Ridge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Taylor Crane out in front who threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Aiden Graham helped Crane out on the ground, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Oak Ridge, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
University was taken down by Oak Ridge 38-6 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can University avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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