The Oakland Patriots (15-0) defended its TSSAA 6A championship, winning the 2025 BlueCross Bowl, defeating the Ravenwood Raptors (14-1) 62-21.
Both teams came into the game with 13-0 records and undefeated 10-0 regular seasons, while Ravenwood was the last team to defeat Oakland amidst a 21-game winning streak.
With the win Oakland secures its second straight state championship, and its fifth in the last six years under head coach Kevin Creasy.
Patriots running back and Ole Miss commit Craig Tutt was the star of the night, earning BlueCross Bowl MVP honors. Tutt tied a state championship record of seven rushing touchdowns, along with 226 yards on 32 carries. This tied Jalen Hurd’s 2012 performance when Beech won the BlueCross Bowl behind his seven-score performance.
“It feels amazing, man,” Tutt said following the historic performance. “We lost [to Ravenwood] last year and I vowed to myself I wouldn’t lose again.”
Tutt also added that Oakland’s 2023 BlueCross Bowl loss to Houston High School added to his motivation.
Creasy sent Tutt back out with the clock ticking down in its final seconds as the Patriots’ offense had the ball on the three-yard line, looking to give the running back a chance to tie the record.
“We were just going to let the clock run out and someone said something about a record,” Creasy said. “Craig’s deserving of it. Ultimately, he almost didn’t make it, and that would have been fine too. We thought we’d give him one more chance.”
The reigning state champions came out of the gates hungry to defend their title with a dominant first quarter. The first drive of the game resulted in a 41-yard touchdown from quarterback Donte Cameron, putting the Patriots on the board early with a 7-0 lead.
Following a quick three-and-out, Oakland’s Deontae Short blocked a punt to set the Patriots offense up favorably. Kullen Williams recovered the ball and set the Patriot offense up at the Ravenwood 37-yard line.
Oakland capitalized on the strong field position and marched down the field on a six-play, 28-yard drive, finished by Ole Miss commit running back Craig Tutt punching in a three-yard rush to double the lead.
“Ultimately, our approach was asking us, what do we want to be remembered for,” Tutt said. “Do we want to be remembered for back-to-back champs? Or our last two losses being Ravenwood when they took our state championship home?”
Tutt’s big day continued on the ensuing kickoff, as he lowered his shoulder into Ravenwood’s Jacob Roberts to cause a fumble. Williams fell on the ball for Oakland, putting the Patriots offense right back in the driver’s seat.
After the two sides traded a punt each, Oakland got back into the end zone thanks to its star running back Tutt, who found paydirt from 12 yards away. This finished off a 10-play, 67-yard drive where the Patriots’ run game started to impose its will against the Raptors defense.
Ravenwood’s offense found its lone bout of success in the first half on the next drive, as quarterback Maverick Chance carried the team to the end zone. Chance found wideout Cy Longley for a 42-yard connection. The Navy commit then took the next five plays into his own hands, running for 30 yards, and finishing the drive with a dive from one yard out for the score.
Oakland continued to control the tempo as it marched down the field once again while the clock dwindled in the second quarter. Tutt scored his third rushing touchdown of the night off a three-yard rush with 19 seconds left in the half.
The Patriots continued to push the pace offensively to start the second half. Quarterback Kam Morton opened the half strong with his first score of the night on the Patriots’ fifth rushing touchdown of the night, this time from three yards out.
The Oakland defense held strong throughout the third quarter, with Tennessee commit Joel Wyatt intercepting a deep ball from Chance, along with forcing a punt and turnover on down in the period.
“Man, it really feels good just knowing that I contributed,” Wyatt said. “…I’m just glad that all my people got what they deserved tonight.”
Ravenwood finally broke through in the fourth quarter with their first score of the second half off a five-yard rushing touchdown from Chance, his second score of the night.
Oakland quickly fired back with a response of their own as Tutt would score yet again. The 47-yard touchdown marked Tutt’s fourth score of the night. Marking the second straight week Tutt found the end zone four times.
Ravenwood bounced back with Boston College commit quarterback Femi Babalola scrambling it in from one yard out.
Tutt’s stat line continued to grow as he scored his fifth touchdown of the night off a 16-yard rush.
The wheels continued to fall apart for Ravenwood as Oakland forced a fumble. With the ball back in Oakland’s hands, Tutt forced his way to the endzone on a three-yard run for touchdown number six.
The Oakland defense continued its dominance as they forced its third fumble with under three minutes left in regulation. This turnover led to the opportunity for Tutt’s seventh score.
“It was a great moment,” Wyatt said. “A shining moment for our brothers. Coach Creasy knew what we came out to do. We executed like he wanted us to do. And now look at us.”
With 21 straight victories, an undefeated season and back-to-back state championships, Oakland’s dynasty solidifies itself atop of Tennessee 6A football, winning its ninth title overall and fifth in the last six years.
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