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Oakland hoists its eighth state championship trophy after defeating Houston, 12-7-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Oakland football secures eighth state title in 42-20 win over Houston

Willie Phaler, Reporter December 9, 2024
Feature Photo by Erin Douglas Story by Willie Phaler CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Oakland Patriots completed their 2023 revenge tour, winning the 2024 6A BlueCross Bowl, defeating the Houston Mustangs 42-20.  Oakland (14-1) and Houston (12-3) are familiar foes on the big stage, as the two schools squared off in last year’s championship game with Houston prevailing, 24-9.
Confetti falls on Oakland as the team and its fans celebrate a state title berth, 11-29-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland tops Maryville 21-13, secures fifth straight state championship berth

Brett Walker November 30, 2024

Featured Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach Story by Ephraim Rodenbach Oakland High School (13-1) took down the Maryville Rebels (12-2) by a score of 21-13 to punch its ticket to the state championship...

A troop of Patriots rally to tackle a Mt. Juliet Golden Bear, 11-15-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland football defeats Mt. Juliet in second round thriller

Brett Walker November 17, 2024

Feature Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach  Story by Willie Phaler  Oakland High School (11-1) protected their home field in a 35-28 thriller over Mt. Juliet (10-2) in the second round of the...

Oakland celebrates a touchdown in the first round of the playoffs against Lebanon, 11-8-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland Dominates Lebanon in First Round of 6A Playoffs

Brett Walker November 11, 2024

Feature Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach Story by Willie Phaler The Oakland Patriots (10-1) defeated the Lebanon Blue Devils (4-7) by a score of 41-0 in the opening round of the TSSAA 6A playoffs.  Lebanon...

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