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BlueCross Bowl preview: Oakland searches for second straight 6A title

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • December 5, 2025

Rutherford County's Oakland High School is heading to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to take on the Ravenwood High School Raptors in the TSSAA 6A championship game.

Murfreesboro area high school football playoff recap

Liam Lewis, Reporter • November 15, 2025

Two of Murfreesboro's high schools hit the road for the second round of the playoffs, with Riverdale and Blackman heading to East Tennessee.

Riverdale spoils Rockvale’s senior night in 28-14 win

Will Phillips, Reporter • October 25, 2025

The Warriors took down the Rockets thanks to a 21-point first half on Friday night.

Blackman Blaze stays hot in a 35-7 win over region foe Smyrna

Alex Wittke, Contributing writer • October 18, 2025

A pair of two-touchdown performances from Brylan Odour and Jabari Kemp lead the way for Blackman's seventh win of the year.

Murfreesboro area High School Football: 5 things to know through fall break bye week

Will Phillips, Reporter • October 10, 2025

With a reigning state champion and young offenses surpassing expectations, area teams are preparing for playoff pushes after sitting idle in week 8.

6 turnovers fuel Oakland to a 35-14 victory over Rockvale

Alex Wittke, Contributing writer • October 3, 2025

The reigning TSSAA 6-A state champions notch 13th win in a row after dismantling the Rockets' offense.

Oakland routs Siegel in wacky renewal of cross-town rivalry

Will Phillips, Reporter • September 20, 2025

Despite power outages throughout the game, Oakland's offense jolted past Siegel at home.

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.