Football, like most sports, is a numbers game. Oakland High School will be looking for more of the right digits come December 3, 2022.
The TSSAA class 6A state title tilt will match Oakland (13-1) with the Beech Buccaneers (13-1). As these mid-state powers collide, the most important number outside the final score might be the rushing yards. The old adage of pass to score and run to win might never be as true as it will be in this contest. Both schools feature solid running .
It was a night for celebration, and Oakland celebrated its 50th year of existence with big plays in a 56-33 win over Madison Ridgeland Academy, Mississippi, at Ray Hughes Stadium.