The Oakland Patriots started strong and fought off a third quarter comeback to defeat Bradley Central 38-17 to advance to the 6A Blue Cross Bowl. The Pats led 17-3 at halftime, but the Bears roared back with two third quarter touchdowns to tie the game. But an interception with around eight minutes to play by Bradley Central set up Oakland's go ahead touchdown.
Mr. Football finalist Daune Morris had 31-carries for 171-yards and four touchdowns, three coming in the fourth quarter for the Patriot .
Oakland High School will celebrate their 50th anniversary this Friday night. All Patriot alumni, former teachers and staff and invited to join currently students and staff at the football game with Madison Ridgeland Academy this Friday.
The pregame coin toss will feature former Oakland coaches and principals. There will be food trucks, concessions and, of course, the game. Kickoff is at 7pm. .
Awarded annually in recognition of excellence on the high school football field, the Pigskin has been around since 1994. Because the race for this coveted trophy was so tight this year, for the first time ever two recipients were granted the honor. When you consider all things, there was no separating this awesome twosome.
Oakland high school marched to a second consecutive class 6A state football championship in 2021. Many great performances highlighted their undefeated run to th .
Oakland Wins, Oakland Wins 43 to 26!
For the first time in TSSAA history, two defending state champions battled each other in the Blue Cross Bowl in Class 6A. Oakland was defending Class 6A champion while Summit won the 5A title last year. And yes, Oakland crushed Spring Hill's Summitt High School Spartans 43-26.
Not only did Oakland win, this was their second straight state championship. Yes, they are now the State Champs for 1984, 1998, 2008, 2018, 2020 and .
For the first time in TSSAA history, two defending state champions will battle each other in the Blue Cross Bowl in Class 6A. Oakland is the defending Class 6A champion while Summit won the 5A title last year.
Oakland coach Kevin Creasy sat down with the media earlier this week and talks about the big game along with Mr. Football finalist Jordan James:
Summit coach Brian Coleman talks about the challenges they face taking on the Patriots:
Here the Blue Cross Bowl 6A Championship Gam .