Number one Oakland defeats number two Maryville 49-7 in the 6A semifinals to punch their ticket to the state title game, where they'll battle Brentwood.
The Patriots defense dominated the game, holding the Rebels to 67-total first half yards while the offense put up three scores. This 16-yard run by running back Antonio Patterson put them up 21-0 just before the half:
Patterson had 9-carries for 88-yards and three touchdowns. Running back Jordan James had 25-carries for 163-yards and three TD's. This one to give Oakland a 28-0 lead in the third quarter:
With another score early in the fourth, the clock began to run. Maryville did score midway through the final quarter on a long run by Parker McGill after the Patriots subbed on defense. But Oakland's Khalil James and Jahari Newman were able to score as well for the 49-7 final.
Patriot quarterback Ian Schlacter was 6-of-7 passing for 89-yards and their defense was led by Ethan McLaurin, Theron Gaines and A.J. Bullard.
WGNS will have State Farm Prep Sports Coverage from Cookeville as Oakland plays Brentwood next Saturday night at 7pm in the state title game.
STATS FROM LOVELESS FINE PHOTOGRAPHY, FANN'S HEATING & AIR AND WINNERS' TROPHIES
OAKLAND RB ANTONIO PATTERSON 9-CARRIES, 88-YARDS AND 3 TD'S
OAKLAND RB JORDAN JAMES 25-CARRIES, 163-YARDS AND 2 TD'S
