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Big win for the Blackman Blaze against a very formidable opponent. Good luck to Rhea Co. the rest of the season. Wins will start coming for that team.

I was very impressed with the QB last week against Blackman. I knew they were a better team than last weeks score indicated. Most of that had to do with the opponent. The Commandos are a solid football team.

This. After seeing all three teams play I think Blackman is a couple touchdowns better than both Oakland and Maryville. Maryville wasn't at full strength with the QB sidelined so that can certainly change things. Long season to go.

Blackman's offense would be absolutely loaded if this happens. Mitchell can flat out fly and could be used at a position that suits him much better. Then the addition of Otey some on offense with Knox, Teague, and Burks could mean Blackman finally get's a gold ball. Again sometimes things on paper don't always translate to the field. It's very difficult not to be excited about it though.

I think Whitehaven and BA would be a war. Whitehaven and Oakland for that matter have much better defenses than either BA or MBA. I do think those teams are better offensively but you wouldn't throw for 300 plus on Whitehaven. No way no how.

Yea it was incredibly physical no doubt. And I am talking about Oaklands scheme as a whole. Whitehaven has a great defense every year and I don't know if that scheme will ever beat them. Nothing surprised Whitehaven last night and they were way to physical and powerful to keep running 2 belly every first down for a gain of 1. I don't think it was play calling I just believe that is Oaklands system that has worked against inferior opponents. Again Oakland was just outmanned and I get that. I know most people think the private schools are the best in the state but the 2 teams that played last night were the cream of the crop in 2016 in my opinion. I hate that Oakland lost but I was not disappointed that I went and sat in the rain for 3 hours. That was a game I will never forget and I have a feeling those 2 teams are gonna play each other again in the state very soon. Whitehaven has surpassed everyone as the top dog in 6a now even Maryville in my opinion. I hope the Blackman Blaze can throw their hate in the ring at some point.

Man I'm not taking anything away from you guys. You're defense is very elite and you beat what I think is the best Ruco county team I've ever seen fair and square. I think any team after a loss has to look at why they lost and make sure it doesn't happen again. I think opening the offense up would have helped Oakland and think they need to in the coming years. When you get to the championship you're always gonna play a good defense and you have to adapt. Whitehaven did and Oakland didn't. So understand you guys are the best team in the state and maybe the best defense I've ever seen. I was not taking credit away from your team. Congrats to y'all

Here to eat my crow! I was wrong about this game in several ways. Congrats to the Whitehaven fans and players. You guys are certainly the real deal. I think your size and strength eventually starting wearing on Oaklands defense and you really had your way late in the game. I do wonder if Oakland will add some offensive wrinkles in the offseason. It seems to me they only really run about 8 plays.

And you very well may. I've been wrong a few times in my life that's for certain lol. Hoping for a barn burner type of game. It's hard for a Blackman guy to root for Oakland but, have to recognize greatness when I see it though. But hey, maybe there are two great teams in 6A this year.

#6 from Oakland may be better than both. Kids a stud.

I respect Whitehaven and I haven't seen them play. Judging by previous 6A champs Oakland is much better than any team I've seen. I just can't see Whitehaven playing with them. I could be very wrong and will eat crow if I am. 24-7 Patriots.

They are 18th now

Oakland is huge. That film must be deceiving.

Absolutely. That team would have been very tough without the injuries they had. I don't root for them but also kinda hate that their season was somewhat derailed. I think Perkins was the best RB that has ever played for them. Bryson like for sure.

I'm a Blackman guy and Teague is the man but Perkins was poised for a big time breakout year. Great player and I hate he didn't get to finish out his senior year.