Why has Oak Ridge not been a factor for so long. In the 80's and 90's they were one of the top teams in the state most years. But, correct me if I am wrong they haven't been the same for 15 or so years. Why? Have additional schools opened up in their area that have impacted their talent level? That's what happened with Germantown High School here in Suburban Memphis. They too were widely considered one of the top teams in the state on a yearly basis dating back all the way to the early 1980's. But two additional Schools have opened in their general area thus splitting their talent base 3 ways (Houston High School, Southwind High School). Another factor is that the private schools in Memphis have got a ton more serious about athletics and have recruited area middle schools much more than they did in the past. One of the not so good side effects of the "Blind Side" Movie. All Private schools here are looking for the next "Michael Oher" type athlete in the public school sector. It's enough to make you vomit, going to 5th grade football games and seeing staff members from all of the area private schools salavating over these kids and promising their parents or guardians the world.