Photos: Oakland vs. Lipscomb football

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Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy cheers with his players after beating Lipscomb Academy 29-21 on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy cheers with his players after beating Lipscomb Academy 29-21 on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) runs the ball as Oakland's defensive back Stephen Ellison (12) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) runs the ball as Oakland's defensive back Stephen Ellison (12) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Edwin Spillman (13) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Oakland.
Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Edwin Spillman (13) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Oakland.
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Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) runs the ball as Oakland's defensive back Dylan King (6) dives for a tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) runs the ball as Oakland's defensive back Dylan King (6) dives for a tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball within yards of the end zone during the game against Lipscomb Academy as Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) tries to get to him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball within yards of the end zone during the game against Lipscomb Academy as Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) tries to get to him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) passes the ball during the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) passes the ball during the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball  during the game against the Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball during the game against the Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's Sam Roush (80) catches a pass as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) makes the stop yards from the end zone on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's Sam Roush (80) catches a pass as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) makes the stop yards from the end zone on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) sacks Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) sacks Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) recovers a fumble from Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) and runs it down the ball down field for a touchdown as Lipscomb Academy's George Austin (56) tries to catch him, and Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) tries to reach for him as he runs by on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) recovers a fumble from Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) and runs it down the ball down field for a touchdown as Lipscomb Academy's George Austin (56) tries to catch him, and Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) tries to reach for him as he runs by on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's head football coach Trent Dilfer on the sidelines during the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's head football coach Trent Dilfer on the sidelines during the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy is surrounded by his players Oakland's Eric Taylor (5), Oakland's Breylen Vanderbilt (29), Oakland's defensive lineman Ian Owens (99), and Oakland's linebacker Tre Johnson (41) as they celebrate stopping Lipscomb Academy's offense in the last play of the game to beat Lipscomb Academy, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy is surrounded by his players Oakland's Eric Taylor (5), Oakland's Breylen Vanderbilt (29), Oakland's defensive lineman Ian Owens (99), and Oakland's linebacker Tre Johnson (41) as they celebrate stopping Lipscomb Academy's offense in the last play of the game to beat Lipscomb Academy, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) n Oakland's defensive lineman Ethan McLaurin (21) sack Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) as Oakland's defensive lineman Caleb Cole (11) moves in to help on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) n Oakland's defensive lineman Ethan McLaurin (21) sack Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) as Oakland's defensive lineman Caleb Cole (11) moves in to help on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) tries to stop him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) tries to stop him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) runs the ball  as Lipscomb Academy's Edwin Spillman (13) tries to bring him down on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Edwin Spillman (13) tries to bring him down on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball  during the game against Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball during the game against Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) runs the ball  as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) works to catch up to him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) runs the ball as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) works to catch up to him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) celebrates his touchdown against Oakland with Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's running back Alexander Broome (20) celebrates his touchdown against Oakland with Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball  as Lipscomb Academy's Chase Allen (22) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Chase Allen (22) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's Sam Roush (80) misses a pass as Oakland's defensive back Dylan King (6) covers him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's Sam Roush (80) misses a pass as Oakland's defensive back Dylan King (6) covers him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) fumbles the ball and after being sacked by Oakland's defensive lineman Theron Gaines (9) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) fumbles the ball and after being sacked by Oakland's defensive lineman Theron Gaines (9) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) runs the ball  as Lipscomb Academy's Maureice Sherrill Jr. (3) tries to bring him down on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Maureice Sherrill Jr. (3) tries to bring him down on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) scrambles with the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Antonio Carter (99) puts on th pressure on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) scrambles with the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Antonio Carter (99) puts on th pressure on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's wide receiver Maureice Sherrill Jr. (3) runs the ball  as Oakland's Isaiah Horton (7) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's wide receiver Maureice Sherrill Jr. (3) runs the ball as Oakland's Isaiah Horton (7) tackles him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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The junior ROTC takes the field with flags for the National Anthem before the start of the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
The junior ROTC takes the field with flags for the National Anthem before the start of the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's Sam Roush (80) and Lipscomb Academy's Koa Naotala (4) celebrate a turnover against Oakland recovered by Lipscomb Academy's safety Jaden Lyles (2) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's Sam Roush (80) and Lipscomb Academy's Koa Naotala (4) celebrate a turnover against Oakland recovered by Lipscomb Academy's safety Jaden Lyles (2) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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The Lipscomb Academy student section cheers on their team as they play against Oakland at Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
The Lipscomb Academy student section cheers on their team as they play against Oakland at Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy and Oakland football captains meet for the coin toss to start the game between them on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy and Oakland football captains meet for the coin toss to start the game between them on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) leaps over Oakland's linebacker Nathan Hepborn (33) to avoid his diving tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) moves in to help.
Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) leaps over Oakland's linebacker Nathan Hepborn (33) to avoid his diving tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) moves in to help.
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Oakland defensive lineman Theron Gaines (9) cheers with his teammates as they gather in a huddle to celebrate their 29-21 win over Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland defensive lineman Theron Gaines (9) cheers with his teammates as they gather in a huddle to celebrate their 29-21 win over Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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The Oakland student section cheers during the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy at Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
The Oakland student section cheers during the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy at Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy walks back to the sidelines after checking on a member of the chain team after he was hit by a player during the game between Oakland's and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy walks back to the sidelines after checking on a member of the chain team after he was hit by a player during the game between Oakland's and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Koa Naotala (4) tries to make his way to James, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Koa Naotala (4) tries to make his way to James, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) passes the ball as Oakland's defensive back Stephen Ellison (12) outs on the pressure on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) passes the ball as Oakland's defensive back Stephen Ellison (12) outs on the pressure on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) fumbles the football as Lipscomb Academy's Hunter High (15) goes for the ball but is recovered by Lipscomb Academy's safety Jaden Lyles (2) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) fumbles the football as Lipscomb Academy's Hunter High (15) goes for the ball but is recovered by Lipscomb Academy's safety Jaden Lyles (2) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's head football coach Trent Dilfer on the sidelines during the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's head football coach Trent Dilfer on the sidelines during the game against Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland football Captains Oakland's defensive back AJ Bullard (13), Oakland's defensive back Ashton Brunson (32) and Oakland's offensive lineman Devin Clevenger (58) for the game Lipscomb Academy walk to the center of the field for the coin toss before the start of the game on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland football Captains Oakland's defensive back AJ Bullard (13), Oakland's defensive back Ashton Brunson (32) and Oakland's offensive lineman Devin Clevenger (58) for the game Lipscomb Academy walk to the center of the field for the coin toss before the start of the game on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's safety Jaden Lyles (2) gets tripped up after he recovers a fumble from Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's safety Jaden Lyles (2) gets tripped up after he recovers a fumble from Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland senior George Boyer runs onto the field with the the American flag  in front of the Oakland football team before the start of the on game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Oakland.
Oakland senior George Boyer runs onto the field with the the American flag in front of the Oakland football team before the start of the on game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Oakland.
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Lipscomb Academy's wide receiver Maureice Sherrill Jr. (3) runs the ball  as Oakland's Isaiah Horton (7) tackles him and Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) dives and misses his tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Lipscomb Academy's wide receiver Maureice Sherrill Jr. (3) runs the ball as Oakland's Isaiah Horton (7) tackles him and Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) dives and misses his tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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One of the Oakland High School football managers Divine McClay stands with the team on the sidelines with water at the ready during a break in the game after a person was injured on the other sidelines by a player coming off the field during a play, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
One of the Oakland High School football managers Divine McClay stands with the team on the sidelines with water at the ready during a break in the game after a person was injured on the other sidelines by a player coming off the field during a play, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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The stands were filled at Ray Hughes Stadium to watch the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
The stands were filled at Ray Hughes Stadium to watch the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) leaps over Oakland's linebacker Nathan Hepborn (33) to avoid his diving tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) moves in to help.
Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) leaps over Oakland's linebacker Nathan Hepborn (33) to avoid his diving tackle on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) moves in to help.
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Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) runs the option as Lipscomb Academy's Bryan Longwell (9) moves in to tackle Hewitt and Oakland's tight end Tezjioh Knox (4) moves I to protect the quarterback on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) runs the option as Lipscomb Academy's Bryan Longwell (9) moves in to tackle Hewitt and Oakland's tight end Tezjioh Knox (4) moves I to protect the quarterback on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) looks for a player to complete his pass as Lipscomb Academy's Edwin Spillman (13) puts on the pressure on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's quarterback Kade Hewitt (17) looks for a player to complete his pass as Lipscomb Academy's Edwin Spillman (13) puts on the pressure on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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One of the Oakland High School football managers Divine McClay stands on the sidelines before the start of the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy as Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) drinks some water during warm-up before the game on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
One of the Oakland High School football managers Divine McClay stands on the sidelines before the start of the game between Oakland and Lipscomb Academy as Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) drinks some water during warm-up before the game on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) and Oakland's defensive lineman Ethan McLaurin (21) sack Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) as Oakland's defensive lineman Caleb Cole (11) moves in to help on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's defensive lineman Korey Smith (26) and Oakland's defensive lineman Ethan McLaurin (21) sack Lipscomb Academy's quarterback Luther Richesson (5) as Oakland's defensive lineman Caleb Cole (11) moves in to help on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's defensive lineman Ethan McLaurin (21) and Oakland's defensive lineman Braxton Myers (84) celebrate a sack make by Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's defensive lineman Ethan McLaurin (21) and Oakland's defensive lineman Braxton Myers (84) celebrate a sack make by Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Chancellor Lorick (5) pushes him out of bounds on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy's Chancellor Lorick (5) pushes him out of bounds on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy celebrates the win over Lipscomb Academy as Oakland's defensive lineman Ian Owens (99) and Oakland's linebacker Nathan Hepborn (33) celebrate behind him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy celebrates the win over Lipscomb Academy as Oakland's defensive lineman Ian Owens (99) and Oakland's linebacker Nathan Hepborn (33) celebrate behind him on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy on sidelines   during the game against the Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy on sidelines during the game against the Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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The Daily News Journal's High School Preps reporter Cecil Joyce interviews Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) following Oakland's 29-21 win over Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
The Daily News Journal's High School Preps reporter Cecil Joyce interviews Oakland's running back Jordan James (2) following Oakland's 29-21 win over Lipscomb Academy on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.
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