Oakland vs Maryville in 6A State semi-final football game at Oakland

Helen Comer
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) celebrates his touchdown against Maryville with Oakland's Duce Hewitt (74) in the first half of the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) celebrates his touchdown against Maryville with Oakland's Duce Hewitt (74) in the first half of the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Quintavious Lisenbee (24) intercepts a ball intended for Maryville's Jax Kirby (88) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Quintavious Lisenbee (24) intercepts a ball intended for Maryville's Jax Kirby (88) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) celebrates his touchdown against Oakland with Maryville's Cal Grubbs (54) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) celebrates his touchdown against Oakland with Maryville's Cal Grubbs (54) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) passes the ball during the state 6A semi-final football game against Oakland on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) passes the ball during the state 6A semi-final football game against Oakland on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Jeremiah Collins (12) returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown after catching the kickoff to start 6A semi-final football game against Maryville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Jeremiah Collins (12) returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown after catching the kickoff to start 6A semi-final football game against Maryville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) runs the ball  as Maryville's Hutton Jones (12) stops him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) runs the ball as Maryville's Hutton Jones (12) stops him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Eli Cobble (15) gets stopped by Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Eli Cobble (15) gets stopped by Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Tamari Hill (25) is lifted in the air by Oakland's Duce Hewitt (74) to celebrate Hill's touchdown against Maryville during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Tamari Hill (25) is lifted in the air by Oakland's Duce Hewitt (74) to celebrate Hill's touchdown against Maryville during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) runs the ball as Oakland's Quinton Norfolk (50) comes up from behind him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) runs the ball as Oakland's Quinton Norfolk (50) comes up from behind him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) and Oakland's Kaden Mowl (70) celebrate their win over Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) and Oakland's Kaden Mowl (70) celebrate their win over Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's head coach Kevin Creasy talks with his players after their win over Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's head coach Kevin Creasy talks with his players after their win over Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Frankie Diaz (95) gives one of his coaches a hug as they react to the end of their season after losing to Oakland during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Frankie Diaz (95) gives one of his coaches a hug as they react to the end of their season after losing to Oakland during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) runs the ball as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) tackles him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) runs the ball as Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) tackles him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Kade Hewitt (17) hands the ball off to Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) during the state 6A semi-final football game against Maryville. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Kade Hewitt (17) hands the ball off to Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) during the state 6A semi-final football game against Maryville. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's head coach Derek Hunt on the sidelines during the state 6A semi-final football game against Oakland on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's head coach Derek Hunt on the sidelines during the state 6A semi-final football game against Oakland on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Tamari Hill (25) runs the ball  as Maryville's Ty Elder (23) moves in to stop him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Tamari Hill (25) runs the ball as Maryville's Ty Elder (23) moves in to stop him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Cannon Johnson (8) runs the ball  as Maryville's Hutton Jones (12) dives for a tackle during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Cannon Johnson (8) runs the ball as Maryville's Hutton Jones (12) dives for a tackle during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Quintavious Lisenbee (24) intercepts a ball intended for Maryville's Jax Kirby (88) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Quintavious Lisenbee (24) intercepts a ball intended for Maryville's Jax Kirby (88) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Jacob Taylor (95) celebrates kicking an extra point against Maryville during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Jacob Taylor (95) celebrates kicking an extra point against Maryville during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) runs the ball  as Oakland's Nathan Hepborn (33) stops him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) runs the ball as Oakland's Nathan Hepborn (33) stops him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) looks for player to pass to as Oakland's Korey Smith (26) tackles him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) looks for player to pass to as Oakland's Korey Smith (26) tackles him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) runs the ball  as Maryville's John Caleb Graham (21) stops him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) runs the ball as Maryville's John Caleb Graham (21) stops him during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland celebrates going to the State Tournament after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland celebrates going to the State Tournament after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's head coach Kevin Creasy on the sidelines during the state 6A semi-final football game against Maryville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's head coach Kevin Creasy on the sidelines during the state 6A semi-final football game against Maryville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Kaden Mowl (70) lifts Oakland's Tamari Hill (25) up to celebrate Oakland's Tamari Hill's (25) touchdown against Maryville during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Kaden Mowl (70) lifts Oakland's Tamari Hill (25) up to celebrate Oakland's Tamari Hill's (25) touchdown against Maryville during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's head coach Kevin Creasy on the sidelines during the state 6A semi-final football game against Maryville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's head coach Kevin Creasy on the sidelines during the state 6A semi-final football game against Maryville on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) runs the ball as Oakland's Jeremiah Collins (12) moves in for a tackle during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Gage Ladue (7) runs the ball as Oakland's Jeremiah Collins (12) moves in for a tackle during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) celebrates his touchdown against Maryville with Oakland's Braylon Leflouria (55) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Eric Taylor (5) celebrates his touchdown against Maryville with Oakland's Braylon Leflouria (55) during the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) passes the ball during the state 6A semi-final football game against Oakland on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Matthew Clemmer (5) passes the ball during the state 6A semi-final football game against Oakland on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Maryville's Sam Young (9) celebrates Oakland heading to the 6A Championship game after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Maryville's Sam Young (9) celebrates Oakland heading to the 6A Championship game after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Kyler Creasy (15) celebrates Oakland going to the State Tournament after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Kyler Creasy (15) celebrates Oakland going to the State Tournament after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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Oakland's Kade Hewitt (17) hugs Oakland's Khalil James (8) as they celebrates going to the State Tournament after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
Oakland's Kade Hewitt (17) hugs Oakland's Khalil James (8) as they celebrates going to the State Tournament after beating Maryville in the state 6A semi-final football game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro.
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