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Multiple Oakland High School students tested in December and qualified to advance to the 2nd round of the regional competition for the Oakland HOSA - Future Health Professionals

Oakland High School and the Oakland High School Basketball programs are proud to announce the 2018-2019 Oakland Basketball Hall of Fame inductees.

Kevin Creasy of Oakland High School has been named the 2018 Tennessee Titans High School Coach of the Year after leading his football team to a 14-1 season and winning the Class 6A state championship.

Oakland's mantra this season was to win the last game. They did that blanking Whitehaven 37-0 in the Blue Cross Bowl.

Now that the football season is officially over for all teams in Region 3-6A, this year's superlatives and all region players have been announced.

Bryan Barrett sat down with Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy to talk about the Patriot's semifinal win over Maryville and tonight's Blue Cross Bowl 6A Championship Game with Whitehaven. Tune in tonight for State Farm Prep Football as Oakland takes on Whitehaven. Pregame begins at 6:15pm with a 7pm kickoff.

The Oakland Patriots take their 13-1 record to Cookeville to battle Memphis Whitehaven for the Class 6A Blue Cross Bowl Championship Thursday night.

The Oakland Patriots take their 13-1 record to Cookeville to battle Memphis Whitehaven for the Class 6A Blue Cross Bowl Championship Thursday night.

If you're planning to go see the Oakland Patriots in the state championship game this Thursday in Cookeville, save yourself time by buying tickets at the school.

The Oakland Patriots defeat the Maryville Rebels 38-0 to advance to the Blue Cross Bowl 6A State Championship Game. Check out stats, players of the game, replays and more here.

Oakland will host Maryville Friday night in the semifinals of the Class 6A football playoffs. These two teams have really gotten to know each other in recent years. In fact, this is the seventh meeting since 2014 and for the past five seasons, they've met in the semifinals.

Rutherford County has had a rich tradition of prep football, especially for the last two-and-a-half decades. If you like numbers, statistics and highlights, check this out!

The Oakland Patriots host the Maryville Rebels on Friday night with a trip to the Blue Cross Bowl on the line. Tickets can be purchased online now or the school will open Friday for a short time to purchase early.

Five Rutherford County football players were named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists. The announcement was made Thursday by the TSSAA.

Check out the schedule of games we plan to broadcast. You can tune in each game night at 5:45pm pregame, 6pm tipoff on FM 100.5, 101.9, AM 1450 and STREAMING at WGNSRadio.com, on our phone apps (free in your phone's app store) and on your Alexa or Google smart speakers (just say "play WGNS".)

Oakland Defeats Siegel 62-14. Hear replays from the game, stats and our players of the game. PLUS, scores on every Rutherford County football game.

Blackman travels to Oakland Friday night. The Blaze are ranked second in the latest high school football poll for Class 6A and the Patriots are third.

Maryville edges Oakland 24-21. PLUS, scores on every Rutherford County football game.

The state's top two ranked Class 6A football teams. In a rematch of last year's state semifinals playoff game, Oakland returns to Maryville.

John Marshall has been named the next principal of Oakland High School, Director of Schools Don Odom announced today.

Oakland High School Mechatronics teacher Leonard Cilletti is now a FANUC certified instructor, and the OHS program is a FANUC certified training center.

Keep up with the latest prep basketball tournament schedules, updated brackets and more.

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Ten of Rutherford County's 11 region prep basketball teams survived elimination over the weekend to advance to this week's semifinals, a win away from the state's Sweet 16, a region championship game and a sectional berth.

It's a busy week in local sports as prep teams gear up for district tournament play while the Blue Raider teams look to finish out the regular season strong.

Keep up with the latest prep basketball tournament schedules, updated brackets and more.

Oakland High School football has been selected as a finalist for the Varsity Brands Spirit of Sportsmanship Award.

Keep up with the latest prep basketball tournament schedules, updated brackets and more.

Check out the composite schedule for Rutherford County prep basketball teams for the 2017-2018 season.

Students decided to bring the Ethics Bowl to Rutherford County so that their fellow high school students in the area could participate, learn, and compete.

Go through your couch cushions, check between your car seats and open your pockets for Baylor Bramble. On Tuesday (December 5th), all Rutherford County Schools are participating in "Be the Change."

Go through your couch cushions, check between your car seats and open your pockets for Baylor Bramble. On Tuesday (December 5th), all Rutherford County Schools are participating in "Be the Change."

Riverdale running back Savion Davis is this year's Class 6A Mr. Football winner.

Riverdale running back Savion Davis is this year's Class 6A Mr. Football winner.

Oakland falls to Maryville 31-28 as the Rebels kick a 39-yard field goal with 21-seconds to go in the game.

Oakland falls to Maryville 31-28 as the Rebels kick a 39-yard field goal with 21-seconds to go in the game.

Rutherford County has had a football team in the semifinals and/or state championship game 21-years in a row and 23 of the last 24 years. Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins talk about that and preview the Oakland at Maryville Friday night football game.

Rutherford County has had a football team in the semifinals and/or state championship game 21-years in a row and 23 of the last 24 years. Bryan Barrett and Jon Dinkins talk about that and preview the Oakland at Maryville Friday night football game.

Four Rutherford County football players and a head coach will make up part of the East roster for 2017 Toyota East West Football All-Star Classic.

Four Rutherford County football players and a head coach will make up part of the East roster for 2017 Toyota East West Football All-Star Classic.

Oakland got their second shutout in as many weeks with a 43-0 win over Cookeville Friday night.

Oakland got their second shutout in as many weeks with a 43-0 win over Cookeville Friday night.

After having five Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalists, Rutherford County has two finalists for the award. The TSSAA announced the finalists on Monday. Riverdale's Savion Davis is a finalist in Class 6A while Oakland's Aaron Sears is a Kicker of the Year finalist.

After having five Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalists, Rutherford County has two finalists for the award. The TSSAA announced the finalists on Monday. Riverdale's Savion Davis is a finalist in Class 6A while Oakland's Aaron Sears is a Kicker of the Year finalist.

Oakland, behind one of the state's best defenses, get their first shutout of the year against city rival Blackman 22-0.

Five Rutherford County prep football players have been named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists.

Five Rutherford County prep football players have been named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists.

Oakland rolled to 7-and-0 with a 41-7 win at Franklin Friday night.

Oakland rolled to 7-and-0 with a 41-7 win at Franklin Friday night.

#1 Oakland, trailing 21-14 at the half, scored 28 unanswered in the second half to defeat #2 Blackman 42-21 Friday night.

#1 Oakland, trailing 21-14 at the half, scored 28 unanswered in the second half to defeat #2 Blackman 42-21 Friday night.

It's the premiere prep match up in the state. Number one Oakland travels to number two Blackman. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a preview.

It's the premiere prep match up in the state. Number one Oakland travels to number two Blackman. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a preview.

Check out the roundup of Rutherford County football games, complete with game articles from the Murfreesboro Post staff writers.

Check out the roundup of Rutherford County football games, complete with game articles from the Murfreesboro Post staff writers.

Despite two first quarter turnovers and several penalties in the game, Oakland bested rival Riverdale 43-14 in the 49th Battle of the 'Boro.

Despite two first quarter turnovers and several penalties in the game, Oakland bested rival Riverdale 43-14 in the 49th Battle of the 'Boro.

It's the Battle of the 'Boro as Riverdale travels to Oakland. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a preview.

It's the Battle of the 'Boro as Riverdale travels to Oakland. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a preview.

UPDATED DATES: The Oakland High School teacher who was suspended without pay after a criminal investigation landed three charges of "Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure" against him is due in court on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.

The Battle of the 'Boro is coming up September 15th. The Oakland softball team will host their 11th annual Slick Pig BBQ Dinner and meat sale in the annex cafeteria.

Soffiantino has since been charged with three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure. He will be arraigned in court before Judge Bragg on the 14th of August.

The two oldest high schools in Murfreesboro will clash on the football field - old school style - this Saturday. It's the second annual Oakland-Riverdale Football Alumni Football game. It will be held at 7pm at Oakland High School.

The two oldest high schools in Murfreesboro will clash on the football field - old school style - this Saturday. It's the second annual Oakland-Riverdale Football Alumni Football game. It will be held at 7pm at Oakland High School.

Oakland High School said goodbye to one of their students who died on April 25, 2017.

A teacher at Oakland High School has been suspended without pay, according to Rutherford County Schools spokesperson James Evans.

5 Young men that are in the Oakland High School Band Program are members of an audition only, elite indoor drumline called Audio Theater.

It's been seven years since the Oakland Patriots have taken the Region 4AAA title. They did it Thursday with a 51-39 win over Blackman.

It's been seven year since the Oakland Patriots have taken the Region 4AAA title. They did it Thursday with a 51-39 win over Blackman.

The AAA girls sectional is played Saturday and boys Monday. Check out the matchups for all the teams, including the four from Rutherford County.

Blackman and Oakland win their semifinals games and will play each other for the Region 4-AAA title.

Blackman and Oakland win their semifinals games and will play each other for the Region 4-AAA title.

Both Riverdale and Stewarts Creek both blew by their competition in the Region 4-AAA Semifinals Monday night at Siegel.

Both Riverdale and Stewarts Creek both blew by their competition in the Region 4-AAA Semifinals Monday night at Siegel.

The Blackman boys defended their District 7AAA Tournament title with a 52-34 win over Oakland. Riverdale defeated Stewarts Creek for third place.

The Blackman boys defended their District 7AAA Tournament title with a 52-34 win over Oakland. Riverdale defeated Stewarts Creek for third place.

The Riverdale girls claimed a hard-fought 57-55 win over Stewarts Creek in the District 7-AAA Girls Championship game. Oakland wins the consolation game.

The Riverdale girls claimed a hard-fought 57-55 win over Stewarts Creek in the District 7-AAA Girls Championship game. Oakland wins the consolation game.

Riverdale and Stewarts Creek girls join Blackman and Oakland boys in the District 7-AAA title games after the Saturday semifinal contests.

Riverdale and Stewarts Creek girls join Blackman and Oakland boys in the District 7-AAA title games after the Saturday semifinal contests.

Smyrna and Oakland girls reach the District 7-AAA Semifinals and ensure a region berth with Friday wins. MTCS boys are in the 9A championship game.

Smyrna and Oakland girls reach the District 7-AAA Semifinals and ensure a region berth with Friday wins. MTCS boys are in the 9A championship game.

Stewarts Creek's boys and Oakland's girls won elimination games in the District 7-AAA tournament on Wednesday night at Blackman.

Stewarts Creek's boys and Oakland's girls won elimination games in the District 7-AAA tournament on Wednesday night at Blackman.

DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS recently presented the MVP and Game of the Week to the Oakland boys.

DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS recently presented the MVP and Game of the Week to the Oakland boys.

The Oakland girls basketball team has to forfeit 18 wins from games played this season.

The Oakland girls basketball team has to forfeit 18 wins from games played this season.

Oakland senior safety Kaleb Oliver has committed to play college football at Georgia Tech.

Oakland senior safety Kaleb Oliver has committed to play college football at Georgia Tech.

Thanks to Chad Cunningham for photographing the Oakland football game in the 2016 Blue Cross Bowl state championship.

Thanks to Chad Cunningham for the photos of the Oakland Patriots in the 2016 Class 6A Blue Cross Bowl.

Thanks to Chad Cunningham for the photos of the Oakland Patriots in the 2016 Class 6A Blue Cross Bowl.

Whitehaven defeated Oakland 12-9 to claim the Class 6A State Football Championship in the Blue Cross Bowl.

Whitehaven defeated Oakland 12-9 to claim the Class 6A State Football Championship in the Blue Cross Bowl.

The Oakland Patriots are seeking their fourth state football championship Saturday as they battle the Whitehaven Tigers out of Memphis.

The Oakland Patriots are seeking their fourth state football championship Saturday as they battle the Whitehaven Tigers out of Memphis.

If you're planning to go to Cookeville Saturday as the Oakland Patriots battle for a state football championship, get your tickets here before going.

If you're planning to go to Cookeville Saturday as the Oakland Patriots battle for a state football championship, get your tickets here before going.

The Oakland Patriots defeated the Maryville Rebels 23-7 to advance to this week's Blue Cross Bowl State Championships. Chad Cunningham captured some photos for NewsRadio WGNS.

The Oakland Patriots defeated the Maryville Rebels 23-7 to advance to this week's Blue Cross Bowl State Championships. Chad Cunningham captured some photos for NewsRadio WGNS.

The Oakland Patriots defeat the Maryville Rebels 23-7 to punch their ticket to the Class 6A State Championship Game.

The Oakland Patriots defeat the Maryville Rebels 23-7 to punch their ticket to the Class 6A State Championship Game.

Planning to go to the semifinal football game tonight (Friday) as Oakland battles Maryville? If so, you can beat the lines at the ticket booth. The main gate will be open between 1-3pm at the school for fans who want to get their tickets early.

Planning to go to the semifinal football game tonight (Friday) as Oakland battles Maryville? If so, you can beat the lines at the ticket booth. The main gate will be open between 1-3pm at the school for fans who want to get their tickets early.

Many Rutherford County prep football players and coaches will participate in this year's Toyota East-West All-Star Classic.

Many Rutherford County prep football players and coaches will participate in this year's Toyota East-West All-Star Classic.

The Oakland Patriots power their way to a 49-7 quarterfinal win over Hardin Valley.

The Oakland Patriots power their way to a 49-7 quarterfinal win over Hardin Valley.

Oakland senior Jacoby Stevens was named a Mr. Football finalist for Back of the Year on Tuesday, while Siegel senior kicker Jacob Smith was named a finalist for Kicker.

The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists have been announced by the TSSAA and three Rutherford County prep players made the list.

The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists have been announced by the TSSAA and three Rutherford County prep players made the list.

The Oakland Patriots go undefeated in the regular season, defeating Smyrna 49-7 to wind up the regular season.

The Oakland Patriots go undefeated in the regular season, defeating Smyrna 49-7 to wind up the regular season.

The regular season winds up with Smyrna at Oakland. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a preview.

The regular season winds up with Smyrna at Oakland. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a preview.

The DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS MVP of Week 9 is Oakland's Lazarius Patterson.

The DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS MVP of Week 9 is Oakland's Lazarius Patterson.

The two oldest Murfreesboro schools are coming together for an alumni basketball game this Saturday.

The two oldest Murfreesboro schools are coming together for an alumni basketball game this Saturday.

Oakland has now won four in a row in the Battle of the 'Boro, defeating rival Riverdale 35-7.

Oakland has now won four in a row in the Battle of the 'Boro, defeating rival Riverdale 35-7.

It's the 47th edition of the Battle of the 'Boro as Riverdale entertains Oakland.

It's the 47th edition of the Battle of the 'Boro as Riverdale entertains Oakland.

The Battle of the 'Boro Alumni Basketball Game is coming up on October 22nd. Get the details here.

It's a rivalry that dates back to 1974. It's a rivalry that is traditionally recognized as one of the biggest and best in the state in prep football.

The DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS MVP of Week 5 is Oakland senior JaCoby Stevens.

The DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS MVP of Week 5 is Oakland senior JaCoby Stevens.

Oakland's JaCoby Stevens helps to lead the Patriots to a 38-0 region win over rival Blackman.

Oakland's JaCoby Stevens helps to lead the Patriots to a 38-0 region win over rival Blackman.

Chick-fil-A of Murfreesboro is sponsoring the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program at Oakland High School this year.

Two weeks into the season, and there only three undefeated high school football teams in Rutherford County.

Photographer Chad Cunningham captured photos from the Oakland / Jackson Northside football game, held at MTSU's Floyd Stadium on Saturday, August 20th, 2016.

Since taking over as principal at Oakland High School in September 2008, Spurlock has done anything but settle.

The nightcap of the Rutherford County Jamboree saw Oakland shut out La Vergne 14-0 last Friday night.

The TSSAA Board of Control voted to again shake up high school sports classification - especially for football.

The TSSAA Board of Control voted to again shake up high school sports classification - especially for football.

Oakland High School has announced that 6 students have received summer internships for Mechatronics.

The Oakland Patriots never trailed in their exciting 54-49 win over the Columbia Central Lions Saturday night at Randy King Gymnasium in the opening round of the Region 4-AAA tournament.

Oakland girls basketball player Shelby Gibson and Jordan Pelleaux from the Stewarts Creek boys are the most recent winners of the of the DIRECTV by EnterSource, NewsRadio WGNS, Murfreesboro Post MVP of the Week Awards.

Oakland girls basketball player Shelby Gibson and Jordan Pelleaux from the Stewarts Creek boys are the most recent winners of the of the DIRECTV by EnterSource, NewsRadio WGNS, Murfreesboro Post MVP of the Week Awards.

Crystal Dangerfield of Blackman girls and Oakland boys baller Tre Jones are the most recent winners of the of the DIRECTV by EnterSource, NewsRadio WGNS, Murfreesboro Post MVP of the Week Awards.

Crystal Dangerfield of Blackman girls and Oakland boys baller Tre Jones are the most recent winners of the of the DIRECTV by EnterSource, NewsRadio WGNS, Murfreesboro Post MVP of the Week Awards.

Local resident John Phillips' son Jonathan died in a wreck about 12-years ago on Jefferson Pike.

The Oakland Patriots travel to Maryville to battle the Rebels for a spot in the 6A state title game.

The Oakland Patriots travel to Maryville to battle the Rebels for a spot in the 6A state title game.

It took overtime for the Oakland Patriots to get past Smyrna 21-14.

It took overtime for the Oakland Patriots to get past Smyrna 21-14.

Oakland coach Kevin Creasy and Smyrna coach Matt Williams talk about the quarterfinal county matchup between these two squads.

Oakland coach Kevin Creasy and Smyrna coach Matt Williams talk about the quarterfinal county matchup between these two squads.

Rutherford County had five Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists. That list was narrowed to two finalists on Monday.

Rutherford County had five Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists. That list was narrowed to two finalists on Monday.

While the first round of the 6A playoffs saw Rutherford County flex its muscle against teams from East Tennessee, this week, two local matchups are featured.

While the first round of the 6A playoffs saw Rutherford County flex its muscle against teams from East Tennessee, this week, two local matchups are featured.

Oakland wins the DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS "Game of the Week" award while Lazarius Patterson is the Week 9 MVP.

Oakland wins the DIRECTV by EnterSource / NewsRadio WGNS "Game of the Week" award while Lazarius Patterson is the Week 9 MVP.

Oakland beat Riverdale 43-14 to win the Battle of the 'Boro. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a game re-cap.

Oakland beat Riverdale 43-14 to win the Battle of the 'Boro. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has a game re-cap.

It's a rivalry that dates back to 1974. It's a rivalry that is traditionally recognized as one of the biggest and best in the state in prep football. In the past, with it came only bragging rights. That is until this year.

It's the oldest continuous rivalry between Murfreesboro high schools...Riverdale at Oakland...better known as the "Battle of the 'Boro."

It's the oldest continuous rivalry between Murfreesboro high schools...Riverdale at Oakland...better known as the "Battle of the 'Boro."

Oakland used a punishing ground game to tame the Tomcats. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more in a report from Ray Hughes Stadium.

Oakland used a punishing ground game to tame the Tomcats. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more in a report from Ray Hughes Stadium.

The Patriots are the only 6A team playing this week, which is fall break for Rutherford County. They had an agreement to play Pulaski, Arkansas, week three.

Two flat screen TV's, a Nintendo Wii and video games were stolen in one of several recent Murfreesboro burglaries.

The Oakland Patriots remain ranked second in the Class 6A prep football poll. The Blackman Blaze fall from 6th to 8th after their 21-7 loss to Oakland last week.

Check out the photos taken by Chad Cunningham from the Oakland / Blackman football game from Friday, September 18th.

Check out the photos taken by Chad Cunningham from the Oakland / Blackman football game from Friday, September 18th.

While we're still not at the halfway point in the regular season, the Blackman-Oakland game will put the winner in the driver's seat for a region title in 2-6A.

While we're still not at the halfway point in the regular season, the Blackman-Oakland game will put the winner in the driver's seat for a region title in 2-6A.

Another classic region battle between Blackman and Oakland. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more from Ray Hughes Stadium.

Another classic region battle between Blackman and Oakland. NewsRadio WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more from Ray Hughes Stadium.

Oakland wins the "Battle of Memorial Boulevard" over Siegel. NewsRadio WGNS' Monte Hale, Jr. has this report.

Oakland wins the "Battle of Memorial Boulevard" over Siegel. NewsRadio WGNS' Monte Hale, Jr. has this report.

Both Oakland and Blackman moved up one spot from last week's statewide AP poll for Class 6A. Meanwhile, Riverdale tumbled five spots after their loss to Franklin.

Chad Cunningham captured photos from the Oakland vs. Hoover, AL game, held at MTSU's Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, August 22nd.

Despite tons of penalties in the game, the Hoover Bucs bested Oakland 27-to-7. The Patriot's offense had trouble moving the football on the stingy Hoover defense.

Despite tons of penalties in the game, the Hoover Bucs bested Oakland 27-to-7. The Patriot's offense had trouble moving the football on the stingy Hoover defense.

Host Stewarts Creek set the tone from the get-go on Friday night against Blackman in the annual Rutherford County Jamboree. Plus, get a recap of all of the games from Sports Editor Monte Hale, Jr. of the Murfreesboro Post and All Sports Talk host.

Two of Alabama's top high school football programs will travel to Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday to play against two of the top high school football programs in Middle Tennessee.

The transition period between a new coach and players has been quite smooth for Kevin Creasy and the Oakland High School football team. Creasy replaced Thomas McDaniel (now at Christian Brothers) last spring, and obviously brought a different philosophy with him from Trousdale County where he won one state title.

Want to pick the best football game to see on a Friday night this fall? Check out the week by week schedule and broadcasts on NewsRadio WGNS. Games in red will be broadcast on NewsRadio WGNS (subject to change).

District champions were crowned in baseball and the district title game set in another.

District champions were crowned in baseball and the district title game set in another.

Oakland boys basketball coach Mike Wright has resigned. He's been at the school for the past six-years, succeeding Randy King.

Oakland boys basketball coach Mike Wright has resigned. He's been at the school for the past six-years, succeeding Randy King.

It was a battle no one from Murfreesboro in the Murphy Center will soon forget. The Blackman girls defeated Oakland 58-54 in double overtime to claim their second state title in two years.

It was a battle no one from Murfreesboro in the Murphy Center will soon forget. The Blackman girls defeated Oakland 58-54 in double overtime to claim their second state title in two years.

The Oakland Lady Patriots defeated Bearden 63-54 to advance to the Class AAA Championship game.

The Oakland Lady Patriots defeated Bearden 63-54 to advance to the Class AAA Championship game.

It was a great day for Rutherford County basketball teams participating in the Blue Cross Basketball Championships at MTSU's Murphy Center. Oakland downed Bartlett 59-31 while Blackman defeated Mt. Juliet 58-48.

It was a great day for Rutherford County basketball teams participating in the Blue Cross Basketball Championships at MTSU's Murphy Center. Oakland downed Bartlett 59-31 while Blackman defeated Mt. Juliet 58-48.

Blackman and Oakland girls advance to the TSSAA Blue Cross Basketball Championships, while Central Magnet's season ends in the sectionals.

Blackman and Oakland girls advance to the TSSAA Blue Cross Basketball Championships, while Central Magnet's season ends in the sectionals.

There are four Rutherford County prep basketball teams playing this week for a spot in the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Basketball Championships.

There are four Rutherford County prep basketball teams playing this week for a spot in the upcoming TSSAA Blue Cross Basketball Championships.

Oakland and Siegel boys advance to the District 7-AAA Tournament semifinals.

Oakland and Siegel boys advance to the District 7-AAA Tournament semifinals.

The Whitworth-Buchanan boys won the school's first ever state sectional middle school title. The Oakland Middle girls won it all this year as well.

The Whitworth-Buchanan boys won the school's first ever state sectional middle school title. The Oakland Middle girls won it all this year as well.

The Whitworth-Buchanan boys won the school's first ever state sectional middle school title. The Oakland Middle girls won it all this year as well.

The Christiana girls and Rockvale boys claimed the Rutherford County Middle School Tournament championships Thursday night.

The Christiana girls and Rockvale boys claimed the Rutherford County Middle School Tournament championships Thursday night.

After jumping out to a 21-nothing lead, Maryville had to hold off a second half Oakland charge to defeat the Patriots 26-14 Friday night.

After jumping out to a 21-nothing lead, Maryville had to hold off a second half Oakland charge to defeat the Patriots 26-14 Friday night.

Oakland avenged their only two losses in two-years with a quarterfinal win over rival Blackman 20-to-9 at the Inferno.

Oakland avenged their only two losses in two-years with a quarterfinal win over rival Blackman 20-to-9 at the Inferno.

Even though we are deep into the 2014 football season, plans are already being made for games next season. And it will kick off in Rutherford County with two games, played at MTSU's Floyd Stadium. Blackman will play Clay-Chalkville, Alabama, and Oakland will battle Hoover, Alabama, on Saturday, August 22nd.

Even though we are deep into the 2014 football season, plans are already being made for games next season. And it will kick off in Rutherford County with two games, played at MTSU's Floyd Stadium. Blackman will play Clay-Chalkville, Alabama, and Oakland will battle Hoover, Alabama, on Saturday, August 22nd.

Oakland continues to roll after eliminating Mt. Juliet. NewsRadio WGNS' Monte Hale, Jr. has more from Ray Hughes Stadium.

Oakland continues to roll after eliminating Mt. Juliet. NewsRadio WGNS' Monte Hale, Jr. has more from Ray Hughes Stadium.

Seven Rutherford County football teams will be participating in the first round of the TSSAA state playoffs next Friday night.

Seven Rutherford County football teams will be participating in the first round of the TSSAA state playoffs next Friday night.

The La Vergne Wolverines haven't been in the playoffs since 2006. That is until this year. They defeated Siegel 56-to-23 and punched a ticket to the playoffs for just the fourth time in school history.

The La Vergne Wolverines haven't been in the playoffs since 2006. That is until this year. They defeated Siegel 56-to-23 and punched a ticket to the playoffs for just the fourth time in school history.

It was 28-20 Oakland and Riverdale had the ball midway through the fourth quarter when a costly fumble changed the course of the game.

It was 28-20 Oakland and Riverdale had the ball midway through the fourth quarter when a costly fumble changed the course of the game.

The Oakland Patriots score with 1:38 to go in the game to defeat Chattanooga Baylor 17-10 Friday night.

The Oakland Patriots score with 1:38 to go in the game to defeat Chattanooga Baylor 17-10 Friday night.

Check out the spectacular photos, taken by Chad Cunningham, from the Oakland football game at Arlington, Friday, September 12th.

Oakland scored 21 unanswered points after the game was tied at 14 with about seven minutes left in the third to beat host Smyrna 35-14.

Oakland scored 21 unanswered points after the game was tied at 14 with about seven minutes left in the third to beat host Smyrna 35-14.

In 2013, Wilson Central High School in Lebanon received $100,000 and a concert by The Band Perry...

The Oakland Patriots defeated the Siegel Stars in the Battle of Memorial Boulevard. WGNS' Monte Hale recaps the game

It was the hottest ticket in high school football in the mid-state...Oakland at Blackman. The game and the temperature lived up the to hype.

It was the hottest ticket in high school football in the mid-state...Oakland at Blackman. The game and the temperature lived up the to hype.

It was the hottest ticket in high school football in the mid-state...Oakland at Blackman. The game and the temperature lived up the to hype.

John Phillips' son Jonathan died in a wreck about 10-years ago on Jefferson Pike. The accident happened directly...

Find your favorite District 7-AAA team and view their football schedule.

What was probably the worst kept secret around high school football is now official. Oakland will play at Blackman on Sunday, August 24th nationally on ESPN2 at 11am. 

What was probably the worst kept secret around high school football is now official. Oakland will play at Blackman on Sunday, August 24th nationally on ESPN2 at 11am. 

Oakland High School will host a youth basketball camp June 19th through 21st at the school. The camp, which is being run by former player Chassion Allen, is a way for him to give back to the school. 

Oakland High School will host a youth basketball camp June 19th through 21st at the school. The camp, which is being run by former player Chassion Allen, is a way for him to give back to the school. 

WGNS and Little Caesars Pizza are, for the ninth year, proud to award trophies to the top middle school sports programs in Rutherford County. Throughout the year, points are awarded for finishing in the top four in various girls and boys sports. 

Thousands of dollars of used manufacturing equipment has found a new home at two Rutherford County schools, thanks to a donation from MAHLE Filter Systems.

Despite battling back, down 2-nothing on the road at Soddy Daisy, Oakland softball drops a heart breaker to end their season in the sectional championship game 5-to-4.

Despite battling back, down 2-nothing on the road at Soddy Daisy, Oakland softball drops a heart breaker to end their season in the sectional championship game 5-to-4.

Riverdale got great starting pitching and used the long-ball to down Tullahoma for the third straight year in the region championship game 9-to-2. Brady Pucket hit homers in the first and second innings off two different Wildcat pitchers.

Riverdale got great starting pitching and used the long-ball to down Tullahoma for the third straight year in the region championship game 9-to-2. Brady Pucket hit homers in the first and second innings off two different Wildcat pitchers.

Oakland softball along with Riverdale and Central Magnet baseball advance to the region champion games, while Siegel baseball and Smyrna softball fall in the semifinals.

Several local softball and baseball teams will be vying for a spot in the region and sectional finals tonight (Monday) in semifinal action. On WGNS, the Oakland Lady Patriots will battle Lincoln County. Airtime will be 6:20pm with a 6:30pm first pitch.

Several local softball and baseball teams will be vying for a spot in the region and sectional finals tonight (Monday) in semifinal action. On WGNS, the Oakland Lady Patriots will battle Lincoln County. Airtime will be 6:20pm with a 6:30pm first pitch.

Oakland softball along with Riverdale and Central Magnet baseball advance to the region champion games, while Siegel baseball and Smyrna softball fall in the semifinals.

The Oakland Lady Patriots claim the 2014 District 7-AAA tournament title, defeating Smyrna 6-to-4, in two games. Smyrna, sent to the losers bracket by Oakland Monday, forced game two with a 5-1 win over the Lady Patriots.

The Oakland Lady Patriots claim the 2014 District 7-AAA tournament title, defeating Smyrna 6-to-4, in two games. Smyrna, sent to the losers bracket by Oakland Monday, forced game two with a 5-1 win over the Lady Patriots.

Oakland scored four runs in the forth inning and held off Smyrna 4-3 to advance to the District 7-AAA Softball Tournament championship game. Pinch hitter Michelle Williams came to bat in the fourth with the bases loaded, in a tie game.

Oakland scored four runs in the forth inning and held off Smyrna 4-3 to advance to the District 7-AAA Softball Tournament championship game. Pinch hitter Michelle Williams came to bat in the fourth with the bases loaded, in a tie game.

Strong pitching from sophomore Brice Bogle and Justin Wilson's two-for-three night with the bat helped Oakland past Blackman 5-nothing in the opening round of the District 7-Triple-A Tournament.

Strong pitching from sophomore Brice Bogle and Justin Wilson's two-for-three night with the bat helped Oakland past Blackman 5-nothing in the opening round of the District 7-Triple-A Tournament.

Oakland softball, behind Lacie Rinus' eight strike outs, won 2-nothing at Riverdale Tuesday night. The Lady Pats pitcher only gave up two hits to the Lady Warriors, which beat Oakland March 26th 9-nothing. 

Oakland softball, behind Lacie Rinus' eight strike outs, won 2-nothing at Riverdale Tuesday night. The Lady Pats pitcher only gave up two hits to the Lady Warriors, which beat Oakland March 26th 9-nothing. 

Ever long to return to the days of Rhett and Scarlett? Girls ages 12 and up can do just that during the Antebellum Academy, presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum from June 23-27, 2014.

Blackman and Oakland girls along with Siegel and Blackman boys will be participating in the AAA Sectional Tournaments. The girls will play Saturday and the boys Monday. We have the schedule and results here.

The County Commission race in Rutherford County continues to grow.  Oakland High School Assistant Principal, Tim Roediger, has announced...

The Blackman girls flexed their muscle early and left no doubt why they're ranked number one nationally and in the state. A 16-nothing run to start the game helped the Lady Blaze bury Cumberland County 72-39. 

The Blackman girls flexed their muscle early and left no doubt why they're ranked number one nationally and in the state. A 16-nothing run to start the game helped the Lady Blaze bury Cumberland County 72-39. 

Eight local boys and girls teams will participate in the Region 4AAA Basketball Tournament. First round games will be at the higher seed. Winners will play the semifinals and finals. With the District 7AAA sweep of District 8AAA in girls and boys, both region girls and boys semifinals and finals will be played at Siegel. Check out the brackets and results.

The Oakland girls slowed the pace of the game and got to the fourth quarter only down one. But the Lady Blaze got timely shots and Oakland missed six free throws down the stretch.

The Oakland girls slowed the pace of the game and got to the fourth quarter only down one. But the Lady Blaze got timely shots and Oakland missed six free throws down the stretch.

The Oakland girls slowed the pace of the game and got to the fourth quarter only down one. But the Lady Blaze got timely shots and Oakland missed six free throws down the stretch.

Blackman (29-1) take on the Oakland (26-5) in the Region 4-Triple-A girls championship game tonight (Wednesday). This will be the fourth meeting of the year between the two schools, with the Lady Blaze winning the previous matchups by double digits.

Blackman (29-1) take on the Oakland (26-5) in the Region 4-Triple-A girls championship game tonight (Wednesday). This will be the fourth meeting of the year between the two schools, with the Lady Blaze winning the previous matchups by double digits.

The ninth-ranked Oakland girls are in the region championship game and sectionals for the first time in nine years. They eliminated Smyrna from the postseason 50-39 last (Monday) night.

The ninth-ranked Oakland girls are in the region championship game and sectionals for the first time in nine years. They eliminated Smyrna from the postseason 50-39 last (Monday) night.

It's a sweep for District 7-Triple-A teams in the opening round of the region tournament, eliminating District 8-Triple-A. It also brings both the girls and boys tournaments back to Murfreesboro, all games to be played at Siegel High School this week. 

It's a sweep for District 7-Triple-A teams in the opening round of the region tournament, eliminating District 8-Triple-A. It also brings both the girls and boys tournaments back to Murfreesboro, all games to be played at Siegel High School this week. 

The Region 4-Triple-A girls quarterfinals were dominated by Rutherford County last (Friday) night.  The Riverdale girls went to Columbia and left no doubt they have more basketball to play. They whipped the Lady Lions 65-47 to advance to the quarterfinals.

The Region 4-Triple-A girls quarterfinals were dominated by Rutherford County last (Friday) night.  The Riverdale girls went to Columbia and left no doubt they have more basketball to play. They whipped the Lady Lions 65-47 to advance to the quarterfinals.

The Blackman girls used a 16-0 run in the second quarter to beat Oakland 60-37. The Lady Blaze, now 27-and-1, shot light out from the field. They were 25-of-36 for 69-percent with two threes.

The Blackman girls used a 16-0 run in the second quarter to beat Oakland 60-37. The Lady Blaze, now 27-and-1, shot light out from the field. They were 25-of-36 for 69-percent with two threes.

The Oakland girls did something for the first time in 22 tries, nine years. The Lady Pats beat Riverdale 56-50 to claim second place in the upcoming district tournament and an automatic bye to the region. PHOTOS FROM THE GAMES & AREA SCORES.

The Oakland girls did something for the first time in 22 tries, nine years. The Lady Pats beat Riverdale 56-50 to claim second place in the upcoming district tournament and an automatic bye to the region. PHOTOS FROM THE GAMES & AREA SCORES.

Rutherford County will be well represented in the midstate middle school sectional finals. 

Rutherford County will be well represented in the midstate middle school sectional finals. 

The Riverdale girls have not lost to Oakland since the second meeting of three meetings in 2005. That streak continues, despite a hard fought game. The Lady Warriors held on to defeat the Lady Patriots 60-54. 

The Riverdale girls have not lost to Oakland since the second meeting of three meetings in 2005. That streak continues, despite a hard fought game. The Lady Warriors held on to defeat the Lady Patriots 60-54. 

A foul fest at Oakland's Randy King Gymnasium, but the home standing Pats swept visiting Smyrna. The Oakland girls held on to beat Smyrna 70-66 Friday night in District 7-AAA play.

A foul fest at Oakland's Randy King Gymnasium, but the home standing Pats swept visiting Smyrna. The Oakland girls held on to beat Smyrna 70-66 Friday night in District 7-AAA play.

The latest AP statewide basketball poll is out and for the first time in school history, the Blackman girls are on top. The Lady Blaze leapfrog Science Hill after defeating Riverdale 47-46 last week. 

Oakland boys basketball coach Mike Wright has stepped away from his team for several days to be with his five-year old son, who recently underwent surgery. His son, Cason, who was born with cancer, had surgery this week repair damage caused by a surgery he had when he was very young. 

Oakland boys basketball coach Mike Wright has stepped away from his team for several days to be with his five-year old son, who recently underwent surgery. His son, Cason, who was born with cancer, had surgery this week repair damage caused by a surgery he had when he was very young. 

The Tennessee Department of Health is working to educate Tennesseans that some antibiotics are no longer effective for some people due to antibiotic resistance, a condition that can be created when antibiotics are overprescribed or misused.