Oakland football

Oakland Advances to Fourth Straight Blue Cross Bowl, MTCS to Play for State Title

Nov 25, 2023 at 12:32 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots started strong and fought off a third quarter comeback to defeat Bradley Central 38-17 to advance to the 6A Blue Cross Bowl. The Pats led 17-3 at halftime.... Read More

Two Area Prep Footballers are 2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists as Announced by TSSAA

Nov 21, 2023 at 09:13 pm by WGNS

Two local high school football players have been announced as finalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards by the TSSAA.Oakland's Duane (duh-WAH-nuh) Morris and.... Read More

What they are Saying about high school football 2023

Aug 08, 2023 at 09:44 pm by Danny Brewer

  That magical time is upon us. Yes, that’s right, it is high school football time here in Tennessee. With that in mind, let’s hear what some of the Rutherfor.... Read More

Funeral Arrangement’s Announced for Former Oakland High School Football Player

Jul 24, 2023 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

Funeral arrangement’s have been announced for the former Oakland High School Football player who most recently played for Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN.... Read More

Former Oakland Football Player Killed in Nashville Car Crash

Jul 22, 2023 at 01:54 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, TN - As a result of an auto accident in Nashville this past Friday night, a former Oakland High School football player who most recently played for Austin.... Read More

Oakland Wins Third 6A Football Championship in a Row

Dec 03, 2022 at 11:38 pm by WGNS

Oakland routed Beech Saturday 42-6 to claim the Blue Cross Bowl Class 6A football state championship. It's the Patriots' seventh championship and third in row. Running back E.... Read More

Oakland in Third Consecutive Football Championship Game

Nov 26, 2022 at 01:04 pm by WGNS

For the third time in as many years, the Oakland football team will play for a state championship in the Blue Cross Bowl. The Patriots used explosive plays offensively and gre.... Read More

Mr. Football showdown set for Friday at Oakland

Nov 15, 2022 at 09:32 pm by Danny Brewer

Who will win the Class 6A Mr. Football Award for 2022? Head over to Ray Hughes Stadium on Friday night and get a look at a trio of prime-time candidates all in the same game..... Read More

UPDATE: Gunshots fired Outside of the Riverdale / Oakland High School Football Game

Oct 14, 2022 at 10:36 pm by WGNS Radio News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Multiple gunshots were fired outside the Riverdale / Oakland High School football game on Friday night. Evidently, the shots were fired near the Riverd.... Read More

Oakland Celebrates 50th Anniversary Friday

Aug 22, 2022 at 09:35 am by WGNS

Oakland High School will celebrate their 50th anniversary this Friday night. All Patriot alumni, former teachers and staff and invited to join currently students and staff at.... Read More

Competitive spirit propels Patriot pair to the Pigskin

Jan 16, 2022 at 03:14 pm by Danny Brewer

  Awarded annually in recognition of excellence on the high school football field, the Pigskin has been around since 1994. Because the race for this coveted trophy was so.... Read More

Help Oakland Commemorate 2021 State Football Championship

Dec 10, 2021 at 10:46 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots are asking for fans help in commemorating their second state football championship in as many years. The Oakland Endzone Club has set up a website where.... Read More

2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award Winners Announced

Dec 07, 2021 at 04:16 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2021 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. More than 40.... Read More

Oakland Wins, Oakland Wins--43 to 26

Dec 03, 2021 at 09:38 am by WGNS

Oakland Wins, Oakland Wins--43 to 26!    For the first time in TSSAA history, two defending state champions battled each other in the Blue Cross Bowl in Class 6A. O.... Read More

Patriot front on "D" may be the key to title repeat

Nov 30, 2021 at 08:59 pm by Danny Brewer

    When Oakland and Summit square off for the TSSAA class 6A state title on December 4 it will be a clash of gridiron goliaths. Neither has suffered defeat in.... Read More

Oakland in State Title Game after Defeating Maryville 24-14

Nov 27, 2021 at 12:11 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots are headed to the Blue Cross Bowl for the second consecutive year and the third in four-years: Oakland stymied Maryville's offense in the second half,.... Read More

Oakland at Maryville Friday on WGNS

Nov 24, 2021 at 04:45 am by WGNS

The Oakland Patriots travel to take on the Maryville Rebels Friday night. It's been appointment football for these two squads the last several years in the semifinals. Jo.... Read More

Rutherford County Has 2 TSSAA 2021 Mr. Football finalists

Nov 23, 2021 at 08:06 pm by WGNS

Oakland running back and Georgia commit Jordan James was named a Mr. Football finalist for Class 6A by the TSSAA Tuesday. Stewarts Creek kicker Upton Bellenfant was named a Ki.... Read More

TSSAA announces 2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists

Nov 04, 2021 at 11:06 am by WGNS

  Three Rutherford County athletes have been selected Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists. Oakland's Jordan James and Riverdale's Alex Mitchell are among the.... Read More

Battle of the 'Boro on WGNS Friday Night

Oct 14, 2021 at 08:15 am by WGNS

It's the 54th meeting between Oakland and Riverdale this Friday night on WGNS State Farm Prep Football from Ray Hughes Stadium. The Battle of the 'Boro series is led by the Wa.... Read More