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Oakland Middle edges Blackman for county championship




Oakland Middle School celebrates after beating Blackman 21-14 for the Rurtherford County champioinship Tuesday night at Blackman. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland Middle School celebrates after beating Blackman 21-14 for the Rurtherford County champioinship Tuesday night at Blackman. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland Middle School’s football team won a tight 21-14 game over Blackman Tuesday night to capture the Rutherford County championship.

The Chargers were behind 6-0 at halftime and 14-7 in the second half before rallying with two scores to capture the county title.

Trailing 14-7 early in the fourth, Oakland faced a fourth-and-7 situation at its own 20-yard line. Instead of punting, the Chargers ran fullback Brett Dobbs on a wheel route and he caught the pass from quarterback Tatum Marks for an 85-yard touchdown.

“It was the first we’ve trailed all year,” Oakland coach Scott Thomas said. “We called one of our special plays, and I think that changed the game.”

Dobbs, who scored Oakland’s first touchdown, also added the game-winner for the Chargers, who finished the season 8-0.

“We faced adversity for the first time and that’s something we talked about at halftime,” Thomas said. “Blackman had a great team, too, and we knew it was going to be a battle.

Blackman's Mark James (88) works his way upfield on Blackman's on a kickoff return. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman’s Mark James (88) works his way upfield on Blackman’s on a kickoff return. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

“That play on fourth down was huge for our momentum, and I think it got the kids reenergized.”

Oakland's Brett Dobbs (4) rushes the ball for one of his three touchdowns while Blackman's Ethan Carson (43) tries to chase him down. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland’s Brett Dobbs (4) rushes the ball for one of his three touchdowns while Blackman’s Ethan Carson (43) tries to chase him down. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland Jayden Camac (6) attempts to make the handoff. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland Jayden Camac (6) attempts to make the handoff. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland's Symyung Daley (3) runs the ball upfield. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland’s Symyung Daley (3) runs the ball upfield. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland's Bronson Crisp (1) evades Blackman defender Rodney Irvin (25). DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Oakland’s Bronson Crisp (1) evades Blackman defender Rodney Irvin (25). DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman's Owen Abbott (51) celebrates with QB Tamari Hill (9) after his touchdown. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman’s Owen Abbott (51) celebrates with QB Tamari Hill (9) after his touchdown. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman Middle QB Tamari Hill (9) attempts a pass against Oakland. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman Middle QB Tamari Hill (9) attempts a pass against Oakland. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman's Quennell Leavitt (34) breaks through the Oakland defense for a gain. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman’s Quennell Leavitt (34) breaks through the Oakland defense for a gain. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman players Rodney Irvin (25) and Ian Molina (74) celebrate with Jaiven Chatman (8) after his fumble recovery. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

Blackman players Rodney Irvin (25) and Ian Molina (74) celebrate with Jaiven Chatman (8) after his fumble recovery. DWAYNE EWERSDwayne H. Ewers

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