Wildcats make region
Oak Ridge High School’s boys basketball team posted mixed results as it opened postseason play in the District 4-4A Tournament at McMinn County High School.
The third-seeded Wildcats tipped off the tournament with a 66-54 victory over sixth-seeded host McMinn County on Wednesday, Feb. 18, securing a berth in the Region 2-4A Tournament.
Oak Ridge showcased balance in the opening-round win, placing five players in double figures.
Charlie Taubenheim and Justice West shared team-high honors with 14 points each. Ethan James added 13, while Eli Peters scored 11 and Luis Soria chipped in 10 as the Wildcats controlled the tempo down the stretch.
The Wildcats’ run was halted in the semifinals Friday night as they dropped a 65-62 decision to Farragut in a tightly contested matchup.
Oak Ridge was scheduled to face Hardin Valley Academy on Tuesday in the district’s third-place game. Results were not available at press time.
The Wildcats will travel to either Knox Central or Knoxville West for a Region 2-4A quarterfinal elimination game. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
