Trailing by a considerable margin in the fourth stanza, Oakridge High School’s football team didn’t buckle to the visiting Illinois Valley Cougars Friday, Sept. 8. As the visiting team attempted a last-minute play to run up their 40-6 lead, Oakridge linebacker Jonathon Miller brought the drive to a dramatic end by wrestling running back Michael Fowler (No. 21) to the turf.
Also in on the action were Warriors Colton Hamilton (No. 30) and Austin Cobb (No. 67).
Alas, Oakridge lost to Toledo the following weekend, 42-6. The Warriors, now 0-3, have two more Friday night home games this season, Sept. 29 (v. Regis) and Oct. 13 (v. Central Linn). All games start at 7 p.m. at the Oakridge High School stadium.