Oakland Dominates Bradley Central, Advancing to the Quarterfinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After an exciting opening round of postseason play, Bradley Central rolled into Ray Hughes Stadium for a second-round matchup against No. 2 Oakland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bears competed hard against the defending state champions, but a couple of disastrous mistakes cost them badly. OHS took advantage of those mistakes by scoring touchdowns, slowly turning the contest sideways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their stifling defense and potent rushing attack allowed them to splatter Bradley Central 35-10 and advance to the Patriots' 13th consecutive trip to the quarterfinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/connersmith04/status/1989529186046734353?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/connersmith04/status/1989529186046734353?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland quickly got on the scoreboard after receiving the opening kickoff. They marched down the field in under three minutes, and senior running back [player_tooltip player_id='856867' first='Craig' last='Tutt'] finished off the drive with a three-yard rushing score to put his team up 7-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They tacked on another touchdown six minutes later when Kamani Bass, part of the three-headed monster tailback trio, burst up the middle of the defense for a 48-yard score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradley Central answered with a methodical drive themselves, moving the ball deep into Patriot territory. Just when it looked like they would get on the scoreboard, [player_tooltip player_id='1281472' first='Joel' last='Wyatt'] made sure that didn't happen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior safety intercepted a pass and took it back to midfield, sending his team's sideline crazy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you make mistakes, Oakland makes you pay for them. [player_tooltip player_id='1603958' first='Justis' last='Haggard'] made sure of that, muscling into the end zone from eight yards out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bears finally got on the board late in the first half with a field goal, cutting the lead to 21-3. However, that's when the Patriots put the nail in the coffin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='424644' first='Kam' last='Morton'] marched his team down the field, finishing the drive with an elusive touchdown run with just seconds left to go up 28-3 heading into halftime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both sides traded touchdowns in the second half, but that was all the offense they produced.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Bradley Central fought hard, it wasn't enough for the mighty Oakland Patriots, who dominated the away team 35-10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kamani Bass","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oakland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6918077543aa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bass had a massive game for the Patriots in their 35-10 victory over the Bears. The junior running back had over 100 yards rushing, including a 48-yard touchdown run that flipped the momentum of the game in the first quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also had a few vital catches that extended drives, leading to scores. Bass is undersized, but there is no doubt whatsoever that he can ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5-foot-9 RB has elite speed, great burst, plenty of athleticism and good vision. He's sharing carries with two other backs, but he's due for a breakout season next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Other Notable Players</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='820949' first='Brayden' last='Carroll'] – Bradley Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a rough game for the Bradley Central offense, but [player_tooltip player_id='820949' first='Brayden' last='Carroll'] was one of the lone bright spots. The underrated senior wide receiver had over 75 yards and a touchdown to give the Bears life late in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's currently uncommitted, but Carroll is one of, if not the best, uncommitted seniors in Tennessee. The WR is an extremely twitchy and shifty player, causing a plethora of defenders to miss him on every play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carroll also impresses with his swift route-running, as well as his high fluidity when cutting or changing direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2029 QB [player_tooltip player_id='424644' first='Kam' last='Morton'] – Oakland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morton continues to turn heads in his freshman season with the Oakland Patriots as an impressive dual-threat quarterback. He had a clutch touchdown run with just seconds remaining in the first half, along with a few other big runs to move the chains.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 QB made multiple outstanding throws with his accuracy, ability to layer passes and work all parts of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1972408} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/JHprz.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1972408" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Oakland RB [player_tooltip player_id='1603958' first='Justis' last='Haggard']. Taken by Drew Toennies, Prep Redzone Tennessee.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1603958' first='Justis' last='Haggard'] – Oakland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haggard is an underrated player on this state championship contender and doesn't receive enough love due to the presence of other stars on the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tutt and Wyatt are blue-chip guys, but Haggard is a great runner who averages nearly 10 yards per carry while being a contributor on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had a touchdown run on Friday night, along with over 50 yards rushing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You also heard his name called on defense, where he made a couple of big tackles and pass breakups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 DB [player_tooltip player_id='1138121' first='Kyrie' last='Gainor'] – Oakland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1138121' first='Kyrie' last='Gainor'] is one of the best defensive backs in the 6A classification, serving as a lockdown guy who can move all over the field like a chess piece. He's effective in man and zone coverage, while showcasing great football instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Oakland front seven gets a lot of credit, deservingly so, but the secondary is truly elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gainor is a standout corner who has helped make this defense what it is this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->