Team History and Awards
Oak Ridge High School, established in 1943 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Wildcats, sporting cardinal red and white colors.
The Wildcats football program has a storied legacy, with a championship record of 47–28 and 30 playoff appearances since the 1950s. Titles include 1958 (also recognized as national champions), 1962, 1975, 1979, 1980, and 1997, plus Litkenhous rating championships in 1956 and 1958. The 1958 team’s 15–0 undefeated season was honored in 2023 with the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame’s David Williams Significant Historical Achievement Award.
Legendary coach Jack Armstrong (1955 to 1968) guided the program to four state titles, helping build an all time record exceeding 563 wins.
Team Highlights and Star Players
Tee Higgins (WR, Class of 2017): Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals in 2020; over 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns in the NFL through 2024.
Stan Fritts (RB, Class of 1971): NFL RB for Bengals (1975–76).
Mike Caldwell (LB, Class of 1989): NFL LB (1993–2003); later Super Bowl winning coach.
Jason McAddley (WR, Class of 1997): NFL WR (2002–2005), 576 yards career.
Bobby Richards (DE, Class of 1971): NFL DE (1975–1980).
Other alumni include Bob Winkel (DT, Class of 1965) and Vernice Smith (OL, Class of 1983).
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Jeromy Flowers
Assistant Coach: Ricky Chitwood
Staff: Shawna Haste (Statistician), Mark Haste (Statistician)
Offense (Juniors and Seniors)
Blaine Stansberry (Sr., QB) – 6’0″, 184 lbs
Will Pressley (Sr., WR/FS) – 6’1″, 188 lbs
Malik Howard (Jr., TE/WR) – 6’4″, 225 lbs
Damillyan Porter (Jr., RB/FS) – 5’11”, 182 lbs
Ja’rell Jemerson (Sr., WR/CB) – 5’10”, 150 lbs
Qhyvez Williams (Sr., RB/DB) – 5’9″, 162 lbs
Adam Washington (Sr., WR/DB) – 5’11”, 172 lbs
Dallin James (Jr., TE/LB) – 6’0″, 190 lbs
Hayden Rouse (Sr., WR/DB) – 6’0″, 157 lbs
Brennan Knipp (Sr., WR/DB) – 5’10”, 160 lbs
Defense (Juniors and Seniors)
Wayne Gibson (Sr., CB/SS) – 5’9″, 170 lbs
Jalen Haynes (Sr., MLB) – 6’1″, 215 lbs
Tyree Porter (Sr., FS/SS) – 5’9″, 165 lbs
Kiondre Stinson (Sr., FS) – 6’1″, 180 lbs
Ja’rell Jemerson (Sr., WR/CB) – 5’10”, 150 lbs
Tobja Walters (Sr., DL) – 6’2″, 306 lbs
Eli Pearson (Sr., K) – 6’1″, 155 lbs
Caleb Riker (Sr., DB) – 5’10”, 180 lbs
Kane Nalls (Sr., DL) – 6’3″, 247 lbs
Amonte Bishop (Sr., TE/LB) – 6’1″, 175 lbs
JT Gormley (Sr., TE/LB) – 5’10”, 193 lbs
Torery Holt (Sr., OL/DL) – 5’9″, 230 lbs
Nate Stephens (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’1″, 245 lbs
Tristan Chartrand (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’0″, 282 lbs
Gabe Arrington (Sr., OL/DL) – 5’10”, 220 lbs
Jared Bafford (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’3″, 297 lbs
Elijah Young (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’2″, 290 lbs
2025 Season Schedule
District games marked with *
Aug 21 – vs Halls HS (Home), 7:00 PM, Rivalry Thursday
Aug 29 – at Clinton HS (Away), 7:00 PM
Sep 5 – at Lenoir City HS* (Away), 7:00 PM, District game
Sep 12 – vs Dobyns-Bennett HS (Home), 7:00 PM, Rivalry Friday
Sep 19 – at Karns HS* (Away), 7:00 PM, District game
Sep 26 – at Bradley Central* (Away), 7:00 PM, District game
Oct 3 – vs West HS* (Home), 7:00 PM, District game
Oct 17 – vs Hardin Valley* (Home), 7:00 PM, District game
Oct 23 – at Farragut HS* (Away), 7:00 PM, District game
Oct 30 – vs Maryville HS* (Home), 7:00 PM, District game
