Friday, April 26, 2024

Oglesby earns district crown

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 The Oglesby Tigers put away the Buckholts Badgers,   68-0, in a mercy-rule win Thursday to claim the District 14-1A, Division II football title.

The Tigers will play either Calvert or Oakwood in the bi-district round of the playoffs at a time and site to be determined.

Oglesby had seven rushes for 172 yards and one pass for 27 yards in the road game.

Kyler Fossett scored on a 69-yard run and a 27-yard punt return.

Blake Thompson had scores of 16 and 35 yards.

Brodie Fisher hit Cash Lee for a 26-yard score.

Lee added a 15-yard interception return.

Johnny Gomez had a 25-yard interception return for a score.

Jackson Tippitt had scoring runs of eight and 22 yards.

Matthew Castillo, Aydan Anderson, Lee and Fossett led in tackles.