The Oak Hall Eagles faced a familiar foe in their final game of the year, a state championship held in Lakeland, Florida. They had cruised to nine wins on the year, yet there was one team that kept their bout close with the Eagles, and nearly gave them a loss. …
Read More »Oak Hall Advances to State Championship
After completing an undefeated regular season and receiving a first-round bye heading into the playoffs, the Oak Hall Eagles entered their state semi-final matchup against the Merritt Island Mustangs with high hopes. A potential State Championship birth was on the line. Fortunately, their goals were achieved and Oak Hall handled …
Read More »Oak Hall Eagles Finish Perfect Regular Season Against Chargers, 42-8
After a nail-biting affair on the road against All Saints’ Academy to secure the top seed in the postseason, the Oak Hall Eagles (6-0) returned home for their final regular-season contest of the year. Awaiting them was the Shorecrest Prep Chargers (2-3), headlined by quarterbacks sophomore Drew Bunn and senior …
Read More »Oak Hall Rolls to Victory Over Duval Charter
Tuesday, the Oak Hall Eagles (2-0) squared off against the Duval Charter Panthers (2-0) in a game that featured an unusual 4:30 PM kickoff. The Eagles rolled over the Panthers with ease in a clash that ended 36-6. Offensive Dominance To start the game, on their first possession, Oak Hall …
Read More »Oak Hall comeback effort falls short against Foundation Academy
Friday night’s regional semifinal matchup in Winter Garden between the Foundation Academy Lions and Oak Hall resulted in heartbreak for the Eagles. Oak Hall fell, 21-14. The Eagles’ attempt at an upset came up just shy. Oak Hall head coach RJ Fuhr applauded his team’s resilience. “We hung in there …
Read More »Oak Hall earns first FHSAA playoff win in school history
History repeated itself Friday night as Oak Hall dismantled district rival Saint Francis for the second time this season. Oak Hall also managed to rewrite history. Its regional quarterfinal beat-down of Saint Francis marked the school’s first FHSAA playoff win in its history. The victory was RJ Fuhr’s first playoff …
Read More »Oak Hall Routs Saint Francis in the First Round of the Class 2A Playoffs, 47-0
In a rainy first-round playoff matchup, the Oak Hall Eagles (7-3) defeated the Saint Francis Catholic Wolves (3-7) by a score of 47-0. First Quarter Oak Hall hopped out to an early 7-0 lead thanks to a 27 yard back shoulder pass from Cole Gonzales to Andrew Pickens, followed by …
Read More »Over a dozen local high school football teams fight for a state title
There is no margin of error for these high school teams. It’s win or go home. As the bitterness of cooler temperatures sets in, so do the bitter thoughts of losing. One bad play could end the season. Classes 1-4A have 24 teams fighting for a championship with 32 teams …
Read More »Oak Hall hosts district rival Saint Francis in Rematch of Week 6 Matchup
Oak Hall achieved an undefeated season in 2016 and became champions of the North Florida Football Conference (NFFC). Three years later, the Eagles have a chance at another postseason run. Friday is Oak Hall’s second home playoff game since its undefeated 2016 season and this will be the second year …
Read More »Oak Hall looks to build momentum against Quincy Munroe as playoffs approach
When asked if Friday’s game against Munroe will act as a tune-up for the playoffs, Oak Hall head coach RJ Fuhr made it known that his team was not taking its final regular season game for granted. Oak Hall travels to Quincy, Florida, on Friday to take on Munroe. Senior …
Read More »