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Oak Grove defeats Haynesville: Live updates, score of Louisiana high school football Division IV non-select state championship (12/7/2023)

Tigers repeat as state champions with strong ground game

Buck Ringgold, SBLive Sports

NEW ORLEANS - On Oct. 6, Oak Grove, the defending Division IV state champions, defeated Haynesville, 61-27.

When the two teams had a rematch, this time Thursday night at the Caesars Superdome for the Division IV non-select championship, it was more of the same in the Tigers' favor.

Behind a record-setting rushing attack, Oak Grove rolled past the Golden Tornado, 62-36.

Oak Grove has now won eight state championships, also winning four titles over the past five seasons. Haynesville was seeking to win its 18th state title and its first since 2014.

The Tigers rushed for 401 yards in the win, which set a new record for most rushing yards in a Division IV/Class 1A title game. Junior quarterback Jackson Bradley had 211 of those yards on 23 carries with three TDs while being named his team's Most Outstanding Player.

Another junior for Oak Grove, tailback Jay Freeman, had 173 yards on 23 carries and three TDs. He also had a fourth TD when he recovered a fumble in the end zone as Bradley was about to go in for his fourth score on a keeper attempt.

Below is our Live Update Feed created as the contest progresses. Read from the bottom up to follow from the beginning and refresh often for the latest updates throughout the game.

FINAL: OAK GROVE 62, HAYNESVILLE 36

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POSTGAME

-- Oak Grove QB Jackson Bradley was named the Most Outstanding Player for the Tigers. The Louisiana Tech commit rushed for 211 yards on 23 carries with three TDs and also passed for 27 more yards.

-- Haynesville QB Isaiah Washington was named the Most Outstanding Player for the Golden Tornado. He passed for 113 yards and a TD and rushed for 63 yards and two TDs.

-- Oak Grove rushed for 401 yards in the win, setting a new record for most rushing yards in a Division IV/Class 1A title game. The previous record was 395, set by Southern Lab in 2016.

FOURTH QUARTER

-- Haynesville TD on a 29-yard pass from QB L'Travious Brooks to Jermarquis Hampton, his second receiving TD on the night. Golden Tornado adds PAT (Oak Grove, 62-36 | 4:03, 4th)

-- Oak Grove adds another TD on a 1-yard run from Maddox Hurley. That was the first positive rushing yard by a player besides Jackson Bradley and Jay Freeman, who currently have combined to rush for 384 of Oak Grove's 385 yards in this game. Thomas Clack hits PAT (Oak Grove, 62-29 | 6:45, 4th)

-- Isaiah Washington gets a 1-yard TD keeper for the Golden Tornado. Try for two fails (Oak Grove, 55-29 | 8:08, 4th)

-- Haynesville apparently gets another TD on a pass from Isaiah Washington to Alonzo Jackson, but the play is being reviewed. After review, it was determined Jackson's knee was down at the half-yard line.

-- Oak Grove QB Jackson Bradley appeared to score his fourth TD, but fumbles. However, teammate Jay Freeman recovered the ball in the end zone to end up with his fourth TD on the night. PAT added for the Tigers (Oak Grove, 55-23 | 10:04, 4th)

-- Through three quarters, Oak Grove has rushed for 307 yards. QB Jackson Bradley and TB Jay Freeman have combined for all 307 yards and both have scored three TDs apiece.

THIRD QUARTER

-- Oak Grove gets its first touchdown since the midway point of the second quarter as tailback Jay Freeman darts in from 31 yards out, completing a five-play, 49-yard drive after the Tigers recovered a Haynesville onside kick attempt. Thomas Clack adds the PAT (Oak Grove, 48-23 | :07, 3rd)

-- Haynesville starting to make things interesting. Golden Tornado drive 52 yards in six plays, with QB Isaiah Washington taking in a keeper from 12 yards out. He also runs in the ensuing two-point conversion (Oak Grove, 41-23 | 1:44, 3rd)

-- Haynesville making a move late in the quarter, driving inside the Oak Grove 20.

-- Haynesville's DaMondra Martin intercepts a pass in his own territory. First takeaway for the Golden Tornado.

-- Oak Grove drove inside the Haynesville 20 before stalling. Tigers try a field goal but it is no good. Golden Tornado holds with 6:21 left in the quarter.

-- Haynesville got the second-half kickoff but Oak Grove forced the Golden Tornado to punt it away.

HALFTIME

-- Oak Grove quarterback Jackson Bradley had exactly 200 yards of total offense in the first half. He rushed for 173 yards on 16 carries with three TDs, and also completed 2-of-6 passes for 27 yards.

-- Oak Grove out-gained Haynesville in the first half, 246-194. The Tigers rushed for 219 of those yards.

SECOND QUARTER

-- Haynesville's Kemari Beene gets a sack, forcing a third-and-long near midfield. With time running out, Oak Grove elects to go into the locker room with its 41-15 lead.

-- Oak Grove gets the ball back at its 40 following a punt with 1:32 left. Can the Tigers score again before the break?

-- Haynesville breaks the Oak Grove run with a long TD run, as Byruss Burns rambles into the end zone from 68 yards out. Golden Tornado add two points on a pass from Isaiah Washington to Alonzo Jackson (Oak Grove, 41-15 | 5:55 2nd)

-- Oak Grove cashes in on the pick in two plays, and QB Jackson Bradley finds the end zone for the third time tonight, taking it in on an 8-yard keeper. PAT is blocked (Oak Grove, 41-7 | 6:53 2nd)

-- Oak Grove gets a takeaway as James Harris picks off a pass and returns it 29 yards to the Golden Tornado 9. First-and-goal for the Tigers.

-- Haynesville punts it right back to Oak Grove, and once again, the Tigers march down the field. They go 54 yards in nine plays, with TB Jay Freeman going in from 2 yards out for his second rushing TD. PAT good for Oak Grove (Oak Grove, 35-7 | 7:55 2nd)

-- Haynesville starts the second quarter with the ball at its own 23, seeking a spark.

FIRST QUARTER

-- End of the first quarter. Oak Grove had 165 yards of total offense, all rushing. Haynesville had 92 total yards.

-- Tigers get the ball back following a Haynesville punt. On the very next play, QB Jackson Bradley takes a keeper 74 yards to the house for his second TD on the night. PAT good for Oak Grove (Oak Grove, 28-7 | :53 1st)

-- Tigers capitalize on the Golden Tornado miscue and drive in for another score, going 39 yards in six plays, all rushes. Jay Freeman took an option pitch from Jackson Bradley around the right side and reaches the pylon from 6 yards for the TD. Oak Grove adds the PAT (Oak Grove, 21-7 | 3:01 1st)

-- Oak Grove forces a fumble on Haynesville's second series, and the Tigers have the ball inside the Golden Tornado 40.

-- Then Oak Grove quickly regains the lead as TaMarques Prichard returns the ensuing kickoff 88 yards to the house. PAT good for Oak Grove (Oak Grove, 14-7 | 7:21 1st)

-- Haynesville answered on its first series with a five-play drive of its own, covering 80 yards. QB Isaiah Washington throws a deep pass to Jermarquis Hampton for a 53-yard TD. PAT good for the Golden Tornado (7-7 | 7:34 1st)

-- Tigers go 47 yards in five plays to begin the scoring as QB Jackson Bradley takes a keeper 29 yards to the house. PAT good for Oak Grove (Oak Grove, 7-0 | 10:21 1st)

-- Oak Grove's Jay Freeman returns the opening kickoff 46 yards to the Haynesville 47-yard line.

-- Haynesville wins the toss, defers to the second half. Oak Grove will receive the opening kickoff.

PREGAME

-- Haynesville and Oak Grove have taken the field are on its respective sidelines. The Golden Tornado wearing white helmets, white jerseys and black pants. Oak Grove wearing all black.

-- About 15 minutes out. Oak Grove players still on the field warming up while Haynesville has returned to its locker room.

-- Both Haynesville and Oak Grove take the field as the countdown clock now starts at 50 minutes. Kickoff time set for approximately 7:35 p.m.

-- Waiting on the finish of the Division IV select final between Riverside Academy and Southern Lab.

Photo of Oak Grove quarterback Jackson Bradley by Michael DeMocker, Lafayette Daily Advertiser

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Buck Ringgold, SBLive Sports
BUCK RINGGOLD, SBLIVE SPORTS

Buck Ringgold is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports, covering Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.

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