Homecoming night in Oakdale

As alumni gathered at Curtis J. Cook Memorial Field for homecoming, the Oakdale offense exploded for six touchdowns in the first half en route to defeating Rosepine 45-0.
The game featured a balanced attack for 423 yards of total offense as the Warriors gained 212 yards on the ground on 28 attempts for two touchdowns and gained 211 yards through the air for three touchdowns. "It was a great effort in the first half, and the second half was mostly played by the second team group who was also able to move the ball against the Rosepine varsity," said Randall Gordon of his offense.
"Friday was a great day for the Warrior Nation on a beautiful homecoming day," added Gordon. "Being a graduate of Oakdale High School (Class of 1995), Homecoming means a lot to me because I am proud of my alma mater, and I want all our alumni to see how great our school is growing to be. We came out fast like we talked about all week to not give any hope or confidence to the visiting Eagles. We struck quick and on big plays to score 20 points in the first quarter and continued with 23 in the second quarter."
Running back James Evins reached the century mark in rushing yards on 10 carries and added a touchdown. His touchdown came on the opening drive of the game on a 39 yard carry. Fellow running back Miliak Hayward rushed for 66 yards on three carries and also contributed a touchdown. With just under two minutes remaining in the first quarter, he escaped traffic and cut downfield 60 yards for a Warrior touchdown.
Aerially the offense was propelled by Slate Jordan who went five for seven in passing and threw for 187 yards with three touchdowns. Two of Jordan's touchdown completions went to Terrance Holmes. The first of which came on a play action pass for 64 yards, and the latter came as Jordan found a wide open Holmes deep downfield for a 28 yard touchdown completion.
On defense Gordan described his team's performance as "dominant." He said, "The defense had a safety and held the Rosepine defense to under 100 yards rushing and only one yard passing. Rosepine rushed for the bulk of their 92 yards rushing on the second play on offense where they broke a long run. After we settled in we did an excellent job of stopping their offense."

Highlighting the defensive was Terrance Holmes who intercepted and returned the football 22 yards for a touchdown. Oakdale was then up 43-0 with 2:56 before the half. The second half scoring came as a punt was blocked in the end zone for another Warrior safety.
"It is always good to see alumni come home and look around and see that the Warrior Pride Never Dies," said Gordan. "It is always good to end the game by kneeling the football in the victory formation."