Coach speak: Oakwood set to open playoffs against Pleasant Hill
Oct. 22—Each week, we'll catch up with Oakwood coach Cameron Lee to discuss his Comets: The Comets used a strong second half and a record-setting rushing performance by Kyler Johnson to end the regular season with a Vermilion Valley Conference victory at Byerly-Hageman Field in Catlin. Johnson rushed for an Oakwood single-game record 330 yards on 32 carries and three touchdowns, with all three ...
Oakwood coach Cameron Lee provided insight into his team's preparation for their upcoming playoff match against Pleasant Hill. The Comets secured a win in their regular season finale at Byerly-Hageman Field, thanks to an impressive rushing performance by Kyler Johnson, who broke a single-game record with 330 yards on 32 carries and three touchdowns. Quarterback Riglee Hart contributed three touchdowns, two through passes and one on a five-yard run.
Lee highlighted the team's physicality on the field, describing it as a level that could be felt from the sideline. Pleasant Hill, which began their season with a dominant 60-0 home victory, encountered a five-game losing streak after suffering five consecutive defeats against playoff teams. The Wolves concluded their regular season with a 43-6 loss to Camp Point Central and a 14-12 defeat at Routt.
Despite their losing record, Lee emphasized that the Western Illinois Valley Conference South is among the state's strongest conferences, and his team's roster features young, talented athletes prepared to face the challenge. With the expanded playoff field, Pleasant Hill will play its first playoff game since 2017 on Saturday.
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