Oakwood football prepares for homecoming game against Clifton Central
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
College SportsThe Oakwood football team is gearing up for a key Vermilion Valley Conference game against Clifton Central on Friday at 7 p.m. The squad, currently sporting a 3-1 record, is looking to rebound from their recent 22-14 loss to Dwight. As part of homecoming festivities, the team will perform alongside cheerleaders at a pep assembly while navigating distractions like themed dress days and a parade. Coach Cameron Lee expresses mixed feelings about the celebrations amid game preparations, highlighting the importance of focus as the team faces a rival also at 3-1 overall.
- •Oakwood holds a 3-1 record in the conference.
- •The team is set to perform at a pep assembly before the game.
- •Clifton Central comes in on a three-game winning streak.
- •Friday night will be Oakwood's senior night for cheerleaders and football players.
- •The Comets are preparing to rebound after a loss to Dwight.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — The Program: A season with Oakwood football, Part V
"Sep. 17—FITHIAN — The 10 seniors on the Oakwood football team aren't just refining their plays and schemes this week. They're learning moves beyond what they work on during practices at the grass field located just behind the main set of bleachers at Marty McFarland Field. That's because on Friday afternoon they have to perform a routine with the Oakwood cheerleaders during an all-school pep ...
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