Oakwood football prepares for tough opener against BHRA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Oakwood football will kick off its season with a challenging game against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin (BHRA) on August 22. Head coach Cameron Lee expressed enthusiasm over moving the matchup from week nine to week one, emphasizing the challenge it presents. Last season, Oakwood finished with a 7-2 record but exited early in the playoffs. The program has shifted to Class 1A, leading to improvements in player quality and overall capabilities, according to Lee. Senior quarterback Alex Wallace highlighted the mental toughness required during offseason training.
- •Oakwood to face BHRA on August 22 under the lights
- •Oakwood finished last season with a 7-2 record
- •The program moved to Class 1A before the 2025 season
- •Coach Lee emphasizes improved quality over numbers
- •Senior quarterback Wallace stresses mental preparation for the season
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Challenging opener sets up Oakwood football for continued growth
"FITHIAN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Comets will hit the ground running this football season with a tough conference game to kick off the season. “When we looked at BHRA and we went and saw that that game moved from week nine to week one, we got excited about that and said, you know what, let’s […]
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