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Oak Ridge Wildcats Face Hardin Valley in District 4 Tournament
The boys team looks to bounce back after a close loss to Farragut.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Oak Ridge High School boys basketball team will face Hardin Valley at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, in the District 4 tournament at McMinn County High School in Athens, Tennessee. This comes after the Wildcats narrowly lost 65-62 to the Farragut Admirals on February 20. The Oak Ridge girls team will also be playing for third place in the district against Lenoir City on Monday, February 23.
Why it matters
The District 4 tournament is a crucial part of the high school basketball season, as teams compete to advance to the regional and state tournaments. Oak Ridge has a strong basketball tradition, and this matchup against Hardin Valley will be an important test for the Wildcats as they look to make a deep postseason run.
The details
The Oak Ridge boys team is coming off a close 65-62 loss to Farragut in their previous district tournament game. They will now face off against Hardin Valley, another tough opponent, as they try to keep their season alive. Meanwhile, the Oak Ridge girls team will be playing for third place in the district against Lenoir City.
- The boys game against Hardin Valley is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at 6 p.m.
- The girls game against Lenoir City is scheduled for Monday, February 23 at 6 p.m.
The players
Oak Ridge High School boys basketball team
The boys basketball team from Oak Ridge High School, known as the Wildcats, is competing in the District 4 tournament.
Hardin Valley
The boys basketball team from Hardin Valley High School, who will be facing Oak Ridge in the District 4 tournament.
Farragut Admirals
The boys basketball team from Farragut High School, who recently defeated Oak Ridge 65-62 in a district tournament game.
Lenoir City
The girls basketball team from Lenoir City High School, who will be facing Oak Ridge in the third-place game of the District 4 tournament.
What they’re saying
“Wynton Jackson covers high school sports for Knox News. Email him at wynton.jackson@knoxnews.com.”
— Wynton Jackson, High school sports reporter (Knox News)
“The Oak Ridger's News Editor Donna Smith and David Clary, the 'Voice of the Wildcats' on YouTube's Prepradio Channel contributed to this story.”
— Donna Smith and David Clary, News Editor and 'Voice of the Wildcats' (The Oak Ridger)
What’s next
The winners of the District 4 tournament will advance to the regional tournament, which is the next step towards the state championship.
The takeaway
The Oak Ridge Wildcats are facing tough competition in the District 4 tournament, but their strong basketball tradition and determination to succeed will make them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
