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Joshua Ervin connects with Raymond Gay II (7) on a crossing route in the 2nd Qtr.

Joshua Ervin connects with Raymond Gay II (7) on a crossing route in the 2nd Qtr.

Red Oak falls to Aledo 34-14

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Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:28
The Hawks returned to AT&T Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29 to face the defending 5A Division II State Champions. Both teams came into the game with identical records and on paper looked as if this could be one of the better 5A games. However, it was not to be.
Head Coach Chris Ross hoists the Area Round Championship trophy over his Hawks football team at AT&T Stadium.

Head Coach Chris Ross hoists the Area Round Championship trophy over his Hawks football team at AT&T Stadium.

Red Oak defeats Braswell 35-30, faces Aledo Bearcats

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 09:55
The Hawks only loss this year came in week 1 to the Denton Braswell Bengals, where the Hawks came in flat, had plenty of mistakes and were burned by the deep ball. Fast forward 10 weeks and the Hawks faced Denton Braswell again, but with the Area Championship on the line.
With a big lane to run through, Zach Sanders (9) took this carry to the house.

With a big lane to run through, Zach Sanders (9) took this carry to the house.

Hawks beat Everman 55-24, advance to area round

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Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:58
RED OAK – It’s been seven years since the Red Oak Hawks have won a playoff game, but on Friday November 15, the Hawks pounded the visiting Everman Bulldogs in the Bi-district round of the State 5A-Div. II playoffs with a 55-24 win.
The Hawk defense had another impressive game, holding Spruce to -10 yards rushing. Just before halftime, the Hawks defense make another 3rd down stop for a loss.

The Hawk defense had another impressive game, holding Spruce to -10 yards rushing. Just before halftime, the Hawks defense make another 3rd down stop for a loss.

Red Oak defense scores 21, holds Spruce to -10 yards rushing

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Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Junior quarterback Joshua Ervin passed for 177 yards and two touchdowns as Red Oak rolled to a lopsided 63-6 win over Spruce at Dragon Stadium. Sophomore Elijah Shaw intercepted two Spruce passes and returned both for touchdowns in the first half. Red Oak (8-1, 6-0 in 6-5A Div.
RB Zach Sanders (9) cruises down the Red Oak sideline for a 38-yard TD run. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

RB Zach Sanders (9) cruises down the Red Oak sideline for a 38-yard TD run. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak beats Conrad 84-0, clinches playoff spot

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Thu, 10/31/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – Joshua Ervin threw four touchdown passes as Red Oak scored four touchdowns in each of the first two quarters on their way to a dominating 84-0 victory over Dallas Conrad (1-7) at Billy Goodloe Stadium.
C.J. Palmer (15) rushed 7 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns in Friday’s blow-out of Adamson. The Hawk running backs as a team averaged 19.7 yards a carry. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

C.J. Palmer (15) rushed 7 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns in Friday’s blow-out of Adamson. The Hawk running backs as a team averaged 19.7 yards a carry. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak crushes Adamson 70-0

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Wed, 10/23/2019 - 05:00
C.J. Palmer rushed for 163 yards and a pair of touchdowns to lead Red Oak to a victory over Adamson. Joshua Ervin passed for 180 yards and three touchdowns for Red Oak. Coby Cavil had 77 yards receiving and a touchdown on five catches.
C.J. Palmer ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns as Red Oak put up double digits in each of the first three quarters and never punted in the game.

C.J. Palmer ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns as Red Oak put up double digits in each of the first three quarters and never punted in the game.

Red Oak limits Kimball to 5 plays in first quarter, goes on to win 48-13

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Wed, 10/16/2019 - 05:00
Red Oak (5-1, 3-0 in district), No. 7 in SportsDay’s 5A area rankings, knocked off defending district champion South Oak Cliff two weeks ago. And now the 48-13 win over previously undefeated Kimball clearly establishes the Hawks as the district frontrunner.
Hawks Running Back CJ Palmer’s (15) first TD run came from 25 yards out and nearly untouched.

Hawks Running Back CJ Palmer’s (15) first TD run came from 25 yards out and nearly untouched.

Red Oak crushes Thomas Jefferson 77-0

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Wed, 10/09/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – Prior to the football game, homecoming week concluded with the announcement of the homecoming court and homecoming king and queen. Once the ceremony was completed, it was football time.
CJ Palmer (15) scored on this run up the middle after powering through multiple tackle attempts.

CJ Palmer (15) scored on this run up the middle after powering through multiple tackle attempts.

Hawks upset #8 SOC 28-21

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Thu, 09/26/2019 - 00:00
A year ago, the Hawks gave South Oak Cliff its only real challenge in District 6-5A Division II, and although both the Golden Bears and Hawks made it into the playoffs, the Hawks season ended in the first round, leaving a bitter taste.
Hawk Defensive End Todd Tillis (44) collects one of the few sacks on Bengal Quarterback Greyson Thompson (11) during Red Oak’s season opener Thursday, Aug. 29. Denton Braswell went on to stun No. 17 Red Oak, 48-27.

Hawk Defensive End Todd Tillis (44) collects one of the few sacks on Bengal Quarterback Greyson Thompson (11) during Red Oak’s season opener Thursday, Aug. 29. Denton Braswell went on to stun No. 17 Red Oak, 48-27.

No. 17 Red Oak stunned 48-27 in season opener

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Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00
LITTLE ELM, TX – The Hawks rolled into Little Elm on a rare Thursday night expecting a repeat of their 2018 win over the Denton Braswell Bengals. However, the Bengals quickly found a kink in the Hawks armor – the deep ball.