The Woodlands quarterback Quinton Johnson (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Connor Klapesky (16) during the varsity football game against Oak Ridge on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Woodforest Bank Stadium.

Oak Ridge running back Nick McCants (21) is swarmed by The Woodlands defenders including linebacker Dylan Calvetti (11), defensive linemen Jonathan Hoover (93), and defensive linemen AJ Maestre (94) during the varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Woodforest Bank Stadium

Oak Ridge linebacker Nathaniel Bushek (12) leads a team prayer in the end zone before the varsity football game against The Woodlands on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Woodforest Bank Stadium.

Oak Ridge running back Nick McCants (21) is brought down by The Woodlands defensive linemen Jonathan Hoover (93) during the varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Woodforest Bank Stadium.

The Woodlands wide receiver Connor Klapesky (16) runs the ball during the varsity football game against Oak Ridge on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Woodforest Bank Stadium.

The Woodlands has knocked its opponent from the ranks of the unbeaten for the second consecutive week.

The Highlanders handed Oak Ridge its first loss of the season on Friday night at Woodforest Bank Stadium, using a stout defensive performance and a balanced attack on offense to pull away in the second half for a convincing 49-14 victory. continue reading