MIKE WEBER
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March 3, 2013
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Oakland boys defeat Irrigon for third state title

PENDLETON — Returning to the boys state basketball tournament for the first time in four years, the third-ranked Oakland Oakers were not intimidated by the top-ranked Irrigon Knights and the history they were close to making. Oakland, guided by 19th-year coach Jeff Clark, spoiled Irrigon’s perfect season as senior Austin Collins had nine points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to help lead the Oakers to a 60-54 win in the OSAA Class 2A championship game Saturday night at the Pendleton Convention Center. “We were motivated by the fact that we were the last team to have an undefeated state championship …

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