I don't think I was underrating their defense - although it is pretty awesome and may take them pretty far...
..but Ooltewah's offense just didn't perform and their QB is horrible, their O-line is just too small imo. Ooltewah gave up and the distractions (Ridgeland incidents + arrests) were just too much to overcome. O's O-line isn't that great this year but no team can hold their star RB Brian Marshall to only what 10 yards? - Unless the team just isn't with it. Flat out just gave up. I think it was the same performance as they had in the WB game earlier.
I do give credit to Bearden though - I figured they were the weakest #1 seed in the playoffs... they could still be, but I doubt it. They obviously do have an awesome defense. Benny Monroe, as much of a genius I think he is, didn't make adjustments. He has the most talent in east Tennessee on his team right now. The problem is they are all freshman and sophomores and a few juniors. They didn't mature like he thought they would when he started them over seniors this year.
I figured they would both lose.. but Oak Ridge wasn't impressive when they played Ooltewah (showed that one on TV). They lucked out and everything went their way. OR needs some changes.. they aren't the same type of team they once were anymore.