Timely stops and solid offensive game planning helped the Oakland Patriots (4-0, 1-0) pull away late from the Ravenwood Raptors (2-2, 1-0) on Friday night, taking a 45-31 road win.
Oakland also pushed its win streak to 34 games.
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