DAVIDSON ACADEMY

Region: Division II-A East/Middle District 2

Coach: Jonathan Quinn, second season

Last season: 5-7, fell to Webb School of Knoxville in DII-A quarterfinals

Players to watch:

Hayden Hollingsworth

Kyle Gilbert, Sr. QB/LB/P — Spent time at both quarterback and wide receiver a season ago, tallying 1,691 yards from scrimmage and 14 total touchdowns; also garnered district Special Teams Player of the Year honors as a punter. Ian Kane, So. G/DT — Registered 59 tackles and two sacks. Hayden Hollingsworth, Sr. WR/DB — 2014 all-district selection led team with 56 receptions for 947 yards and seven TDs. Jackson Broadwell, Sr. WR/DB — 5-foot-11, 175-pounder had 26 catches for 359 yards and four TDs. Zach Swinea, Sr. RB/LB  — 5-foot-10, 175-pounder led team in rushing with 550 yards and 14 TDs.

Kyle Gilbert

Quote:“I’ve seen a lot of guys that definitely have a better grasp than they did last year at this time with it being their second year in the program and my second year as the head coach. We were a young team last year, but those kids are a year older and we have a good senior class of skill guys that played a lot last year.” — Davidson Academy coach Jonathan Quinn, whose team returns nine starters on both sides of the ball.

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 21 Friendship Christian 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 Watertown 7 p.m.; Sept. 4 Whitwell 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Chattanooga Christian 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 at Concord Christian 7:30 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at Battle Ground Academy 7 p.m.; Oct. 9 at Jackson Christian 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 Franklin Road Academy 7 p.m.; Oct. 23 Donelson Christian Academy 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 at Ezell-Harding 7 p.m.

WHITES CREEK

Region: 5-3A

Coach: Tyrus Ward, first season

Last season: 0-10

Players to watch:

Joshua Baxter

Joshua Baxter, Jr. QB/DB — Started seven games a season ago; threw for a season-high 100 yards and a TD in a loss to La Vergne. Kenneth Brown, Jr. RB/DB — Had 202 yards on 53 carries as a sophomore in 2014. Brandon Murdic, Sr. LB/TE — Recorded 34 stops and a fumble recovery in 2014; Chris Annan, Sr. RB/DB — Had a team-high 52 tackles (27 solo) a season ago. Malik Huddleston, Sr. TE/DE.

Brandon Murdic

Quote: “It’s going to take a winning mindset (to turn things around). The thing I’m trying to do is get the guys into the mindset of small victories — everyone showing up to practice on time, everyone making sure they’re focused on what they’re supposed to. Every day we ask ourselves a question, ‘Are we getting closer? Are we getting better?’ … There have been more yeses than nos.” — Whites Creek coach Tyrus Ward.

Schedule (* – region) 

Aug. 21 Glencliff 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 Sycamore 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Maplewood 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 at Goodpasture 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 at Hillwood 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at East Nashville 7 p.m.; *Oct. 9 Greenbrier 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 at White House Heritage 7 p.m.; *Oct. 23 at Stratford 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 Christ Presbyterian Academy 7 p.m.

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Region: 4-4A

Coach: Charles Rathbone, fourth season

Last year: 6-5, fell to Hixson in first round of Class 4A playoffs

Players to watch: 

Michael Magochy

Michael Magochy, Sr. QB — Returns after an impressive junior season in which he completed 60 percent of this throws for 2,043 yards and 13 TDs. Michael Roberts, Sr. RB — Was the Patriots’ leading rusher (773 yards, 10 TDs) and top returning tackler (66) while hauling in 17 receptions for 276 yards. Chris Dahl, Jr. C/DT. Dillon Myers, Sr. RB/WR/DB/KR — Had 816 all-purpose yards and six total touchdowns. Brent Cimaglia, Jr. K/P — Southern Mississippi commitment posted a 39.7-yard average and booted 31 touchbacks on kickoffs.

Michael Roberts

Quote: 

“(Michael Magochy) has thrown the ball great in 7-on-7s and he’s doing really well. We also have (Michael) Roberts back, our running back, which is big, but it all starts up front. If you can’t protect those guys it really doesn’t matter.” — Page coach Charles Rathbone

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 21 Fairview 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 at Lipscomb Academy 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 at Spring Hill 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Forrest 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 Lawrence Co. 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 Battle Ground Academy 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 Tullahoma 7 p.m.; *Oct. 15 Giles County 7 p.m.; Oct. 23 at White House 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 at Marshall County 7 p.m.

HUNTERS LANE

Region: 6-5A

Coach: Thomas McPhail, first season

Last season: 3-7

Players to watch:

Colby Howse

Karon Moseley, Jr. C/DT — One of just a few returning starters; two-way lineman should see an increased role on defense. Coby Howse, Jr. SS/WR — Physical player returns at safety and will likely be utilized on both sides of the ball after primarily playing defense. Jordan Booker, Sr. WR/DB — Returning starter should provide a consistent target at wide receiver.

Karon Moseley

Quote: 

“(The players) have not had a lot of success. They know it’s going to take a lot of hard work and that it’s not going to be an overnight turnaround. It’s going to be this season building to next season and the season after that. I think the biggest thing is that they’ve had five different head coaches in the last seven years, so there’s a big need for stability and a big need for trust.” — Hunters Lane coach Thomas McPhail.

Schedule (* – region game) 

Aug. 21 Northwest 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 at Hillwood 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 Gallatin 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 Sycamore 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 at Station Camp 7 p.m.; *Sept. 25 at Glencliff 7 p.m.; Oct. 2 Cane Ridge 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 at Hillsboro 7 p.m.; *Oct. 23 Beech 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 at Hendersonville 7 p.m.

COLUMBIA

Region: 5-5A

Coach: Howard Stone, fourth season

Last season: 6-5, fell to Beech in first round of Class 5A playoffs

Players to watch:

Jaylen Joyce

Orrin Delk, Sr. QB — Threw for more than 1,200 yards and had close to 400 on the ground. Ryan Wagner, Jr. OL  Started all 11 games a season ago. Jay Pillow, Sr. RB/DB — Racked up 770 total yards last season as a reserve, but should carry the load this fall. Jalen Joyce, Sr. DE — Three-year starter, registering 35 tackles and four sacks.

Orrin Delk

Quote: “There’s handful of teams that we play that are awfully talented when you look at LaVergne, Independence and Stewarts Creek. Time to grow up? We’re going to have to grow up under fire. We just have to work hard, and we’re going to have little room for error. We’ve got to be on cue every play every Friday night to be in position to win ball games.” — Columbia coach Howard Stone.

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 21 Giles County 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 at Dickson County 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 LaVergne 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Lawrence County 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 Stewarts Creek 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at Franklin County 7 p.m.; *Oct. 9 at Lincoln County 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 Independence 7 p.m.; *Oct. 23 Shelbyville 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 at Summit 7 p.m.

COLUMBIA ACADEMY

Region:4-1A

Coach: Charlie Lansdell, third season

Last season: 11-1, fell to Nashville Christian in Class 1A quarterfinals

Players to watch:

Taylor Thompson

Taylor Thompson, Sr. WR/DB — All-Midstate selection had 54 receptions for 1,119 yards and 12 TDs as a junior. Thomas Garrison, Sr. ATH — Racked up 1,353 yards from scrimmage and 16 total touchdowns while also being named a Mr. Football kicker finalist. Nathan Williams, Sr. OL/DL. Hudson Primm, Sr. RB — Averaged more than six yards per carry before suffering a knee injury early last year.

Thomas Garrison

Quote: “Our expectations are high. We know we’re going to have to approach it week by week, but of course our goal is to get to Cookeville and get a championship, and that’s what we expect to do.” — coach Charlie Lansdell

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 28 Franklin Road Academy 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 at Moore County 7 p.m.; *Sept. 11 at Mt. Pleasant 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 Summertown 7 p.m.; *Sept. 25 Fayetteville 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 Grace Christian 7 p.m.; *Oct. 9 at Richland 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 at Cornersville 7 p.m.; Oct. 23 at Whitwell 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 Huntland 7 p.m.

SPRING HILL

Region: 4-4A

Coach: Tom Turchetta, third season

Last season: 6-6, fell to Pearl-Cohn in second round of Class 4A playoffs.

Players to watch:

Tylin Oden

Tylin Oden, Sr. QB — Louisville commitment and  District 12-AA Athlete of the Year tallied more than 1,800 yards  and 18 total TDs. Daniel Johnson, Sr. WR/DB — Had five interceptions and  20 receptions for nearly 400 yards and four TDs. Eston Carlton, Jr. OL/DL — Two-way lineman started all 12 games. Zack Frye, Sr. LB/RB — All-district selection registered 36 tackles — six for loss — and two sacks. Noah Williams, Sr. DB/RB — Recorded 20 tackles despite missing five games.

Tom Turchetta

Quote: “We’re not a deep football team. We don’t have the luxury of running six or seven guys in there to give guys a break. Our backups, they’re good players and good athletes, but they lack game experience. We’ve got some quality players and quality athletes in some key positions. The problem is we don’t have enough of them.” — Spring Hill coach Tom Turchetta.

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 21 Summit 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 at McGavock 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 Page 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 Dickson County 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 Tullahoma 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at Giles County 7 p.m.; Oct. 9 at Father Ryan 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 at Marshall County 7 p.m.; Oct. 23 Lipscomb 7 p.m.; *Oct 30 at Lawrence County 7 p.m.

ZION CHRISTIAN

Region: Division II-AA East/Middle District 2

Coach: Paul Brenner, sixth season

Last season: 3-7

Players to watch: 

Jarrett DeLozier

Jarrett DeLozier, Sr. QB/DB — 6-foot-2, 218-pounder threw for more than 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns a season ago; also registered more than 50 tackles. Reese Cameron, Sr. OL/DL — 6-foot, 240-pound two-way lineman returns after suffering a knee injury in 2014; should be one of the squad’s leaders up front. Max Melton, Jr. WR/DB — Team’s top returning receiver tallied more than 300 yards in 2014; also a key defensive piece for the Eagles. Demandrez McClain, So. WR/DB — Athletic 5-foot-7, 140-pounder returns after a productive freshman campaign; should see an increased roll on both sides of the ball in 2014.

Demandrez McClain

Quote: “We’re excited. We had a lot of injuries last year — four starters went down — and we had young guys having to step into roles that they weren’t necessarily ready for last year. I think it’s going to pay dividends this year. They have a year of experience under their belts, and our guys are ready to go.” — Zion Christian coach Paul Brenner.

Schedule (Zion Christian is independent in football and not affiliated with a district/region): 

Aug. 21 Gibson County 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 28 Summertown 7 p.m.; Sept. 4 Clay County 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Rossview Christian 7 p.m.; Sept. 18 Ezell-Harding 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 at Collinwood 7 p.m.; Oct. 2 Memphis Catholic 7 p.m.; Oct. 16 Community 7 p.m.; Oct. 23 at Mt. Juliet Christian 7 p.m.; Nov. 6 Grace Christian 7 p.m.

Shannon Fayne

DONELSON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Region: Division II-A East/Middle District 1

Coach: Dennis Goodwin, 23rd season

Last season: 9-3, lost to BGA in DII-A quarterfinals

Players to watch: Shannon Fayne, Sr. RB/DB — Team’s top returning rusher churned out 651 yards and 12 TDs while registering 40 tackles and two forced fumbles; Jacob Berti, Sr. DB/WR — Notched 48 tackles and a team-leading four interceptions while making 15 catches in 2014; Michael Flowers, Sr. OL/DL — 6-foot-2, 325-pound two-way lineman recorded 40 tackles and three sacks in an injury-shortened 2014 campaign; Dujuan Buie, Sr. WR/DB — 2014 all-region selection hauled in a team-leading 31 receptions for 363 yards and a TD; Jaydon Walker, Jr. RB/DB — Gained 341 yards and four touchdowns rushing.

Quote: “Our biggest issue, like a lot of schools our size, is depth. Our front is really inexperienced so we’re trying to piece that together. Our skill people, that’s where all of our experience is. Our quarterback (Carson Gribble) is moving over from tight end, so there’ll be a learning curve for him, but our backs and receivers have some great game experience. That by far is the strength at this point.” — DCA coach Dennis Goodwin

Schedule (*region): Aug. 21 Howard, 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 Jackson Christian, 7 p.m.; Sept. 4 at Franklin Road Academy, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Lancaster Christian, 7:30 p.m.; *Sept. 18 at King’s Academy, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 25 Christian Academy of Knoxville, 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 Webb School of Knoxville, 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 at Friendship Christian, 7 p.m.; *Oct. 23 at Davidson Academy, 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 Mt. Juliet Christian, 7 p.m.

HILLSBORO

Region: 6-5A

Coach: Craig Clayton, fourth season

Last year: 14-1, fell to Knoxville West in Class 5A championship

Players to watch:

Malique Flemming

Malique Fleming, Sr. LB/S/TE — Mercer commitment and 2014 Tennessean All-Midstate selection registered 87 tackles with a team-high six interceptions — three of which were returned for TDs. Jay King, Sr. WR — Hauled in 41 receptions for a team-leading 742 yards and nine touchdowns. Ben Hutch, Jr. DT — Has offers from Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Kentucky. Deandre Alexander, Sr. RB — Team’s top returning rusher racked up nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards. Javonta Wiggins, So. LB.

Ben Hutch

Quote: “Defensively, the only thing I’m worried about right now is our secondary. Our front seven is really good, and when Malique (Fleming) plays in the box our front eight is really good. I think they’ll be as good as last year — with the exception of a Kyle Phillips — but they’re more physical than we were a year ago.” — coach Craig Clayton.

Schedule (* – region) 

Aug. 22 Pearl-Cohn (at Vanderbilt) 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 Oakland 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 Station Camp 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Riverdale 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 Hendersonville 7 p.m.; *Sept. 25 at Cane Ridge 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at Glencliff 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 Hunters Lane 7 p.m.; *Oct. 23 at Gallatin 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 at Beech 7 p.m.

ENSWORTH

Region: Division II-AA East/Middle

Coach: Ricky Bowers, 11th season

Last season: 10-2, fell to Montgomery Bell Academy in DII-AA championship

Players to watch:

Darius Morehead

Darius Morehead, Sr. RB/DB — 2014 Tennessean All-Midstate selection is one of just a handful of returning starters; rushed for 1,534 yards and 22 touchdowns. Coleman Goodwin, Sr. QB/OLB — Completed 12 of 18 passes for 152 yards and two TDs as a backup. Tim Covington, Sr. LB/RB — Ran for 230 yards and two touchdowns in a backup role. Patrick Rowan, Sr. LB/RB — Should see an increased role after registering 22 tackles and a fumble recovery in 2014.

Ricky Bowers

Quote: “Our line of scrimmage is particularly youthful and we’ve got a little bit of an injury bug, but overall this is a fun team to coach. They’re eager to learn, energetic, positive and upbeat, and they show up excited to play. The competition is stiff … We play the Kentucky state champion (Trinity) and the Alabama state champion (Madison Academy), so that should be interesting.” — Ensworth coach Ricky Bowers.

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 21 at Trinity (Ky.) 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 28 at Madison Academy (Ala.) 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 Baylor 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 Trezevant 7 p.m.; *Sept. 18 at Pope John Paul II 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 Christ Presbyterian Academy 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 Brentwood Academy 7 p.m.; *Oct. 9 at McCallie 7:30 p.m.; *Oct. 23 Father Ryan 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 at Montgomery Bell Academy 7 p.m.

EAST HICKMAN

Region: 6-3A

Coach: Frankie King, seventh season

Last year: 2-8

Players to watch: 

D.J. Jones

Jacob Stone, Sr. QB — Dual-threat quarterback threw for 1,305 yards and seven touchdowns while also rushing for 1,069 yards and 11 scores. D.J. Jones, Sr. OL/DL — Expected to anchor the offensive line from his center position; should also see an expanded role on the defensive side of the ball. Jake Smith, Sr. TE/LB — Tallied 27 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in 2014. Luke Hudson, Sr. OL/DL — Tallied 10 tackles from his defensive end spot while also starting all 10 games at left guard a season ago.

Jacob Stone

Quote: “We’ve got some offensive linemen coming back that we feel pretty good about, and a quarterback coming back that we feel pretty good about. We lost some skill guys from last year, but we’ve got younger kids that have been in the program and it’s kind of their time now … Our first scrimmage we looked terrible, but we got better in our second one. That’s about all you can hope for in this sport; to hopefully get better each week.” — East Hickman coach Frankie King.

Schedule (* – region) 

Aug. 21 Hickman County 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 at Waverly 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 at Camden 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 11 Lewis County 7:30 p.m.; *Sept. 18 at Sycamore 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 at Creek Wood 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 Stewart County 7:30 p.m.; *Oct. 9 at Harpeth 7:30 p.m.; *Oct. 16 Fairview 7:30 p.m.; *Oct. 30 Cheatham County 7:30 p.m.

HICKMAN COUNTY 

Region: 5-2A

Coach: Michael Harrison

Last year: 9-4, fell to Milan in Class 3A quarterfinal

Dalton Parks

Players to watch: 

Dalton Parks, Sr. OL/DL — All-Midstater recorded 91 tackles and 11 sacks in 2014. John Michael Ward, Sr. OL — Physical 6-foot-3, 314-pounder graded out above 87 percent in every game last season. Hayden Deerman, Sr. RB — Team’s leading receiver with 496 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for 291 yards. Brian Sensing, Sr. TE/DE — 2014 all-district selection registered 62 tackles and five sacks; Morgan Patton, Jr. QB — Returning starter threw for 901 yards and eight TDs while adding 578 yards and 11 TDs on the ground.

Brian Sensing

Quote: “We’re really confident. We’re moving down classifications (from 3A to 2A) and we’re returning a bunch of seniors — I think like eight on offense and nine on defense … It’s one thing to say it; every team says ‘we’re going to win state this year,’ but I feel like we have a legitimate shot.” — Hickman County lineman Dalton Parks.

Schedule (* – region)

Aug. 21 at East Hickman 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 Cheatham County 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 at Scotts Hill 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 Harpeth 7:30 p.m.; *Sept. 18 Waverly Central 7 p.m.; Sept. 25 at Fairview 7:30 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at Loretto 7 p.m.; *Oct. 16 at Decatur Co.-Riverside 7 p.m.; Oct. 23 Hillwood 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 Lewis County 7:30 p.m.

One of the state’s top collegiate prospects, Hendersonville senior Joejuan Williams, won’t be playing football this fall.

Williams, the state’s second-ranked prospect according to 247Sports, was ruled ineligible after transferring from Father Ryan to Hendersonville this offseason, and his hardship request was denied by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association earlier this week, TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said.

Hendersonville had until 3 p.m. Friday to submit an appeal in order for it to be listed on the agenda at Monday’s TSSAA Board of Control meeting. Each hardship appeal that the TSSAA has received throughout the state will be voted on by the nine-member board on Monday. 

“They’ve had this decision for a while,” Gillespie said. “We sent it to them on Wednesday and they probably got it Thursday. They know the meeting is Monday, so they would have submitted it very early, I think.”

Hendersonville’s JoeJuan Williams won’t be eligible to participate this season.

Williams has and currently lives in the Hendersonville High “territory.” For a student-athlete to transfer from a private school to a public school, that residence must be outside the private school’s “territory” (by TSSAA rule, 20 miles for private schools).

The territories for Hendersonville and Father Ryan overlap, meaning Williams is not currently living outside the Father Ryan “territory,” which is why he, by TSSAA rule, was ruled ineligible and had to apply for a hardship.

The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Williams, a four-star prospect ranked 16th nationally among cornerbacks, recorded 48 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a junior in 2014.

He has scholarship offers from more than 35 Division I programs, including the entire Southeastern Conference.

Reach Michael Murphy at 615-259-8262 and on Twitter @Murph_TNsports.

High school football jamboree schedule

The 2015 high school football season is just around the corner, but many Midstate teams will be suiting up one last time before the start of the regular season.

Here’s a look at the upcoming high school football jamborees throughout the area:

METRO FOOTBALL JAMBOREE

The 47th annual Metro Football Jamboree will be held Friday at Cane Ridge High School and Saturday at Overton. Admission is $6.

Thursday: 

Pearl-Cohn 34, Stratford 6

Maplewood 21, Hunters Lane 0

Friday:

6 p.m. Hillwood vs. Antioch

7 p.m. Mt. Juliet Christian vs. Glencliff

Saturday:

7 p.m. Hillsboro vs. McGavock

8 p.m. East Nashville vs. Overton

RUTHERFORD COUNTY JAMBOREE

The fourth annual Rutherford County Football Jamboree will be held Friday at Stewarts Creek High School. Admission is $6.

6 p.m. Stewarts Creek vs. Blackman

7 p.m. Riverdale vs. Smyrna

8 p.m. Summit vs. Siegel

9 p.m. La Vergne vs. Oakland

TOA FOOTBALL JAMBOREE

The TOA Football Jamboree will be held Friday at Austin Peay. Admission is $6.

6 p.m. Northwest vs. Clarksville

6:45 p.m. West Creek vs. Friendship Christian

7:30 p.m. Kenwood vs. Rossview

8:15 p.m. Montgomery Central vs. Northeast

SHELBYVILLE CENTRAL JAMBOREE

The second annual Pencil City Jamboree will be held Friday at Shelbyville Central High School. Admission is $5.

6 p.m. Shelbyville (Fr.) vs. Wilson Central (Fr.)

6:30 p.m. Community vs. Page

7:15 p.m. Shelbyville vs. Wilson Central

8:05 p.m. Cascade vs. Creek Wood

8:35 p.m. Cannon County vs. Creek Wood

9 p.m. Cannon County vs. Cascade

EAST ROBERTSON JAMBOREE

East Robertson High School will play host to a dozen schools on Friday. Admission is $7.

5 p.m. Jo Byrns vs. Sycamore

5:45 p.m. Greenbrier vs. Donelson Christian

6:30 p.m. Springfield vs. Hendersonville

7:15 p.m. East Robertson vs. White House Heritage

8 p.m. Houston County vs. Cheatham County

8:45 p.m. Fairview vs. White House

9:30 p.m. Clarksville Academy vs. Ezell-Harding

COLUMBIA CENTRAL JAMBOREE:

Columbia Central High School will play host to five schools on Friday. Admission is $5.

6 p.m. Loretto vs. Middle Tennessee Christian

7 p.m. Lawrence County vs. Dickson County

8 p.m.  Columbia vs. Lipscomb

HICKMAN COUNTY JAMBOREE

7 p.m.East Hickman vs. Wayne County

7:45 p.m. Hickman County vs. Wayne County/Perry County

8:30 p.m.Harpeth vs. Perry County

REGION 4-1A MIDSTATE JAMBOREE

Columbia Academy will host the 2015 Region 4-1A Midstate Jamboree on Friday. Admission is $6.

5 p.m. Cornersville vs. Richland

5:45 p.m. Fayetteville vs. Grace Christian

6:30 p.m. Huntland vs. Columbia Academy

7:15 p.m. Moore County vs Mt Pleasant (1 quarter)

7:45 p.m. Moore County vs. Summertown (1 quarter)

8:15 p.m. Summertown vs. Mt. Pleasant

Pearl-Cohn senior Rontavius Groves picks up yards after a catch during Thursday’s Metro Football Jamboree

It’s not quite football time in Middle Tennessee, but for dozens of area high schools, this weekend will serve as a final dress rehearsal of sorts.

Class 6A runner-up Ravenwood High School will host Siegel next Thursday, officially kicking off Week 1 of the 2015 high school football season. Most of the Midstate follows on Friday. Until then, however, teams have one more opportunity in a game-like atmosphere before the results begin to count.

“We’re super excited for this season and we feel like we have big things in front of us,” Pearl-Cohn wide receiver Rontavius Groves said. “It’s been exciting, the wait, but I’ve been starting to get a little anxious.”

That was evident in the Firebirds’ two-quarter scrimmage against Stratford on Thursday at Maplewood High School – part of the 47th annual Metro Football Jamboree – as Groves, one of the area’s top collegiate prospects, ripped off a 70-yard touchdown run on the game’s first play from scrimmage.

“I know what I’m capable of, and I’m going to play to my highest ability every game regardless,” said Groves, who also hauled in a 70-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jimmy Ferrell.

Groves, a three-star prospect and the state’s ninth-ranked prospect according to 247Sports, is entertaining scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, among others, but said he’s in no hurry to make a verbal commitment.

“Maybe like midseason,” Groves said.

Friday’s portion of the Metro Football Jamboree will be held at Cane Ridge High School. Hillwood and Antioch will square off at 6 p.m., followed by Glencliff and Mt. Juliet Christian. Saturday’s action will be held at Overton High School.

Other area jamborees on Friday include the Rutherford County Jamboree at Stewarts Creek High School, the East Robertson Jamboree and the TOA Football Jamboree at Austin Peay.

The Red Hawks, who are beginning their third year, will host seven schools, including Blackman, Riverdale, Smyrna, Siegel, LaVergne, Oakland and Summit.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase Rutherford County football,” Stewarts Creek coach David Martin said. “We are honored to host it.”

The East Robertson Jamboree will feature 14 Midstate schools, including Jo Byrns, Sycamore, Greenbrier, Donelson Christian, Springfield, Hendersonville, East Robertson, White House Heritage, Cheatham County, Houston County, Fairview, White House, Clarksville Academy and Ezell-Harding.

“This jamboree gives everyone a chance to see all of our (Robertson County) teams, and also give people a chance to see some teams that some of us will play during the season,” East Robertson coach Chad Broadrick said. “I think it’s a good field that will feature a lot of really good teams, and we’re excited to play Friday night.”

Eight schools will be on hand for the TOA Jamboree, including Clarksville, Northwest, West Creek, Friendship Christian, Kenwood, Rossview, Montgomery Central and Northeast.

Here’s a look at some of tonight’s area jamborees

It’s not quite football time in Middle Tennessee, but for dozens of area high schools Friday served as a final dress rehearsal of sorts.

Teams from across the Midstate suited up Friday for their final tune-up prior to Week 1 of the 2015 high school football season, which gets underway Thursday when Class 6A runner-up Ravenwood hosts Siegel.

Several area teams took part in jamborees, such as the 47th annual Metro Football Jamboree, the fourth annual Rutherford County Jamboree and the East Robertson Jamboree, while others simply completed their final scrimmage of the preseason.

Montgomery Bell Academy running back Ty Chandler drags a pair of Brentwood defenders across midfield during Friday night’s scrimmage at MBA.

Riverdale RB goes down: A capacity crowd attended the fourth annual Rutherford County football jamboree Friday at Stewarts Creek. The event featured the county’s seven-largest high schools along with Summit.

Riverdale’s final dress rehearsal of the preseason included a significant injury to starting running back Jerry Young.

Young, who had surpassed last year’s starter Austin Bryant with his athleticism, sustained a knee injury on the fifth play of the Warriors’ half with Smyrna.

“I don’t think it looks good, but nobody has X-ray vision,” Riverdale coach Ron Aydelott said. “There wasn’t an MRI machine. But according to the doctor, it doesn’t look good.

“He had been our go-to guy. But we have two guys back that played that position last year.”

That second guy — Artavious Collier — scored the only two touchdowns of the game.

Quick turnaround: Montgomery Bell Academy coach Marty Euverard saw his team take care of business in Friday’s scrimmage against visiting Brentwood.

On Saturday, the two-time state champion coach will get to see his son — former Big Red quarterback and current Navy freshman Cole Euverard — for the first time in over a month.

“I haven’t seen him since July 1, since he left,” coach Euverard said. “They only let them talk (on the phone) three times, so I’m really looking forward to seeing him. I miss him a lot.”

Cole Euverard, the 2014 Division II Mr. Football Back winner, tallied 2,654 yards from scrimmage and 36 total touchdowns a season ago, helping lead MBA to an 11-2 record and the school’s first state title since 2007.

Pearl-Cohn wide receiver Rontavius Groves picks up yardage after a catch during Thursday’s jamboree outing against Stratford.

Ready to roll: Pearl-Cohn senior Rontavius Groves is anxious for the upcoming season. That was evident in the Firebirds’ two-quarter scrimmage against Stratford on Thursday at Maplewood — Day 1 of a three-day event.

“We’re super excited for this season and we feel like we have big things in front of us,” Groves said. “It’s been exciting, the wait, but I’ve been starting to get a little anxious.”

Groves, one of the area’s top collegiate prospects, didn’t have to wait long to get his hands on the ball, as the 5-foot-11, 175-pound receiver ripped off a 70-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage — his first of two touchdowns in the contest.

“I know what I’m capable of, and I’m going to play to my highest ability every game regardless,” said Groves, who also hauled in a 70-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jimmy Ferrell.

Coaches debut, again: A pair of first-year coaches were on display Thursday. Neither were lacking in experience, though.

Nashville coaching legend Maurice Fitzgerald, who led Pearl-Cohn to back-to-back Class 4A state championships in 17 seasons (1989-2005), has returned to the sidelines as head coach at Stratford.

Former Antioch coach and Father Ryan assistant Thomas McPhail has also returned to the head-coaching ranks this season after taking over at Hunters Lane in late May.

“Whether you’re the head coach or an assistant, it’s the same,” McPhail said. “You’ve got your assistants, you work them hard and you hope to have success.”

Hillwood coach Kurt Page, Antioch’s Calvin Hall, Cane Ridge’s Eddie Woods and Whites Creek’s Tyrus Ward are the other new faces among the Metro coaching ranks.

The Daily News Journal’s Tom Kreager contributed to this report.

1. Brentwood Academy — The Eagles are one of the most talented teams in the state on paper, boasting three Division I commitments up front in Bryce Mathews (Ole Miss), Ryan Johnson (Tennessee) and Brandon Adams (Vanderbilt). Next: at Olive Branch (Miss.) Friday.

2. MBA — The defending DII-AA champions bring back six starters to each side of the ball this season, including one of the area’s top running backs in junior Ty Chandler. Next: at Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) Friday.

MBA head coach Marty Euverard reacts after defeating Ensworth in the DII-AA state title game last December.

3. Oakland — In addition to welcoming a new coach — three-time state champion Kevin Creasy from Trousdale County — the Patriots will also be breaking in several new starters this fall. Experience may not be in abundance at Oakland, but talent is. Next: vs. Hoover (Ala.) Friday.

4. Ravenwood — The Class 6A runner-up Raptors’ offense might look a little different this fall — more run-oriented than last season’s air-it-out approach — but expect the squad’s defense to be similarly strong. Next: vs. Siegel Thursday.

5. CPA — The defending Class 3A champion Lions are in the midst of a 15-game winning streak, but CPA, led by senior quarterback Zack Weatherly, will face a much tougher schedule this fall. Next: at Peachtree Ridge (Ga.) Friday.

6. Riverdale — Transfer quarterback Brandon Bea has a big arm, and he’ll have plenty of talented receivers to throw to, including 2014 all-district selections Marquise Cantrell and Gentry Bonds. Next: at Ooltewah Friday.

7. Centennial — The former District 11-AAA Defensive MVP (Tyrel Dodson) and Lineman of the Year (Nathan Wilkinson), both return for the Cougars, who are coming off their most successful postseason run in school history. Next: vs. Franklin Friday.

8. Ensworth — The DII-AA runner-up Tigers, who’ll play a 10-game regular-season schedule for the first time in program history, will be breaking new starters at several positions this fall, including quarterback. Next: at Trinity (Ky.) Friday.

9. Hillsboro — The Burros appear poised to make another deep postseason run despite losing a handful of key pieces from last year’s Class 5A runner-up campaign. Next: vs. Pearl-Cohn Saturday (at Vanderbilt).

10. Pearl-Cohn – Workhorse running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn is gone, but expect the Firebirds offense to be just as dynamic in 2015 with the return quarterback Jimmy Ferrell and wide receiver Rontavius Groves. Next: vs. Hillsboro Saturday (at Vanderbilt).

Here’s a look at The Tennessean’s 2015 Dandy Dozen, featuring the top 12 college football prospects in the Midstate area.

Nashville Christian School senior football player Daniel Bituli poses for a photograph in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 14, 2015.

This year’s crop of seniors is a talented one, and with the abundance of prep standouts throughout Middle Tennessee’s 2016 recruiting class, some of these selections were no-brainers. Others weren’t so clear cut.

Regardless of where the area’s top players end up, this group of recruits will have a lot to live up to. Last year, 18 Midstate athletes — 10 from the Dandy Dozen — signed Southeastern Conference football scholarships, and 16 more signed with Football Bowl Subdivision programs.

THE TENNESSEAN‘S 2015 DANDY DOZEN

Daniel Bituli

No. 1 — DANIEL BITULI

• School: Nashville Christian

• Position: Linebacker

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-4, 235 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Tennessee on July 18

• 2014 stats: Tennessean All-Midstate selection recorded 61 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception.

JoeJuan Williams

No. 2 — JOEJUAN WILLIAMS

• School: Hendersonville; ineligible to play this season after transferring from Father Ryan

• Position: Cornerback

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds

• College plans: Considering scholarship offers from Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, LSU, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt, among others.

• 2014 stats: Registered 48 tackles, two interceptions and 11 pass-breakups at Father Ryan.

Bryce Mathews

No. 3 — BRYCE MATHEWS

• School: Brentwood Academy

• Position: Offensive tackle

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-5, 280 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Ole Miss on July 24.

• 2014 stats: Tennessean All-Midstate selection helped pave the way for a powerful Eagle offense that racked up 406 points and nearly 5,000 yards in 11 games.

Ryan Johnson

No. 4 — RYAN JOHNSON

• School: Brentwood Academy

• Position: Offensive tackle

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-6, 280 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Tennessee on July 19, 2014.

• 2014 stats: Tennessean All-Midstate selection helped pave the way for a powerful Eagle offense that racked up 406 points and nearly 5,000 yards in 11 games.

Tyrel Dodson

No. 5 — TYREL DODSON

• School: Centennial

• Position: Linebacker

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-2, 235 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Texas A&M on June 5.

• 2014 stats: Tennessean All-Midstate selection recorded 74 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Rontavius Groves

No. 6 — RONTAVIUS GROVES

• School: Pearl-Cohn

• Position: Wide receiver

• Ht., Wt.: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds

• College plans: Considering scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and West Virginia, among others.

• 2014 stats: Tennessean All-Midstate selection hauled in 48 receptions for a team-leading 1,223 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Gabe Angel

No. 7 — GABE ANGEL

• School: Cookeville

• Position: Tight end

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-3, 212 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Ole Miss on Nov. 30, 2014.

• 2014 stats: Hauled in 18 receptions for 275 yards and two scores; also rushed for 493 yards and seven touchdowns.

Tylin Oden

No. 8 — TYLIN ODEN

• School: Spring Hill

• Position: Quarterback

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-5, 180 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Louisville on May 25.

• 2014 stats: District 12-AA Athlete of the Year tallied more than 1,800 yards from scrimmage and 18 total touchdowns, 11 of which came via the pass.

Ikenna Okeke

No. 9 — IKENNA OKEKE

• School: Smyrna

• Position: Safety

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-2, 200 pounds

• College plans: Considering scholarship offers from Notre Dame, Penn State, Stanford, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, among others.

• 2014 stats: Registered 62 tackles, five interceptions — one of which he returned for a touchdown — and two fumble recoveries.

Jeremy Darvin

No. 10 — JEREMY DARVIN

• School: Father Ryan

• Position: Defensive tackle

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-2, 280 pounds

• College plans: Considering scholarship offers from Tennessee, Louisville, Cincinnati and Middle Tennessee State, among others.

• 2014 stats: Recorded 42 tackles — eight behind the line of scrimmage — two sacks and a pair of pass deflections for the Irish.

Nate Johnson

No. 11 — NATE JOHNSON

• School: Independence

• Posititon: Wide receiver

• Ht., Wt.: 5-foot-11, 172 pounds

• College plans: Committed to Purdue on June 25.

• 2014 stats: Tennessean All-Midstate selection hauled in 62 receptions for a team-leading 1,290 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Eagles.

No. 12 —JORDAN WILSON

Jordan Wilson

• School: Montgomery Bell Academy

• Position: Tight end

• Ht., Wt.: 6-foot-5, 215 pounds

• College plans: Committed to UCLA on July 22.

• 2014 stats: Finished as the Big Red’s second-leading receiver, snagging 21 catches for 317 yards and a touchdown.

Franklin coach Donnie Webb

Nashville Christian coach Jeff Brothers

Ravenwood coach Will Hester

Overton coach Steve Williams

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Legislative Council voted down a complete public-private split last month, but the high school football landscape will still look quite a bit different this fall.

And it’s not necessarily in favor with all area coaches.

Acting on a recommendation from the state office in August 2014, the TSSAA Board of Control voted unanimously to alter the Division I playoff system, bringing an end to the often-scrutinized “Z Plan,” which had been in place since 2009.

For the 2015 and 2016 football seasons, the state’s 32 largest schools based on enrollment figures were placed in Class 6A, while the remaining 280 Division I schools were divided into the remaining five classifications.

Maryville was originally slated for Class 5A, but the two-time defending 6A champion Rebels successfully petitioned the TSSAA to join 6A, allowing La Vergne — which would have been the smallest school in 6A, or the “Super 6” — to drop down to 5A.

“I don’t know where they got the word ‘super’ from,” Franklin coach Donnie Webb said. “Maryville is super, and the rest of us just have enough students to be up there with them.”

In Class 6A, which consists of four eight-team regions, all 32 teams will qualify for the postseason. In classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A, which consist of eight regions each, the top four region finishers will qualify for the playoffs.

Brentwood Academy tops preseason Midstate Top 10

In total, 32 Midstate schools dropped down in classification as a result of the change. Goodpasture and Lipscomb Academy were the only two area schools to move up in classification.

“We like it; it worked out good for us,” said Hickman County coach Michael Harrison, whose Bulldogs have been moved from 3A to 2A. “We kind of feel like it’s where we should have been for a while. We still have all of our natural rivalry games in Lewis County and Waverly, and now we get Loretto back.”

However, some of those natural rivalries have been lost in the shuffle.

For instance, Metro Nashville Public Schools went from two districts in the old system — 12-AAA and 10-AA — to five regions in the new one — 3-6A, 6-5A, 6-4A, 5-4A, 5-3A.

2015 Dandy Dozen: top college football prospects

“You hate to lose our backyard Metro teams because those are always good games to play, but it’s also fun for our kids to play teams that we have not played before,” said Overton coach Steve Williams, whose Bobcats have been placed in Region 3-6A, along with Antioch, Franklin, Lebanon, McGavock, Mt. Juliet, Ravenwood and Wilson Central.

“I think what’s neat about it is that you have three solid counties represented there,” Mt. Juliet coach Trey Perry said. “We’re going to maintain some of those old rivalries, but we’re also going to start some new ones.”

The former District 7-AAA — comprised entirely of Rutherford County Schools — was split among Regions 2-6A and 5-5A. District 11-AAA, which was mostly Williamson County teams, has been divided into three regions.

“Obviously we’re disappointed in losing some gate games, like Independence, but we’ve got to play where the TSSAA puts us,” Webb said.

Traditional Williamson County rivals Brentwood, Centennial and Independence are no longer on Franklin’s league schedule, but the Rebels will play non-region games against Centennial (Aug. 21) and Brentwood (Sept. 11).

Brentwood, which is now in Region 7-5A, will open against former 11-AAA foe Independence, and the Bruins will head to Ravenwood for a non-region matchup the following week.

“Obviously we’re going to miss some of those old rivalries and what it meant to the playoff picture, but we’re still going to get to play the Brentwoods and Centennials of the world to keep those rivalries alive,” Ravenwood coach Will Hester said.

Ensworth, CPA ranked No. 1 in AP preseason polls

For some area schools — particularly in smaller classifications like 1A and 2A, where schools are more spread out — maintaining rivalries is likely the last thing on their minds. Travel budgets and simply making ends meet is a more pressing issue.

Class 1A Nashville Christian, for instance, has been placed in the nine-team Region 5-1A, where the Eagles’ closest region opponent, Middle Tennessee Christian, is located 47 miles southeast.

“We have two school buses that are 35 years old and will get us basically to downtown Nashville and back for a field trip,” Nashville Christian football coach and athletic director Jeff Brothers said. “The only choice we have is to charter buses, which is a $1,600 to $1,700 venture every time we go.”

The Eagles will go on the road four times in the first five weeks, including games at Red Boiling Springs, at Tennessee Tech (vs. Monterey), Pickett County and Jo Byrns. That’s nearly 700 miles of travel in the first half of the season.

“Just doing the math, I’ve got to find $12,000 to travel with,” Brothers said. “I don’t know what we’re going to do, to be honest. Next week we’ve got to go to Red Boiling Springs, which is an hour and a half away.

“We’ll get there somehow.”

Reach Michael Murphy at 615-259-8262 and on Twitter @Murph_TNsports.

2015-16 DIVISION I FOOTBALL REGIONS

CLASS 1A

Region 1-1A

Cloudland

Concord Christian

Hancock County

Oakdale

Unaka

Region 2-1A

Coalfield

Greenback

Harriman

Jellico

Midway

Oneida

Sunbright

Region 3-1A

Copper Basin

Grace Baptist

Lookout Valley

Sale Creek

South Pittsburg

Whitwell

Region 4-1A

Columbia Academy

Cornersville

Fayetteville

Grace Christian (Franklin)

Huntland

Moore County

Mt. Pleasant

Richland

Summertown

Region 5-1A

Clay County

Gordonsville

Jo Byrns

Middle Tennessee Christian

Monterey

Nashville Christian

Pickett County

Red Boiling Springs

Trousdale County

Region 6-1A

Clarksville Academy

Collinwood

Hollow Rock-Bruceton

Houston County

Huntingdon

McEwen

Perry County

Wayne County

Region 7-1A

Dresden

Gleason

Greenfield

Humboldt

Lake County

Peabody

South Fulton

Union City

West Carrolll

Region 8-1A

Booker T. Washington

George Washington Carver

KIPP Memphis Collegiate

Memphis Middle College

Memphis Northside

Middleton

W.E.B. Dubois

Woodstock

CLASS 2A

Region 1-2A

Cosby

Cumberland

Gatlinburg

Hampton

Happy Valley

North Greene

South Greene

Sullivan North

Region 2-2A

Austin-East

Grace Christian (Knoxville)

Oliver Springs

Rockwood

Sweetwater

Tellico Plains

Wartburg

Region 3-2A

Bledsoe County

Boyd-Buchanan

Brainerd

Marion County

Meigs County

Polk County

Silverdale Baptist

Tyner

Region 4-2A

Cascade

Community

Eagleville

East Robertson

Forrest

Jackson County

Watertown

Westmoreland

Region 5-2A

Decatur County-Riverside

Hickman County

Lewis County

Loretto

Scotts Hill

Waverly

Region 6-2A

Adamsville

Gibson County

Halls

Jackson Christian

McKenzie

Trinity Christian

Region 7-2A

Frederick Douglass

Hillcrest

Martin Luther King Jr. (Memphis)

Memphis Academy of Health Sciences

Region 8-2A

Fairley

Manassas

Mitchell

Oakhaven

Westwood

CLASS 3A

Region 1-3A

Chuckey-Doak

Claiborne

Elizabethton

Johnson County

Northview

Pigeon Forge

Unicoi County

West Greene

Region 2-3A

Alcoa

Christian Academy of Knoxville

Kingston

Loudon

McMinn Central

Scott

Region 3-3A

Chattanooga Christian

East Ridge

Notre Dame

Red Bank

Signal Mountain

Howard

Region 4-3A

York Institute

Cannon County

DeKalb County

Grundy County

Sequatchie County

Smith County

Upperman

Region 5-3A

CPA

East Nashville

Goodpasture

Greenbrier

Stratford

White House Heritage

Whites Creek

Region 6-3A

Camden Central

Cheatham County

East Hickman

Fairview

Stewart County

Sycamore

Region 7-3A

Dyersburg

Jackson Central Merry

Jackson South Side

Liberty Tech

McNairy Central

Milan

South Gibson

Westview

Region 8-3A

Bolivar

Covington

Fayette-Ware

Hamilton

Melrose

Raleigh Egypt

Sheffield

CLASS 4A

Region 1-4A

Cherokee

Grainger

Greeneville

Seymour

Sullivan Central

Sullivan East

Sullivan South

Region 2-4A

Anderson County

Carter

Fulton

Knoxville Catholic

Knoxville Central

Union County

Region 3-4A

Chattanooga Central

Cumberland County

East Hamilton

Hixson

Livingston

Sequoyah

Stone Memorial

Region 4-4A

Giles County

Lawrence County

Marshall County

Page

Spring Hill

Tullahoma

Region 5-4A

Macon County

Maplewood

Pearl-Cohn

Portland

Springfield

White House

Region 6-4A

Creek Wood

Hillwood

Kenwood

Lipscomb Academy

Montgomery Central

Clarksville Northwest

Region 7-4A

Chester County

Crockett County

Dyer County

Hardin County

Haywood

Jackson North Side

Lexington

Obion County

Ripley

Region 8-4A

Craigmont

Kingsbury

Memphis East

Millington

Ridgeway

CLASS 5A

Region 1-5A

Cocke County

Daniel Boone

David Crockett

Morristown East

Morristown West

Sevier County

Tennessee

Region 2-5A

Gibbs

Heritage

Knoxville Halls

Powell

South Doyle

Knoxville West

Region 3-5A

Campbell County

Clinton

Farragut

Karns

Lenoir City

Oak Ridge

Region 4-5A

Cleveland

McMinn County

Ooltewah

Rhea County

Soddy-Daisy

Walker Valley

White County

Region 5-5A

Columbia

Franklin County

Independence

LaVergne

Lincoln County

Shelbyville

Stewarts Creek

Summit

Region 6-5A

Beech

Cane Ridge

Gallatin

Glencliff

Hendersonville

Hillsboro

Hunters Lane

Station Camp

Region 7-5A

Brentwood

Centennial

Clarksville

Dickson County

Henry County

Northeast

Rossview

West Creek

Region 8-5A

Bolton

Brighton

Kirby

Memphis Central

Munford

Memphis-Overton

Southwind

Wooddale

CLASS 6A

Region 1-6A

Bearden

Bradley Central

Dobyns Bennett

Hardin Valley

Jefferson County

Maryville

Science Hill

William Blount

Region 2-6A

Blackman

Coffee County

Cookeville

Oakland

Riverdale

Siegel

Smyrna

Warren County

Region 3-6A

Antioch

Franklin

Overton

Lebanon

McGavock

Mt. Juliet

Ravenwood

Wilson Central

Region 4-6A

Arlington

Bartlett

Collierville

Cordova

Germantown

Houston

White Station

Whitehaven