Bledsoe County will rely on youth movement to step up
Just two years removed from a region championship, the Warriors will rely on a large number of underclassmen in key positions to perform if they are to return to contender status.
Whitwell continues taking positive steps in rebuilding process
The Tigers showed positive strides last fall in the first year of their rebuilding process, but Stephenson admitted there is still work to do.
Expectations soar for Sale Creek after successful season
The return of 18 starters and the confidence gained by winning five of their last eight games last year - scoring an average of 52 points in those wins for a program-best overall record - could be the combination needed for the Panthers to take another big step.
Copper Basin hopes to overcome lack of numbers to keep playoff streak alive
The good news is almost half of last year's starters return. Beyond that, though, there is very little game experience and this could be one of the thinnest rosters (22 players) the program has had in some time.
With Derrick Davis back in charge, Polk County could contend for playoffs
Although it was a late coaching change - Davis was brought back in late June - there is certainly an established history of what to expect.
Talented but young, Meigs County will be tough by the playoffs
Don't be fooled by the small number of returning starters - the Tigers do not expect a drop in results. Over the past six seasons the program is 72-8 with two appearances in the Class 2A title game.
South Pittsburg looks to reload for another deep playoff run
A whirlwind season that began with uncertainty when head coach Chris Jones abruptly resigned after just one game and included a rough early stretch as the team worked to find its footing ended with an unexpected state championship.
Best of Preps football jamboree kicks off Thursday at Finley Stadium
For the 23 teams participating in the annual Best of Preps football jamboree, it's a dress rehearsal before the curtain raises to open the regular season next week. For prep football fans, it's a chance to whet their appetites during the three-day event, which begins Thursday at Finley Stadium.
Tyner, Meigs, Marion all considered contenders in Region 3-2A
Loaded. That's the word most commonly used to describe Tennessee's Region 3-2A when it comes to football, and with good reason.
Sale Creek, Whitwell have closed the Region 3-1A gap on South Pittsburg
Despite an area-leading six state championships in football, South Pittsburg has never won back-to-back titles. Not that the Pirates, again the reigning champs in Class 1A, are looking that far ahead.
