Final scores and photos from Friday’s BlueCross Bowl state championship games in Chattanooga

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Lineman Gio Davis, 75, gains yardage on a trick play. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021. — Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Lineman Gio Davis, 75, gains yardage on a trick play. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Lineman Gio Davis, 75, gains yardage on a trick play. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

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Day 2 of the BlueCross Bowl in Chattanooga

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Game MVP Deandre Kelly, center, and other Pirates hold the championship trophy high. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Deandre Kelly (2) and Gio Davis (75) present the championship trophy to the rest of the Pirates. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Game MVP celebrates with fans as time ticks off the clock. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg assistant coach Terrell Robinson lifts co-head coach Wes Stone as time expires in the TSSAA Class 1A BlueCross Bowl on Friday at Finley Stadium. Stone and co-head coach Heath Grider helped the Pirates finish off an improbable run to the program's sixth state championship with a 24-21 win against previously unbeaten McKenzie.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Co-head coach Heath Grider considers the moment as time ticks off the clock. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Jamarion Farrior (35) and Jailyn Patten (11) embrace as time runs off the clock. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pitttsburg cheerleaders cheer on the Pirates. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Reginald Hunter cover a Rebel on-sides kick. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Cooper Keown (9) and holder Jace Stone (5) watch Cooper's kick go for a field goal. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Racash Tipton (8) takes the ball to the two-yard line. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Jamarion Farrior (35) catches a fumble after the ball was stripped by teammate Dezman McNeal (20). The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Dezman McNeal (20) strips the ball from a Rebel ballcarrier and Jamarion Farrior (35) catches the ball and returns it deep into McKenzie territory. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Game MVP Deandre Kelly )2_ looks for running room. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / From left, co-head coaches West Stone and Heath Grider instruct the Pirate defense. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Pirate Band plays after a touchdown. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg quarterback Richard Hunter looks for running room. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Dezman McNeal (20) celebrates his touchdown on a fumble recovery. Celebrating with him are Reginald Hunter (28), Jamarion Farrior (35) and Chris Jackson (4). The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Racash Tipton (8) eludes a Rebel tackler. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Game MVP Deandre Kelly (2) goes for a big gain around left end. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg's Reginald Hunter celebrates a fourth down stop. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Pirate defense gang tackles McKenzie quarterback Jackson Cassidy (11) for a sack. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Game MVP Deandre Kelly (2) follows his blocking to score the Pirates's first touchdown. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Lineman Gio Davis, 75, gains yardage on a trick play. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Pirates take the field. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa's Major Newman (3) takes off with the championship trophy as teammates, Itty Salter (6) and McCoy Mothershed (60) follow. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / MVP Caden Buckles (10) tips his hat to the faithful. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa head coach Gary Rankin congratulates his offense as they come off the field. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa's Itty Salter (6) goes airborne to escape a tackler, on the way to a touchdown. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / East Nashville head coach Jamaal Stewart encourages Peyton McEwen (57). The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa quarterback Caden Buckles (10) looks for running room. Buckles was the game MVP. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The captains meet at midfield. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa's Jordan Harris (9) is stopped after a pass reception by East's Rolando Braxton Jr. and De'myius Trotter (7). The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa's Elijah Cannon (7) carries the ball. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa head coach Gary Rankin instructs quarterback Caden Buckles (10). The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Tornadoes recover one of several East Nashville fumbles. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Two Alcoa defenders tackle East's Amarion Ford (1). The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Alcoa student section and band celebrate. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa's Isaiah Bryant (8) pulls in a pass for a Tornadoes's touchdown. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Alcoa players hold their helmets up at the kickoff. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Eagles take the field. The Alcoa Tornadoes defeated the East Nashville Eagles 45-14 to win the TSSAA Division 1, Class 3A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Pirates hold the championship trophy high as they celebrate. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Page's Ethan Cunningham comes down with a touchdown catch in the second half of Friday's TSSAA Class 5A BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Powell's Jordyn Potts threw for 324 yards and four scores Friday night to lead the Panthers to their first state championship.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Page quarterback Jake McNamara threw for 291 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-34 loss to Powell in the TSSAA Class 5A BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium on Friday.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Powell High School quarterback Jordyn Potts threw for 324 yards and four scores and was the BlueCross Bowl MVP of Friday's Class 5A state title game at Finley Stadium.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Powell High School football players lifts the TSSAA Class 5A BlueCross Bowl state championship gold ball trophy into the air after beating Page 42-34 at Finley Stadium on Friday night.

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Here are the final scores and photos from Friday’s BlueCross Bowl state championship football games at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga

FINAL SCORES

TSSAA BlueCross Bowl at Finley Stadium

Class 3A