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The Tennessean Midstate Top 10

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A look at the top high school football teams in Middle Tennessee, as ranked by The Tennessean:

Interactive graphic The Tennessean Midstate Top 10
CPA takes the field prior to its quarterfinal win over White House Heritage.

CPA takes the field prior to its quarterfinal win over White House Heritage.

Pearl-Cohn's Jimmyrious Parker (left).

Pearl-Cohn’s Jimmyrious Parker (left).

10. Pearl-Cohn (9-4) — Ke’Juan Vaughn and Jay Parker combined to rush for 210 yards and four touchdowns for the Firebirds, who scored three unanswered second-half TDs en route to a 33-3 quarterfinal win over Springfield. Last week: NR. This week: Friday vs. Memphis East (12-1). 

Hillsboro head coach Craig Clayton.

Hillsboro head coach Craig Clayton.

9. Hillsboro (9-4) — The Burros gave unbeaten Independence its best game of the season but were unable to overcome an early two-score deficit, ultimately suffering a 28-20 season-ending defeat. Last week: No. 9. 

CPA takes the field prior to its quarterfinal win over White House Heritage.

CPA takes the field prior to its quarterfinal win over White House Heritage.

8. CPA (12-1)  The defending Class 3A champion Lions kept rolling along Friday, coasting to a 55-21 quarterfinal triumph over White House Heritage to set up a semifinal matchup with unbeaten Liberty. Last week: No. 8. This week: Friday vs. Liberty (13-0).

Centennial's Peyton Pisacane (22) and Greg Drewery bring down Independence's Andrew Bunch during the Cougars' Week 2 loss.

Centennial’s Peyton Pisacane (22) and Greg Drewery bring down Independence’s Andrew Bunch during the Cougars’ Week 2 loss.

7. Centennial (12-1) — There was no fourth-quarter letdown against Henry County this time around as the Cougars captured their second shutout win of the season thanks to a pair of pick-6s from senior defensive back Peyton Pisacane. Last week: No. 7. This week: Friday at Independence (13-0). 

Blackman quarterback Miller Armstrong (12) comforts teammate Blake Taylor after Friday's loss at Maryville.

Blackman quarterback Miller Armstrong (12) comforts teammate Blake Taylor after Friday’s loss at Maryville.

6. Blackman (10-3) — Despite managing 238 yards against unbeaten East Tennessee powerhouse Maryville, a trio of interceptions, coupled with Rebel quarterback Dylan Hokins’ 248-yard, fourth-touchdown performance, doomed the Blaze’s chances, resulting in a 45-7 season-ending defeat. Last week: No. 5. 

Ravenwood quarterback Andrew Rappe (16).

Ravenwood quarterback Andrew Rappe (16).

5. Ravenwood (12-1) — The Raptors put together arguably their most impressive performance of the season in Friday’s quarterfinal matchup with White Station, rolling to a 55-35 win thanks to quarterback Andrew Rappe’s 328-yard, four-touchdown effort. Last week: No. 6. This week: Friday vs. Whitehaven (12-1). 

Independence players take the field prior to their Week 2 matchup with Centennial.

Independence players take the field prior to their Week 2 matchup with Centennial.

4. Independence (13-0) — Quarterback Andrew Bunch accounted for three of his team’s four touchdowns in Friday’s 28-20 triumph over Hillsboro, which proved to be the unbeaten Eagles’ first single-digit victory this season. Last week: No. 4. This week: Friday vs. Centennial (12-1).

Oakland players celebrate after their overtime win over Smyrna.

Oakland players celebrate after their overtime win over Smyrna.

3. Oakland (12-1) — The Patriots had a tougher time with Smyrna the second time around, but ultimately escaped with a 21-14 quarterfinal victory thanks to Kendrick Johnson’s 3-yard game-winning touchdown run in overtime. Last week: No. 2. This week: Friday at Maryville (13-0).

MBA running back Ty Chandler

MBA running back Ty Chandler

2. MBA (11-1) — Junior Mr. Football finalist Ty Chandler has rushed for 539 yards and eight touchdowns this postseason, including Friday’s 305-yard, four-TD effort in the Big Red’s 35-14 semifinal win at Christian Brothers. Last week: No. 3. This week: Bye.

Brentwood Academy's Max Mullen dives for the goal line during the Eagles' regular-season win over Ensworth.

Brentwood Academy’s Max Mullen dives for the goal line during the Eagles’ regular-season win over Ensworth.

1. Brentwood Academy (11-1) — Jeremiah Oatsvall ran for 205 yards and threw for 113 more in Friday’s DII-AA semifinal win over Baylor, and the dual-threat junior quarterback accounted for all three Eagles touchdowns in the 24-7 triumph. Last week: No. 1. This week: Bye. 

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


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