Rockvale and La Vergne treated us to a high-scoring affair to open the 2020 season on Thursday evening.
The Wolverines prevailed 49-35 behind Ray Banner’s 273-yard, five-touchdown effort, putting the La Vergne senior at more than one-third of his touchdown output from last year after just 48 minutes of work.
Rockvale quarterback Logan Nowacki tossed three scoring strikes, including two to C.J. Steele, and Landon Starnes found the end zone twice on carries for the Rockets.
Most of the rest of the area opens play tonight, so in the meantime, catch up on what you might have missed yesterday:
Brentwood Academy football coach Cody White to miss first two games due to quarantine – Tennessean
15 Nashville area high school football special teams players to watch in 2020 – Tennessean
Offseason work on speed pays off as La Vergne’s Ray Banner scores five TDs vs. Rockvale – Daily News Journal
What having Tennessee high school football back means to the players taking the field Friday night – Leaf Chronicle
Commentary: Understanding the changing of mascots – Williamson Herald
Football: Despite missing offseason reps, CPA returns loaded roster – Williamson Herald
Football: Region favorite Fairview loaded with experience – Williamson Herald
Football: Summit brings back plenty of talent, experience for new season – Williamson Herald
Football: Father Ryan to wait a bit longer before kicking off new season – Williamson Herald
Football: Nolensville still working out kinks after semifinal run in 2019 – Williamson Herald
Football: Ravenwood eager to continue success despite huge personnel losses – Williamson Herald
Football: Added depth a first for new-look GCA – Williamson Herald
Football: Patriots finding the right mindset for new season – Williamson Herald
Football: Independence prepared for ‘one game at a time’ – Williamson Herald
Football: Undersized, youthful Centennial looks to continue building – Williamson Herald
As the O-line goes, so goes Franklin – Williamson Herald
Brentwood Academy coach Cody White to miss next two weeks, David Norris to fill in – Williamson Home Page
Mostradamus speaks: Predictions for Week 1 – Southern Middle Tennessee Sports
Teams wade into football season COVID-style – Lebanon Democrat
PICK ‘EM: Joel’s Week 1 Robertson County-area Predictions – Robertson County Connection
Can White House Heritage football pick up where it left off? – Robertson County Connection
Blackburn carries Blue Devils into 2020 season – Robertson County Connection
La Vergne holds off Rockvale 49-35 in season opener – Murfreesboro Post
Bison usher in Alexander era – Gallatin News
Can Portland take the next step in Region 5-4A? – Portland Sun
Fairview Jackets face Page Friday in Battle of 840 – Main Street Preps
Trousdale County football opens with rival Friendship Christian – Hartsville Vidette