615 Preps Week 4 Area Rankings: Blackman jumps into the top-5

Week 3 of the high school football season was a weird one thanks to Mother Nature.

Several high-profile games were canceled due to severe weathers. Most of the area moved to Saturday in an attempt to get their games in. Those changes resulted in quite a few shocking results.

For some of our top teams, it was also a chance to make a statement. A few in particular did just that resulting in a few changes in this week’s area rankings.

The 615 Preps staff has put together a list of the top five large, medium, and small class teams in our coverage area following last week’s action. This rankings are based off of results, head-to-head matchups and current form for teams.

Large Class teams include 6A and Division II-AAA. Medium Class teams include 5A, 4A, and Division II-AA. Small Class teams include 3A, 2A, 1A, and Division II-A, and each grouping has roughly 30 teams in it.

Large Class

1. Oakland (3-0): The Patriots and Smyrna were only able to get a half in due to weather but that was more than enough for Oakland as opened region play with a 35-0 win.

2. Brentwood Academy (2-0): A highly-anticipated bout featuring several future Division I players never happened storms ultimately resulted in a no-contest between the Eagles and Baylor.

3. Ravenwood (3-0): Saturday night was a statement night for the Raptors. Exploding for 40 points in the first half, they cruised past Green Hill 43-14 in their home-opener.

4. Blackman (3-0): Any questions regarding the Blaze’s defense were answered with an astounding statement as Blackman beat Riverdale 17-10 in the ‘Backyard Brawl’. Blackman’s defense is only allowing an average 7.3 points per game.

5. Ensworth (2-1): Self-inflicted errors prevented the Tigers from really pulling away from Briarcrest Christian. Ensworth still found a way to hold on for the 21-14 win.

The rest of the top 10

6. CPA (1-2)

7. MBA (2-0)

8. Antioch (3-0)

9. Brentwood (2-1)

10. Gallatin (2-0)

Medium Class

1. BGA (3-0): Changing days and moving venues seemingly had no impact on the Wildcats. Kaedyn Marable accounted for three touchdowns in a 42-17 win over Pearl-Cohn.

2. FRA (2-0): The Panthers’ game against MBA was ruled a no-contest due to severe weather.

3. Page (2-0): The Patriots’ game against Hendersonville was ruled a no-contest due to severe weather.

4. Springfield (3-0): Jermaine Cobbins would not be denied in the Yellow Jackets’ 27-19 win over Portland. The sophomore phenom caught six passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns.

5. Macon County (3-0): The Tigers’ game against Greenbrier was rescheduled to Saturday before ultimately being ruled a final and a 7-0 win for Macon County.

The rest of the top 10

6. Portland (2-1)

7. Beech (1-1)

8. Centennial (1-1)

9. Station Camp (3-0)

10. Pearl-Cohn (0-3)

Small Class

1. Nashville Christian (3-0): With Jared Curtis down after a half due to injury, the Eagles relied heavily on TJ Ward. That worked out as the TCU pledge scored five times in a 45-13 win over DCA.

2. East Robertson (3-0): In a game that was called at halftime due to the weather, East Robertson had no issues rolling past their county foe Jo Byrns 34-3. Kason Young had an efficient night going 8-of-9 passing for 268 yards with two touchdowns and a rushing touchdown

3. Friendship Christian (3-0): In their first ever meeting with Mt. Juliet, the Commanders rolled 28-3 and proved to the rest of DII-A that they are a force to be reckoned with. It was also win No. 300 for head coach John McNeal.

4. Gordonsville (3-0): XXX

5. East Nashville (0-2): The Eagles’ game against Hillsboro was ruled a no-contest due to severe weather.