615 Preps Week 9 Area Rankings: A new top-ranked team emerges among several swaps
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While many teams had the week off in Week 8, some of the ones that did play seemed to change some minds, for better or worse.
The 615 Preps staff has put together a list of the top 10 large, medium, and small class teams in our coverage area. Large Class teams include the 29 Class 6A and Division II-AAA teams in our coverage area. Medium Class teams include 5A, 4A, and Division II-AA, totaling 25 squads. Small Class teams include 3A, 2A, 1A, and Division II-A, which contain 29 teams.
Large Class
1. Riverdale (6-1, 4-0 Region 3-6A)
Change: None (last week: 1st) | Last week: open date | This week: at Siegel
The Warriors return to action looking to build on their 11-game winning streak against Siegel, a team they haven’t dropped one against since 2014.
2. Brentwood Academy (6-2, 3-0 DII-AAA West Region)
Change: Up 1 spot (last week: 3rd) | Last week: 42-7 win vs. Briarcrest | This week: open date
The Eagles soared into their open date by dismantling previously unbeaten Briarcrest through Larry Sanders II’s five-touchdown eruption.
3. Oakland (6-1, 3-1 Region 3-6A)
Change: Down 1 spot (last week: 2nd) | Last week: open date | This week: vs. LaVergne
It’s been 14 years since Oakland last dropped a game to LaVergne, though they’ve only met four times in that span. Prior to that, you’d have to go back to 2007 for the next most recent Wolverine win in the series.
4. MBA (7-1, 2-1 DII-AAA East Region)
Change: No change (last week: 4th) | Last week: 35-7 win vs. Father Ryan | This week: open date
MBA’s domination of its series with Father Ryan continued last Friday as the Big Red won for the 63rd time in 94 all-time games and have taken 31 of the last 32 meetings.
5. Antioch (8-0, 4-0 Region 5-6A)
Change: Up 1 spot (last week: 6th) | Last week: 34-31 win at FRA | This week: open date
The Bears get to enjoy their off week coming off of one of the top finishes of the year, with a potentially historic night for Andre Adams ahead once they return to action.
Rest of the top 10
6. Lipscomb Academy (no change, last week: 5th)
7. Brentwood (up 1 spot, 8th)
8. Ravenwood (down 1 spot, 7th)
9. Lebanon (no change, 9th)
10. Green Hill (no change, 10th)
Just missed: Mt. Juliet, Gallatin
Dropped out this week: none
Medium Class
1. BGA (6-1, 3-0 DII-AA Middle Region)
Change: None (last week: 1st) | Last week: 55-6 win at Chattanooga Prep | This week: at JPII
The Wildcats had their open date back in September following their loss to Milton (Ga.), but since then they’ve gotten back on track with 152 points in their last three games.
2. Nolensville (8-0, 3-0 Region 5-5A)
Change: Up 1 spot (last week: 3rd) | Last week: 31-0 win at Centennial | This week: open date
The Knights’ defense is on an unprecedented run, only allowing six points in its last four games. They’ve never given up that few in any stretch in their 10 seasons in school history.
3. FRA (5-3, 3-1 DII-AA Middle Region)
Change: Down 1 spot (last week: 2nd) | Last week: 34-31 loss vs. Antioch | This week: open date
Not the way the Panthers wanted to go into fall break, having a win snatched from them in the final seconds. However, they are still in line for a top-2 finish in the region standings.
4. Beech (6-1, 2-0 Region 6-4A)
Change: up 1 spot (last week: 5th) | Last week: open date | This week: at Gallatin
The Buccaneers return to action in a non-region game at Gallatin, where they have not lost since 2011 and have defeated the Green Wave each of the last 12 meetings.
5. Page (7-1, 2-0 Region 5-5A)
Change: Down 1 spot (last week: 4th) | Last week: 7-3 win at Independence | This week: open date
Page won at Independence despite not eclipsing 90 yards of total offense, thanks to a plus-4 performance in the turnover department.
Rest of the top 10
6. Pearl-Cohn (no change, last week: 6th)
7. Springfield (no change, 7th)
8. Macon County (no change, 8th)
9. Goodpasture (no change, 9th)
10. Hendersonville (no change, 10th)
Just missed: Liberty Creek
Dropped out this week: none
Small Class
1. East Robertson (8-0, 3-0 Region 6-2A)
Change: Up 1 spot (last week: 2nd) | Last week: 49-0 win vs. Houston County | This week: open date
The Indians breezed into their off week after pitching their first shutout of the season, though their Oct. 30 date with East Nashville is getting bigger and bigger by the week.
2. Nashville Christian (5-2, 4-0 Division II-A Middle Region)
Change: Down 1 spot (last week: 1st) | Last week: 44-28 loss at Tyner | This week: vs. Columbia Academy
The Eagles stumbled a bit at Tyner Academy, though it was to a Rams team whose only loss was a four-point setback against 6A Cleveland.
3. Friendship Christian (6-1, 3-0 DII-A Middle Region)
Change: No change (last week: 3rd) | Last week: open date | This week: at Franklin Christian
The Commanders should be well-rested for the stretch run as they also eye an Oct. 30 date for a region title when they host Nashville Christian.
4. East Nashville (4-3, 1-0 Region 6-2A)
Change: No change (last week: 4th) | Last week: open date | This week: vs. Hickman County
The Eagles get their final home game of the regular season this week before a pair of road trips to determine their playoff seeding.
5. Gordonsville (7-1, 3-0 Region 4-2A)
Change: No change (last week: 5th) | Last week: 42-0 win at Trousdale County | This week: open date
Gordonsville doesn’t have to worry about their playoff seeding – the Tigers became the first team in the state to lock up their region title last week. The best part? They would have home-field advantage through the semifinals so long as they keep winning.
Rest of the top 10
6. Fairview (no change, last week: 6th)
7. Whites Creek (no change, 7th)
8. Middle Tennessee Christian School (no change, 8th)
9. Donelson Christian Academy (no change, 9th)
10. Cheatham County (unranked)
Just missed: Ezell-Harding, Providence Christian Academy, Jo Byrns, Cannon County
Dropped out this week: Ezell-Harding (10th)
