615 Preps Staff Makes State Championship Predictions
The road to a state championship begins with the first snap of the playoffs, but the 615 Preps staff is already looking ahead to how it could all end.
Before the postseason gets underway, the crew is putting their predictions on the line, picking the winners and final scores for all nine TSSAA state championship games.
With plenty of familiar contenders and potential surprises in the mix, the staff has differing opinions on how the season will ultimately play out. Here is who each staff member believes will be lifting up a gold ball when December rolls around.
Class 1A
Chris Brooks: South Pittsburg 31, McKenzie 21
Cam Reid: South Pittsburg 34, McKenzie 21
Konner Cornett: South Pittsburg 42, Cornersville 35
Scott Burton: South Pittsburg 35, McKenzie 27
Class 2A
Chris Brooks: East Nashville 34, Marion County 31
Cam Reid: East Nashville 20, Marion County 17
Konner Cornett: East Nashville 28, Marion County 21
Scott Burton: East Nashville 36, Marion County 27
Class 3A
Chris Brooks: Westview 42, Forrest 27
Cam Reid: Westview 35, Tyner Academy 33
Konner Cornett: Westview 45, Tyner Academy 35
Scott Burton: Westview 48, Tyner Academy 31
Class 4A
Chris Brooks: Pearl Cohn 33, Alcoa 32
Cam Reid: Alcoa 35, Pearl Cohn 27
Konner Cornett: Alcoa 38, Pearl Cohn 35
Scott Burton: Pearl Cohn 27, Greeneville 24
Class 5A
Chris Brooks: Page 37, Powell 34
Cam Reid: Page 28, Sevier County 24
Konner Cornett: Page 49, Knoxville Central 42
Scott Burton: Page 33, Powel 27
Class 6A
Chris Brooks: Riverdale 41, Antioch 39
Cam Reid: Riverdale 42, Ravenwood 21
Konner Cornett: Antioch 35, Riverdale 34
Scott Burton: Oakland 35, Southwind 31
DII-A
Chris Brooks: Middle Tennessee Christian School 42, University School of Jackson 32
Cam Reid: Nashville Christian School 27, University School of Jackson 24
Konner Cornett: Middle Tennessee Christian School 35, University School of Jackson 21
Scott Burton: Nashville Christian School 38, Friendship Christian School 28
DII-AA
Chris Brooks: Battle Ground Academy 52, Christian Academy of Knoxville 28
Cam Reid: Battle Ground Academy 49, Christian Academy of Knoxville 35
Konner Cornett: Battle Ground Academy 42, Christian Academy of Knoxville 28
Scott Burton: Battle Ground Academy 56, Christian Academy of Knoxville 35
DII-AAA
Chris Brooks: Baylor 38, Brentwood Academy 35
Cam Reid: Baylor 28, Brentwood Academy 21
Konner Cornett: Baylor 35, Brentwood Academy 28
Scott Burton: Baylor 31, Brentwood Academy 28
Follow us on Instagram @615Preps and vote who you think will win each of these matchups this week, then tune in to 615 Preps LIVE on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for our picks. You can watch live on YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram Live or on TikTok.
