Games to Watch: Week 8 & 9

Week 8
East Nashville @ Cane Ridge: Game that features two of the best teams in metro that bring a physical style of play. Surprisingly,  this the first match-up bewteen these two programs. 

Knoxville West @ Anderson County: Will be the 1st game bewteen these 2 defending state champions in 10 years. Will be West's 2nd match-up against a defending state champion in as many weeks.

Henry County @ Beech: These two programs are used to playing each other but now they're in the same region. Will be a good old fashioned slobber knocker that is heavy on running the ball and solid defense. 

Bartlett @ Germantown: 2 of the best Memphis area schools ( as well as 6A) face off in a game that could have big playoff implications as well as determine the Region 8-6A Champion.

Brentwood @ Centennial: Match-up of two of the best teams in Williamson County. Centennial is looking for their first win over Brentwood since 2016.

Oak Ridge @ Farragut: These 2 programs have met every year since 1993, including 4 times in the playoffs. OR leads the series 30-18

Week 9
Red Bank @ Bradley Central: This is a series that dates back to 1942, but this will be the first meeting since 2004. Both teams have the chance to make a deep run in their respective classes.

Maryville @ Cleveland: Maryville will have revenge on the mind when they travel to Cleveland. The Blue Raiders win over the Rebels last fall snapped a streak of 144 consecutive wins in region play.

Blackman @ Riverdale: For the first time since 2018, the Kriesky Bowl is back on. This is also a big rivalry game for both schools,  nicknamed " The Backyard Brawl".  Riverdale leads the series 15-12.

Stewarts Creek @ Smyrna: The winner of this game will probably lock up a playoff game for the 1st round. SC is searching for it's 1st win over Smyrna.

Nashville Christian @ Fayetteville: 1st meeting bewteen these small ball programs that are no strangers to postseason success. 



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