Three capsules down, six more to go.
This is my 26th year covering high school football in Tennessee, and just like in years past, I’m ready to drop my yearly statewide capsules for all nine classifications.
I’m excited to join the great reporters and writers at Main Street Media and their various newspaper properties as well as MainStreetPreps.com.
So for the eighth straight season here is the fourth installment of my Statewide Capsule Series as Class 4A is spotlighted.
Included in this statewide capsule series will be the team capsules, a list of new 4A head coaches as well as the longest winning and losing streaks in 4A going into the 2021 season.
Also, there is a list of the longest tenured head coaches in 4A, the schools that are new to 4A this season and teams that were 4A last season but because of reclassification have moved to another classification.
All 52 4A schools participated and their information is listed in alphabetical order by district.
New Faces In New Places- There are four new Class 4A Head Coaches in 2021: Michael Manis, Grainger; Dale Flatt, Livingston Academy; Wes Johnson, McNairy Central and Justin Palmer, Obion County
Longest Winning Streaks in 4A going into 2021:
Elizabethton- 30
Chattanooga Central- 1
Cumberland County- 1
Lawrence County- 1
Volunteer- 1
Losing Streaks in 4A going into 2021:
Sequoyah- 24
Glencliff- 16
Seymour- 11
Liberty- 10
Obion County- 8
Craigmont- 7
Longest Current Tenured 4A Coaches
John Olive, Tullahoma, 28 years
David Marsten, Lawrence County, 18 years
Tony Brunetti, Pearl Cohn, 15 years
Steve Trapp, DeKalb County, 15 years
Cecil Van Hooks, Craigmont, 15 years
Shawn Witten, Elizabethton, 14 years
Bryant Hollingsworth, Lexington, 13 years
Davey Gillum, Anderson County, 12 years
Bart Stowe, Dyersburg, 12 years
Clark Duncan, South Doyle, 11 years
Chris Michael, Millington, 11 years
Matthew Smith, Hardin County, 10 years
Kevin Ward, Crockett County, 10 years
20 New Teams Coming To 4A: Carter (5A), Fulton (5A), Gibbs (5A), Glencliff (5A), Hillwood (5A), Kirby (5A), Melrose (3A), McNairy Central (3A), Milan (3A), Pearl Cohn (3A), Red Bank (3A), Ridgeway (5A), Scott (3A), Seymour (5A), Soddy Daisy (5A), South Doyle (5A), South Gibson (3A), Upperman (3A), Volunteer (5A) and Wooddale (3A)
13 Teams Leaving 4A: Bolton (3A), Dyersburg (3A), Howard (5A), Maplewood (3A), Millington (3A), Nolensville (5A), Portland (5A), Ripley (3A), Spring Hill (5A), Springfield (5A), Union County (3A), White House (3A) and White House Heritage (3A)
Elizabethton Cyclones
City- Elizabethton
County- Carter
Enrollment- 856
Last Season’s Record- 15-0, defeated Haywood for 4A state title
Region- 1-4A
Head Coach- Shawn Witten (136-41 in 14 years at Elizabethton)
Offensive Coordinator- Shawn Witten
Defensive Coordinator- Dave Campbell
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Offense/7 Defense)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 44-28
Key Returnees- Conner Johnson (OL, Sr.), Bryson Rollins (QB, Sr.), Jake Roberts (WR/DB, Sr.), Owen Slagle (OL, Sr.), Trenton Taylor (DT, Sr.), Cade Russell (FS, Jr.), Nate Stephens (RB, Jr.), Blake Stewart (LB, Sr.), Caleb Johnson (DE, Sr.), Grayson Hatfield (DT, Sr.), Bradley Cannon (DE, Jr.)
Key Losses- Troy Hughes (WR/DB), Cole Morganstern (OL), Wesley Erwin (OL), Colby Garland (OL), Ladarian Avery (LB), Jonathan Morton (LB), Braden Holly (DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- 30-game winning streak
Grainger Grizzlies
City- Rutledge
County- Grainger
Enrollment- 894
Last Season’s Record- 6-5, lost to Anderson County in first round
Region- 1-4A
Head Coach- Michael Manis (0-0 in first year at Grainger)
Offensive Coordinator- Michael Manis
Defensive Coordinator- Zach Holbrook
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (4 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 4-20
Key Returnees- Ty Overbay (ATH/DB, Sr.), Landon Patterson (WR/DB, Sr.), Cainin Long (RB/DB, Sr.), Tucker Gillette (RB/LB, Jr.), Hayden Carroll (OL/DL, Jr.), Coleman Edwards (OL/DL, Soph.)
Key Losses- Dawson Holt (QB/DB), Reggie McBee (RB/LB), Hunter McBee (ATH/DB), Bradley Greenlee (OL/DL), Cody Jeffers (OL/DL), Chance Tate (OL/DL), Aaron Roach (RB/LB), Kaden Cardoza (ATH/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Greeneville Greene Devils
City- Greeneville
County- Greene
Enrollment- 910
Last Season’s Record- 9-4, lost to Elizabethton in Quarterfinals
Region- 1-4A
Head Coach- Eddie Spradlen (9-4 in one year at Greeneville)
Co-Offensive Coordinators- Cody Baugh and David Crawford
Defensive Coordinator- Eddie Spradlen
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 17 (9 Off/8 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 53-26
Key Returnees- Mason Gudger (RB, Sr.), Mikeal Pillar (OL, Sr.), Jaden Stephenson (WR/DB, Sr.), Issac Brown (RB/LB, Sr.), Terry Grove (OL/DE, Sr.), Jakobi Gillespie (WR/DB, Sr.), Rashard Claridy (DT, Sr.), Adjatay Dabbs (WR/DB, Jr.), Brady Quillen (QB, Jr.), Anthony Petersen (RB/LB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Drew Gregg (QB), Nick Iezzi (S/WR), Trey Mayes (DL), Sam Allen (OL/DE), Clay Odom (OL/DT)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Seymour Eagles
City- Seymour
County- Sevier
Enrollment- 961
Last Season’s Record- 0-10
Region- 1-4A
Head Coach- Scott Branton (5-15 in two years at Seymour)
Offensive Coordinator- Scott Branton
Defensive Coordinator- Patrick Clark
Offense- Pro
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 8 (4 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2015
Playoff Record- 18-25
Key Returnees- Brooks Crowder (WR/DB, Sr.), Brendon Harris (RB/LB, Sr.), Ryan Lodari (WR/DB, Sr.), Coye Connell (OL/DL, Sr.), Austyn Fraser (OL/DL, Sr.)
Key Losses – Zack Farmer (OL/DL), Chris Steers (OL/DL), Liam Luttrell (WR/LB), JD Kandel (WR/DB), D’Andre Sentell (ATH/DB), Michael Nevins (WR/LB), Adam Quincy (TE/LB)
Streak Going Into 2021- 11-game losing streak
Sullivan East Patriots
City- Bluff City
County- Sullivan
Enrollment- 877
Last Season’s Record- 3-5
Region- 1-4A
Head Coach- JC Simmons (3-5 in one year at Sullivan East)
Offensive Coordinator- Chris Colley
Defensive Coordinator- Drew Nelson
Offense- Wing T
Defense- 4-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2016
Playoff Record- 1-7
Key Returnees- Luke Hare (WR/DB, Sr.), Eli Richardson (RB/LB, Sr.), Peyton Miller (OL, Sr.), Hunter Brown (DB, Sr.), Nick Sakellar (OL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Clayton Ivester (TE/DE), Dylan Lopez (OL), Owen Laprade (LB), Seth Dalton (QB/DB), Mason Arrington (LB/RB), Chet Bryant (LB/WR)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Volunteer Falcons
City- Church Hill
County- Hawkins
Enrollment- 1,012
Last Season’s Record- 3-7
Region- 1-4A
Head Coach- Jesse McMillan (3-7 in one year at Volunteer)
Offensive Coordinator- Jesse McMillan
Defensive Coordinator- John Ellis Davis
Offense- Pro Spread
Defense- Multiple
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (5 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2007
Playoff Record- 1-5
Key Returnees- Dawson Dykes (ATH, Sr.), Garrison Barrett (QB, Sr.), Jaiden Cutright (LB, Sr.), Riley Littleton (S/RB, Jr.), Jared Counts (LB/RB, Sr.), Jackson Barrett (OT, Jr.), Ethan Rimer (DL, Sr.), Andrew Knittel (WR/S, Jr.), Heath Miller (WR/DB, Sr.), Cason Christian (TE/LB, Jr.), Robbie Dale Bridgeman (LB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Cam Johnson (RB/S), Braden Allen (OT/DL), Andrew Salyers (WR) Caleb Scott (TE)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak
Anderson County Mavericks
City- Clinton
County- Anderson
Enrollment- 1,114
Last Season’s Record- 9-3, lost to Greeneville in second round
Region- 2-4A
Head Coach- Davey Gillum (111-61 overall, 97-45 in 12 years at Anderson County)
Offensive Coordinator- Sean Jessie
Defensive Coordinator- Jon Chadwell
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (7 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 26-25
Key Returnees- Garrison Terry (DB, Sr.), Thor Williams (S, Sr.), Anthony White (ATH, Sr.), Zach Shannon (LB, Sr.), Gavin Noe (LB, Jr.), Walker Martinez (QB, Jr.), Sully Sexton (OL, Sr.), Bryson Vowell (WR, Jr.), Eli Davis (DL, Jr.), Nick Moog (RB, Soph.)
Key Losses- Russ Lindsay (OL/DL), Stone Cummins (OL/DL), Josh Godwin Miller (S), Daniel Bethel (K/P)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Carter Hornets
City- Strawberry Plains
County- Knox
Enrollment- 802
Last Season’s Record- 5-5
Region- 2-4A
Head Coach- Justin Pressley (31-28 overall, 5-5 in one year at Carter)
Offensive Coordinator- Justin Pressley
Defensive Coordinator- Jeremy Wagner
Offense- Air Raid
Defense- 3-4 Multiple
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (5 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2016
Playoff Record- 4-15
Key Returnees- Chandler Wilson (QB, Jr.), Max Bailey (RB, Sr.), Eddie Russell (DL, Sr.), Damion Daniels (LB, Sr.), Brody Blankenship (S, Soph.), Kaleb Harper (WR, Jr.), Wyatt Galyon (DB, Sr.), Parker Gentry (OL, Sr.), Jackson Steele (LB, Jr.), Mason Shumate (LB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Tim Flack (OL/DL), Richard Melton (OL/DL), Maurice Sylvia (OL/DL), Christian Wallace (WR/S), Sam Watson (OL/DL), Anthony Stocker (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak
Fulton Falcons
City- Knoxville
County- Knox
Enrollment- 914
Last Season’s Record- 4-5, lost to Rhea County in 5A first round
Region- 2-4A
Head Coach- Rob Black (95-32 in 10 years at Fulton)
Offensive Coordinator- Rob Black
Co-Defensive Coordinators- Jason Harbison and Jeff McMillan
Offense- Multiple Spread
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 17 (8 Off/9 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 55-24
Key Returnees- Cam Stokes (OL/DL, Sr.), Bill Anderson (OL/DL, Sr.), Seth Vaughn (OL/DL, Sr.), Marcellus Jackson (WR/DB, Jr.), Dre Peebles (DB/WR, Sr.), Keenan Vaughn (DE/TE, Sr.), Jerrison Gibson (LB/RB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Tommy Sweat (QB/FS), Jey Riddle (QB/WR/DB), Adrian Roberson (WR/OLB), Mac McCovery (RB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Gibbs Eagles
City-Corryton
County- Knox
Enrollment- 988
Last Season’s Record- 4-6
Region- 2-4A
Head Coach- Brad Turner (18-15 in three years at Gibbs)
Offensive Coordinator- Tyler Kitts
Co-Defensive Coordinators- Austin Calfee and Aaron Large
Offense- Slot Triple Option
Defense- 3-5-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (5 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2019
Playoff Record- 9-21
Key Returnees- Tarice McKinney (LB, Sr.), Sylas Williams (RB/DB, Sr.), Bryson Walker (WR, Jr.), Bryson Palmer (QB, Jr.), Ethan Coppinger (WR, Sr.), Eli Hubbs (LB, Jr.), Wyatt West (RB/LB, Soph.), Dawson Gentry (OL/DL, Jr.), Issac Godfrey (OL, Jr.), Caron Reep (DL, Jr.)
Key Losses- Keegan Katz (RB/DB), Colton Qualls (QB), Bryson Shown (LB/RB), Luke Warwick (LB), Zack Dyer (OL), Mason Ogle (OL), Mason Cole (DE)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Scott Highlanders
City- Huntsville
County- Scott
Enrollment- 815
Last Season’s Record- 5-5
Region- 2-4A
Head Coach- Josh Terry (12-18 in three seasons at Scott)
Offensive Coordinator- Brad Stephens
Defensive Coordinator- Josh Terry
Offense- Spread
Defense- Multiple 40
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 12 (6 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2016
Playoff Record- 3-11
Key Returnees- Skyler Smith (OL/LB, Sr.), Cole Tucker (OL/DL, Sr.), Zane Henry (OL/DL, Sr.), Phoenix Norris (TE/LB, Sr.), Ashton Rowe (RB/DE, Sr.), Alex Chambers (QB, Sr.), Brady Strunk (WR/DB, Jr.), Cannon Van Hook (WR/DB, Sr.), Will Young (RB/DB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Brandon Carson (RB/DE), River Gray (WR/DB), Micah Owens (TE/LB), Caleb Jeffers (OL/LB), CJ Collier (LB/OL)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
South Doyle Cherokees
City- Knoxville
County- Knox
Enrollment- 1,032
Last Season’s Record- 10-4, lost to Oak Ridge in 5A Semifinals
Region- 2-4A
Head Coach- Clark Duncan (195-143 overall, 74-69 in 12 years at South Doyle)
Offensive Coordinator- Rusty Partin
Defensive Coordinator- Corey Boatman
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 14 (7 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 15-12
Key Returnees- Shawn Gary (RB, Sr.), Max Hull (OL, Jr.), Tavian Goodwin (OL, Sr.), Tate Hunter (OL, Sr.) Curtis Young (RB/LB, Sr.), Levi Herald (DE, Sr.), Almarion Greer (WR/DB, Jr.), Nick Martin (QB, Sr.)
Key Losses- David Hull (OL/DL), Noah Meyers (RB/LB), Terrell Brown (WR/LB), Preston Sisler (WR/DB), Tashawn Patrick (DT)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Chattanooga Central Purple Pounders
City-Harrison
County- Hamilton
Enrollment- 772
Last Season’s Record- 2-7
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Curt Jones (26-49 overall, 9-21 in three years at Central)
Offensive Coordinator- Glenn Carter
Defensive Coordinator- Tony Shultz
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-5-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 20 (10 Off/10 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2018
Playoff Record- 5-14
Key Returnees- Mike Watson (FB/LB, Sr.), Demetrio Dominguez (OL/DL, Sr.), Noah Collins (DB/WR, Sr.), Larry Henderson (WR/DB, Jr.), Evan Schwarzl (QB, Soph.), Chris Nichols (DE, Jr.), London Martin (LB, Jr.), Alijah Heyward (RB/LB, Sr.), Reggie Wadley (LB, Sr.), Daishun Sims (ATH, Sr.), Donovan Smith (ATH, Jr.), Tyi Mosley (DB/WR, Sr.)
Key Losses- Kenny Shadden (OL/DL), Jacob Leftwhich (FS/WR)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak
East Hamilton Hurricanes
City- Ooltewah
County- Hamilton
Enrollment- 1,065
Last Season’s Record- 8-4, lost to Elizabethton in second round
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Grant Reynolds (125-48 overall, 15-8 in two years at East Hamilton
Offensive Coordinator- Patrick Liner
Defensive Coordinator- Grant Reynolds
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 12 (6 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 7-8
Key Returnees- Kaunyae Burgans (RB/WR, Sr.), Jeremiah Flemmons (QB/FS, Sr.), Walter Lindsey (FS, Sr.), Juan Bullard (RB, Jr.), Ramsey Devine (LB, Jr.), Collin Johnson (OL, Jr.), Luke Bohn (OL, Sr.), Melvin Bradley (DT, Sr.), Mel McFarland (DE, Sr.), Phillip Mason (DE, Sr.), Ethan Hixson (K/P, Soph.)
Key Losses- Blane Savage (DB), Wesley Mason (DB/WR), Chandler Foster (DB), Brandon Williams (OL/DL), Jason Brumlow (DL), John David Reynolds (LB), Calloway Covington (OL/DL), Gavin Galloway (OL/DL), Haynes Eller (QB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
East Ridge Pioneers
City- Chattanooga
County- Hamilton
Enrollment- 859
Last Season’s Record- 6-5, lost to Elizabethton in first round
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Tim James (84-108 overall, 29-28 in five years at East Ridge)
Offensive Coordinator- Chad Barger
Defensive Coordinator- Reggie Upshaw
Offense- Wing T
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 7 (4 Off/3 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 6-18
Key Returnees- Jalen Ellis (QB/DB, Jr.), Brandon Kendrick (OL/DL, Sr.), Bryan Rawlings (OL/DL, Sr.), Trevion Campbell (FB/LB, Jr.), Kejahn Middlebrooks (RB/LB, Sr.), Cayden McCrary (OL/DL, Soph.), TJ Holmes (WR/DB, Jr.), Cadion Harris (RB/DB, Soph.), Marquel Sails (RB/LB, Soph.)
Key Losses- Cameron Sanders (QB/DB), Caleb Serrato (K), Shane Alford (OL/DL), Latrel Adair (RB/LB), Dino Sabic (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Hixson Wildcats
City- Hixson
County- Hamilton
Enrollment- 885
Last Season’s Record- 2-8
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Josh Owensby (11-21 overall, 2-8 in one year at Hixson)
Offensive Coordinator- Brandon McLeroy
Defensive Coordinator- Nick Rivers
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2016
Playoff Record- 4-10
Key Returnees- Landon Moore (OL/DL, Sr.), Barrett Seldom (WR/LB, Sr.), Logan Woodall (OL/DL, Sr.), Braxton Burton (WR/FS, Sr.), Eugene Callahan (WR/LB, Sr.), Michael Kendricks (RB/DB, Soph.), Josh Austin (WR/DB, Sr.), Amerion Howard (OL/DL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Nick Williams (OL/DL), Parrish Pacetti (LB/DE/OL), Nyikee Logan (LB/RB), D’Von Maples (OLB/RB), Bradley Woodall (QB/WR)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Red Bank Lions
City- Chattanooga
County- Hamilton
Enrollment- 802
Last Season’s Record- 10-1, lost to Alcoa in 3A Semifinals
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Chris Brown (31-4 in three years at Red Bank)
Offensive Coordinator- Ted Gatewood
Defensive Coordinator- Ted Lockerby
Offense- Multiple Spread
Defense- 4-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (6 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 35-30
Key Returnees- Delmontae Gustus (OL/DL, Sr.), Reco Trimble (RB/DB, Sr.), Delmetrius Gustus (OL/DL, Sr.), AD Crutcher (RB/LB, Jr.), Joseph Blackmon (QB/DB, Sr.), Josh Blackmon (WR/DB, Sr.), Kobe Smith (TE/DE, Soph.), Jaden Baccus (WR/DB, Jr.), Noah Echard (OL/DL, Sr.), Jackson Winters (OL/DL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Jadon High (DL/FB), B. J. Ragland (OL/DL), Lumiere Strickland (RB/DB), Silas Garibay (LB/FB), Seth Lacy (LB/OL), Cam Bell (DL/FB), JaVarius Watkins (OL/DL), Kel Eddins (WR/DB), OJ Jackson (WR/DB), Alex Cagle (LB/FB), Devon Benn (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Sequoyah Chiefs
City- Madisonville
County- Monroe
Enrollment- 930
Last Season’s Record- 0-10
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Ryan Bolinger (0-20 in two years at Sequoyah)
Co-Offensive Coordinators- Dustin Peels and Stan Rice
Co-Defensive Coordinators- Ryan Bolinger and Jeremiah Coffelt
Offense- Multiple
Defense- Multiple
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 16 (8 Off/8 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2017
Playoff Record- 4-9
Key Returnees- Luke Lay (RB/LB, Sr.), Remmy Millsaps (WR/DB, Sr.), Gage Carmley (OL/DL, Sr.), Brody Gilreath (LB/DL/TE, Sr.), Alex Bible (OL/DL, Sr.), Levi Lanter (LB/TE, Sr.), Kylan Carson (RB/DB, Jr.), Emmitt Duff (WR/DB, Jr.), Ethan Blair (RB/LB, Jr.), Cooper Lovingood (OL, Soph.), David Stakely (WR/LB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Justice Benson (TE/DE), Joey Boothroyd (LB/RB), Wil Treadway (OL/DL), Jacob Martin (DB/WR)
Streak Going Into 2021- 24-game losing streak
Soddy Daisy Trojans
City- Soddy Daisy
County- Hamilton
Enrollment- 1,081
Last Season’s Record- 3-8, lost to Oak Ridge in 5A first round
Region- 3-4A
Head Coach- Justin Barnes (38-48 in eight years at Soddy Daisy)
Offensive Coordinator- Justin Barnes
Defensive Coordinator- Carter Cardwell
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (6 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 8-17
Key Returnees- Jameson Koch (OL/DL, Jr.), Coy Porter (OL/DL, Sr.), Tanner Whittenbarger (RB/LB, Sr.), Dakota Clayton (TE/DL, Jr.), Justice Grier (WR/DB, Sr.), Kayden Phillips (RB/DB, Sr.), Gavin Lane (WR/DB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Isaac Barnes (QB), Will Ackerman (WR/DB), Landon Lewis (RB/LB), Noah Ferrell (OL/DL), Landon Maynor (WR/DB), Jonah Gipson (RB/LB), Peyton Uren (RB/DB), Ayhan Munsuz (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- four-game losing streak
Cumberland County Jets
City- Crossville
County- Cumberland
Enrollment- 998
Last Season’s Record- 1-7
Region- 4-4A
Head Coach- Noah Repasky (1-7 in one year at Cumberland County)
Offensive Coordinator- Noah Repasky
Defensive Coordinator- Steve Plemons
Offense- Multiple I
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 16 (7 Off/9 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2015
Playoff Record- 1-5
Key Returnees- Treven McGhee (WR/DB, Sr.), Kobe Pinson (OL/DL, Sr.), Marshall Morrell (DL, Sr.), Clinton Harris (WR/DB, Sr.), Braden Tollett (QB, Sr.), Conner Cox (RB/LB, Sr.), Collin Brown (RB/LB, Sr.), Austin Nichols (RB/S, Jr.), Ryan Dowlan (WR/DB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Tyler Wilson (OL/DL), Austin Reed (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak
DeKalb County Tigers
City- Smithville
County- DeKalb
Enrollment- 834
Last Season’s Record- 7-4, lost to Nolensville in second round
Region- 4-4A
Head Coach- Steve Trapp (86-91 in 15 years at DeKalb County)
Offensive Coordinator- Steve Trapp
Defensive Coordinator- Michael Shaw
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 6-16
Key Returnees- Isaac Knowles (WR/DB, Sr.), Nathaniel Crook (RB/LB, Sr.), Colby Barnes (RB/DE, Jr.), Silas Cross (LB/WR, Sr.), Diego Coronado (OL/DL, Sr.), Brady Hale (S/RB, Sr.), John Ellis (WR/DB, Jr.), Ean Jones (OL/DL, Jr.), Bryan Portillo (OL/DL, Jr.), Shadie Rankhorn (OL/DL, Jr.), Wil Farris (DE/OL, Soph.), Isaiah Harrington (LB/FB, Sr.), Brandon Sykes (LB/OL, Sr.), Briz Trapp (QB, Soph.)
Key Losses- Axel Aldino (QB), Desmond Nokes (WR/DB), Evan Jones (TE/DE), TJ Alexander (WR/DB), Caven Ponder (OL/DL), Peyton Leaf (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Livingston Academy Wildcats
City- Livingston
County- Overton
Enrollment- 932
Last Season’s Record- 6-5, lost to Nolensville in first round
Region- 4-4A
Head Coach- Dale Flatt (0-0 in first year at Livingston Academy)
Offensive Coordinator- Dylan Hayes
Defensive Coordinator- Noah King
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-5-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 8 (4 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 21-23
Key Returnees- Jaden Lawrence (RB/DB, Sr.), Ayden Coffee (RB/DB, Sr.), Xander Cantrell (TE/LB, Sr.), Nathan Cowgill (QB/LB, Jr.), Logan Johnson (OL/DL, Jr.), Nathan Hargis (OL/DL, Soph.)
Key Losses- Nathan Carwile (TE/MLB), Austin Reeder (DT), Raven Carpenter (WR/DB), Carson Smith (LG/DE), Bryer Mosley (WR/DB), Dexter Wright (G/DE), Kaleb Robinson (RB/LB), Ethan Romanscik (OL/DT), Jordan Brown (OL/DT), Parker Coleman (QB/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak
Macon County Tigers
City- Lafayette
County- Macon
Enrollment- 848
Last Season’s Record- 7-3, lost to Marshall County in first round
Region- 4-4A
Head Coach- Kyle Shoulders (39-65 overall, 17-15 in three years at Macon County
Offensive Coordinator- Kyle Shoulders
Defensive Coordinator- Paul Pierson
Offense- Wing T
Defense- 50
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (6 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 4-16
Key Returnees- Cameron Houston (WR/DB, Sr.), Braydee Brooks (QB, Sr.), Dawson Long (TE/DE, Sr.), Landon Colter (RB/LB, Sr.), Riley Cook (OL/DL, Sr.), Colton Tuttle (OL/DL, Sr.), Nate Green (RB/DB, Jr.), Mason Swindle (OL/DL, Jr.), Hayden Wix (WR/DB, Jr.), Rawley Ritchie (OL/LB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Ethan Jenkins (RB/DB), Landon Whittemore (WR/TE/DE), Logan Whittemore (FB/DE), Hunter Herron (RB/LB), Austin Robinson (LB), Dylan Chupp (RB/LB), Ty Lowhorn (DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Stone Memorial Panthers
City- Crossville
County- Cumberland
Enrollment- 982
Last Season’s Record- 4-7, lost to Tullahoma in first round
Region- 4-4A
Head Coach- Derik Samber (23-30 overall, 16-17 in three years at Stone Memorial)
Offensive Coordinator- Derik Samber
Defensive Coordinator- Justin Qualls
Offense- Spread
Defense- Multiple
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 1-10
Key Returnees- Bryant Carter (QB, Sr.), Braden Looper (QB/WR/DB, Jr.), Houston Woody (RB/LB, Soph.), Hunter Heavilon (QB/WR/DB, Jr.), Joseph Heavilon (DL, Jr.), Jake Shada (RB/DL, Sr.), Jack Delk (TE/LB, Jr.), Bear Eldridge (WR/DB, Soph.), Kyle Trentham (RB/DB, Sr.), Chris Hannah (QB/WR/DB, Soph.), Damion Dixon (OL/DL, Jr.), Jonah Johnson (OL/DL, Sr.), Gavin Potter (OL/DL, Sr.), Wyatt Newcome (OL/DL, Sr.), Austin Munsey (OL/DL, Sr.), Austin Greenwood (OL/DL, Jr.), Kaleb Flowers (WR/DB, Jr.), Blayten Flowers (RB, LB, Soph.), Manny Gomez (OL/DL, Sr.), Jordan Collins (RB/LB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Grant Finley (TE/LB), Caleb Lawson (WR/DB), Gavin Scarbrough (FB/NT), Blake Hall (OL/LB), Daniel Rodriguez (RB/LB), Andre Flores (WR/LB), Isaiah Miller (OL/DL), Gary Burkhamer (RB/S), Nick Coble (RB/DB), Riley Day (WR/LB), Jeremy Faalafua (WR/S), Zeke Baucum (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak
Upperman Bees
City- Baxter
County- Putnam
Enrollment- 806
Last Season’s Record- 8-4, lost to Loudon in 3A second round
Region- 4-4A
Head Coach- Adam Caine (57-17 overall, 31-7 in three years at Upperman)
Offensive Coordinator- Tommy Rewis
Defensive Coordinator- Brian Johnson
Offense- Multiple
Defense- 3-3 Stack
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 19 (9 Off/10 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 13-15
Key Returnees- Ty Dutchess (QB/DB, Sr.), Carter Shanks (WR/DB, Sr.), Daniel Metzgar (WR/DB, Sr.), Jyron McClellan (FB/DE, Sr.), Terrance Dedmon (RB/LB. Jr.)
Key Losses – Ethan Conley (OL), Thomas Ensor (QB/LB), Dalton Barney (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Creek Wood Red Hawks
City- Charlotte
County- Dickson
Enrollment- 934
Last Season’s Record- 10-2, lost to Lexington in second round
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- Houston Thiel (31-18 in four years at Creek Wood)
Offensive Coordinator- Aaron Lee
Defensive Coordinator- James Smith
Offense- Spread Option
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 3-9
Key Returnees- Michael Harris (RB/LB, Sr.), Sam England (OL/DL, Jr.), Porter Matlock (LB/RB, Sr.), Jamison Ford (WR/DB, Soph.), Jacob Stephens (QB/FS, Sr.), Andrew Bruce (RB/LB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Elijah Donaldson (QB), Brandon Porter (RB), Jack Dawson (DB), Kaden Minor (TE/DE), DJ Riley (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Glencliff Colts
City- Nashville
County- Davidson
Enrollment- 1,084
Last Season’s Record- 0-5
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- Mike Passen (0-15 in two years at Glencliff)
Offensive Coordinator- Jamie Wilson
Defensive Coordinator- Mike Passen
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 4 (1 Off/3 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2011
Playoff Record- 4-8
Key Returnees- James Breeden (WR, Sr.), Tyrun Wright (LB, Jr.), Daven Johnson (OL, Soph.), Hunter Cummings (OL, Soph.)
Key Losses- Keith Miller (WR/DB), Sunny Chittaphong (LB), Michael Reinholtz (WR/DB), Richmond Antwi (RB/LB), Kevin Basilio (OL/DL), Jose Ramos (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- 16-game losing streak
Greenbrier Bobcats
City- Greenbrier
County- Robertson
Enrollment- 870
Last Season’s Record- 4-4
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- John Elmore (20-29 in five years at Greenbrier)
Offensive Coordinator- John Elmore
Defensive Coordinator- Darrel Sweeney
Offense- Multiple Wing T
Defense- 3-3-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 14 (6 Off/8 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2017
Playoff Record- 11-19
Key Returnees- Derek Taylor (WR/DB, Sr.), Nathan Robinson (TE/LB, Jr.), Paxton Maness (OL/NG, Sr.), DJ Jackson (FB/LB, Jr.), Braxton Laney (QB/S, Jr.), Brogan Harden (QB/LB, Sr.), Junior Edwards (RB/DB, Sr.), Reese Jones (OL/NG, Soph.), Alex Payne (OL/DE, Sr.), Nolan Carson (QB/S, Soph.)
Key Losses- Izik Rector (RB/LB), Silas Page (WR/S), Ryan Poole (TE/LB), Brayden Morgan (OL/LB)
Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak
Hillwood Hilltoppers
City- Nashville
County- Davidson
Enrollment- 1,088
Last Season’s Record- 3-3, lost to Summit in 5A first round
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- Tom Moore (39-54 overall, 7-9 in two years at Hillwood)
Offensive Coordinator- Corey Burton
Defensive Coordinator- Tom Moore
Offense- Multiple Wing T
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 3-9
Key Returnees- Derion Kinnard (DB, Sr.), Gaige Robinson (WR/DB, Sr.), Adrian Zackery (SS, Sr.), Jaquan Mosley (WR, Sr.), Jakkerius Allen (TE/LB, Jr.), McAlens Legrand (WR/S, Sr.), Malakai Taylor (FB/LB, Jr.), Lucky Sibomana (OG/DE, Jr.), Reshad McDowell (QB/FS, Soph.), Recco McDowell (WR/DB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Ethan Myrda (OL/DL), Harisen Miller (OL), Avion Brown (WR/DB), Stephen McLaren (RB) Gabe Walker (OL), Ethan Carlson (OL), Daniel Agboto (DE), Bryce Garland (FS), Danny Vu (LB), Chance Nduwifura (DE), Jared Kimbrough (LB)
Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak
Lawrence County Wildcats
City- Lawrenceburg
County- Lawrence
Enrollment- 1,022
Last Season’s Record- 4-5
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- David Marston (80-109 in 18 years at Lawrence County)
Offensive Coordinator- Daniel Beasley
Defensive Coordinator- David Marston
Offense- Wing T
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11(6 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2015
Playoff Record- 3-9
Key Returnees- Lee Santos (OL, Jr.), Samuel Bradley (LB/RB, Sr.), Alex Carr (QB, Sr.), Jakabri Stevenson (DB, Soph.), Trey Smith (LB, Sr.), Jamari Bentley (OL/DL, Sr.), Stavon Wiley (DL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Hayden Dale (WR/DB), Ayden Luffman (DE/TE), Kaiden Matney (SS)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak
Marshall County Tigers
City- Lewisburg
County- Marshall
Enrollment- 832
Last Season’s Record- 8-3, lost to Tullahoma in second round
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- Thomas Osteen (64-24 in seven years at Marshall County)
Offensive Coordinator- Thomas Osteen
Defensive Coordinator- Josh Beddingfield
Offense- Pro Spread
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (6 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 31-35
Key Returnees- Bryson Hammons (QB, Sr.), Demari Braden (RB, Jr.), Lamarion PIerce (DB/WR, Sr.), Devonte’ Davis (DB/WR, Sr.) Jayden Hart (DE/WR, Jr.), John Morgan Thomas (LB/TE, Jr.), Kortez Ingra (DB, Sr.), Zach Moore (OL, Sr.), Antomme Cowthorne (DB/WR/RB, Soph.)
Key Losses- Christian Stacey (LB/FB), Connor Hilton (RB/DB), A’ky Howard (WR), Omari Armstrong (OT/DT), Jon Estes (K), Kaden Whitson (DB), Hunter Rolof (DB/WR), Hayden Sheppard (DB), Chandler Davis (DT), Logan McKnight (DE)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Montgomery Central Indians
City- Cunningham
County- Montgomery
Enrollment- 1,015
Last Season’s Record- 3-5
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- Jeff Tomlinson (37-54 in nine years at Montgomery Central)
Offensive Coordinator- Jeff Tomlinson
Defensive Coordinator- Larry Lepowski
Offense- Double Slot
Defense- 3-5-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 15 (7 Off/8 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2018
Playoff Record- 1-6
Key Returnees- Logan Sykes (QB/S, Sr.), Casen Cunningham (LB, Sr.), Caden Scruggs (DL, Sr.), Lucas Schaffer (DB, Sr.) Bryce Hill (LB, Sr.), Kade Davis (RB, Jr.), Andrew White (RB, Jr.), Landon Welborn (ATH, Sr.)
Key Losses- Timmy Campbell (RB/WR), Kael Davis (RB/LB), Tucker Mixon (OL), Cayden Ward (DE), Seth Norman (LB), Mason Shelton (DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- four-game losing streak
Pearl Cohn Firebirds
City- Nashville
County- Davidson
Enrollment- 648
Last Season’s Record- 8-1, lost to Milan in 3A Semifinals
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- Tony Brunetti (131-59 in 15 years at Pearl Cohn)
Co-Offensive Coordinators- Damien Harris and Brandon Woods
Co-Defensive Coordinators-Tony Brunetti and Andre Davis
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 46-21
Key Returnees- Jarren Jackson (OL, Jr.), Barion Brown (WR, Sr.), Marquise Woodson (RB, Sr.), Kavon Coffee (DB, Sr.), Jerrold Brown (DT, Sr.), Taurus Turrentine (DT, Sr.), Jadarious Lee (OL/DT, Sr.), Jayden Robinson (RB/LB, Sr.), Randall Hodge (RB/WR/DB, Jr.), Javarious Robinson (DT, Jr.), OnDre Evans (WR/S, Soph.), Joc William (DB, Soph.), Jayden Jackson (OL/DE, Jr.), Javaughn Perry (LB, Jr.), Justin Villa (WR, Sr.)
Key Losses- William Griffin (OT/DT), Iven Dayton (RB/WR), Kyndrich Breedlove (WR/DB), Erion Jordan (LB), Corey Moseley (OL), Martino Owens (QB), John Roberts (WR), Corey Hoggett (LB), Caleb Clayton (DB), Ronnie Carr (SS), Dewain Trotter (FS), Alex Okelo (DE)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Tullahoma Wildcats
City- Tullahoma
County- Coffee
Enrollment- 1,090
Last Season’s Record- 12-1, lost to Nolensville in Quarterfinals
Region- 5-4A
Head Coach- John Olive (214-141 overall, 188-126 in 28 years at Tullahoma)
Co-Offensive Coordinators- Caleb Olive and Jared Olive
Defensive Coordinator- Coy Sisk
Offense- Multiple
Defense- 4-2-5
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 15 (9 Off/6 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 17-26
Key Returnees- Cadden Bradford (OL/DT, Sr.), Ian Poe (OL/DT, Sr.), Logan Crouch (OL/DT, Sr.), Jaden Taylor (OL/DT, Sr.), Ryan Scott (QB, Sr.), Brody Melton (TE/DE, Sr.), Jacob Dixon (WR/DB, Sr.), Justus Chadwick (K/P, Sr.), Cayden Tucker (LB, Sr.), KeiShawn Cummings (RB/DE, Sr.), DJ Dillehay (S, Sr.)
Key Losses- Tydrell Mitchell (OG/DT), Jaylin Newson (DT), Tyreek Nard (DE), Jakobe Thomas (WR/RB/S/K), Justin Scott (LB), Seth Cullum (DE)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Chester County Eagles
City- Henderson
County- Chester
Enrollment- 785
Last Season’s Record- 2-8
Region- 6-4A
Head Coach- Steve Robinson (4-26 in three years at Chester County)
Offensive Coordinator- D.J Sheets
Defensive Coordinator- Randall Todd
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-5-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 15 (8 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2018
Playoff Record- 3-15
Key Returnees-Ellis Patterson (RB/LB, Sr.), TJ Arnold (OL/DL, Sr.), Samuel Hannis (TE/LB, Sr.), Braden Wilbanks (TE/DE, Jr.), Tyricus Anderson (WR/DB, Sr.), Ryan Bailey (DB, Sr.), Demetrius Edgeton (DB/WR, Soph.), Tony Washington (QB, Sr.)
Key Losses- Riley Bland (OL/DL), Tyler Wilbanks (OL/DL), Tristen Maness (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one game losing streak
Hardin County Tigers
City- Savannah
County- Hardin
Enrollment- 1,054
Last Season’s Record- 10-3, lost to Lexington in Quarterfinals
Region- 6-4A
Head Coach- Matthew Smith (76-39 in 10 years at Hardin County)
Offensive Coordinator- Alex Seaton
Defensive Coordinator- Clint Arendall
Offense- Multiple
Defense- Multiple
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (3 Off/8 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 16-25
Key Returnees-Kaydin Pope (WR/DB, Sr.), Seth Garner (WR/DB/P, Sr.), Carter Scott (LB, Sr.), Adam Harris (DT/RB, Soph.), Christian White (LB/RB, Sr.), Isaiah Smith (DT, Sr.), Jacob Hooper (DE/QB/LS, Sr.)
Key Losses- Rivers Hunt (QB), Hudson Wolfe (TE/DL), John Whitley (RB/LB), Ryder Cummings (OL), Bryce Davis (DL), Parker Stanfill (LB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Jackson South Side Hawks
City- Jackson
County- Madison
Enrollment- 955
Last Season’s Record- 2-7, lost to Springfield in first round
Region- 6-4A
Head Coach- Tyler Reeder (24-28 in five years at JSS)
Offensive Coordinator- Brent McNeal
Defensive Coordinator- Tyler Reeder
Offense- Pro
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 13-21
Key Returnees- Charlie Hartshaw (FB, Sr.), Cole Britton (QB, Sr.), Cam’ron Anderson (WR, Sr.), Clay Westover (FB/LB, Sr.), Tanner Snell (OL, Sr.), Nick Powell (LB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Jace Deaton (OL), Jaheim Greer (OL), Stevonta Hyde (DL), Jermaine Moore (WR/DB), Desean Pope (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak
Lexington Tigers
City- Lexington
County- Henderson
Enrollment- 921
Last Season’s Record- 12-2, lost to Haywood in Semifinals
Region- 6-4A
Head Coach- Bryant Hollingsworth (108-50 in 13 years at Lexington)
Offensive Coordinator- Bryant Hollingsworth
Defensive Coordinator- Dewond Johnson
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 24-29
Key Returnees- Trevon Johnson (OL, Sr.), Isaiah McClaine (RB, Jr.), Caleb Gorden (LB/WR, Sr.), T.J. Hart (LB/RB, Jr.), Eli Keel (LB, Sr.), Latrell Williamson (OL/DL, Sr.), Zander Clark (FB, Sr.), Carter Maness (OL, Jr.), Kolbi Hart (LB, Jr.), Davion Massey (RB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Kenneth Jones (RB), Josh Williams (OL), Andrerius Swift (OL), Jordan Smith (QB/WR), Hunter James (LB), Klauton Acred (OT/DT), Allen Scott (WR/DB), Donte Bard (DB/WR/QB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Liberty Crusaders
City- Jackson
County- Madison
Enrollment- 830
Last Season’s Record- 0-9
Region- 6-4A
Head Coach- Scott Akin (0-9 in one year at Liberty)
Offensive Coordinator- Jarrod Wallace
Defensive Coordinator- Anthony Wallace
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 8 (4 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2016
Playoff Record- 16-10
Key Returnees-Devon Napier-Smith (WR/DB, Jr.), Brandarius Hill (QB/S, Sr.), Damariun Cole (OL, Sr.), Jordan Neely (RB/LB, Jr.), Lathorne Greer (RB/LB, Jr.), Keaton Watford (OL, Soph.)
Key Losses- A’Darius Pendegrass (QB/ATH), Tavarrian Lambert (WR/DB), Jalen Brown (WR/DB), Demetrius Moore (WR/DB), Isaiah Jones (RB/LB), Ahman Reed (RB/LB), Kavyion Steversom (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- 10-game losing streak
McNairy Central Bobcats
City- Selmer
County- McNairy
Enrollment- 823
Last Season’s Record- 3-7
Region- 6-4A
Head Coach- Wes Johnson (8-12 overall, 0-0 in first year at McNairy)
Offensive Coordinator- Wes Johnson
Co-Defensive Coordinators- Steve Ray and Josh Hatchell
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-3 Stack
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2018
Playoff Record- 9-18
Key Returnees-Michael Whitten (QB/S, Sr.), Luke Keen (QB/LB, Sr.), Kase Wiggins (TE/LB, Sr.), Broderick Alexander (WR/DB, Jr.), Jabari McClendon (OL/DL, Sr.), Bryce King (RB/LB, Sr.), Hunter Rutledge (RB/LB, Jr.), Donald Buffkin (TE/LB, Sr.), Matt Cosby (OL/DL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Tyler Walker (OG), Seth Bowers (OL), Chad Angell (OL), Jasper Sanders (WR), Brandarious Strayhorn (NG), Jake Walker (DE), Jasper Sanders (DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak
Crockett County Cavaliers
City- Alamo
County- Crockett
Enrollment- 879
Last Season’s Record- 5-5, lost to Ripley in second round
Region- 7-4A
Head Coach- Kevin Ward (139-62 overall, 63-40 in 10 years at Crockett County)
Offensive Coordinator- Josh Fronabarger
Defensive Coordinator- Josh Holt
Offense- Flex Bone
Defense- 4-3
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 26-20
Key Returnees- Payton Currie (DB/RB, Sr.), VJ Pillar (FB/LB, Sr.), Braden McCanless (OL, Jr.), Haydn Moten (LB/FB, Jr.), Brandon Smith (OL/DL, Sr.), Noah LaRue (QB/DB, Sr.), Leanthony Cathey (RB/DB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Adam Castellaw (OLB/OL), Brayden Butler (OL), Brixton Miller (FB/ILB), Kylon Turner (DT), Jonathan Pankey (RB/DB), Lukas Barger (QB/DB), Andrew Hilliard (WR/DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Haywood Tomcats
City- Brownsville
County- Haywood
Enrollment- 923
Last Season’s Record- 10-4, lost to Elizabethton in state title game
Region- 7-4A
Head Coach- Chris Smith (53-22 overall, 22-6 in two years at Haywood)
Offensive Coordinator- Chris Smith
Defensive Coordinator- Logan Rebstock
Offense- Multiple Spread
Defense- Multiple 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 33-30
Key Returnees- Cam Douglas (DL/OL, Sr.), Jaylen Lewis (WR/DB, Sr., Arkansas commitment), Jakylon Taylor (RB, Sr.), Anthony Brewer (LB, Sr.), Jonathan Forrest (LB, Sr.), Reid Russell (K, Sr.), Timtavious Allen (FB, Jr.), Xavier Byars (OL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Atlex Evans (RB), Devin Jones (RB/DL), Jadian Stewart (WR/DB), Kyilan Newbern (QB), Marquis Mays (WR), Darrin Silas (OLB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Jackson North Side Indians
City- Jackson
County- Madison
Enrollment- 974
Last Season’s Record- 6-3, lost to Creek Wood in first round
Region- 7-4A
Head Coach- Jesse Powell (20-13 in three years at JNS)
Offensive Coordinator- Jesse Powell
Defensive Coordinator- Jesse Powell
Offense- Multiple
Defense- 40
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 16 (8 Off/8 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 13-23
Key Returnees- Izaiah Reed (OL/DE, Sr., Louisville commitment), Chris Williams (OL/DT, Sr.), Tymetrius Melton (OL/LB, Sr.), Joshua Poindexter (LB/RB, Sr.), Justin Woods (S/RB/WR, Sr.), Tyrik Pirtle (RB/DB, Sr.), DeCameron DeMoss (WR/S/QB, Sr.), Khaden Walker (LB/WR, Sr.), DeAngelo Jones (TE/DE, Sr.), Jamarrea Anderson (TE/DE, Sr.), Bruce Joy (OL/DT, Sr.), Mark Springfield (OL/NG, Sr.), Dehmari Wallace (QB/DB/ATH, Sr.), Ty Rutledge (QB, Sr.), Raekwon Dodd (S/WR, Jr.), Spencer Wright (S/RB, Jr.), Malik Reid (S/WR, Jr.), Ricky Flournoy (DB/WR, Sr.), Kendis Transou (ATH, Sr.), Marcus Howard (LB/RB, Sr.), Austin Floyd (WR/S, Jr.), Bryce Boyd (DB/WR, Jr.)
Key Losses- Alvin Howse III (WR), D’Quincy Fox (DB/Safety/RB), Keyvon Bryant (OL/NG)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Milan Bulldogs
City- Milan
County- Gibson
Enrollment- 568
Last Season’s Record- 11-2, lost to Alcoa in 3A title game
Region- 7-4A
Head Coach- Carl Diffee (54-12 overall, 11-2 in one year at Milan)
Offensive Coordinator- Derek Carr
Defensive Coordinator- Marc Cobb
Offense- Spread
Defense- 4-3 Multiple
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 88-39
Key Returnees- Anthony Brown (ATH, Sr.), AJ Barham (LB, Sr., Memphis commitment), Jaylan Cunningham (DT/OT, Sr.), Jaylen Walker (NT, Sr.), Jacob Sitton (OL, Sr.), Hayden Sullivan (QB, Sr.), Kam Tharpe (WR, Sr.), Tucker Lockhart (DL, Sr.), Trey Spinks (RB/DB, Jr.), Antonio Smith (OL, Sr.)
Key Losses- Seth Roberson (LB), Orlandis Williamson (ATH), Steven Ballard (DB), Cannan White (OL/DL), Jace Townsend (WR/DB), Fisher Jones (LB/WR), Jordan Mills (DE)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Obion County Rebels
City- Troy
County- Obion
Enrollment-762
Last Season’s Record- 1-8
Region- 7-4A
Head Coach- Justin Palmer (37-30 overall, 0-0 in first year at Obion County)
Offensive Coordinator- Russ Brown
Defensive Coordinator- Kyle Coleman
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (4 Off/5 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2017
Playoff Record- 3-11
Key Returnees- Warren Malone (DL/FB, Sr.), Hunter Burpo (WR/DB, Sr.), Tavian Alexander (OL/LB, Sr.), Chris Baker (OL/LB, Sr.), Johnny Light (RB/LB, Jr.), Ben Sharp (QB/DB, Jr.), Michael Screen (OL/DL, Jr.), Drake Hamilton (WR/DB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Brennen Finnell (OL/DL), Devon Kerns (RB/LB), Dakota Petty (OL/DL), Nick Chappell (WR/DB), Preston Carrea (QB/DB), Ethan Buchanan (LB)
Streak Going Into 2021- eight-game losing streak
South Gibson Hornets
City- Medina
County- Gibson
Enrollment- 770
Last Season’s Record- 8-3, lost to Milan in 3A Quarterfinals
Region- 7-4A
Head Coach- Scott Stidham (70-43 in 11 years at South Gibson)
Offensive Coordinator- Jim Fishel
Defensive Coordinator- Justin Truett
Offense- Triple Option
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 4-8
Key Returnees- Landon Black (OL/DL, Sr.), Ross Crenshaw (RB/DB, Sr.), Gavin Wallace (DL/OL, Sr.), Nash Stidham (LB/RB, Sr.), Ty Schrotberger (RB/DB, Sr.), Jase Stallings (K, Sr.), Logan Moseley (OL/DL, Sr.), Hayden Jenkins (OL/DL, Sr.), Lake Lovorn (WR/LB, Sr.), Grayson Griffin (LS, Sr.)
Key Losses- Luke Reed (RB/LB), Landon Lambert (WR),Travis Parker (RB/DB), Amare Marable (RB/DB), Caleb Robbins (WR/OLB), Will Maiden (OL/DL)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Craigmont Chiefs
City- Memphis
County- Shelby
Enrollment- 777
Last Season’s Record- (0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 2-9 in 2019)
Region- 8-4A
Head Coach- Cecil Van Hooks (68-85 in 14 years at Craigmont)
Offensive Coordinator- Sam Craft
Defensive Coordinator- Jesse Allen
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-4
Last Playoff Appearance- 2019
Playoff Record- 1-19
Key Returnees- Ashton Williams (WR/K, Jr.), Martavious Scales (RB Jr.), Marcus Randolph (WR/DB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Jeremy Braden (OL/DL), Lacey Taper (DB/WR), Jawuavious Payne (DE/LT)
Streak Going Into 2021- seven-game losing streak
Fayette Ware Wildcats
City- Somerville
County- Fayette
Enrollment- 828
Last Season’s Record- 7-3, lost to Crockett County in first round
Region- 8-4A
Head Coach- Woodrow Lowe (28-27 overall, 7-3 in one year at Fayette Ware)
Offensive Coordinator- Woodrow Lowe
Defensive Coordinator- Tommie Walker
Offense- Multiple
Defense- 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)
Last Playoff Appearance- 2020
Playoff Record- 5-11
Key Returnees- Kyle Lowe (QB, Sr., MTSU commitment), JT Terry (OL, Sr.), Rontavius Walker (DB, Sr.), Keyunte Hunt (OL/DL, Jr.), Kelvin Dowdy (WR/DB, Soph.)
Key Losses-Atlantis Lax (RB), Tyler Walton (LB), LJ Jenkins (OL), Lamarius Tisdale (DB)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Kirby Cougars
City- Memphis
County- Shelby
Enrollment- 803
Last Season’s Record- (0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 8-3 in 2019)
Region- 8-4A
Head Coach- Chester Flowers (59-43 overall, 34-21 in five years at Kirby)
Offensive Coordinator- Chester Flowers
Defensive Coordinator- Eddie Coleman
Offense- Pro
Defense- Even Front
Last Playoff Appearance- 2019
Playoff Record- 6-7
Key Returnees- Jaylen House (RB, Sr.), Alandus King (RB, Jr.), Jaylon Jordan (OL, Sr.), Oliver Riley (OL, Jr.), Arnez Moore (OL/DL, Sr.), David Nevels (OL/DE, Sr.), Joshua White (DE, Jr.), Tyson Tremble (LB, Sr.), Jaylon Smith (LB, Soph.), Jordan Morris (DB, Jr.)
Key Losses- Kaleb Almo (DB), Ladarian Carpenter (WR), Bryson Blocker (DE), Martavious Pegues (DT)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Melrose Golden Wildcats
City- Memphis
County- Shelby
Enrollment- 791
Last Season’s Record- (0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 6-5 in 2019)
Region- 8-4A
Head Coach- Cedrick Wilson (6-27 overall, 6-5 in one year at Melrose)
Offensive Coordinator-Monte Wilson
Defensive Coordinator-Tommy Williams
Offense- Spread
Defense- 3-5-3
Last Playoff Appearance- 2019
Playoff Record- 50-28
Key Returnees- Deqwan Belvils (RB, Sr.), Jermaine Dodson (RB, Sr.), Christopher Grandberry (DB, Sr.), Montavious Cooper (DB, Sr.), Kwame Taylor (WR/LB, Sr.), Derrion Taylor (QB, Jr.), Irvin Jackson (OL, Soph.), Cameron Miller (DB, Soph.)
Key Losses- Jordan Polk (DB), Will Mason (QB), Dewayne Fernell (LT), Tim Fernell (RG), Nigel Elem (OL), Carlos Curry (ATH), Deon Hodges (ATH), Devin Thomas (ATH)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
Ridgeway Roadrunners
City- Memphis
County- Shelby
Enrollment- 914
Last Season’s Record-(0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 5-6 in 2019)
Region- 8-4A
Head Coach- Duron Sutton (134-95 overall, 80-44 in 10 years at Ridgeway)
Offensive Coordinator- Terrance Turner
Defensive Coordinator- Jeremy Stewart
Offense- Multiple
Defense- 4-2-5
Last Playoff Appearance- 2019
Playoff Record- 38-30
Key Returnees- Adrian Willis (OL, Sr.), Quintarrius Ayers (ATH, Sr.), Jeremiah Lucas (QB, Sr.), Caleb Powell (OL, Jr.)
Key Losses- Keone Russell (RB), Brandon Warner (FS), Louis Wilbert (MLB), Rufus Sykes (LB). Marcus James (OL),
Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak
Wooddale Cardinals
City- Memphis
County- Shelby
Enrollment- 729
Last Season’s Record-(0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 10-3 in 2019)
Region- 8-4A
Head Coach- Jerome Griffin (89-80 overall, 26-19 in four years at Wooddale)
Offensive Coordinator- Jerome Griffin
Defensive Coordinator- Jerome Griffin
Offense- Multiple
Defense- Multiple
Last Playoff Appearance- 2019
Playoff Record- 13-14
Key Returnees- Roland Sweeten (RB, Jr.), Kenneth Cochran (QB, Jr.), Mack Taylor (WR, Sr.), Theron Lacey (DB, Sr.), Aries Terrell (LB, Sr.), Pedro Grayer (DB, Jr.), Willie Willis (DB, Sr.), Marcus Wright (DE, Sr.)
Key Losses- Charles Jones (RB), Izavion Miller (OL), Jakorey Nash (OL), Jakorian Coleman (DE), Terenski Rodgers (DB), Santerrio Brown (LB/WR)
Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak
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