Milan up to No. 9 in West Tennessee Football Rankings after Week 9

Region 7-3A was the home of the biggest result from Week 9. Dyersburg held on to pick up a one-point win over Covington (28-27).

The Trojans now have the inside edge of trying to earn a home playoff game.

Covington was ranked last week, while Dyersburg was not ranked in the West Tennessee High School Football Rankings.

Covington dropped down this week, and Milan moved into their spot at No. 9. Dyersburg is on the edge of entering the rankings.

There are three teams still undefeated on the season: Humboldt (Class 1A), Huntingdon (Class 2A) and Lexington (Class 4A).

So here are the new West Tennessee High School Football Rankings after Week 9 action:

1. Westview (8-0) – Result: Did not play. This week: Home vs. Dyersburg. Last week: No. 1.

2. Huntingdon (8-0) – Result: Did not play. This week: At Peabody. Last week: No. 2.

3. Lexington (8-0) – Result: Beat Lewis County 41-7. This week: Home vs. Hardin County. Last week: No. 3.

4. Munford (7-1) – Result: Beat Brighton 42-7. This week: At Germantown. Last week: No. 4

5. USJ (7-1) – Result: Beat Dyer County 37-0. This week: At Tipton-Rosemark. Last week: No. 5.

6. Crockett County (7-1) – Result: Beat South Gibson 34-14. This week: At Chester County. Last week: 6.

7. Humboldt (8-0) – Result: Beat Lake County 47-7. This week: At Gleason. Last week: No. 7.

8. Haywood (6-2) – Result: Beat Memphis Business 43-0. This week: At Ridgeway. Last week: No. 8.

9. Milan (6-2) – Result: Beat Halls 49-0. This week: Home vs. Nashville Collegiate Prep. Last week: No. 10.

10. TCA (6-1) – Result: Did not play. This week: At Donelson Christian. Last week: No. 11.

11. Jackson Christian (7-1) – Result: Beat Harding Academy 49-20. This week: Home vs. FACS. Last week: No. 12.

12. McKenzie (6-2) – Result: Did not play. This week: At Wayne County. Last week: No. 13.

13. Adamsville (7-1) – Result: Bat Loretto 56-13. This week: Home vs. Scotts Hill. Last week: No. 14.

14. Covington (6-2) – Result: Lost to Dyersburg 28-27. This week: At McNairy Central. Last week: No. 9.

15. South Fulton (7-1) – Result: Beat Obion County 29-28. This week: Home vs. Dresden. Last week: No. 15.

On the bubble: Dyersburg (5-3); JCM (5-3); North Side (5-3); Riverside (5-3).

Michael Odom is the sports editor for the Mirror-Exchange, Weakley County Press, Brownsville States-Graphic and Fayette Falcon. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @GCSportsWriter. Reach him by email at michaelodom@milanmirrorexchange.com.