Area Sports
Vic vs. Odom: High School Football Pick’em Playoffs First Round
I raise my white flag. I surrender. My picks from Week 11 had six misses. So Victor Parkins, you win. After winning the pick’em contest in 2023, it looks like Parkins will hold the trophy this year. So, can we reset for the playoffs? I mean ask any football coach, and they will say, “All…
Read MoreWeakley County High School Football Pick’em: Playoffs First Round
Well, Week 11 was not a good week in my picks. It was probably my worst week ever picking high school football. But as the old adage says, “playoffs are a new season and everyone is 0-0.” I went 2-1 with my picks involving Weakley County teams, missing Westview’s win over Covington. And coach Matt…
Read MoreTSWA statewide high school football poll after Week 11
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 11 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points…
Read MoreTSSAA high school football first round 2024 playoff matchups for West Tennessee
Here are the TSSAA high school football playoff matchups for the first round in West Tennessee: Class 1A No. 4 West Carroll (5-5) at No. 1 Richland (7-3) No. 3 Huntland (7-3) at No. 2 McEwen (7-3) No. 4 Wayne County (6-4) at No. 1 McKenzie (10-0) No. 3 Houston County (7-3) at No. 2…
Read MoreVic vs. Odom: High School Football Pick’em Week 11
As I raced to my desk Monday morning, Victor Parkins yelled, “Slow it down. No need to trample people this early on a Monday morning.” “Sorry, but this is the final week for high school coaches and media to nominate players for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award, and after Friday night, there is one…
Read MoreWeakley County High School Football Pick’em: Week 11
The showdown for all the marbles in Region 7-3A is on the docket this week in Weakley County. Undefeated Covington led by 2023 Mr. Football finalist Skylan Smith will come to Hardy Graham Stadium to take on undefeated Westview. I was a perfect 3-0 in my Weakley County picks last week, and was 14-1 overall.…
Read MoreSGC’s Cade Allen commits to Tennessee baseball
After visiting Knoxville earlier this month, South Gibson junior Cade Allen announced his commitment to the defending national champions on Monday. Allen is committed to play college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers. Throughout his career, Allen has been considered one of the top pitching prospects in the state. During the fall, Allen has taken visits…
Read MoreTSWA statewide high school football poll after Week 10
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 10 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points…
Read MoreGibson County, Weakley County schedule for Oct. 28-Nov. 2
The 2024 high school girls soccer, golf and volleyball seasons are in the books, so it is all about football, cross country along with a little middle school basketball is on the docket this week in Week 11: GIBSON COUNTY TUESDAY High School Cross Country Region 7 A-AA Meet at Westview, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY High…
Read MoreWest Tennessee high school football playoff scenarios for 2024
The final week of the high school football regular season is here. Teams have battled for 10 weeks for the best record and best chance to earn a spot in the playoffs. Everything will be decided this week. Here are the playoff scenarios for the West Tennessee football regions. Region 6-1A McKenzie is the No.…
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