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The Tennessean

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TSSAA football brackets for 2026 playoffs. See the second-round pairings here

The TSSAA football playoffs enter the second round after a full slate of Tennessee high school first-round games. Here are the second-round games, which are set for Friday, Nov. 13. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time. Fans can purchase tickets through the GoFan app. Class 1A Whitwell (5-6) at Cosby (10-1) Jo Byrns (7-4) at Coalfield (10-1) Jellico (10-1) at South Pittsburg (9-1) Greenback (10-1) at Clay County (5-6) South Fulton (10-1) at Cornersville (11-0) Dresden (6-5) at McKenzie (9-2) Wayne County (5-6) at Humboldt (10-1) Greenfield (7-4) at Eagleville (7-4) Class 2A Bledsoe County (9-2) at Happy Valley (10-1) Cannon County (9-2) at Tellico Plains (8-3) Oneida (5-6) at Marion County (11-0) Eagleton (7-3) at Gordonsville (10-1) Milan (9-2) at Adamsville (10-1) Fairley (8-3) at East Nashville (8-3) Decatur-Riverside (8-3) at Huntingdon (11-0) Summertown (8-3) at MASE (8-3) Class 3A Sequatchie County (6-5) at Unicoi County (10-1) Giles County (7-3) Meigs County (11-0) Kingston (8-3) at Chattanooga Tyner (10-1) Sweetwater (10-1) at Forrest (10-0) Dyersburg (7-4) at Whites Creek (9-1) Covington (8-3) at Fairview (11-0) Cheatham County (8-3) at Westview (11-0) Bolivar (5-6) at Stewart County (9-2) Class 4A Upperman (7-4) at Greeneville (11-0 Macon County (10-1)

Tennessee · 3d

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Dade County High assistant principal placed on leave as principal investigation continues

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Dade County High School Assistant Principal Vic Grider has been placed on leave amid the ongoing investigation involving former principal Joseph “Brent” Cooper, Dade County Schools says. The district says Chastity Steadman will oversee daily operations at the school, with support from district...

Dade County, GA · 10h

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Former Vol quarterback leads Concord Christian to first playoff win

Concord Christian School defeated Fayette Academy (Somerville, Tennessee), 49-21, Friday in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-A playoffs at Bill Clabo Field in Farragut, Tennessee. The victory was the first postseason win in Concord Christian (8-3) program history. Former Tennessee quarterback Steve Matthews serves as the Lions' head coach. Concord Christian led Fayette Academy (6-5), 35-0, after the first quarter. The Lions scored on their first offensive play when freshman quarterback Dylan Brown completed an 80-yard touchdown pass to Dasani Moulden. "We knew they had a long trip from and we wanted to come out and score early," Matthews told Vols Wire. "We like to start fast, especially against a Wing-T team, try to get them in a hole to where it gets them in a hole, where it takes them out of what they like to do. "We wanted to get ahead of them because teams that run the Wing-T have a hard time catching up when they get behind." Brown completed 10-of-12 passing attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore running back Maurice Smith totaled 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns on five attempts for the Lions. Concord Christian will play on Nov.

Farragut, TN · 2d

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Cleveland City Schools announces Fall 2026 Employees of the Year

Cleveland City Schools has announced its Fall 2026 Employees of the Year, recognizing outstanding teachers, administrators, and support staff across the district. Sara Whitener was named Principal of the Year, while Cliff Eason received Supervisor of the Year. Chelsie Powers of Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary was named Elementary Teacher of...

Cleveland, TN · 1d

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Tennessean Student of the Week honors kindness in action. Vote now

The holidays are approaching, and it's a time often associated with giving and helping others, so with this week’s Student of the Week poll, we though it best to recognize Middle Tennessee students who make kindness part of their everyday lives. Administrators and faculty nominated five high schoolers for showing kindness and helping others inside and outside of their schools. Now it’s up to readers to choose this week’s Student of the Week. Read about each nominee below, then cast your vote using the poll at the bottom of the list. Voting closes at noon Nov. 12. Rebecca Morrison, Clarksville High School Rebecca Morrison was nominated by her band director. "Rebecca exemplifies the very best qualities of the Clarksville Band through her character, dedication, and outstanding leadership," he said. "She is a positive influence on our program, consistently serving as a mentor, guide, and source of encouragement for her fellow students." Anya Benberry, Whites Creek High School Whites Creek High School's Anya Benberry was nominated by her principal. Benberry has earned a 4.0 GPA while balancing four Dual Enrollment courses, where she continues to maintain an A average. "Anya is always eager to lend a helping hand and assist teachers

Tennessee · 23h

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UTC is Fueling a High-Tech Workforce in Chattanooga

The computer science program at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is opening doors to high-demand careers in tech. Sponsored by: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Chattanooga is a growing hub for technology, research and innovation, anchored by its fiber network and downtown Innovation District. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is helping fuel the city’s workforce with computer science degree programs.

Chattanooga, TN · 14h

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Negrón resigns after 33 years at Southern: University clears him of wrongdoing

In an email sent to the Southern Adventist University community on the morning of Nov. 6, President Ken Shaw announced the resignation of Dennis Negrón, vice president of Student Development and Title IX coordinator. The email stated that Nov. 18 will be Negrón’s last day of service.

Collegedale, TN · 3d

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Coffee County Football Assigned to New Region as TSSAA Announces 2027–2029 Realignment

Coffee County Central High School football will see a significant change in region competition beginning in 2027, as the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has announced its initial football classifications and region alignments for the 2027–2029 cycle. The Red Raiders will remain in Class 6A but will compete in...

Coffee County, TN · 1d

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Initial Districts, Regions for ’27-29 Announced

Many say the only constant is change, and that concept is certainly borne out with area high school athletics. A number of programs will see different league foes across different sports over the upcoming two seasons, as the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association recently announced initial district and region configurations for the 2027-28 and ‘28-29 school years.

Tennessee · 1d

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Malde receives TAIS Hubert Smothers Award

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School faculty member Rachel Malde has received the Hubert Smothers Award from the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, recognizing outstanding service and dedication to independent education in Tennessee. Malde teaches upper and middle school art courses and serves as the school’s service coordinator. “This award recognizes...

Tennessee · 1d

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UT College of Nursing Expands Programs to Help Meet Tennessee Healthcare Workforce Demand

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — As hospitals and healthcare systems across Tennessee work to address workforce shortages, the University of Tennessee’s College of Nursing is growing enrollment, expanding partnerships and increasing opportunities for future nurses. The college reports enrollment has increased by 45% during the past five years, reflecting...

Knoxville, TN · 17h

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New scoreboards mark an upgrade for campus sports

For the past several years, Southern Adventist University has been using flip chart. scoreboards and a small digital clock on fields three and four for outdoor intramural sports. However, in the past few weeks, students witnessed tall, metal poles being set into the ground. near the outdoor track beside the...

Collegedale, TN · 1d

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

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New Knox County ruling opens door to religious charter schools in Tennessee

An explicitly Christian charter school won the right to apply to operate in Knox County after a federal judge said Nov. 6 that a provision in Tennessee law requiring charter schools to be "nonsectarian" and "nonreligious" violates the First Amendment. The ruling opens the door for charter schools of any religious faith to apply for funding from the state. Charter schools are public schools that are operated by an independent nonprofit within a school district. They receive taxpayer-provided funding from the state and must comply with state academic standards and the state's open meetings and open records laws. They are different from school vouchers, which allow parents to apply a payment from the state for tuition to private schools, including religious ones. Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville sued the Knox County school board in November 2025 after the public school district told organizers their application would be rejected because they aim to provide "Christian educational services" by operating a "Christian charter school." The charter school for students in grades kindergarten through eighth intends to focus on "explicit Christian formation and virtue development," according to the group's website . Alongside a classical education, students would learn Bible stories and catechism, memorize Scripture

Knox County, TN · 18h

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Columbia Central Climbs, Giles County Stays Put in TSWA Statewide Polls

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced Monday its high school football rankings following the opening week of the state playoffs. 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 for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote in Division I (five through one in DII).

Giles County, TN · 22h

Rome News-Tribune

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Senior-less Model girls team still expecting big season

Even after 21 seasons of leading the same program at the same high school, there’s still a learning curve, and there’s still a chance to encounter first-time situations. For Sally Echols, veteran leader of Model High Lady Blue Devil basketball team, the 2026-27 season provides an opportunity for both. It will be the first time she has a varsity roster without a senior. So while there’s a lot of girls looking to her to learn about the game at this level, Echols will be learning how to deal with so much youth and inexperience. However, it’s not like nobody wearing the light blue and white uniforms will know anything about winning. In 2025-26, Model had basically a sophomore-senior roster that went 18-10, finished runner-up in its region tournament and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. Some of those making up the now-junior class were significant contributors in both the frontcourt and the backcourt. “A lot of tradition here,” said Echols, who led the program to 10 region championships and had 14 teams win at least one game in the state tournament. That includes the 2009 squad that played for the championship. Echols could possibly write her own

Rome, GA · 1d

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Local Teams Learn Playoff Paths as Coosa Suffers Last-Minute Heartbreak

The road to a state championship is officially set, and several area football teams will be part of the postseason field when the GHSA playoffs kick off next week. From hosting first-round games to challenging road trips, local programs now know exactly where their championship journeys will begin. Perhaps the...

Rome, GA · 2d

The City Menus

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CHS RaLin Construction Students Bring Home 1st and 3rd in Skills Challenge

CHS senior Elise Haueter (right) won first place and CHS junior William Haley (left) placed third in the Blueprint Reading competition. Students from Carrollton High School’s RaLin Construction Academy competed at the 2026 Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge hosted by the Association of General Contractors of Georgia (AGC), Duffey Southeast Construction, and RaLin in Rome, GA. […] The post CHS RaLin Construction Students Bring Home 1st and 3rd in Skills Challenge appeared first on The City Menus .

Carrollton, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

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McEachern completes undefeated region schedule

KENNESAW — McEachern capped an undefeated region campaign Friday with a dominant 57-0 victory over Kennesaw Mountain, recording its first shutout of the season as the Indians prepared for the state playoffs. The Indians wasted little time taking control, scoring on its opening possession when quarterback Coby Pittman connected with Zyon Robinson on a 7-yard touchdown pass. Pittman added a 29-yard touchdown run later in the first quarter, giving the Indians a 14-0 lead. McEachern extended its advantage when kicker Wes Sheehan connected on a field goal, which was followed by a 66-yard touchdown pass from Pittman to Robinson. Pittman added a 3-yard touchdown run before halftime, sending the Indians into the break with a 29-0 lead. The Indians continued their offensive success in the third quarter. Pittman connected with Jarvaris Reed Jr. on a 32-yard touchdown pass, and James Smith added a 1-yard scoring run to extend the lead to 43-0. Jarvis Nance scored on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter before backup quarterback Brentoni James threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to complete the scoring. While McEachern's offense found success throughout the night, its defense delivered an equally impressive performance, holding Kennesaw Mountain scoreless for all four quarters.

Powder Springs, GA · 3d

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High School Football Results, Playoffs Next

Local high school football teams wrapped up the regular season last Friday and now turn to the GHSA State Football Playoffs. Cartersville completed an undefeated regular season Friday night, routing Woodland 69-6. The Canes led 55-0 at halftime and finished 10-0. Kaiden Kent caught two touchdown passes from Brayden Doss, and four Cartersville quarterbacks each threw at least one score. The Canes averaged more than 54 points per game this season while allowing just 5.5. They host Perry this week in the Class 5A state playoffs as the Number 2 seed against the Number 31 seed. Woodland finished 2-8.

Cartersville, GA · 23h

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Adairsville falls to Calhoun, turns attention to state playoffs

The Adairsville Tigers closed out their regular season Friday night with a 35-14 loss to the Calhoun Yellow Jackets at Tigers Stadium, but their postseason journey begins next week with a Class 4A first-round road matchup. Calhoun built a 21-0 advantage, scoring once in each of the first three quarters...

Adairsville, GA · 1d

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