TN HS Football: Week Five Top Matchups

How about another strong slate of high school football games here in Tennessee? Well the “Volunteer State” provides just that as here we breakdown the top ten games of Week Five and some key matchups that could lead someone to victory.     1. Baylor (3-0) at Pope Prep (4-0)   - The #PRZTN number one ranked Red Raiders travel to Middle Tennessee tonight to face off against [player_tooltip player_id='150305' first='Kenny' last='Minchey'] and a high scoring Knights offense that will be more than primed to pull off the upset. This will be an interesting battle between two state title caliber teams that sport a bevy of college prospects. The line of scrimmage I feel will be the difference in this game, so whoever plays with the best physicality will win this game.    Key Matchup: [player_tooltip player_id='102315' first='Brycen' last='Sanders'] and the Baylor O-line vs. [player_tooltip player_id='102262' first='Jamarr' last='Jones'] and the Knights front seven     2. Knox. West (4-0) at Sevier Co. (4-0)   - The biggest game from the East Tennessee region this week pits these two undefeated teams against each other in what should be a slugfest that is not settled till the very end. West is coming in as the favorite but the Smoky Bears have played a tough schedule, so they will be ready. Whichever defense bends the most will find themselves on the losing end of this contest.    Key Matchup: Sevier Co. (QB) [player_tooltip player_id='193742' first='Christian' last='Hoffman'] vs. the Rebels secondary   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/09/choffman.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-447482"/></figure>     3. FRA (4-0) at Lipscomb Academy (4-0)   - Can the road Panthers take down one of the best teams in the state? It will be a challenge as the home Mustangs are loaded with talent and have looked quite impressive so far this season. FRA must lean on [player_tooltip player_id='102206' first='Joe' last='Crocker'], the O-line and junior back [player_tooltip player_id='150281' first='Ty' last='Clark III'] if they want a shot at knocking out the reigning D2-Class AA champ.   Key Matchup: Lipscomb's front seven vs. Crocker and the Panthers O-line     4. Haywood (3-0) at Milan (4-0)   - These two know each other very well, so there shouldn't be any surprises when they clash on the gridiron Friday night in Milan. This will be a physical, hard nosed matchup that could be dictated by each other's defense. Haywood quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='149844' first='Cordero' last='Walker'] could be the difference maker in this game but Milan won't be an easy out, especially at home.    Key Matchup: Haywood's front seven vs. a stout Milan offensive line     5. Bartlett (3-1) at Germantown (4-0)   - Coming off a huge win over Lausanne, the Panthers must now pull off another upset as they take on one of the best teams in the state at their house. Germantown is a well balanced team, led by [player_tooltip player_id='302318' first='Isaiah' last='Tate'] at quarterback that has 6A title aspirations but they must stave off a hungry Bartlett team that won't be scared to compete.    Key Matchup: Tate and the Red Devils passing attack vs. a very talented Bartlett secondary     6. Ensworth (3-1) at MUS (3-1)   - Both these teams come into the game with one loss but they both still have the rosters for a big 2022 year that includes a possible trip to Chattanooga. On paper, this game looks like a defensive contest that may be low scoring, so whichever offense has the most explosive plays will win this game.    Key Matchup: [player_tooltip player_id='258805' first='Brandon' last='Nicholson'] & the MUS secondary vs. [player_tooltip player_id='102301' first='Shamar' last='Porter'] and the Tigers receivers     7. Chatt. Central (3-1) at Red Bank (3-0)   - This is one of the more intriguing matchups of Week Five as you have two title contending, Chattanooga based teams going head to head with each other in what should be a physical, close contest till the end. Both teams need their playmakers to shine as the defense's will be ready to slug things out.    Key Matchup: Chatt. Central's front seven against [player_tooltip player_id='241997' first='A.D.' last='Crutcher'], [player_tooltip player_id='219387' first='Daune' last='Morris'] and the Red Bank run game   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/adcrutcher.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-285982"/></figure>     8. Morristown-West (3-1) at Daniel Boone (4-0)   - The road Trojans are coming off their first loss of the season and things don't get easier as they take on an undefeated Trailblazers team that has shown dominating defense so far this year. Mo-West will need their star player in [player_tooltip player_id='150477' first='Tison' last='Johnson'] to have a big game and lead the way to a possible road upset victory.    Key Matchup: Trailblazers front seven, including [player_tooltip player_id='102320' first='Luke' last='Scott'] vs. Johnson and the Trojans rushing attack     9. Harpeth (4-0) at East Robertson (3-1)   - It's been a special start to the season for Harpeth but they face their biggest challenge yet, hitting the road on Friday to face off with the most talented team in the region. East Robertson has turned things on over the past few weeks and is playing strong football, so the road Indians better watch out!    Key Matchup: Harpeth's back seven vs. the Indians skill players (WR's and RB's)     10. Franklin Co. (3-1) at Page (4-0)   - The undefeated Patriots will be hosting and playing against the most athletic team they have faced yet, so this will be a challenge for the #PRZTN Class 5A 2nd ranked team in the state. Watch out for [player_tooltip player_id='232819' first='Na'Zaiyah' last='Holman'] and his twin brother [player_tooltip player_id='268149' first='NaShawn' last='Holman'] in this contest as they could give the Page defensive backs trouble.    Key Matchup: Patriots secondary vs. an athletic Rebels receiving corp   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/09/nholman.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-440416"/></figure>       Other Top Games of Note   - Oakdale (4-0) at Coalfield (4-0)   - Portland (3-1) at Northeast (3-1)   - Covington (3-1) at Ripley (3-1)   - Oakland (4-0) at Siegel (3-1)   - Riverdale (3-1) at Rockvale (3-1)   - Brentwood (3-1) at Ravenwood (2-2)   - Halls (3-1) at West Carroll (4-0)   - Whitehaven (2-2) at Houston (3-1)   - Franklin Co. (3-1) at Page (4-0)   - Moore Co. (4-0) at Fayetteville (4-0)   - Upperman (3-1) at Stone Memorial (4-0)   - Bearden (3-1) at Maryville (3-1)   - Campbell Co. (3-1) at Karns (3-1)   - Chester Co. (3-1) at Hardin Co. (3-1)   - White Co. (4-0) at Mt. Juliet (2-1)   - Tyner Academy (4-0) at Polk Co. (3-1)   - McCallie (3-1) at Knox. Catholic (2-1)   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/02/ehaynie.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-285325" width="499" height="499"/></figure>

How about another strong slate of high school football games here in Tennessee? Well the “Volunteer State” provides just that as here we breakdown the top ten games of Week Five and some key matchups that could lead someone to victory.