Class 3A-4A: TN HS Football Playoff Brackets & Predictions

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Get ready for the coming playoffs right here with our in-depth preview which includes state title predictions, players to watch &amp; more!! </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 3A Playoff Brackets&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Upper Bracket&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #1 Chuckey-Doak </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #4 Austin-East </strong>(3-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #2 Gatlinburg-Pittman </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #3 Unicoi Co. </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #3 Pigeon Forge </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #2 West Greene </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #4 Johnson Co. </strong>(2-8)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #1 Alcoa </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—-----------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #1 Sweetwater </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #4 Grundy Co. </strong>(1-9)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #2 Sequatchie Co. </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #3 McMinn Central </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #3 Cannon Co. </strong>(4-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #2 Loudon </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #4 Brainerd </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #1 Giles Co. </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—---------------------------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lower Bracket&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #1 Smith Co. </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #4 Sycamore </strong>(4-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #2 Fairview </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #3 Maplewood </strong>(3-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #3 White House </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #2 East Nashville </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #4 Stratford </strong>(2-8)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #1 Waverly </strong>(8-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—-------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #1 Covington </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #4 Hamilton </strong>(4-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #2 Memp. East </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #3 Millington </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #3 Raleigh-Egypt </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #2 Dyersburg </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #4 Ripley </strong>(4-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #1 Sheffield </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—-----------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best 1st Rd Matchup: </strong>Pigeon Forge at West Greene</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper Teams: </strong>Gatlinburg-Pittman, Waverly, Sheffield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Four: </strong>Alcoa vs. Giles Co., East Nashville vs. Covington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Title Game: </strong>Alcoa vs. East Nashville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 3A State Champs: Alcoa Tornadoes …#EastTN&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":497824,"width":375,"height":246,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/09/jordharris-crop-1327x871-1667314003.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-497824" width="375" height="246"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘24 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207312' first='Brady' last='Hammonds'] </strong>- Gatlinburg-Pittman: This junior signal caller has put together a strong junior campaign, producing big numbers and leading his team to a 9-1 record. Look for Hammonds recruiting stock to rise over the offseason months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘25 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219342' first='Tegan' last='Avera'] </strong>- Gatlinburg-Pittman: Avera has been on fire lately, putting up monster numbers on the ground and bringing balance to a well rounded Highlanders offense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='302319' first='Jordan' last='Harris'] </strong>- Alcoa: One of the more hidden gems in this state, Harris is an all-around playmaker that can produce in multiple ways. He is also the kind of talent that the Tornadoes can lean on all the way to Chattanooga.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘25 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219380' first='Brayden' last='Westfield'] </strong>- Sweetwater: It's been a strong sophomore year for Westfield where he has been the lead back for the Wildcats while establishing himself as one of the top backs from the East region and 2025 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘24 (RB) <strong>Zori Randolph </strong>- Giles Co.: Within the run heavy Bobcats offense, Randolph has been a standout star for them, producing big yards consistently every week and placing himself in contention for Class 4A Mr. Football.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153469' first='Layden' last='Grant'] </strong>- Fairview: Grant has been on the scene for a while now, so he is experienced and with this being his final go around, look for the Yellow Jackets stud senior to carry his team to possible multiple victories.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (WR) <strong>Frank Gordon </strong>- East Nashville: This Eagles wideout has been electric this season, providing big plays for his offense and giving fits to opposing defenders. Gordon is a game breaker that will be a hard matchup for the opposition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102218' first='Jamarion' last='Dowell'] </strong>- Covington: One of the more explosive backs in the state, Dowell has home run hitting speed and the ability to put the Chargers on his back and take them to the 3A title game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (S/Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='200381' first='Mark' last='Joseph'] </strong>- Sheffield: The Knights sit in a good position to make a deep run in the playoffs and if they do, Joseph will be a major reason why. You don't want to throw it his way because this ball hawk will pick it off!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (DE/Edge) <strong>Jacorien Love </strong>- Sheffield: Love has been a force on the D-line for the Knights this year as one of the leading sack artists from the West Tennessee region and his play will be key on defense in the coming playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":481905,"width":356,"height":356,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/10/mjoseph.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-481905" width="356" height="356"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A Playoff Brackets&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Upper Bracket&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #1 Greeneville </strong>(10-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #4 Fulton </strong>(4-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #2 Gibbs </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #3 Grainger </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #3 Carter </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #2 Elizabethton </strong>(5-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R1 #4 Seymour </strong>(3-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R2 #1 Anderson Co. </strong>(10-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—-----------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #1 East Hamilton </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #4 DeKalb Co. </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #2 Upperman </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #3 Chatt. Central </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #3 Macon Co. </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #2 Red Bank </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R3 #4 Hixson </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R4 #1 Stone Memorial </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—------------------------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lower Bracket&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #1 Pearl Cohn </strong>(8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #4 Jackson South-Side </strong>(3-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #2 Hardin Co. </strong>(6-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #3 Creek Wood </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #3 Chester Co. </strong>(6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #2 Marshall Co. </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R5 #4 Greenbrier </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R6 #1 Lexington </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—---------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #1 Haywood </strong>(10-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #4 Kirby </strong>(2-8)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #2 Craigmont </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #3 South Gibson </strong>(6-4)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #3 Ridgeway </strong>(3-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #2 Milan </strong>(7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R7 #4 Obion Co. </strong>(5-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>R8 #1 Melrose </strong>(9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>—----------------------------</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best 1st Rd Matchup: </strong>Macon Co. at Red Bank&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper Teams: </strong>Carter, Macon Co., Marshall Co., Melrose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Four: </strong>Anderson Co. vs. Stone Memorial, Pearl Cohn vs. Haywood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Title Game: </strong>Anderson Co. vs. Haywood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 4A State Champs: Haywood Tomcats …#WestTN </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":396050,"width":391,"height":279,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/07/wmartinez-1024x732.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-396050" width="391" height="279"/><figcaption>Photo: Oakridger.com</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102209' first='Adjatay' last='Dabbs'] </strong>- Greeneville: The opposition better keep tabs on this guy at all times as Dabbs is fast and explosive with the ability to take the top of a defense at any given time.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102362' first='Chandler' last='Wilson'] </strong>- Carter: Wilson has been lighting it up through the air lately, placing himself in contention for Class 4A Mr. Football and he is a veteran quarterback that can lead his team to several playoff wins.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102284' first='Walker' last='Martinez'] </strong>- Anderson Co.: The Mavs wouldn't be where they are without the play and leadership of Martinez and he is the right guy to have behind center during the right time of the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB/LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102293' first='Gavin' last='Noe'] </strong>- Anderson Co.: Noe is a major component to the Mavs success on both sides of the ball and will either have the ball in his hands or be around on a consistent basis during the coming playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='259585' first='Juan' last='Bullard'] </strong>- East Hamilton: Throughout the season, the Canes and Bullard have had to deal with adversity but this senior running back has handled it well. His power running style could cause problems for opposing defenses.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB/LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102214' first='Terrance' last='Dedmon'] </strong>- Upperman: The Bees power rushing attack is spearheaded by Dedmon and he will be a major factor in his team's progress throughout the coming playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (QB) <strong>Hunter Heavillion </strong>- Stone Memorial: It's been a banner year for the Panthers quarterback who has put forth serious stats this season along with being a key component in the team's 9-1 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘24 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207322' first='Carter' last='Smith'] </strong>- Hardin Co.: One of the best pure passers in the 4A ranks, the Tigers will need Smith to continue to high octane passing during the postseason as they have a tough road to Chattanooga.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='102285' first='Isiah' last='McClaine'] </strong>- Lexington: The Tigers nor McClaine get talked about too much but both are legit and prime contenders to find their ways to the title game, especially if this senior running back goes off like he has all year long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘24 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149844' first='Cordero' last='Walker'] </strong>- Haywood: This junior dual threat QB has led his team to an undefeated season to this point but his best football needs to be ahead of him as the Tomcats are leading contenders to make it to the 4A title game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- ‘25 (RB) <strong>Rhyan Brown </strong>- Melrose: This sophomore running back has exploded on scene this season, especially over the last couple of weeks where he has posted multiple 200 yard plus games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":318363,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/04/adabbs.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-318363"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->