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Class 6A Round 1 Playoff Standouts

Class 6A Round 1 Playoff Standouts
Ryder McConville
Ryder McConville
November 7, 2023 @ 12:08 PM
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The round 1 playoffs were action packed and filled with exciting plays. Many players stood out throughout Tennessee with great play. After watching the film, here are 4 players from Class 6A that played well.

Samford
Maddox McKim

Maddox McKim

TN
LB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2024
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Maddox
McKim LB
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
Weight
210
HS
Brentwood
|
TN
Class 6A Round 1 Playoff Standouts
Maddox McKim helped lead Brentwood High School to victory over Cane Ridge High School. He showed amazing instincts...
Written by Ryder McConville
Samford
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State: Tennessee
School: Brentwood
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Sam Tummins

Sam Tummins

TN
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2024
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Sam
Tummins DB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Bearden
|
TN
Class 6A Round 1 Playoff Standouts
Sam Tummins was a big impact player for Bearden in their round 1 playoff win over Dobyns-Bennett High...
Written by Ryder McConville
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State: Tennessee
School: Bearden
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Shawn Jackson

Shawn Jackson

POS ATH
CLASS 2026

Shawn Jackson

School: Jefferson County
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Gage LaDue

Gage LaDue

TN
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 215
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Gage
LaDue RB
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
Weight
215
HS
Maryville
|
TN
Class 6A Round 1 Playoff Standouts
Gage LaDue had returned from a broken leg only a couple weeks ago and this was his breakout...
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Air Force
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School: Maryville
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