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Preseason Preview: Class 6A/Region 2

Preseason Preview: Class 6A/Region 2
Chris Smith
Chris Smith August 17, 2025 @ 11:25 AM
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King Sandoval
King Sandoval 6'2" | 220 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
TN
Amarion Willis
Amarion Willis 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR | 2028
TN
Will Jones
Will Jones 5'8" | 150 lbs | LB/RB | 2029
TN
Dax Cole
Dax Cole 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB | 2027
TN
Jeremiah Strickland
Jeremiah Strickland 6'4" | 305 lbs | DL/OL | 2027
TN
Bryson Barrett
Bryson Barrett 5'11" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2026
TN
Tyree Porter
Tyree Porter 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
TN
Braxton Del Aguaro
Braxton Del Aguaro 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB | 2027
TN
Kenyon Phelps
Kenyon Phelps 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB | 2026
TN
Nash Stinnett
Nash Stinnett 6'1" | 275 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
TN
Mayson Ball
Mayson Ball 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB/LB | 2026
TN
Timothy Gay
Timothy Gay 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL | 2027
TN
Donovan Lloyd
Donovan Lloyd 5'5" | 150 lbs | ATH | 2028
TN
Zayden Williams
Zayden Williams 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
TN
Damillyan Porter
Damillyan Porter 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2027
TN
Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith ATH/LB | 2029
TN
Jaxson Rutledge
Jaxson Rutledge 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB | 2026
TN
Ethan Farhat
Ethan Farhat 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
TN
Tristan Chartrand
Tristan Chartrand 6'1" | 285 lbs | OL | 2026
TN
Durgan Ragland
Durgan Ragland 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL/LS | 2027
TN
Corbin Hobson
Corbin Hobson 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB | 2027
TN
Aaron Heatherly
Aaron Heatherly 6'4" | 210 lbs | TE | 2027
TN
Wayne Gibson
Wayne Gibson 5'8" | 170 lbs | DB | 2026
TN
Brady Lewis
Brady Lewis 6'3" | 235 lbs | TE | 2027
TN
Maysn Apalategui
Maysn Apalategui 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB | 2027
TN
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith 6'3" | 195 lbs | DB | 2026
TN
Gavin Lyon
Gavin Lyon 5'8" | 170 lbs | LB | 2027
TN
Kyree Scott
Kyree Scott 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2027
TN
Connor Parris
Connor Parris 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB | 2026
TN
A.J. Westfield
A.J. Westfield 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL | 2026
TN
Jared Bafford
Jared Bafford 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL | 2026
TN
Elijah Young
Elijah Young 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL | 2026
TN
Tyler Tummins
Tyler Tummins 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR | 2027
TN
Spencer Makuch
Spencer Makuch 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB/ATH | 2026
TN
Anderson Glover
Anderson Glover 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
TN
Brayden Carroll
Brayden Carroll 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR | 2026
TN
Tory Beaufort
Tory Beaufort 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB/WR | 2026
TN
Malik Howard
Malik Howard 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE | 2027
TN
Will Pressley
Will Pressley 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR | 2026
TN
Brody Smith
Brody Smith 6'6" | 260 lbs | OL | 2026
TN
Blaine Stansberry
Blaine Stansberry 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB | 2026
TN
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">This is one of the deepest and most talented regions we have not just from the 6A level but the entire state. You have two teams in Maryville and Oak Ridge that could compete for a state title while others like Farragut and Bradley Central are talented teams that could become postseason sleepers. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6A-Region 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bearden Bulldogs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Brad Taylor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>9-4 Overall (4-1 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(S) <strong>Grant Cross</strong>, (LB) <strong>Seth Henry</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='854473' first='Tyler' last='Tummins']</strong>, ‘27 (DE/LB) <strong>Shabae Ramey</strong>, ‘27 (S) <strong>Connor Gilbreath</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Paxton Parrott</strong>, ‘27 (DB) <strong>Daevon Maynard</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Elias Martinez</strong>, ‘27 (K/P) <strong>Tomas Lopez</strong>, ‘28 (QB) <strong>Aidan Thacker</strong>, ‘28 (LB) <strong>Jace Volk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bradley Central Bears</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Cleveland, TN (Bradley Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Damon Floyd&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>3-8 Overall (1-4 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594746' first='Kenyon' last='Phelps']</strong>, (G/C) <strong>Luke Hagy</strong>,<strong> </strong>(QB) <strong>Tyler Cook</strong>, (DE/LB) <strong>Anthony Perez</strong>, (RB/LB) <strong>Wiley Suskawicz</strong>, ‘27 (OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580778' first='Timothy' last='Gay']</strong>, ‘27 (TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260422' first='Brady' last='Lewis']</strong>, ‘27 (DB) <strong>Tay Lindsey</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Zayne McIntosh, </strong>‘27<strong> </strong>(LB) <strong>Andrew Carroll</strong>, ‘27 (DT/G) <strong>Daniel Ellis</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>Jaydin Gray</strong>, ‘27 (G/C) <strong>Brodie King</strong>, ‘28 (LB/TE) <strong>Kaden Cantrell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Additions: </strong>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820949' first='Brayden' last='Carroll'] </strong>(Cleveland), (DT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927765' first='A.J.' last='Westfield'] </strong>(Cleveland), (S/WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853131' first='Spencer' last='Makuch'] </strong>(Walker Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1815358,"width":"262px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/tgay.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1815358" style="width:262px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cleveland Blue Raiders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Cleveland, TN (Bradley Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Chris Brown&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>7-4 Overall (3-2 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(WR/S) <strong>Tytus Matthews</strong>, (Ath) <strong>Emilio Greene</strong>, (RB) <strong>Bra'shaun Beard</strong>, (OL) <strong>Aiden Samonek</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='966038' first='Kyree' last='Scott']</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>KyReece Westfield</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Gauge McDowell</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Lakorius Eddins</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Caidyn Thompson</strong>, ‘28 (Ath) <strong>Camron Wilson&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - -&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Farragut Admirals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Geoff Courtney&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>4-7 Overall (2-3 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='941605' first='Connor' last='Parris']</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>Max Garfield</strong>, (G/C) <strong>William Szucs</strong>, (G/C) <strong>Connor Frynkewicz</strong>, (LB/RB) <strong>Noah Haag</strong>, (DL) <strong>Owen Petoskey</strong>, (Ath) <strong>Zain Kureshi-Smith</strong>, (S) <strong>Jarrod Atkins</strong>, (OL) <strong>M.J. Keener</strong>, (K/P) <strong>Ryan McCue</strong>, ‘27 (TE/DE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292338' first='Aaron' last='Heatherly']</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292341' first='Corbin' last='Hobson']</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) E<strong>than Farhat</strong>,&nbsp; ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547372' first='Harrison' last='Smith']</strong>, ‘27 (WR/DB) <strong>Johnny Jacobs</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055664' first='Gavin' last='Lyon']</strong>, ‘27 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153532' first='Maysn' last='Apalategui']</strong>, ‘28 (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835474' first='Anderson' last='Glover']</strong>, ‘28 (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578457' first='Donovan' last='Lloyd']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1537580,"width":"258px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/chobson.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1537580" style="width:258px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hardin Valley Hawks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Tyler Wynn&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>1-9 Overall (0-5 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(QB) <strong>Dylan Umansky</strong>, (S) <strong>Brody Lamb</strong>, (LB) <strong>Samuel Mann</strong>, ‘27 (LB/RB) <strong>Chance Sharp</strong>, ‘27 (OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1294325' first='Durgan' last='Ragland']</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1602209' first='Braxton' last='Del Aguaro']</strong>, ‘27 (TE/Edge) <strong>Logan Holbrook</strong>, ‘27 (WR/DB) <strong>Nick Rivers</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Riley Matz</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>Cruize Furman</strong>, ‘28 (S) <strong>Becks Allen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maryville Rebels&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Maryville, TN (Blount Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Derek Hunt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>12-3 Overall (5-0 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(OT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284141' first='Brody' last='Smith']</strong>, (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800786' first='Tory' last='Beaufort']</strong>, (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1449768' first='Jaxson' last='Rutledge']</strong>, (S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1103034' first='Andrew' last='Smith']</strong>, (DE) <strong>Mack Serr</strong>, (RB/LB) <strong>Cohen Babelay</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1671111' first='Bryson' last='Barrett']</strong>, (RB) <strong>Cameron Porter</strong>, (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1591355' first='Mayson' last='Ball']</strong>, (G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1593834' first='Nash' last='Stinnett']</strong>, (TE) <strong>Hudson Jamerson</strong>, (OL) <strong>Nick Henderlight</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1723184' first='Will' last='Jones']</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>Colton Faust</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1707489' first='Dax' last='Cole']</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Wyatt Wilbur</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DL) <strong>Gabe Schito</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DT) <strong>Landon Marcus</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Julian Douglas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Additions: </strong>(Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800786' first='Tory' last='Beaufort'] </strong>(Bearden)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1593380,"width":"269px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/jaxrutledge.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1593380" style="width:269px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oak Ridge Wildcats</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Oak Ridge, TN (Anderson Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Derek Rang&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>9-5 Overall (4-0 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205650' first='Blaine' last='Stansberry']</strong>, (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331829' first='Will' last='Pressley']</strong>, (OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866783' first='Jared' last='Bafford']</strong>, (DT) <strong>Tobja Walters, </strong>(G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866772' first='Elijah' last='Young']</strong>, (S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1648087' first='Tyree' last='Porter']</strong>, (WR) <strong>Adam Washington</strong>, (WR/DB) <strong>Ja'Rell Jemerson</strong>, (DB/RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1261312' first='Wayne' last='Gibson']</strong>, (DE) <strong>Kane Nalls</strong>, (G/C) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1313670' first='Tristan' last='Chartrand']</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>Caleb Riker</strong>, (K/P) <strong>Eli Pearson</strong>, ‘27 (TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='483481' first='Malik' last='Howard']</strong>, ‘27 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1567420' first='Damillyan' last='Porter']</strong>, ‘27 (DT/OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1676951' first='Jeremiah' last='Strickland']</strong>, ‘28 (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1570535' first='Zayden' last='Williams']</strong>, ‘28 (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1758729' first='Amarion' last='Willis']</strong>, ‘28 (OL/DL) <strong>Hudson Edwards</strong>, ‘28 (DL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1760637' first='King' last='Sandoval']</strong>, ‘28 (WR) <strong>Nehemiah Adams</strong>, ‘28 (DE) <strong>Joey Marin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region Overview: </strong>Out of all the region previews we have done thus far, this one was the toughest to call when it came to choosing our preseason predicted winner. It's basically a coin toss between Maryville and Oak Ridge as the region winner with us choosing the Wildcats coming out on top. A big factor behind going with Oak Ridge was their overall depth and talent along with a strong senior core returning for the 2025 season. The Wildcats have a chance to be very explosive on offense with the return of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205650' first='Blaine' last='Stansberry'] </strong>at quarterback, junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1567420' first='Damillyan' last='Porter'] </strong>at running back and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331829' first='Will' last='Pressley'] </strong>along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='483481' first='Malik' last='Howard'] </strong>catching passes out wide. I think the biggest factor separating Oak Ridge from Maryville is the Wildcats defense and their potential for the coming season. Senior <strong>Tobja Walters </strong>is a problem up front for opposing teams. The Oak Ridge secondary has a chance to be special with guys like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1648087' first='Tyree' last='Porter']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1261312' first='Wayne' last='Gibson'] </strong>and rising sophomore cornerback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1570535' first='Zayden' last='Williams']</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1815365,"width":"248px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/wpressley.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1815365" style="width:248px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though we picked Oak Ridge first, Maryville is literally right behind him and I wouldn't be surprised if the Rebels end up the region winner by season's end. Winning football games is what Maryville does and I expect them to have another strong year that could place them in the mix to compete for a 6A state title. The Rebels should have a balanced offense this season with junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1723184' first='Will' last='Jones'] </strong>running the show at quarterback, providing dual threat abilities while senior <strong>Cameron Porter </strong>steps into the lead role at running back with an outside shot at Mr. Football with a breakout year. Top 20 prospect <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284141' first='Brody' last='Smith'] </strong>and senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1593834' first='Nash' last='Stinnett'] </strong>will be blocking up front to form one of the better O-line's in the East TN region. It's the Maryville defense where I have questions. I think the Rebels will be good but will they be championship caliber?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think Farragut is the clear cut to come in third but the rest of the region could be up for grabs. The Admirals have one of the better quarterbacks from the junior class in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292341' first='Corbin' last='Hobson']</strong> that will be given the chance to spin it early and often, throwing to a solid core of receivers, led by junior pass catchers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1393974' first='Ethan' last='Farhat'] </strong>and tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292338' first='Aaron' last='Heatherly']</strong>. The Farragut defense must be figured out but their offense has a chance to be high scoring. Bradley Central and Cleveland both have a lot of question marks about them headed into the season with the Bears claiming the fourth spot right now due to having more overall talent. The Bears could have a strong rushing attack this year with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1594746' first='Kenyon' last='Phelps'] </strong>starring at running back and junior big man <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580778' first='Timothy' last='Gay'] </strong>opening lanes for him. Tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260422' first='Brady' last='Lewis'] </strong>is a rising star and he will be complimented by new addition <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820949' first='Brayden' last='Carroll'] </strong>out wide. The Bears defense has some work to do but does have a good starting point up front with transfer and Tulane commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927765' first='A.J.' last='Westfield']</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cleveland appears to be in transition this year with a new staff at the helm and a lot of unknowns about their roster going into the 2025 season. The Blue Raiders had some top players transfer out, opening the door for new players to step up and take on bigger roles. Two guys to watch for as potential breakthrough players for Cleveland are senior <strong>Tytus Matthews </strong>and junior two-way prospect <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='966038' first='Kyree' last='Scott']</strong>. Speaking of transition, the Bearden football program has been completely overhauled as all their top talent left during the off-season to other schools, leaving the cup bare for the coming 2025 season. So much talent left Bearden that I have Hardin Valley finishing ahead of them in our preseason predictions and I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks compete with Cleveland for that fifth spot. Junior <strong>Chance Sharp </strong>is someone to watch for Hardin Valley as a breakout player for them that has the upside to play college ball as a running back or potential linebacker.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Preseason Predictions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Order of Finish</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Oak Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Maryville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Farragut</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Bradley Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Cleveland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Hardin Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. Bearden&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Regional Top Honors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reg. MVP: </strong>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205650' first='Blaine' last='Stansberry'] </strong>- Oak Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Off. POTY: </strong>‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1723184' first='Will' last='Jones'] </strong>- Maryville&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Def. POTY: </strong>(DT) <strong>Tobja Walters </strong>- Oak Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lineman MVP: </strong>(OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866783' first='Jared' last='Bafford'] </strong>- Oak Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach of the Year: Derek Rang </strong>- Oak Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mr. Football Candidates: </strong>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='205650' first='Blaine' last='Stansberry'] </strong>- Oak Ridge, (RB) <strong>Cameron Porter </strong>- Maryville, (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800786' first='Tory' last='Beaufort'] </strong>- Maryville, (DL) <strong>Tobja Walters </strong>- Oak Ridge, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1723184' first='Will' last='Jones'] </strong>- Maryville, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292341' first='Corbin' last='Hobson'] </strong>- Farragut, ‘27 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1567420' first='Damillyan' last='Porter'] </strong>- Oak Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1138151,"width":"257px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/16-Blaine-Stansberry.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1138151" style="width:257px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->

This is one of the deepest and most talented regions we have not just from the 6A level but the entire state. You have two teams in Maryville and Oak Ridge that could compete for a state title while others like Farragut and Bradley Central are talented teams that could become postseason sleepers.

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