Chattanooga High School Football Playoff Roundup: Excitement on the Gridiron!
Chattanooga is buzzing with excitement as high school football fever continues to grip the area! On November 15, the TSSAA playoffs kicked off with some thrilling matchups that left fans on the edge of their seats. The action was intense as teams put their hearts into every play, hoping to secure a coveted spot in the next round of the playoffs.
Class 1A Showdowns
In the Class 1A second round, Clay County and Whitwell battled it out in a game that saw Clay County emerge victorious with a final score of 39-27. South Pittsburg also advanced with a win over Chattanooga Prep, wrapping up their game with a score of 35-21. It was a rollercoaster of a night for these teams!
Class 2A Highlights
The Class 2A second round brought more excitement as Bledsoe County dominated Tellico Plains, shutting them out with a score of 35-0. Marion County wasn’t far behind, cruising to a 42-10 victory over East Robertson. And let’s not forget York Institute, who took down Polk County with a convincing score of 49-20. What a night for Class 2A!
Class 3A Thrills
Moving on to the Class 3A second round, Meigs County faced off against Giles County in a nail-biter that ended with a score of 24-21 in favor of Meigs County. Meanwhile, Sequatchie County showcased their skills with a solid win against Central, finishing the game at 42-26. The tension was palpable as these teams fought for survival in the playoffs!
Class 5A Action
The Class 5A second round saw East Hamilton handle Lenoir City with a strong showing, ending the game with a score of 24-6. Oak Ridge had a close encounter with McMinn County, but they held on for a 27-20 victory. Fans were surely holding their breath until the last whistle!
Division II Battles
In Division II action, it was a big night for Boyd Buchanan as they took down Lausanne convincingly with a score of 42-13 in the quarterfinals of Division II-AA. Over in Division II-AAA, Baylor absolutely crushed Memphis University School with a staggering score of 45-6, while McCallie showed their prowess by defeating Christian Brothers 41-7.
Georgia High School Playoffs
On the Georgia side of the river, the GHSA playoffs kicked off with some significant results. In the Class A (Division I) first round, Dodge County triumphed over Chattooga with a score of 40-14. Elbert County also made headlines with their 28-13 win against Gordon Lee. And it was a big night for Lamar County, who dominated Dade County 51-10.
Class AA and AAA Highlights
Meanwhile, in Class AA, Hapeville Charter put on an impressive display against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, winning decisively with a score of 50-13. Ringgold also secured a solid win, blanking Hart County 19-0 in their matchup. Over in Class AAA, Calhoun left Spalding with little hope, walking away with a score of 31-6, while Jenkins edged out Northwest Whitfield 28-14.
As the playoff action continues, fans across Chattanooga are eagerly awaiting the next round. With every team fighting for their place in history, who will rise to the occasion and claim glory? Keep your cheers ready, folks, because it’s going to be an unforgettable journey through high school football!
