Maryville edges Oakland as Central, Alcoa and CAK, Grace advance in football playoffs

The second round of Tennessee high school football playoffs delivered thrilling finishes Friday, Nov. 13, as Maryville survived a one-point battle with Oakland, Central advanced on the road and Alcoa remained unbeaten. Halls and Powell suffered narrow losses, while Grace Christian celebrated a one-point victory.

Maryville wins thriller; Central advances

Maryville defeated Oakland 22-21 in a much-anticipated Class 6A matchup, earning a state quarterfinal berth. Central continued its Class 5A run with a 40-17 road victory over Columbia.

Alcoa stays unbeaten; private schools advance

Alcoa defeated Macon County 42-28 in Class 4A. Christian Academy of Knoxville rolled past Evangelical Christian School 42-14 to reach the Division II-AA state semifinals. Grace Christian Academy also advanced, edging Franklin Road Academy 25-24.

Halls, Powell and Gibbs eliminated

Rhea County edged Halls 27-26, ending the Red Devils’ comeback season after an 0-4 start. Lincoln County defeated Powell 35-32, while White County eliminated Gibbs 47-14. Concord Christian fell 45-42 to Friendship Christian.

Other area playoff scores

Sevier County 43, Walker Valley 0

Coalfield 30, Jo Byrns 0

Greenback 34, Clay County 32

Greeneville 21, Upperman 7

Red Bank 14, Anderson County 0

Tyner 42, Kingston 7

South Pittsburg 62, Jellico 7

Forrest 48, Sweetwater 22

Cannon County 34, Tellico Plains 20

Coming next: Nov. 20

Division I survivors move into the state quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 20. Division II-AA teams CAK and Grace Christian advance to the semifinals. Maryville, Central and Alcoa also remain in contention as the road to the BlueCross Bowl continues.