The final week of Tennessee high school football’s regular season brought decisive region victories, close finishes and a few reminders that nothing comes easily in late October. Powell defeated West 41-21, Central survived a six-point contest with Karns, and Halls closed its regular season with a convincing victory over Clinton. Now the focus turns to Friday, Nov. 6, when the TSSAA playoffs begin.

Powell finishes strong against West

Powell closed its regular season with a 41-21 victory over West, giving the Panthers a 9-1 record and the top seed in Region 2-5A. Powell hosts Morristown West in the first round, while West travels to Sevier County.

Central holds off Karns; Halls dominates Clinton

Central edged Karns 34-28 in one of the week’s closest area contests. The 9-1 Bobcats host Tennessee High in the Class 5A opener. Halls defeated Clinton 45-7 and travels to David Crockett for its first-round game.

Alcoa, Gibbs and Maryville make statements

Alcoa defeated Anderson County 49-14 to complete a 10-0 regular season and will host Cherokee in Class 4A. Gibbs rolled past Carter 52-12 and hosts Elizabethton. Maryville defeated Oak Ridge 48-17 and hosts Jefferson County in Class 6A, while Oak Ridge travels to Dobyns-Bennett.

Austin-East falls by one; Hardin Valley rolls

McMinn Central edged Austin-East 35-34. Hardin Valley defeated Ooltewah 58-22 and will travel to Science Hill in Class 6A. Fulton beat South-Doyle 31-14 but now faces undefeated Greeneville in Class 4A. Heritage defeated Union County 62-14.

More area scores

  • Bradley Central 35, Bearden 21
  • Cleveland 45, Farragut 8
  • William Blount 52, Campbell County 7
  • CAK 28, Lakeway Christian 21
  • Grace Christian 44, Notre Dame 9
  • Concord Christian 56, Grace Baptist 7
  • Baylor 21, Knoxville Catholic 7
  • Boyd-Buchanan 35, Webb 20
  • Sevier County 56, Morristown West 7
  • Seymour 47, Grainger 14
  • Gatlinburg-Pittman 40, Chuckey-Doak 21
  • Greenback 48, Rockwood 26
  • Coalfield 33, Oliver Springs 0
  • Harriman 34, Oakdale 7
  • Midway 28, Wartburg 17
  • Meigs County 28, Kingston 18

Coming Friday: Nov. 6 playoff preview

All listed TSSAA first-round games are scheduled for 7 p.m. local time. The most notable Knoxville-area matchups include:

  • Morristown West at Powell (5A)
  • Tennessee High at Central (5A)
  • Halls at David Crockett (5A)
  • West at Sevier County (5A)
  • Elizabethton at Gibbs (4A)
  • Cherokee at Alcoa (4A)
  • Anderson County at Seymour (4A)
  • Fulton at Greeneville (4A)
  • Jefferson County at Maryville (6A)
  • Oak Ridge at Dobyns-Bennett (6A)
  • Hardin Valley at Science Hill (6A)
  • John Paul II at CAK (Division II-AA)
  • Northpoint Christian at Grace Christian (Division II-AA)
  • Fayette Academy at Concord Christian (Division II-A)
  • Webb at Battle Ground Academy (Division II-AA)

Playoff tickets: $8 in advance through GoFan or $10 at the gate, according to TSSAA. Confirm any schedule changes with the host school.

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