Last week marked the beginning of the high school football playoffs in Tennessee, showcasing remarkable performances from players across the state. Fans now have the opportunity to vote for their choice of the top individual performer from the first round of the playoffs, which took place from November 3 to November 9. Voting will remain open until 11:59 PM CT on Sunday, and the winner will be announced next week. Participants can cast their votes as many times as they wish.
Here are some of the standout players from Round 1 of the Tennessee high school football playoffs:
- Andre Adams, Antioch – Adams had an impressive game, completing 17 of 26 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 83 yards and two additional scores to lead the Bears to a 42-13 victory over Shelbyville in the Class 6A playoffs.
- Caden Baugh, Greeneville – The senior quarterback shone brightly, going 11 for 11 in passing for 274 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-10 triumph against Carter in the Class 4A playoffs. Baugh also added 107 rushing yards on just five carries, scoring two more touchdowns.
- Daniel Booker, Columbia Central – Booker, a junior, had a phenomenal outing with 355 rushing yards on 29 carries, scoring six touchdowns in an exhilarating 70-42 win over East Hamilton in the opening round of the Class 5A playoffs.
- Lionel Brooks, Spring Hill – Brooks was a force on the field, carrying the ball 30 times for 325 yards and four touchdowns in Spring Hill”s 41-34 victory against White House. He also threw a touchdown pass and made an interception, marking the Raiders” first postseason win since 2017.
- Levi Chappell, Dobyns-Bennett – The junior quarterback completed 19 of 29 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 121 yards on 19 carries with three additional touchdowns in the Indians” 27-21 win against Farragut in the Class 6A playoffs.
These are just a few of the remarkable performances from the opening round. Fans are encouraged to participate in the voting process to recognize these outstanding athletes.
