The final week of the Gridiron Baker’s Dozen regular season saw little change. Westview remains at the top of the poll for the 12th consecutive week, while Huntingdon remained #2 the entire season.  Humboldt fell due to a loss (although it was to a 4A team) and Crockett fell at least one spot behind Munford that won thier region.  

No. 1  Westview (10-0):  The Chargers are coming off a huge 63-27 win over Covington to remain undefeated.  The Chargers got their offense back on track last week and are looking to make this push for the repeat in Class 3A. Westview is on a 24 game winning streak and looks like the favorite to win the State Championship this season.  The Chargers final season game on the road reminds us why they are tops in their region and the best in the state in Class 3A.  Last week’s rankings: #1.  Next week: Wooddale (5-5).

No. 2  Huntingdon (10-0): The Mustangs are coming off the 42-0 region victory over Union City.  Huntingdon continues to separate themselves from the pack, showing why they are the defending Class 2A State Champions and are looking to make a run at a repeat. The Mustangs finish undefeated in the regular season and are coming into the playoffs red hot.   Last week’s rankings: #2.  Next week: Memphis Business (4-6). 

No. 3  Lexington (10-0): The Tigers got a region victory over Dyer Co last week 70-36. The Tigers had already secured a home playoff game and the region championship, but this win was all about the undefeated season. Lexington will carry a red hot offense and a stout defense into the loaded class 4A playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #3.  Next week: Millington (3-7).

No. 4  Munford (9-1): The Cougars continue to be the only Class 5A in this week’s poll.  The Cougars defeated Memphis Central 41-21 last week on the road to win the region. Munford is playing like a championship caliber team and carry the big road win momentum into the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #5  Next week: Dickson Co. (4-6).

No.5  Crockett County (9-1): The Cavaliers defeated South Side last week 58-0.  Crockett County looks to keep their streak going this week against Kirby in the playoffs. The Cavs have one of the best run games in WTN and will continue to pound the ball this week as they establish ball control.  Last week’s rankings: #4  Next week: Kirby (4-6).

No. 6  Haywood (8-2): The Tomcats defeated Kirby 42-21 last week to sit atop Region 8 Class 4A. The Tomcats have back to back region championships and are winners of 5 straight. The Tomcats defense has only allowed 29 points during that stretch and Haywood will rely on that defense to carry them through the playoffs. Last week’s rankings: #6  Next week: South Gibson (4-6).

No. 7  USJ (9-1): The Bruins defeated JCS on the road 49-7 last week . The Bruins are undefeated in region play and continue to show why they are one of the top teams in DII.  The Bruins have the number 1 seed and a bye this week and will play the winner of the Providence Christian vs DCA game this week.  Last week’s rankings: #8.  Next week: Round 1 BYE.

No. 8  McKenzie (8-2):  McKenzie is coming off the 49-6 win over McEwen last week.  The Rebels are one of the hottest teams in WTN. Undefeated in the region play since joining 1A in 2021, the Rebels claimed the region championship and a home field advantage in the first 3 rounds of the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #12.  Next week: Huntland (5-5). 

No. 9  Adamsville (9-1):  The Cardinals have a couple big wins this season and a one point loss to Class 4A opponent Chester Co.  Adamsville defeated Summertown 20-14 last week to win the region championship. The Cardinals will take on Houston Co in round one of the playoffs. Last week’s rankings: #9.  Next week: Houston Co. (5-5).    

No. 10  TCA (8-1): TCA is coming off the 42-13 win over Tipton-Rosemark . With the only loss to #9 USJ, the Lions finished 2nd in DII A. The Lions have a dangerous run game and will take on Providence Academy (4-6) in the first round of the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #10.  Next week Providence Academy (4-6).  

No. 11  Milan (8-2): The Bulldogs are coming off a 19-16 victory over Peabody last week.  Milan secured the two spot in the region and that home playoff game in the first round.  The Bulldogs are winners of 6 straight, with a tough game against Peabody to finish the season, and are looking to carry that momentum into the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #11.  Next week: Mitchell (6-4). 

No. 12 South Fulton (9-1): South Fulton defeated West Carroll 56-14 last week. The only loss for the Red Devils came in week two of the season against a now 9-1 Humboldt Viking team.  Winners of 8 straight, South Fulton is one of the hottest teams in Class 1A. South Fulton has secured second in Region 7 Class 1A and are looking to carry this season’s momentum into the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #13.  Next week: Oakhaven (5-5).

No. 13  Humboldt (9-1): Humboldt (1A) lost on the road to Class 4A Lakeland Prep 44-22 last week. Humboldt proved to be dominant in Class 1A this season and only allowed 63 points in region play. The Vikings wrapped up home field advantage in the first two rounds and the region championships and were tested last week against a Class 4A team. This loss may have been just what Humboldt needed as they face Kipp in the playoffs this week.  Last week’s rankings: #7  Next week: KIPP Memphis Collegiate (4-6).

The Gridiron Baker’s Dozen is voted on by area coaches/former coaches, sports writers, and media.  Results are calculated based on the AP Top 25 Format.