The Gridiron Baker’s Dozen saw little change after the first round of the playoffs.  Westview remains at the top of the poll for the 13th consecutive week, Huntingdon remained #2 the entire season, while Lexington and Munford remained in the top 5 all season.  Now with the first round of playoffs in the books, who stays in the poll the rest of the season?

No. 1  Westview (11-0):  The Chargers are coming off the first round win 50-8 over Wooddale to advance to round two.  Westview is on a 25 game winning streak and looks like the favorite to win the State Championship this season in class 3A.  Last week’s rankings: #1.  Next week: Cheatham Co. (8-3).

No. 2  Huntingdon (11-0): The Mustangs are coming off the first round playoff win 63-7 Memphis Business to advance to round two.  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.   Last week’s rankings: #2.  Next week: Riverside (8-3). 

No. 3  Lexington (11-0): The Tigers defeated Millington 45-3 in the first round of the playoffs. The Tigers continue to show their dominance in class 4A but face on of thir toughest games of the season this week.  Last week’s rankings: #3.  Next week: Spring Hill (9-2).

No. 4  Munford (10-1): The Cougars continue to be the only Class 5A in this week’s poll.  The Cougars defeated Dickson Co 53-14  last week in the first round of the playoffs.  The Cougars get a tough Station Camp team this week.  Last week’s rankings: #4  Next week: Station Camp (6-5).

No.5  Crockett County (10-1): The Cavaliers defeated Kirby last week 42-6 in the first round of the playoffs. Crockett will continue to ride a stout defense and a strong run game into round two.  Last week’s rankings: #5  Next week: Marshall Co. (6-5).

No. 6  Haywood (9-2): The Tomcats defeated South Gibson 31- 6 last week in the first round of the playoffs. The Tomcats used a big ground game and capitalized on turnovers to secure the victory.  Last week’s rankings: #6  Next week: Springfield (10-1).

No. 7  USJ (9-1): The Bruins defeated JCS on the road 49-7 in the final week of the season. The Bruins have the number 1 seed in the West and secured a bye in round one. The Bruins  will play Providence Christian in the second round.  Last week’s rankings: #7.  Next week: Providence Christian (7-5).

No. 8  McKenzie (9-2):  McKenzie is coming off the 62-7 win over Huntland last week in the first round of the playoffs.  The Rebels continue to show they are a championship caliber team. Last week’s rankings: #8.  Next week: Dresden (6-5). 

No. 9  Adamsville (10-1):  Adamsville defeated Houston Co 49-12 last week in the first round of the playoffs. The Cardinals continue to show they are a dominant force in class 1A. Last week’s rankings: #9.  Next week: Milan (9-2). 

No. 10  TCA (9-1): TCA is coming off the 48-14 win over Providence Academy in the first round of the playoffs. The Lions continue to use a dominant run game to set up their victories.  Last week’s rankings: #10.  Next week Nashville Christian (9-2).  

No. 11  Humboldt (10-1): Humboldt defeated Memphis Business 63-7 in the first round of the playoffs. Back in region play, Humboldt got back in the win column with a dominant performance and will look to make a run in class 1A.  Last week’s rankings: #13  Next week: Wayne Co. (5-6).

No. 12  Milan (9-2): The Bulldogs are coming off a 13-12 victory over Mitchell in the first round of the playoffs.  Milan started multiple freshmen last week and were able to hold off a late surge to advance to round two. Last week’s rankings: #11.  Next week: Adamsville (10-1). 

No. 13 South Fulton (10-1): South Fulton defeated Oakhaven 27-26 in the first round of the playoffs.  Winners of 9 straight, South Fulton is one of the hottest teams in Class 1A.  Last week’s rankings: #12.  Next week: Cornersville (11-0).

Teams in the playoffs that also received votes: Covington (8-3), JCS (9-2), Riverside (8-3), Dyersburg (7-4).

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.