Week 10 of the Gridiron Baker’s Dozen saw little change this week. Westview remains at the top of the poll for the 10th consecutive week, while one new team has joined the Baker’s Dozen for the first time this season.    

No. 1  Westview (9-0):  The Chargers are coming off a tough 21-17 win over Dyersburg to remain undefeated.  The Chargers got more than they bargained for last week and that may just be what the Chargers needed to make this push for a repeat in Class 3A. This week, Westview plays Covington on the road and with a win, would find themselves on a 24 game winning streak. The Chargers continue to show why they are tops in their region and the best in the state in Class 3A.  Last week’s rankings: #1.  Next week: Covington (7-2).

No. 2  Huntingdon (9-0): The Mustangs are coming off the 51-19 win over Peabody.  Huntingdon has separated from the pack showing why they are the defending Class 2A State Champions and are looking to make a run at the repeat. The Mustangs get a red hot Union City team that has found an identity with their backup quarterback.  Huntingdon has allowed 20 or more points in only 3 of the 9 games this season.   Last week’s rankings: #2.  Next week: Union City (5-4). 

No. 3  Lexington (9-0): The Tigers got a region victory over Hardin Co last week 45-12. The Tigers secured a home playoff game and region championship last week. Lexington gets Dyer Co this week and is looking to carry this momentum from this season into the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #3.  Next week: vs. Dyer Co. (4-5).

No. 4  Crockett County (8-1): The Cavaliers defeated Chester County last week 62-21 securing a first round home playoff game.  Crockett County looks to keep their 6 game winning streak going this week against South Side and carry that momentum into the playoffs. Last week’s rankings: #4  Next week: South SIde. (0-9).

No.5  Munford (8-1): The Cougars continue to be the only Class 5A in this week’s poll.  The Cougars defeated Germantown 15-13 last week in non-region play. Munford gets Memphis Central on the road this week for the region championship. Munford is looking to finish region play on a championship note and carry that momentum into the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #5  Next week: vs. Memphis Central (8-1).

No. 6  Haywood (7-2): The Tomcats defeated Memphis Business 43-0 last week. The Tomcats are 5-0 in the region and sit atop of Region 8 Class 4A. The Tomcats are looking for another region championship and home field advantage in the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #6  Next week: Kirby (5-4).

No. 7  Humboldt (9-0): Humboldt defeated Gleason 49-0 last week. Humboldt is proving to be a contender in Class 1A this season and dominate the region only allowing 63 points in region play. The Vikings wrapped up home field advantage in the first two rounds and the region championships and will be tested this week against a Class 4A team.   Last week’s rankings: #7  Next week: Lakeland Prep (6-3).

No. 8  USJ (8-1): The Bruins defeated Tipton-Rosemark 42-3 last week . The Bruins are 5-0 in region play and continue to show why they are one of the top teams in DII.  The Bruins have JCS this week and with the win will claim the region championship.  Last week’s rankings: #8.  Next week: JCS (8-1).

No. 9  Adamsville (8-1):  The Cardinals have a couple big wins this season and a one point loss to Class 4A opponent Chester Co.  Adamsville defeated Scotts Hill 58-16 last week and are  5-0 in region play with 2 region games remaining with the region championship to be decided this week at Summertown. Last week’s rankings: #9.  Next week: Summertown (7-2). 

No. 10  TCA (7-1): TCA is coming off the 26-14 win over DCA. With the only loss to #9 USJ, the Lions have one region opponent remaining and would secure a home playoff game with the victory over TR and a USJ win.  Last week’s rankings: #10.  Next week Tipton-Rosemark (1-8).  

No. 11  Milan (7-2): The Bulldogs are coming off a 62-0 victory over NCP last week.  Milan is 4-1 in the region with the only loss to Huntingdon.  They are looking to secure one of the top two spots in the region and that home playoff game in the first round.  The Bulldogs are winners of 5 straight and are looking to carry that momentum into the playoffs.  Last week’s rankings: #11.  Next week: Peabody (5-4). 

No. 12  McKenzie (7-2):  McKenzie is coming off the 60-0 win over Wayne Co last week.  Winners of 6 straight and only allowing 21 points during that stretch, the Rebels are one of the hottest teams in WTN. Undefeated (4-0) in the region play, 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: McEwen (6-3). 

No. 13  South Fulton (8-1): South Fulton joins the Baker’s Dozen after the 47-12 win over Dresden last week.  The Red Devils were one vote behind JCS last week after the 29-28 win over Obion Co and were rewarded after this week’s win over Dresden.  The only loss for the Red Devils came in week two of the season against a now 9-0 Humboldt Viking team.  Winners of 7 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: Unranked.  Next week: vs. West Carroll (1-8).

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.