The big boys are on tap let's see where this goes.
District 1AAA
District Site: Volunteer
Region Site: Greeneville
Projected Champion: Dobyns Bennett
Our pre-season pick: Dobyns Bennett
A bit of a surprise for the rest of the state, but DB is good so don't underestimate them.
District 2AAA
District Site: Greeneville
Region Site: Greeneville
Projected Champion: Morristown West
Our pre-season pick: Greeneville
Very close race could provide some excitement in the district and region tourneys.
District 3AAA
District Site: Knoxville Central
Region Site: Bearden
Projected Champion: Oak Ridge
Our pre-season pick: Oak Ridge
Will having their unblemished district record expunged by Powell give the Wildcats some incentive to make a new run....a healthy Jared Stephens will make the difference.
District 4AAA
District Site: South Doyle
Region Site: Bearden
Projected Champion: Maryville
Our pre-season pick: Maryville
The district finals could be a barnburner if Bearden and Maryville meet up again.
District 5AAA
District Site: Cumberland County
Region Site: Ooltewah
Projected Champion: Walker Valley
Our pre-season pick: Walker Valley
The balanace of power has shifted to The Valley but don't discard Cleveland who could come up after their setback.
District 6AAA
District Site: Ooltewah
Region Site: Ooltewah
Projected Champion: Red Bank
Our pre-season pick: Red Bank
Small district with athletic Red Bank ready to move on.
District 7AAA
District Site: Lebanon
Regiion Site: Shelbyville
Projected Champion: White County
Our pre-season pick: White County
White County carries the top seed but Oakland, Cookeville or Blackman could take them down if they play below par.
District 8AAA
District Site: Shelbyville
Region Site: Shelbyville
Projected Champion: Shelbyville
Our pre-seaosn pick: Shelbyville
Can anyone stop the Shelbyville express?
District 9AAA
District Site: Mt. Juliet
Region Site: Rossview
Projected Champion: LaVergne
Our pre-season pick: Gallatin
The law firm of Jefferson and Watkins wants to put the rule down on the rest of this district.
District 10AAA
District Site: Clarksville Northwest
Region Site: Rossview
Projected Champion: Clarksville/Clarksville Northeast
Pre-season pick: Clarksville
This goes to the wire with defending AAA runner-up and Rayshawn Walker and Northeast.
District 11AAA
District Site: Ravenwood
Region Site: Hunter's Lane
Projected Champion: Franklin
Our pre-season pick: Franklin
Another season unbeaten in district action. Can they carry this momentum into the region and make a trip to the 'boro?
District 12AAA
District Site: Hunter's Lane
Region Site: Hunter's Lane
Projected Champion: Antioch
Our pre-season pick: Antioch
Is there a better AAA squad in the middle of the state than Antioch...if so now is your chance to prove it.
District 13AAA
District Site: Brighton
Region Site: Arlington
Projected Champion: Liberty Tech
Our pre-season pick: Liberty Tech
Their first season is AAA wasn't easy but they still managed to grab the hardware..let's see how far they take this.
District 14AAA
District Site: Millington
Region Site: Arlington
Projected Champion: Raleigh-Egypt
Our pre-season pick: Raleigh-Egypt
The Pharoahs will not let a state berth slip from their fingers this season.
District 15AAA
District Site: Ridgeway
Region Site: Northside
Projected Champion: Kirby/Ridgeway
Our pre-seaosn pick: White Station
The game that decides the title will supposedly happen this Monday...let's hope so because it's the longest game of the week ever.
District 16AAA
District Site: Memphis Central
Region Site: Northside
Projected Champion: Memphis Central
Our pre-season pick: Hamilton
Memphis Central is deep, hungry and young....a good combination, we hope so.
Our pre-season state tournament picks:
Maryville
Beerden
Shelbyville
Siegel
Franklin
Antioch
White Station
Ridgeway
Note: The top four seeds in each district (all classes) will have their opening round district game at their home court before embarking on the designated site.
