High School Football
Rebels Remain Atop Class 1A
From the Sep 9, 2025 e-EditionNASHVILLE (September 8) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network released their Week 3 football rankings Monday.
In Class 1A, the McKenzie Rebels (2-1) remain at number one with 15 first-place votes. South Pittsburg (1-1) also held steady at number two and earned two first-place votes. Dresden (1-2) is tied at number eight with Cornersville (2-0) after holding the position solo last week. South Fulton received points in the poll but is outside of the top ten.
In Class 2A, Milan (2-0) holds steady at number two with four first–place votes behind Marion County (3-0). Huntingdon (2-1) slips from number four to number six.
In Class 3A, Westview (2-0) is still the unanimous number one.
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