Two Tennessee high school football powers have received national recognition ahead of the 2026 TSSAA season.
With Week 1 kickoff just over a month away, MaxPreps has released its national preseason top 25, highlighting the country's top high school football teams entering the 2026 season. Division II-AAA's Baylor and Brentwood Academy each cracked the rankings, with Baylor the state's highest ranked team at No. 12 and Brentwood Academy sitting just behind at No. 14.
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The pair faced off in Chattanooga last December for the BlueCross Bowl state championship. Both were undefeated entering the game, but Baylor claimed a 28-24 win over the Eagles to secure the gold ball.
With Week 1 kickoff just over a month away, MaxPreps has released its national preseason top 25, highlighting the country's top high school football teams entering the 2026 season. Division II-AAA's Baylor and Brentwood Academy each cracked the rankings, with Baylor the state's highest ranked team at No. 12 and Brentwood Academy sitting just behind at No. 14.
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The pair faced off in Chattanooga last December for the BlueCross Bowl state championship. Both were undefeated entering the game, but Baylor claimed a 28-24 win over the Eagles to secure the gold ball.
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