Jay Pace's Week 8 Tennessee Power Poll

Week 8 of the Tennessee High School Football season is here, and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape across the state. Teams are tightening up for the stretch run, contenders are separating themselves from the pack, and every snap is starting to matter that much more. From powerhouse programs continuing their dominance to emerging squads making noise in their regions, the competition has never been fiercer. Here’s how things stack up in this week’s Jay Pace’ Tennessee High School Football Power Poll, highlighting the teams that are proving they belong among the state’s best.

Power Poll Week 8

 1.  Oakland     (7-0)

 2.  Baylor        (6-0)

 3.  Brentwood   Academy         (6-0)

 4.  Nashville Christian          (6-0)

 5.  Alcoa          (7-0)

 6.  Boyd Buchanan (6-0)

 7.  Ravenwood (7-0)

 8.  Franklin Road Academy      (6-0)

9.  McCallie        (4-2)

10. Sevier County   (6-0)

11. Oak Ridge    (7-0)

12. Page             (6-0)

13. Battle Ground Academy     (5-1)

14. Ensworth      (5-2)

15. Maryville    (6-1)

16. Blackman    (6-1)      

17. South Pittsburg    (5-1)  

18. Montgomery Bell Academy    (4-2) 

19. Knox Catholic (4-2) 

20. Walker Valley (6-1)