Oakland tops Houston in Class 6A championship
The third quarter proved decisive as the Oakland Patriots avenged their loss in last year’s title game.
Topic: BlueCross Bowl
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December 2024
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Melrose falls in BlueCross Bowl Class 4A title game
Macon County’s ground game was too much to overcome. But a disappointing result doesn’t taint a storybook season for Orange Mound’s Golden Wildcats.
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Strong second half carries MASE to its first state football title
Christopher Watson scores three times; defense makes a crucial adjustment in victory over South Pittsburg.
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No longer the outsider, Houston eyes a historic Class 6A repeat
Mustangs have a chance to become Shelby County’s first Class 6A repeat state champion Saturday in Chattanooga. It will be just one more daunting challenge.
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After a comeback for the ages, MASE sets its sights on a title
Perennial power South Pittsburg provides the opposition in the first championship game in program history.
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December 2023
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Houston Mustangs topple Oakland in Class 6A title game
Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.
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November 2023
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Houston High has one more giant left to slay
Three-time defending state champion Murfreesboro Oakland awaits the Mustangs when they take the field for their first BlueCross Bowl appearance on Saturday.
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Preview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl
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Preview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl
Houston is the first Shelby County team to play in the BlueCross Bowl since 2020, when MUS lost in the Division 2-AAA final. The last local team to win state was ECS in D2-AA in 2019 and no Shelby County public school has won state since 2016.
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TSSAA semifinal playoff preview: Houston, Southwind, Fairley looking for BlueCross Bowl berths
Tough road tests await Memphis teams in the semifinals.
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December 2022
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Ten years ago, all ‘Haven broke loose
Their first state championship — and an undefeated season — was a long time coming and quite a celebration for the Whitehaven football community.
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November 2022
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Bartlett rallies but falls to Hendersonville Beech in state semifinals
Bartlett, Covington and MASE fall in TSSAA state football semifinal games. The Panthers rallied from a 22-point deficit to Hendersonville Beech to take a late lead in the Class 6A matchup.
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MASE, McKenzie meet in battle of unbeaten teams
Last year’s state runner-up, McKenzie High, travels to Orange Mound for a Class 1A semifinal match-up of undefeated teams. Bartlett High plays host to Class 6A semifinal game.
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December 2020
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Turnovers doom MUS as McCallie repeats in Division 2-AAA
First-half turnovers the most costly as Owls fall in title game for the second time in three years.
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MUS’ wild ride ends at the Cookeville exit
Confidence is high for Owls, who are in the BlueCross Bowl for the second time in three seasons.
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November 2020
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Friday preps: Brentwood ends Bartlett’s run in Class 6A semifinals
Panthers can’t overcome slow start in their second state semifinal appearance.
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Playoff primer: Bartlett hosts Brentwood with Cookeville trip on the line
The Panthers are riding a wave of confidence, but the visitors are led by a couple of SEC-bound playmakers.
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Playoff primer: BlueCross Bowl bids on the line for MUS, ECS
In a Class 6A quarterfinal, it is a collision of Collierville vs. Bartlett.
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Covington cancels football playoff game because of COVID-19
Covington’s season comes to an end with an 8-2 record.
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Playoff primer: Class 6A, Division 2-AAA join fray on Friday
Regular-season rematch between Houston and Bartlett in Class 6A highlights Friday’s playoff schedule.
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December 2019
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Defense rises to occasion as ECS wins 5th state title
Jacob Hatcher's fourth-quarter touchdown run is the difference as ECS shuts down CPA in the second half.
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ECS, CPA meet for 2nd game in 2019, this time for Div. 2-AA title
Christ Presbyterian Academy presents a much more formidable challenge than its just-barely .500 record might suggest.
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November 2019
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TSSAA semifinal playoff preview: Houston and Covington are both one victory away from BlueCross Bowl
Houston travels to Ravenwood in Class 6A semifinals while Covington visits Nashville Pearl Cohn in Class 3A.
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December 2018
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Last-ditch drive lifts Alcoa over Covington in 3A championship game
COOKEVILLE, Tenn.--Covington's football team did everything it could to win the first state championship in school history Saturday. -
After close call in 2017, Covington hoping to get the better of Alcoa this time around
When it comes to sequels, Covington's football team is hoping Saturday afternoon will be more like "The Godfather Part II" and less like "Police Academy 7." The Chargers will play in the Class 3A championship game for the second straight year and will once again face mighty Alcoa. The Tornadoes won their 16th title with a 31-20 victory a year ago. -
Brentwood Academy defeats error-prone MUS for fourth straight state title
COOKEVILLE – Following his team's loss to Brentwood Academy Friday, Memphis University School coach Bobby Alston drew inspiration from the wise words of that noted philosopher Garth Brooks.
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