Here are the top 10 Knoxville area high school football teams entering the first round of the TSSAA football playoffs in Tennessee. 1. Maryville (9-1, 6-0): Maryville closed the regular season with an emphatic 34-0 statement win over Oak Ridge to seal the Region 2-6A title. The Rebel defense nearly made it impossible for Oak Ridge to cross the 50-yard line, while quarterback Will Jones logged a rushing, passing, and receiving touchdown. Maryville opens the TSSAA playoffs hosting West Ridge (6-4) on Nov. 7. Previous ranking: No. 2. 2. Sevier County (9-1, 5-0):...
