As the high school football season approaches its halfway mark, Week 5 promises to be action-packed with 173 games scheduled. This week, many schools return to region play, featuring 106 region vs. region matchups. Notably, two teams will face non-TSSAA opponents, and only 12 teams have a bye week.
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### Playoff Memories
– **Knoxville Catholic at Briarcrest**: These teams have a storied history, having faced each other in the 2002 and 2003 playoff semifinals. In 2002, Briarcrest emerged victorious with a 14-0 win. Knoxville Catholic got their redemption in 2003, defeating Briarcrest 41-28.
– **Christian Brothers at Baylor**: The 2023 matchup marks a rare meeting since 2015. Christian Brothers won the 1997 state championship against Baylor with a score of 22-19. In 2011, Baylor turned the tables by winning the playoff semifinals 31-28.
– **Father Ryan at MBA**: Father Ryan triumphed over MBA in the 1997 state championship with a close score of 10-7. MBA took their revenge in the 1998 playoff semifinals, winning 19-3.
– **Davidson Academy at St. George’s**: Davidson Academy secured victories over St. George’s in the 2005 playoff semifinals and the 2006 state championship. However, St. George’s won their 2010 playoff semifinals encounter 24-12.
– **McMinn Co. at Oak Ridge**: Oak Ridge defeated McMinn Co. 28-14 in the 1975 playoff semifinals.
### NFHS Network
This week, the NFHS Network will stream 85 football games from schools across the state, along with more than a dozen soccer matches and over 30 volleyball games. Subscribing to the NFHS Network allows fans to access these events and supports the schools in covering associated costs.
Watching the games is convenient—download the NFHS Network app from Google Play or the iTunes App Store, and enjoy live coverage on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Weekly East Tennessee Construction Update
The construction activities in East Tennessee for the week of September 19-25, 2024, involve numerous lane closures and potential traffic delays across multiple counties due to various roadworks, including guardrail repairs, resurfacing, and bridge work.