Tennessee High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 21

The high school football season continued in Tennessee last week, as many of the top programs in the Volunteer State were in action. Plenty of interesting results followed.
Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state title. Below are the top 25 Tennessee high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of Oct. 21.
1. Baylor School Red Raiders
The best team in Tennessee high school football are still spotless after defeating North Carolina’s Ambassador Christian. It’s their first shutout victory and fourth home win this season. Baylor School will face Ensworth on October 24.
2. McCallie School Blue Tornados
After losing to Baylor School, the Blue Tornados bounced back with a road win against Knoxville Catholic. Elliott Drapeau and Louis Fortier each had a passing touchdown, while Kris Lloyd, Xavier Fillion, and Jacob Lamontagne had one rushing touchdown each. McCallie School can improve to 7-2 by defeating Montgomery Bell Academy on the 24th.
3. Oakland Patriots
The Patriots haven’t been challenged throughout the 2025 Tennessee high school football season. Their 56-0 victory over LaVergne marked their fifth shutout victory, and scoring 35 first-quarter points placed the game out of reach. Oakland will host Stewarts Creek on the 24th.
4. Ravenwood Raptors
The Raptors dominated Shelbyville Central to score their eighth consecutive victory. Ravenwood can keep its good fortune going with another victory against Coffee County Central on October 24.
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5. Brentwood Academy Eagles
The Eagles escaped with a 34-31 victory against Briarcrest Christian to stay undefeated in the 2025 Tennessee high school football season. Crews Jenkins had two rushing touchdowns, while Larry Sanders II rushed for 170 yards and one touchdown. Brentwood Academy will continue its season against Father Ryan on October 24.
Tennessee High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6-25
6. Ensworth
7. Alcoa
8. Battle Ground Academy
9. Franklin Road Academy
10. Page
11. Maryville
12. Nashville Christian School
13. Blackman
14. Christ Presbyterian Academy
15. Southwind
16. Boyd-Buchanan School
17. Montgomery Bell Academy
18. Knoxville Catholic
19. Westview
20. Beech
21. Riverdale
22. Germantown
23. Munford
24. Greeneville
25. Lipscomb Academy
How to Follow Tennessee High School Football
For Tennessee high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Volunteer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Tennessee.