1. Blackman (8-0)

Only Friday’s contest against rival Siegel and a Week 10 showdown against Hoover (Ala.) stand in the way of a perfect regular season. Last week: 1. Next: Friday vs. Siegel.

2. Oakland (7-1)

Handled business against La Vergne Friday night and is primed for the Battle of the ‘Boro this Friday. Last week: 2. Next: Friday vs. Riverdale.

3. Brentwood Acad. (8-1)

Over the past two weeks the Eagles have scored 91 points in upending the top two teams in Chattanooga on the road. An off week is followed by a huge matchup vs. Ensworth. Last week: 3. Next: Bye.

4. Ensworth (7-1)

The Tigers will end the season with two big matchups, including a Week 10 showdown vs. Brentwood Academy.. Last week: 4. Next: Friday vs. Baylor.

5. Hillsboro (8-0)

The Burros tossed their second consecutive shutout Friday, 49-0 over Franklin County, and are primed for an unbeaten regular season.. Last week: 5. Next: Friday vs. Glencliff.

6. CPA (9-0)

CPA ran away with a big district matchup vs. Marshall County Friday. After an off week, the Lions are poised for a 10-0 regular season. Last week: 6. Next: Bye.

7. Ravenwood (8-0)

It was a little tougher last week, but the winning continued for the Raptors as they all but locked up 11-AAA with a 36-29 win over rival Franklin. Last week: 7. Next: Friday at Brentwood.

8. MBA (6-2)

After a week off, MBA gets JPII at home before a big matchup against McCallie on Week 10.. Last week: 8. Next: Friday vs. Pope John Paul II.

9. Riverdale (7-1)

The Warriors are averaging more than 40 points a contest over their last five. The defense picked it up with a shutout at Cane Ridge. Last week: 9. Next: Friday at Oakland.

10. East Nashville (8-0)

East Nashville picked up a huge district win, outlasting Pearl-Cohn Friday, but the tough end-of-the-year schedule includes Nashville Christian Friday: Last week: unranked. Next: Friday vs. Nashville Christian.

— Cecil Joyce

Blackman running back Charlie Davidson, left, and quarterback Jauan Jennings have had plenty to celebrate this season. The Blaze are No. 1 in The Tennessean’s Midstate Top 10.

Hillsboro back and University of Tennessee commit Vincent Perry (13) has helped the Burros to an unbeaten mark thus far.

Quarterback P.J. Settles (5) and running back Darius Morehead (3) have helped Ensworth to a 6-1 start to the season.

CPA quarterback Jay Hockaday (12) runs for a touchdown against Giles County earlier in the season. The Lions are unbeaten heading into Friday’s matchup against Marshall County.

Ravenwood wide receiver Austin Burt (3) and quarterback Cole Brown (12) celebrate after beating Centennial 24-0 two weeks ago.

MBA offensive lineman Joseph Scowden congratulates running back Ty Chandler after a touchdown vs. rival Father Ryan Friday.

Brentwood Academy moved up in this week’s Midstate Top 10 with a blowout win over previously unbeaten McCallie Friday.

Josh Cunningham has been a huge part of the Oakland offense this season. The Patriots are No. 2 in The Tennessean’s Midstate Top 10.

Riverdale and running back Austin Bryant have lost just once this season – to Blackman.