BOYS
1. CPA (7-1)
Blackwell and eighth-grader Campbell leading the way as Lions have fought through tough early schedule.
2. Lighthouse Christian (11-1)
Not TSSAA affiliated, but the results against good TSSAA opponents are staggering. Closest game was 21-point win before falling to Ohio team.
3. Brentwood Academy (7-0)
Eagles have blown out every opponent by at least 18 points, including four wins of more than 40 points.
4. East Nashville (11-0)
Five wins by more than 30 points. Has beaten four AAA teams with big matchup vs. Hillsboro Friday.
5. Cane Ridge (11-2)
Only losses are to powerful CPA, Lighthouse Christian. Off to 4-0 start in 12-AAA.
6. Brentwood (11-2)
Off to fast start in 11-AAA. Defense has allowed less than 50 points to six opponents.
7. Creek Wood (7-0)
Has won its last five games by an average of 38 points.
8. Station Camp (9-1)
9-AAA favorites have reeled off eight straight wins after lone loss to Creek Wood.
9. Hillsboro (7-3)
Three losses are to No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 on Midstate Top 10. Big wins over Hillwood, Pearl-Cohn.
10. FRA (9-2)
Won back-to-back games (Hendersonville Christian, DCA) by combined 99 points.
GIRLS
1. Blackman (7-1)
Defending Class AAA champs, nationally ranked Lady Blaze to compete in huge national tournament.
2. Oakland (7-1)
Was ranked No. 2 nationally before falling to Blackman. Still ranked in nation’s top 20.
3. Mt. Juliet (9-1)
After stumbling early to nationally ranked Oakland, Golden Bearettes have rolled over opponents.
4. Brentwood (12-0)
Defending state semifinalist out to 3-0 start in District 11-AAA.
5. Riverdale (9-1)
Third District 7-AAA in top five, with only loss coming to No. 9 Central Magnet.
6. White County (11-0)
Well on the way to improving on last season’s 22-win mark.
7. Brentwood Academy (7-1)
Defending DII-AA state champs have five wins of more than 25 points.
8. Dickson County (9-0)
Rolling through District 11-AAA in anticipation of Jan. 2 game at Brentwood.
9. Central Magnet (14-1)
Big wins over heavyweights Riverdale, Cannon County, Upperman, Smith County.
10. CPA (8-0)
Lady Lions have five wins of more than 20 points.
— Cecil Joyce
