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Week 12: Best high school football action statewide

#7 Gary Montez hurdles over #22 Darius Harper on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
#7 Gary Montez hurdles over #22 Darius Harper on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Tom Beckwith / For The Tennessean
Smyrna senior Alex Garvin (56) reacts on the field after losing to Independence 13-14 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna
Smyrna senior Alex Garvin (56) reacts on the field after losing to Independence 13-14 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna
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Page players celebrate their win over Gallatin in overtime, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Page players celebrate their win over Gallatin in overtime, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
FarragutÕs Isaiah Gibbs (1) is tackled by ClevelandÕs Micaleous Elder (1) during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
FarragutÕs Isaiah Gibbs (1) is tackled by ClevelandÕs Micaleous Elder (1) during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
FarragutÕs Robert Brewster (8) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as ClevelandÕs Micaelous Elder (1) tries to defend during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
FarragutÕs Robert Brewster (8) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as ClevelandÕs Micaelous Elder (1) tries to defend during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
A young fan runs with his food during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
A young fan runs with his food during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
FarragutÕs Max Travis (5) celebrates with the team during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
FarragutÕs Max Travis (5) celebrates with the team during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Page running back Don Johnson, left, celebrates with teammate Sam Cramer after scoring the winning touchdown in overtime over Gallatin, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Page running back Don Johnson, left, celebrates with teammate Sam Cramer after scoring the winning touchdown in overtime over Gallatin, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Riverdale's Savion Davis (11) hugs Austin Valentine (6) after their victory against Mt. Juliet at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Riverdale's Savion Davis (11) hugs Austin Valentine (6) after their victory against Mt. Juliet at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Riverdale's Patrick Holt (29) leads the team in prayer after their victory against Mt. Juliet at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Riverdale's Patrick Holt (29) leads the team in prayer after their victory against Mt. Juliet at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Bearden waits to walk onto the field before a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Bearden waits to walk onto the field before a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
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Mt. Juliet fans cheer before a game against Riverdale at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Mt. Juliet fans cheer before a game against Riverdale at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Independence’s defensive tackle football coach Gary Tucker celebrates with Beau Myers (73) after Independence pulled ahead of Smyrna in the 4th quarter of the first round of play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna, with minutes left in the game.
Independence’s defensive tackle football coach Gary Tucker celebrates with Beau Myers (73) after Independence pulled ahead of Smyrna in the 4th quarter of the first round of play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna, with minutes left in the game.
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Page quarterback, Cade Walker, hands the ball off to running back, Don Johnson during overtime of their game against Gallatin, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. Johnson scored the winning touchdown on the play. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Page quarterback, Cade Walker, hands the ball off to running back, Don Johnson during overtime of their game against Gallatin, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. Johnson scored the winning touchdown on the play. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
#44 Jordan Smith runs on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
#44 Jordan Smith runs on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Tom Beckwith / For The Tennessean
The Farragut marching band takes the field during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
The Farragut marching band takes the field during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville Catholic emerge onto the field for the game against Campbell County on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Knoxville Catholic emerge onto the field for the game against Campbell County on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Saul Young/News Sentinel
Cleveland’s Kellye Cawood (12) lines up a pass during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Cleveland’s Kellye Cawood (12) lines up a pass during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Independence's Hunter Sullivan (58) and Kendrell Scurry (23) run onto the field as they beat Smyrna 14-13 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.
Independence's Hunter Sullivan (58) and Kendrell Scurry (23) run onto the field as they beat Smyrna 14-13 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.
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SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) passes the ball during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.
SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) passes the ball during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.
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SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Tommy Gomez (4) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.
SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Tommy Gomez (4) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.
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Riverdale's Savion Davis (11) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Mt. Juliet with Shaun Morrow (82) during the second half at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Riverdale's Savion Davis (11) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Mt. Juliet with Shaun Morrow (82) during the second half at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
FarragutÕs Isaiah Gibbs (6) runs the ball during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
FarragutÕs Isaiah Gibbs (6) runs the ball during a game between Farragut and Cleveland at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Riverdale's Taylor Yancey (5) grabs the ball against Mt. Juliet during the second half at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Riverdale's Taylor Yancey (5) grabs the ball against Mt. Juliet during the second half at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
Riverdale's Savion Davis (11) runs in a touchdown past Mt. Juliet's Jesyah White (35) during the first half at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Riverdale's Savion Davis (11) runs in a touchdown past Mt. Juliet's Jesyah White (35) during the first half at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean
A Maryville player smiles while his alma mater plays after a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Maryville defeated Bearden 28 to 0.
A Maryville player smiles while his alma mater plays after a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Maryville defeated Bearden 28 to 0.
CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWS SENTINEL
Bearden's Jacob Klenck (18) holds up a ball he intercepted in a pass intended for Maryville's Will Orren (4) during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Bearden's Jacob Klenck (18) holds up a ball he intercepted in a pass intended for Maryville's Will Orren (4) during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWS SENTINEL
Maryville's Head Coach Derek Hunt watches the field from the sidelines during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Maryville's Head Coach Derek Hunt watches the field from the sidelines during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWS SENTINEL
An official gets caught in a play during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
An official gets caught in a play during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
CAITIE MCMEKIN/NEWS SENTINEL
Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) charges through defense as Bearden's Colton Tyler (8) attempts to take him down during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) charges through defense as Bearden's Colton Tyler (8) attempts to take him down during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
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Northpoint Lausanne Lausanna Collegiate Head Coach Kevin Locastro before action of their Division II-AA playoff game, Friday, November 3, 2017.
Northpoint Lausanne Lausanna Collegiate Head Coach Kevin Locastro before action of their Division II-AA playoff game, Friday, November 3, 2017.
Justin Ford/Speacial To The Commercial Appeal, The Commercial Appeal
Northpoint Lausanne Northpoint Christian players before action of their Division II-AA playoff game, Friday, November 3, 2017.
Northpoint Lausanne Northpoint Christian players before action of their Division II-AA playoff game, Friday, November 3, 2017.
Justin Ford/Speacial To The Commercial Appeal, The Commercial Appeal
Catholic's Joe Fluker celebrates on the sidelines as they secure their win over Campbell County on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Catholic's Joe Fluker celebrates on the sidelines as they secure their win over Campbell County on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Saul Young/News Sentinel
Campbell County's Gary Seiber congratulates Elijah Phillips after Phillips got a sack against Catholic on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Campbell County's Gary Seiber congratulates Elijah Phillips after Phillips got a sack against Catholic on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Saul Young/News Sentinel
Knoxville Catholic head coach Steve Matthews congratulates his team on their 59-21 win over Campbell County on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Knoxville Catholic head coach Steve Matthews congratulates his team on their 59-21 win over Campbell County on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Saul Young/News Sentinel
Greenbrier's Brandon Chambers is wrapped up by South Side's Austin Clark during their game, Friday, November 3.
Greenbrier's Brandon Chambers is wrapped up by South Side's Austin Clark during their game, Friday, November 3.
KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun
South Side's Tyler Carver looks to pass the ball to a teammate during their game, Friday, November 3, against Greenbrier.
South Side's Tyler Carver looks to pass the ball to a teammate during their game, Friday, November 3, against Greenbrier.
KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun
South Side's Marques Marshall trips up Greenbrier's Tanner Lynch as he runs the ball during their game, Friday, November 3.
South Side's Marques Marshall trips up Greenbrier's Tanner Lynch as he runs the ball during their game, Friday, November 3.
KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun
South Side's Shamar Givens avoids being tripped by Greenbrier's Tanner Mellinger during their game, Friday, November 3.
South Side's Shamar Givens avoids being tripped by Greenbrier's Tanner Mellinger during their game, Friday, November 3.
KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun
South Side's Eric Lathan attempts to push off Greenbrier's Andrew Cline during their game, Friday, November 3.
South Side's Eric Lathan attempts to push off Greenbrier's Andrew Cline during their game, Friday, November 3.
KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun
Oakland RB Jeron Rooks breaks a tackle on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Oakland RB Jeron Rooks breaks a tackle on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Steve Hardison / For The Tennessean
Oakland's Timmy Goodrich looks for running room on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Oakland's Timmy Goodrich looks for running room on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Steve Hardison / For The Tennessean
Lebanon QB Chandler Crite scrambles  as OaklandÕs Michael Bond applies pressure  on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Lebanon QB Chandler Crite scrambles as OaklandÕs Michael Bond applies pressure on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Steve Hardison / For The Tennessean
Oakland QB Brevin Linnell is sacked by the Lebanon defense on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Oakland QB Brevin Linnell is sacked by the Lebanon defense on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Steve Hardison / For The Tennessean
Lebanon's Tobi Adewale makes a reception while OaklandÕs Jalen Locklayer defends on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Lebanon's Tobi Adewale makes a reception while OaklandÕs Jalen Locklayer defends on Friday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Steve Hardison / For The Tennessean
Gallatin's Ladarius Stewart lays on the ground after being injured during their against Page game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Gallatin's Ladarius Stewart lays on the ground after being injured during their against Page game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Gallatin's Hunter Anderson is congratulated by teammate Terrance Howard after recovering an onside kick that lead to a touchdown during their game against Page, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Gallatin's Hunter Anderson is congratulated by teammate Terrance Howard after recovering an onside kick that lead to a touchdown during their game against Page, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Page wide receiver Will Pierce (8) catches a pass for a touchdown as he's defended by Gallatin's Corey Moore during their game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Page wide receiver Will Pierce (8) catches a pass for a touchdown as he's defended by Gallatin's Corey Moore during their game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Gallatin's Ladarius Stewart is taken from the field after being injured during their against Page game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Gallatin's Ladarius Stewart is taken from the field after being injured during their against Page game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Gallatin, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean