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Alex Blanton(keeper Brentwood), Bryce Childers(forward Hendersonville) and Wil Linder(mid Ravenwood). All 3 play on the 93' Brentwood Region 3 Premiere League Champions. Those are my top 3 Juniors in the Midstate area.

Pat Kelly, Alex Tummons and J.J. Johnson all of Hendersonville. Two Memphis signees and one Belmont. All three are very good players.

Hendersonville returns two good forwards ( Reichenberger and Sprouse ), a midfield and a wing starter. They also have two very good ODP players that had limited playing time this season that will make a big difference. They both play forward on the same travel team as Mr. Linder. With Plummer's program this team will be right back in the mix again next season.

The teams tied earlier this season at Clarksville. I think Hendersonville has the best home crowd advantage in the state.

Everything is cool! You are an old pro on here. I respect you and your opinion, I was just clowning. I must admit after seeing Cleveland's record and schedule they must have a good squad, but I don't think they are championship material. You know we all are wrong every now and then. If they do win I will be the first to eat crow. I travel to your town on business quite often and really enjoy it. See you.

I think the champion(AAA) will come down to the following: Farragut, Bearden, Ravenwood or Hendersonville. I haven't seen West but they could be a dark horse. The rest are overrated or just pretenders.

Who are you to sit behind your computer and question my manhood. Don't try to cyber bully me because I Know you wouldn't do it face to face! I stated my opinion on Cleveland, that is what this forum provides. Would you like my hotel receipts and ticket stubbs to prove that I saw the games in those cities? I never claimed that I knew who would win the state. I wish you could see the visionary prediction that I'm displaying right now.

I don't have a team. I'm just giving my opinion based on my knowledge of the talent in this state. I have seen many of the AAA contenders this season from Memphis to Knoxville and of course here in Nashville. If you want facts I WILL GIVE YOU FACTS. The fact is that Cleveland won't win the state tourney.

They will be making shirts for you in a few weeks. They will read "wait till next year". I will crawl from Nashville if Cleveland wins the state!

Not much talk on this subject so I will throw in my two cents on this match up. HHS is at home but Brentwood is playing better soccer. I haven't been impressed with Hendersonville when they have faced the more talented squads.

Please don't mistake my nice words with weakness. I really meant what was said and was surprised by Riverdale's passion. I'm basing my opinion on competition and my overall knowledge of the talent in this area. It doesn't mean that I'm right, just last week I said Brentwood would beat Ravenwood. Just like Tom Petty sang "stand my ground, I wont back down! I know that Riverdale was a state tournament team last year but I think some of the teams behind them are better right now. These polls are fun to look at it all will be a moot point when the tournaments start.

Good point! I didn't mean to disrespect anyone. Been to a Riverdale game before, they have very knowledgeable and passionate fans. I was just throwing out opinions and you know what they say about opinions. I hope your guys do well! The real season will start soon.

Maryville, Cleveland, Knox West and Riverdale are all too high!

Who will win this battle of top programs?

Blake Farmer from Independence High. Very smart and skilled. Completed seamless transition to defender on his travel team this year. Comes from a nice soccer family.

Comes from a soccer family. He is the toughest, most physical player that you will ever come up against. Any foward that has played against him can attest to this. You will have random aches the next day. Good kid.

Sprouse took the travel year off, but played last year. Don't judge him by that, he could play on almost any team that he wants. He is that good! Wanted to rest and not burn out.

Alex Blanton from Brentwood High. Started as a freshman for MBA and transfered to BHS this year. One of the best keepers in the state at all levels!

What travel team does he play on?

Has all the tools but still raw. When he puts it all together look out!

Will Linder from Ravenwood High. Can do it all! One of the most complete players in the state. His engine never stops! Also, Brentwood foward Kenny Ra. Can score and has the fastest feet in the business!

Amen,brother!Icould not have said it better.

I agree with Bryce Childers being one of the best Sophomores in the state. His team was runner -up but is ranked like 26th in the country. He played on my son's team and has the best foot skills in the state by far! He also has size 6'2, but is a little too nice on the field and could be more aggresive.