PJM

I'm not sure. East Hamilton and Seymour looks like a good game based on competition they've played this year. And Hume Fogg's win over Page was a very good win. Don't know much about South Gibson. The west teams in AA don't usually fair well at state, but maybe they can change that this year.

I think the winner of Greeneville vs. Murf. Central takes the championship. I was disappointed to see them matched up in the opening round.

AAA Predictions: Brentwood over Siegel Maryville over Science Hill Stewarts Creek over Ravenwood Houston over Clarksville I think all the games have potential to be competitive this year. The draw of teams in the bracket is good. Arguably the top 2 teams are on opposite sides of the bracket. Looks to be an exciting tournament in AAA.

Blackman should be strong again. They return much of their team which went to the finals last year.

Murfreesboro has entered into an agreement to lease Richard Siegel Soccer Park for 5 years. This plan will include the creation of 6-9 turf fields, renovation of the championship field, and an indoor facility to name a few. Here is the link: https://www.dnj.com/story/news/local/2018/12/04/murfreesboro-upgrading-siegel-soccer-park-tennessee-state-soccer-association/2190647002/

The blowouts at the state tourney are not fun to watch as a fan of soccer, but I think it provides a unique experience for those teams and players that they will cherish all their lives, despite the outcome of the game. And perhaps, the blowout losses will be exactly the thing those kinds of teams need to experience to know what it takes as a program to move forward in their development in order to win at state.

I would second this! Good luck to all the championship game qualifiers. I know how much labor and effort and time has been devoted to your teams to make it this far.

I would agree with you about young children not serving in this capacity. I do not know who sets the rules. I know on the volunteer sign-up, it allows 6-8 year olds to serve if their parent is standing with them to help them. The situation I referenced was where a 13 year old did not get the ball in fast enough for the coach's liking, but there was another ball still in the field of play. I agree with the assessment that all games should have capable ball boys/girls, but until then, let's not call kids disgusting names and cuss at them.

To any and all state championship qualifying teams...please show respect and class to volunteers, especially young ball girls who help facilitate this tournament. They do not deserve to be cussed at or called disgusting names.

From Region 3-4, I would look for Cookeville and Blackman as the favorites to reach state, with Cleveland right there in the mix. Blackman has stayed healthy for the most part this season, getting their keeper back recently. They went undefeated in D7AAA this year, but the district was the weakest its been in some years. Smyrna and Lavergne who were recently realigned had good seasons in their new district 9. From Region 5-6, I would bet on Station Camp emerging to state with any number of other teams possibly earning their ticket. This region is always tough...Franklin, Brentwood, Overton, Hendersonville, and perhaps Smyrna.

Great win by Greeneville over Houston 3-1 on Thursday.

From the Smokey Mtn Cup, Murfreesboro Central defeats Greeneville 3-2.

Quarterfinals East Hamilton over Lexington White House over Seymour Page over McMinn Central Greeneville over Covington Semis White House over East Hamilton Greeneville over Page Finals Greeneville over White House

My best guess... Franklin over Science Hill Collierville over Oakland Houston over Siegel Brentwood over Bearden (I think this will be the best quarterfinal matchup) Semis Franklin over Collierville Houston over Brentwood Finals Houston over Franklin

Greeneville will compete for a three-peat, but they did lose two of their best players. These two were key players in the offense. I think White House might be the favorite this year.

Watched the Greeneville vs. Jackson Christian game. Jackson Christian was just overmatched in this game. Man for man, Greeneville had superior speed at every position. Jackson Christian conceded the ball almost to the center line most of the game and tried to counter, but had no success. JC's keeper was outstanding though, he made at least 5 outstanding saves on really good shots.

The Collierville vs. Station Camp was a pleasure to watch. Both teams played great soccer. Station Camp has a lot of talent on the offensive side. I caught most of the second half of Science Hill vs. Cleveland. Science Hill completely dominated. I did not see Cleveland even get a shot off.

CPA vs. Murf. Central defeats Loudon 2-1 in OT Jackson Christian vs. Greeneville Page vs. Jackson North Side CAK vs. Boyd/Merrol Hyde

Farragut vs. Houston Blackman/Cookeville vs. Franklin Station Camp vs. Collierville Cleveland vs. Science Hill

CPA vs. Murf. Central/Loudon Jackson Christian vs. Greeneville Page vs. Jackson North Side CAK vs. Boyd/Merrol Hyde

Central vs. Loudon being rescheduled... Loudon up 1-0 when they restart. CAK wins over Unicoi Co.

A lot of storms in Middle TN tonight. Station Camp up 3-1 on Antioch (Delay) Franklin up 2-0 on Clarksville Cleveland wins 3-1 over Oakland Blackman vs. Cookeville (Being Rescheduled) Colliersville defeats Kingsbury 2-0

CPA up 2-0 in weather delay. Greeneville up 2-0 at halftime.

CPA up 2-0 in the 2nd half. Greeneville up 1-0 early in the 1st half.

Farragut advances to state. 2-0 over DB.