Best Defense

[Rerun92]

I mentioned this in another thread, but I'd love a larger discussion.  Came up today that a buddy of mine is convinced that West currently has the best defense in 4a-6a.  Obviously, there's no way to watch every team so I really can't say.  Who are some nominees for the best "Big School" defenses?

[osunut2]

32 minutes ago, guthook said:

I mentioned this in another thread, but I'd love a larger discussion.  Came up today that a buddy of mine is convinced that West currently has the best defense in 4a-6a.  Obviously, there's no way to watch every team so I really can't say.  Who are some nominees for the best "Big School" defenses?

West certainly looks like the best defense in 5A. If we're including 6A, I think Maryville, DB, Oakland, and Mt. Juliet have all looked pretty good defensively.

[TnBear]

Maryville or Alcoa

[Thund3rStruck]

Prob Oakland, Marivul, DB, Mt Juliet, West, and Alcoa. No specific order. 

[PurplePanther]

Had the season not been cancelled, Whitehaven would have been in the discussion.

[Thund3rStruck]

2 hours ago, PurplePanther said:

Had the season not been cancelled, Whitehaven would have been in the discussion.

Whitehaven is always in the discussion 

[Former44]

I was very impressed with the West defense. The secondary is talented. The down three are very active and the linebackers diagnose, pursue and tackle well.

Maryville, well, pretty much the same. Very well coached.

Edited October 1, 2020 by Former44

[REBELRON]

Alcoa, Maryville and West are very impressive on defense. 

[WaCoJaCo]

From what I've seen so far and with opponents considered and seeing how Maryville handled Alcoa I'll go with Maryville.