Best PrepXtra football action photos from 2017 season

Hardin Valley's EJ Caldwell (8) warms up during a game between Hardin Valley and Oak Ridge at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on Friday, August 18, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Caleb Martin (4) reacts after making a touchdown during a game between Hardin Valley and Oak Ridge at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on Friday, August 18, 2017.

Maryville's Tommy Smith (23), Michael Buchanan (33) and Michael Jones (6) take down Catholic's Joshua Brown (31) during a high school football game at Maryville High School against Knoxville Catholic High School Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.

Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) sprints down the field as Catholic's Ray Thompson (13) attempts to stop him during a high school football game at Maryville High School against Knoxville Catholic High School Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.

Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) sprints down the field as Catholic's Ray Thompson (13) attempts to stop him during a high school football game at Maryville High School against Knoxville Catholic High School Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.

Central's Seth Armstrong (28) and Fulton's DeShaun Page (6) question a flag before it even lands on the field during a high school football game at Fulton against Central Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.

Fulton's Robquez Thomas (11) is tackled by Edward Brodie(8)during a high school football game at Fulton against Central Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.

Greenback's Cole Riddle (17) makes an interception intended to CAK's Luke Slaughter (27) during a game between Greenback and Christian Academy Knoxville at CAK in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, August 25, 2017.

Greenback's Tim Russell (16) takes down CAK's Stewart Howell (16) during a game between Greenback and Christian Academy Knoxville at CAK in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, August 25, 2017.

Morristown West's Aaron Hess signals to the referee that the touchdown by teammate Jadon Paynr is good. Farragut defeated Morristown West, 33-10 aon Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Farragut's 7 bobbles the ball on a punt return during te game against Morristown West. Farragut defeated Morristown West, 33-10 on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Campbell County's Shawn Marcum attempts to make a catch against Oak Ridge on Friday, September 1, 2017. The pass was incomplete.

Campbell County quarterback Zach Rutherford is stopped by Oak Ridge defenders, from left, Jacob Adams, Jack Repologle, and Kai’Reese Pendergrass. Oak Ridge defeated Campbell County, 17-15 on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Kingston's Bradley Keathley (38) is tackled by Austin East's Robert Allan (7) during a game between Kingston and Austin-East at Austin East High School in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Kingston's Matt Spellman (2) is tackled by Austin-East's Jahnson Jackson (23) during a game between Kingston and Austin-East at Austin East High School in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, September 1, 2017.

South Doyle's Quantre Miles tries to get past Bearden's Ethan Parker at South-Doyle on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

South-Doyle's Ralph Lee comes up against Bearden's Trevor Grove on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

Maryville's A.J. Davis is tackled for a loss by Alcoa's William Johnson on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Maryville's Noah Humphreys recovers a fumble by Alcoa's Walker Russell on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Farragut players knock the ball out of Oak Ridge's Johnny Stewart's (2) hands for a turnover during a high school football game at Farragut against Oak Ridge, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Farragut's Jacob Warren (87) catches a pass as Oak Ridge's Adarius Simpson (24) attempts to break up a pass during a high school football game at Farragut against Oak Ridge, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Sevier County quarterback Cam Burden (2) escapes a tackle by South-Doyle linebacker Bradley Sisler (35) during a game between South-Doyle and Sevier County on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Sevier County defenders swarm South-Doyle running back Ralph Lee (8) during a game between South-Doyle and Sevier County on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Powell's Walker Trusley is sacked by Clinton's Andrew Shoopman, left and Trevon Hill on Friday, September 15, 2017.

Powell's Spencer Miracle breaks off a tackle from Clinton's J'Kobe Hardin on Friday, September 15, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Kai'Reese Pendergrass (12) tries to stay on his feet and get to the end zone during a high school football game at Oak Ridge against West on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Kai'Reese Pendergrass (12) is taken down by West's William Savoy (45) during a high school football game at Oak Ridge against West on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

A pass intended for Harriman's Landon Cox is intercepted by Rockwood's Zander Price on Thursday, September 21, 2017. 14 was also covered

Harriman quarterback Bradly Frost is pressured by Rockwood's Jonathan Gann on Thursday, September 21, 2017.

Maryville's Isaiah Cobb makes a catch against Fulton on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Fulton's Shamond Morelan comes up against Maryville's Noah Humphreyes on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Anderson County's Dalton Wilson (4) and Heritage's Tim Shultz (4) reach for a ball but either does not catch it during a game between Anderson County and Heritage at Anderson County High School in Clinton, Tennessee on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Anderson County Head Coach Davey Gillum and his wife Margarita are drenched with water during the celebration during a game between Anderson County and Heritage at Anderson County High School in Clinton, Tennessee on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Catholic's Cameron Blaklet catches a pass as he's defended by Rhea County's Aulbrey Smith (13) and Brady Rice (19) during their game Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Catholic's Joe Fluker (22) runs for yardage during their game against Rhea County Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Campbell County's Elijah Phillips (15) face-masks Powell's Riley Bryant (6) during a game between Campbell County and Powell at Campbell County High School in Jacksboro, Tennessee on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Campbell County's Shawn Marcum (9) is tackled by Powell's Wesley Hardin (18) during a game between Campbell County and Powell at Campbell County High School in Jacksboro, Tennessee on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Science Hill's Shane Austin (1) breaks up a pass intended for Farragut's Braden Collins (23) during a high school football game between Science Hill and Farragut at Farragut Friday, Sept. 29, 2017.

Coalfield's Parker McKinney is pressured by Greeback's Bryce Hanley on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

A pass intended for Coalfield's Peyton McKinney is incomplete while he is defended by Greenback's Josh Lane on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Powell's Riley Bryant fumbles the ball which was recovered by West on Friday, October 6, 2017.

West's Daniel Leadbetter leaves Powell's Nick Moore behind and runs towards the endzone for a touchdown against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.

South Doyle's Mason Brang (10) is tackled by Halls' Hunter Woods (44) during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Halls' Cooper Cook (6) catches a pass during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Seymour's Naaman Webb makes the catch while defended by Sevier County's Cam Burden on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Sevier County's Colin Russell misses a catch during the game against Seymour on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Campbell County's Shawn Marcum is stopped by Fulton's James Davis, left, and DeShaun Page at on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Campbell County's Elijah Phillips is tackled by a Fulton defender on Friday, October 13, 2017.

A Bearden player jumps over Farragut's Braden Collins (23) during a high school football game between Farragut and Bearden at Farragut Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

Bearden's London Stephney (4) misses a pass during a high school football game between Farragut and Bearden at Farragut Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Farragut took down Bearden 31 to 14.

Central's Trey’sean Moore is taken down by South-Doyle's Farrell Scorr, left, and Austin Shuler at South-Doyle on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

South-Doyle's Nate Adbeyo gets past Central's Marcus Johnson on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

Halls's quarterback Caden Tollett tries to get past the Sevier County defense on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Halls' TJ Holmes tries to fight off Sevier County's Brayden Hurst on Friday, October 20, 2017.

BeardenÕs Kahlil Abdullah (21) fumbles a pass during a game between Bearden and Hardin Valley high schools at Bill Young Field in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Bearden's DJ Cox (24) runs the ball as Hardin Valley's E.J. Caldwell (8) defends during a game between Bearden and Hardin Valley high schools at Bill Young Field in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Hardin Valley's Noah Moro celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Farragut on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Hardin Valley's Aaron Dykes tackles Farragut's Braden Collins on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Johnny Stewart is taken down by Fulton's Michael Hobby, left, and J’Coryean Anderson at Fulton on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Johnny Stewart is taken down by Fulton's Michael Hobby, left, and J’Coryean Anderson at Fulton on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Caelan Thompson fumbles the ball while tackled by Fulton's J’Coryan Anderson. Oak Ridge recovered the fumble during their game on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) dives for a play during a game between Austin-East and Alcoa at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Austin-EastÕs Kevin Andrews (13) makes a catch during a game between Austin-East and Alcoa at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Knoxville Catholic's Joe Fluker is grabbed by Campbell County's Javan McCulley on Friday, November 3, 2017.

Campbell County's Shawn Marcum is grabbed by Catholic's Jake Mahoney 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.

FarragutÕs Wyatt Lucas (34) 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.

Maryville's Bryon Brown (83) takes down Bearden's DJ Cox (24) during a high school first round playoff football game between Maryville High School and Bearden High School at Maryville Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Maryville players clobber Bearden's DJ Cox (24) during 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.

Fulton's James Davis breaks up a pass intended for Knoxville Catholic's DJ Mitchell on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Fulton's Jashaun Fenderson gets past Knoxville Catholic's Taylor Shannon on a 90 yard touchdown run against Knoxville Catholic on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) returns a punt for a touchdown during a high school football game between Maryville and Farragut on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Farragut's Wyatt Lucas (24) returns a kick during a high school football game between Maryville and Farragut on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Greeneville's Seth Crawford intercepts a pass intended for Anderson County's Dalton Wilson to secure Greeneville's 35-31 win over Anderson County on Friday, November 17, 2017.

Anderson County's Trey Noe blocks a punt by Greeneville's Eli Shephere on Friday, November 17, 2017. The play resulted in a touchdown for Anderson County.

South-Doyle's Gus McNally (11) is denied the pass by Central'sMarcus Johnson (38) during a game between South-Doyle and Central high schools at South-Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, November 17, 2017.

South-Doyle's Ton'Quez Ball (1) makes a catch in the end zone over Central's Donte Holiday (21) during a game between South-Doyle and Central high schools at South-Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, November 17, 2017.

Oak Ridge's Herbert Booker (13) and Caelan Thompson (7) take down a Knoxville Catholic Player in the end zone during a TSSAA football play-off game between Knoxville Catholic and Oak Ridge at Oak Ridge Friday, Nov. 17., 2017. Catholic defeated Oak Ridge 28-37.

Oak Ridge's Caleb Martin (4) and Catholic's DJ Mitchell (24) fight for a pass during a TSSAA football play-off game between Knoxville Catholic and Oak Ridge at Oak Ridge Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Catholic defeated Oak Ridge 28-37.

Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) takes down Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) on a play ruled a pass interference during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Alcoa's Conner Canfield (19) hauls in a pass defended by Covington's Quentin Booker (7) during the second quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.