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Independence, Lipscomb Academy shake up MSP Top 25 poll




Lipscomb Academy safety Chase Allen (22) breaks up a pass intended for CPA fullback Bo Burklow during the Mustangs' 20-14 victory on Friday, Oct. 23. JAY SOWERS

Lipscomb Academy safety Chase Allen (22) breaks up a pass intended for CPA fullback Bo Burklow during the Mustangs’ 20-14 victory on Friday, Oct. 23. JAY SOWERS

Week 10 brought a major shakeup to the Main Street Preps Top 25 football poll.

Lipscomb Academy (previously No. 9) and Independence (previously No. 10) pulled off upset victories to catapult to No. 3 and No. 4 in the rankings, respectively.

The Mustangs held off CPA 20-14 to clinch the Division II-AA Middle Region title. It was Lipscomb Academy’s first win over the Lions since 2010.

Jaxson Campbell ran for two scores and threw for another to power Independence over Brentwood 26-21. The Eagles have a chance to take the Region 6-6A crown with a win over Ravenwood this week.

Smyrna (7-3) also reentered the rankings after beating La Vergne 35-28 to move closer to locking up the Region 5-6A title. The Bulldogs can clinch the No. 1 seed by defeating Stewarts Creek on Friday.

Cane Ridge (2-3) fell out to make room for No. 21 Smyrna. Schools that have played at least one game are eligible for the poll.

Here is how we ranked the top 25 teams in the Midstate after Week 10:

Independence tight end Tyler Kondra (87) makes a catch over Brentwood defensive back John Howse (2) on Saturday, Oct. 24.JAN JOHNSON/SHUTTERMOVE.COM

Independence tight end Tyler Kondra (87) makes a catch over Brentwood defensive back John Howse (2) on Saturday, Oct. 24.JAN JOHNSON/SHUTTERMOVE.COM

1. Oakland (9-0)

Week 10: W, 22-3 vs. Coffee County, Week 11: at Warren County

2. Brentwood Academy (9-0)

Week 10: W, 16-7 at Ensworth, Week 11: at Baylor

3. Lipscomb Academy (7-2)

Week 10: W, 20-14 vs. CPA, Week 11: at BGA

4. Independence (6-1)

Week 10: W, 26-21 at Brentwood, Week 11: vs. Ravenwood

5. CPA (6-1)

Week 10: L, 20-14 at Lipscomb Academy, Week 11: vs. FRA

6. Brentwood (6-3)

Week 10: L, 26-21 vs. Independence, Week 11: vs. Centennial

7. Riverdale (7-2)

Week 10: W, 39-6 at Warren County, Week 11:  at Coffee County

8. Ravenwood (5-4)

Week 10: bye, Week 11: at Independence

9. Pope John Paul II (7-2)

Week 10: game canceled, Week 11: vs. St. Benedict

10. MBA (3-2)

Week 10: game canceled, Week 11: at Christian Brothers

11. Beech (6-1)

Week 10: W, 36-8 at Gallatin, Week 11: vs. Hillwood

12. Pearl-Cohn (5-0)

Week 10: W, 40-0 at Brainerd, Week 11: at Giles County

13. Hendersonville (6-3)

Week 10: W, 42-21 vs. Rossview, Week 11: at Mt. Juliet

14. Father Ryan (5-2)

Week 10: vs. Cane Ridge, Week 11: vs. Knoxville Catholic

15. Mt. Juliet (6-2)

Week 10: W, 53-16 at Station Camp, Week 11: vs. Hendersonville

16. Tullahoma (9-0)

Week 10: W, 29-14 vs. Nolensville, Week 11: vs. Maplewood

17. Summit (8-1)

Week 10: bye, Week 11: vs. Lincoln County

18. Henry County (6-2)

Week 10: W, 58-0 at Clarksville NE, Week 11: vs. Clarksville NW

19. Franklin (4-5)

Week 10: W, 17-14 at Page, Week 11: at Dickson County

20. Hillsboro (3-2)

Week 10: W, 47-7 vs. Hillwood, Week 11: vs. Hunters Lane

21. Smyrna (7-3)

Week 10: W, 35-28 vs. La Vergne, Week 11: at Stewarts Creek

22. East Nashville (3-1)

Week 10: game canceled, Week 11: at Siegel

23. Marshall County (8-1)

Week 10: bye, Week 11: at Nolensville

24. Davidson Academy (9-0)

Week 10: W, 41-0 vs. Fayette Academy, Week 11: at Jackson Christian

25. Creek Wood (9-0)

Week 10: W, 28-14 vs. Portland, Week 11: at Springfield

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