Jackson area high school soccer final rankings: Madison is No. 1

Jarod Hamilton
Jackson Sun

Here's a look at the top 10 Jackson area high school soccer teams at the conclusion of the 2022 season.

1. Madison (19-3): The Mustangs went 5-1 to end the season and captured the Region 6A title en route to making the Class A state title game, where they lost 3-2 in penalty kicks to Gatlinburg-Pittman. Last ranking: No. 1. 

2. Crockett County (12-6-1): The Region 7-AA champs went 3-1 in their last four games after defeating Lexington, South Gibson and Millington before falling to Greeneville in the first round of the Class AA state tournament. Last ranking: No. 8.

3. South Gibson (15-4): The Hornets went 2-2 in their last four games and advanced to the Class AA state tournament before losing to Page in the first round. Last ranking: No. 2. 

4. McKenzie (12-3-1): The Region 7-A champs went 3-1 in their last four games by defeating Memphis School of Excellence, Westview and Memphis East before losing to STEM Academy in the first round of the Class A state tournament. Last ranking: No. 3. 

5. USJ (12-6): The Bruins lost to CAK 4-3 in the first round of the Division II-A tournament. Last ranking: No. 4. 

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6. Westview (9-5): The Chargers defeated Sheffield before losing to McKenzie in the Region 7-A title game and to Memphis Business in the Class A sectional. Last ranking: No. 6.

7. Lexington (10-7-1): The Tigers lost 1-0 to Crockett County in the Region 7-AA semifinals. Last ranking: No. 5. 

8. North Side (12-4): North Side lost to South Gibson 4-0 in its last outing in the Region 7-2A semifinals. Last ranking: No. 7.  

9. South Side (8-4-1): The Hawks were idle. Last ranking: No. 9. 

10. Dyersburg (10-3-1): The Trojans were idle. Last ranking: No. 10.