The 2026 regular season is already shaping up to be a thrilling chapter for high school football in the Chattanooga area, with a slate of games that pit some of the region’s most celebrated programs against each other.
One of the most anticipated contests opens on Thursday night when Brentwood Academy travels to face Baylor in a rematch of last year’s state title game. The showdown will showcase top prospects such as David Gabriel Georges and Kesean Bowman, both of whom have committed to the University of Tennessee.
A season of showdowns
In another key matchup, Red Bank’s Class 5A Lions will host Rhea County’s Class 4A Golden Eagles. Austin Jones and Marcus Jones are expected to be pivotal playmakers, while sophomore standout Damarii Gordon adds depth to the Lions’ roster.
Sequatchie County and Bledsoe County will renew a long‑standing rivalry that has seen both teams ranked among Tennessee’s top ten in their respective classifications, promising a competitive clash on the field.
Silverdale Baptist’s Rams and Tyner’s Seahawks are set to collide in a game that highlights playmaker Dion Edwards and versatile senior Luke Bowman, each of whom brings a distinct skill set to their squads.
The schedule also features Lipscomb Academy hosting McCallie, marking the return of coach Trent Dilfer. The young roster includes standout receiver Levi Scott and quarterback Louis Fortier, who are expected to drive the offense.
Beyond individual games, the series of contests forms part of a broader push toward postseason contention, with each program aiming to secure a spot in the later stages of the season and, ultimately, a championship.