Top 10 Nashville area high school football games for Week 7

Here’s a look at the top 10 Nashville area high school football matchups for Week 7 of the 2019 season. 

Game of the Week

Lipscomb Academy (4-1, 2-0 DII-AA Middle) at CPA (1-5, 1-0)

When: 7 p.m., Friday

The winner is in the driver's seat for a region championship. Lipscomb Academy has found its offensive rhythm, averaging 47.7 points during its three-game win streak thanks to the play of quarterback Luther Richesson, who has 981 passing yards and 12 TDs. CPA linebacker Langston Patterson leads the Lions' defense with 62 tackles. CPA's five losses includes DII-AA favorite ECS, Ensworth, Brentwood, Independence and Florida Class 2A power Champagnat Catholic.

Kreager's pick: Lipscomb Academy 28, CPA 14.

Brentwood Academy (5-1, 1-1 DII-AAA East) at Knoxville Catholic (3-2, 0-2)

When: 7 p.m., Thursday.

The ESPN2 game features FBS prospects for both programs. Catholic boasts four of the top-50 prospects in Tennessee according to the 247Sports Composite in defensive end Tyler Baron (No. 4), offensive lineman Bryn Tucker (No. 7), offensive lineman Cooper Mays (No. 9) and wide receiver Chancellor Bright (No. 47). Brentwood Academy counters with linebacker Devyn Curtis (No. 18) and has offensive linemen Eli Sutton (No. 2) and Noah Josey (No. 11) along with defensive end James Stewart (No. 20) from the Class of 2021.

Kreager's pick: Brentwood Academy 35, Knoxville Catholic 17

East Nashville (6-0, 2-0 5-3A) at Pearl-Cohn (6-0, 2-0)

When: 6 p.m., Friday

The winner is likely the Region 5-3A champion. Pearl-Cohn handed the Eagles their lone region loss a year ago. The Firebirds' Martino Owens has thrown for 1,002 yards with 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions. For East Nashville, Kwanzee Jemison is coming off his best night throwing the football. He was 14-of-18 passing for 233 yards with two touchdowns and an interception against BGA.

Kreager's pick: Pearl-Cohn 28, East Nashville 13

Oakland (6-0, 3-0 3-6A) at Blackman (3-3, 3-0)

When: 7 p.m., Friday.

The winner should be the Region 3-6A champion. Oakland, which is ranked No. 1 in the state in the Tennessee Super 25 high school football poll, has won 19 straight games. Oakland quarterback Kody Sparks, an Indiana transfer, has meshed well with coach Kevin Creasy and the Patriots. He is 45-of-78 passing for 841 yards with 13 touchdowns.

Kreager's pick: Oakland 27, Blackman 7.

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Cane Ridge (4-2, 4-0 5-6A) at Smyrna (4-2, 3-0)

The return of quarterback Xayvion Clemmons has got the Ravens' offense rolling. The winners of four straight, Cane Ridge can virtually wrap up the Region 5-6A title with a win. Smyrna gets in the driver's seat if it wins. Clemmons has 881 passing yards and 14 touchdowns and only three interceptions. Tyroid Good and Adonai Mitchell each have over 300 receiving yards.

Kreager's pick: Cane Ridge 34, Smyrna 14.

Brentwood (5-1, 2-0 6-6A) at Independence (5-1, 2-0)

When: 7 p.m., Friday

The two hottest teams in Region 6-6A face off with winner gaining control of the league. Independence has won five straight since losing to Summit in Week 1. Ethan Cash had his string of back-to-back 300-yard passing games broken against Hendersonville last week. But he still has 1,374 passing yards with 11 TDs and four interceptions for the season. Brentwood has won consecutive games with Ravenwood and CPA.

Kreager's pick: Brentwood 21, Independence 20

Hillsboro (3-3, 1-1 6-5A) at Beech (6-0, 2-0)

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Hillsboro faces a must-win if it wants to stay in the region race alongside Beech and Gallatin. This game features a strong run game by both offenses. Hillsboro's Brian Covington has 667 rushing yards while Beech Ja'Sean Parks has 575 yards.

Kreager's pick: Beech 21, Hillsboro 14

Page (4-1, 1-0 5-5A) at Summit (6-0, 1-0)

When: 7 p.m., Friday

Summit quarterback Destin Wade has 1,000 total yards with 14 total touchdowns in a new spread attack. Running back Bubba Johnson leads Page with 431 yards and nine rushing touchdowns. The winner will be in control of the Region 5-5A standings with a win. 

Kreager's pick: Summit 35, Page 21

Cornersville (4-2, 2-0 5-1A) at Fayetteville (6-0, 4-0)

Fayetteville will wrap up the Region 5-1A title with a win. Fayetteville, which went 1-9 last season, is led by quarterback Jacious Clark and Romello Twitty. Clark has thrown for 238 yards and has 131 rushing yards. Twitty has 559 rushing yards. 

Kreager's pick: Fayetteville 21, Cornersville 14

Forrest (6-0, 2-0 5-2A) at Summertown (5-1, 2-0)

Gavin Knight has been Summertown's key offensive weapon. He has 538 yards with three touchdowns. If Forrest can slow him down, the Rockets will grab control of 5-2A.

Kreager's pick: Forrest 14, Summertown 7

Last week: 9-1. Season: 44-16 (.733).

Reach Tom Kreager at 615-259-8089 or tkreager@tennessean.com and on Twitter @Kreager.