Nashville area high school football rewind: A look at the top photos from 2019

East Nashville's Demick Starling does a back flip as he and his team enter the field before their game against Maplewood Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Knoxville Central's Isaiah Osborne (18) is tackled by Summit's Caleb Jolley (12) during the second quarter of the Class 5A Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Hendersonville plays Oakland under a bright night sky at Hendersonville High School Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Hendersonville, Tenn.

Fireworks fill the sky following Gallatin's victory over the Station Camp Bison at Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

Franklin quarterback Connor Beavon (4) passes against Brentwood during the second half of a high school football game Friday, October 18, 2019, in Franklin, Tenn. Brentwood won 33-7.

Greenback's Holden Willis (23) reacts to missing a pass in the Class 1A championship game against Lake County at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

East Nashville's Demick Starling is hit by a Maplewood defender Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gallatin students set off green and yellow smoke after their team defeated the Station Camp Bison at Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

Hillwood's Debo Kinnard (6) celebrates his touchdown against Glencliff during the first half at Glencliff High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Pulaski Academy's Dylan Allison (11) runs in a touchdown against Ravenwood during the second half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

The harvest moon rises above Portland fans sitting in the stands at Greenbrier High School Friday, September 13, 2019.

Ravenwood heads on to the field to face Pulaski Academy at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Gallatin Green Wave fans watch the game from the top of the stands during the first half against the Station Camp Bison at Gallatin High School in Gallatin, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

Brentwood Academy's Devyn Curtis (8) celebrates his touchdown against Ensworth with Preston Sagan (20) during the second half at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Ravenwood players are greeted by students before their game against Houston Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Springfield's Kevarius Smith gives chase to Haywood QB Andrew Stanley in Springfield, Tenn. on Friday. November 29, 2019.

MBA fans try to stay dry as rain falls during the first half against Brentwood Academy at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Brentwood's Cade Granzow (3) throws against Ravenwood during the first half at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Cheatham County busts through their banner to take on Harpeth in Kingston Springs, Tenn. on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Ravenwood's Brian Garcia (4) throws against Pulaski Academy during the first half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Dickson County Cougars and the Independence Eagles on the field during warmups prior to the game at Dickson County High School in Dickson, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

Springfield's Austyn Day celebates a score with coach Bryce Ellis against Portland in Springfield, Tenn. on Friday, October 18, 2019.

DeKalb County takes the field for their TSSAA Class 4A state quarterfinal game at Nolensville Friday, November 22, 2019.

Ravenwood's Brian Garcia (4) dives out of bounds against Brentwood during the first half at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Ravenwood's Luke Shouse (54) carries the flag onto the field before facing Pulaski Academy at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Knoxville Catholic captains and Ensworth captains shake hands before their game at Ensworth High School Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Alcoa band performs during halftime of the Class 3A championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Alcoa fans react to a penalty during the Class 3A championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Greenbrier's Gavin Ledbetter tackles Dairius Bell of Portland during their game at Greenbrier High School Friday, September 13, 2019.

Springfield works in coverage against Hardin County's Hudson Wolfe in the end zone in Springfield, Tenn. on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Brentwood Academy's Wade Williams (12) is taken down by Ensworth's Javon Edwards (59) during the first half at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

East Nashville's Lester Shaw (4) receives a pass for a touchdown against BGA during the first half at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

MBA has a fireworks display during halftime during the game against the Ensworth at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Springfield's Kevontez Hudson rushes as Lexington's Allen Scott tries to make the tackle in Springfield, Tenn. on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Hendersonville players warm up before the game against Oakland at Hendersonville High School Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Hendersonville, Tenn.

The sun sets on the TSSAA football game between Clarksville and Rossview at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Mt. Juliet enters the field for its game against Wilson Central at Mt. Juliet High School Friday, September 20, 2019.

A member of the Maplewood dance team performs during halftime of their game against East Nashville Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Marshell County's Kel Greer (8) celebrates his TD with Devon Wilson against Springfield in Springfield on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Christ Presbyterian Academy's Andrew Whitely runs for a touchdown during their game against Brentwood Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Brentwood, Tennessee.

HillwoodÕs Brandon Wilson (13) takes a hit from GlencliffÕs Trey Sensabaugh (32) during the first half at Glencliff High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Trace Adkins greets players after singing the National Anthem before a game between BGA and East Nashville at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

Ravenwood's Jake Briningstool (9) and Pulaski Academy's Trent Sawyer (9) fight for the ball during the first half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

A Knoxville Central cheerleader celebrates the interception against Summit in the Class 5A championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Torey Cole’s face is decorated for Greenback before the start of the Class 1A championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Dickson County takes the field prior to the game against Centennial at Dickson County High School in Dickson, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

East Nashville's Demick Staring escapes the grasp of Maplewood's Eric Johns (5) during their game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

MBA's Jordan Turks (23) reacts after looking at the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter of their Division II-AAA Championship loss to McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

The sun sets as the fourth quarter starts between Springfield and Elizabethton in the Class 4A championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Peabody players celebrate as they collect the trophy after beating Meigs County in the Class 2A championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Maryville's band performs at halftime of the Class 6A championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

A Summit fan cheers at the start of the Class 5A championship game against Knoxville Central at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Alcoa fans cheer as the team takes the field for the Class 3A championship game against Pearl-Cohn at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

USJ cheerleaders react to the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

ECS fans cheer during the second quarter of the Division II-AA high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

A Greenback cheerleader performs with the school’s marching band during the Class 1A championship game against Lake County at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

MBA’s Jake Stumb (7) puts his helmet on before the Division II-AAA championships against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

Alcoa’s Daunte Asbury (50) gets ready to receive the trophy after beating Pearl-Cohn in the Class 3A championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) kisses the championship trophy after winning the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

CPA’s Andrew Whitely (34) fumbles on a hit by ECS’s William Arthur (14) in the Division II-AA high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a touchdown with USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) hanging on in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.

Maplewood's David Southerland (1) runs through the Hillsboro defense during their game in the inaugural Coaches Against Violence Classic at TSU's W.J. Hale Stadium Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Hunters Lane's Demarquez Johnson rushes against Sycamore in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Page running back Bubba Johnson (1) stands on the sidelines during the second half of a high school football game against Summit Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Franklin, Tenn. Summit won 28-3.

Franklin's Christian Clementi (19) dives over Brentwood cornerback Cooper Finch (1) during the second half of a high school football game Friday, October 18, 2019, in Franklin, Tenn. Brentwood won 33-7.

Ensworth's Isaiah Horton (7) dives for extra yards during the first half against Knoxville Catholic at Ensworth High School Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Glencliff's Kavan Monger (40) is pulled down by Hillwood's Jared Kimbrough (25) during the first half at Glencliff High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Sycamore High School player Tyler Niebel (5) tries tries to gain traction during a game against Stratford High School at Sycamore High School in Pleasant View on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Brentwood players celebrate after defeating Ravenwood at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Ravenwood fans gather before a game against Brentwood at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Pulaski Academy runs on to the field before facing Ravenwood at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Greenbrier's Izik Rector (8) tries to hold back the offense of Springfield High School at Springfield High School on Friday, October 25, 2019.

Stratford STEM Magnet High School player Ja’Quez Hinton (5) knocks the ball away intended for Sycamore High School player Cody Breedlove (10) in the end zone during a game at Sycamore High School in Pleasant View on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Brentwood fans cheer against Ravenwood during the first half at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Creek Wood High School Red Hawks Elijah Donaldson (2) rushes against Dickson County High School Cougars during the second half at Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

The Creek Wood Red Hawks walk prior to the game against the Dickson County High School Cougars at Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Greenbrier's Reagan Conquest (48) is pushed out by Harpeth's Luke Gossett (11) at East Robertson High School in Cross Plains, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019.

Portland’s Devyn Fuqua celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game at Greenbrier High School Friday, September 13, 2019.

Creek Wood High School Red Hawks Andre Darden (4) catches a pass against Dickson County High School Cougars Johnathan Killebrew (4) during the first half at Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Greenbrier's Gavin Ledbetter (85) takes a hit from Harpeth's Kolby Meadows (85) at East Robertson High School in Cross Plains, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019.

Greenbrier's Peyton Maness is tackled after recovering a Portland fumble during their game at Greenbrier High School Friday, September 13, 2019.

Pulaski Academy's Braden Bratcher (12) evades Ravenwood's Myles-Lake Dawson (23) during the first half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Knoxville Catholic defenders stop Ensworth's Charles Ingram (5) during the second half at Ensworth High School Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Hendersonville sophomore Trace Ann Lassiter is ready for the start of the game against Oakland at Hendersonville High School Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Hendersonville, Tenn.

Summit's George Odimegwu (23) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against Dyer County during the first half at Summit High School in Spring Hill, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

Beech's Adrian Johnson(10) rushes against the Hendersonville Commandos during the second half at Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Ensworth's William Wright (3) slams Knoxville Catholic's Jack Jancek (3) to the turf during the first half at Ensworth High School Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Oakland's Victor Stephenson (5) speeds past a Hendersonville defender for a touchdown to make the score 31-0 at Hendersonville High School Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Hendersonville, Tenn.

Creek Wood's "Touchdown Woody" is displayed at the top of the stands on prior to the game against the Springfield Yellowjackets at Creek Wood High School in Charlotte, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.

Hendersonville's Logan Spurrier (7) fights for every inch during a game against Gallatin High School at Calvin Short Football Field in Gallatin on Friday, October 18, 2019.

MBA's William Tyrone (15) is taken down by Brentwood's John Howse iv (2) during the second half at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Cane Ridge's Thaddius Powell (66) stops Ravenwood's Brian Garcia (4) during the first half at Cane Ridge High School in Antioch, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

Oakland's Dejon Glaster (13) celebrates his touchdown after a blocked Hendersonville field goal attempt during their game at Hendersonville High School Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Hendersonville, Tenn.

Cane Ridge Marching Band arrives for the game against Franklin at Cane Ridge High School during the first round of the TSSAA 6A playoffs Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Pearl-Cohn wide receiver Bari'on Brown (7) celebrates their 21 to 20 win over Covington in the Class-3A semifinal playoff game at Glencliff High School Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Hendersonville's Drew Hohenbrink (2) attempts to recover bad snap against Beech's Shemuel Osteen (57) during the first half at Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.