Week 11 Game Preview — TSSAA Class 4A Region 1
Friday, October 30, 2026 — Kickoff time not published
Northview Academy (5-4, 3-3 Region 1-4A) at Cherokee (5-4, 3-3 Region 1-4A)
Northview Academy head coach: Justin Anderson | Cherokee head coach: Josh Hensley
Why
The teams are tied for fourth in Region 1-4A, both 3-3 in region and 5-4 overall. The winner takes sole possession of fourth place. Tri-Cities Sports framed this as the showdown for the final playoff spot after Cherokee's 23-13 win over Volunteer — that framing is attributed, not stated as a confirmed TSSAA qualification rule.
Notes
Cherokee stat leaders (MaxPreps, last updated ~Oct 19): Jayden Weston, Sr. RB — 156.1 rushing yards per game, 20 total TDs; Branson Mowell, Jr. WR — 73.5 receiving yards per game, 10 receiving TDs; Cade Putnal, So. QB — 13 passing TDs. Northview Academy season stat leaders: not published — MaxPreps states no player stats entered. Last meeting: Northview Academy beat Cherokee 31-13 on Oct 30, 2025, at Northview Academy. Cherokee recent form: beat Volunteer 23-13 on Oct 23; lost 21-14 to David Crockett on Oct 16.
Verification note
Kickoff time is NOT published (MaxPreps lists TBA). No TSSAA document confirming the Region 1-4A playoff-qualifier count was retrieved.