There was plenty of movement in the UC Top 5 following week 1 action, but the top spot remained unchanged:
1. Upperman
No change in the top spot as the Upperman Bees earned a 29-7 victory in one half of action before inclement weather hit at Webb School of Knoxville Friday. The Bees’ early-season schedule gets no easier in week 2 as they travel to Greeneville for Game of the Week action against the Green Devils.
2. Macon County
The defending Class 4A state champion Tigers opened their 2025 campaign with a 48-6 win over Fulton. The new-look Tigers took a half to find their rhythm as they outscored Fulton 34-0 in the second half to secure the win. Macon County hits the road Friday for the next chapter in their rivalry with Westmoreland.
3. Stone Memorial
Stone Memorial opened the 2025 campaign with a convincing win over York Institute, 28-6. Noah Potter threw 4 touchdowns in the win and takes his squad on the road to Coalfield this week.
4. Gordonsville
Friday’s season opener at Coalfield technically goes down as a “no contest,” but Gordonsville held a 21-18 lead late in the third quarter against Class 1A power Coalfield. Gordonsville returns home this week to host Watertown.
5. Smith County
The Smith County Owls opened their season with a 28-23 victory at Watertown last week and hosts a key non-region game against Clay County on Friday.