KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’re coming down to the wire for high school football teams in this 2025 season. Teams are positioning for playoff spots as we move in to Week-9 of play.

There are several key league games with big time playoff implications on the schedule this week.

Included are a couple of important matchups in Region 2-5A and Division-II.

CENTRAL (5-2, 3-1) at HALLS (3-3, 3-1)

The winner of this Thursday night game between Central and Halls will not clinch second place behind Powell (6-0, 5-0) in Region 2-5A, but they will be in good position for the No. 2 spot.

After starting 0-3, the Red Devils have found their stride with impressive region wins over William Blount, West and Karns in their last three games.

Central has already surpassed its win total from a year ago

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