Jay Pace

Joined: Nov 29, 2025

Jay Pace is a veteran journalist who has covered high school, college and NFL football for more than 20 years. An accomplished and versatile writer, Pace boasts a unique style and powerful voice that resonates boldly with a football crazed southern audience. Known for data-driven reporting and field-level insight, he delivers reliable and authoritative coverage across every level of the sport. In a career that has included stops in Alabama, Georgia, Texas and most recently, Tennessee, Pace is one of the sport’s premiere voices for high school football. His work has been published in a number of newspapers and digital publications including The Anniston Star, CrimsonConfidential, Scout.com, and recently, OnDaMarcSports.com in addition to various regional outlets. He began contributing to High School On SI in 2025.

Tennessee

From David Gabriel Georges to Omarii Sanders, early rankings highlight one of the state’s deepest classes ever.

Alcoa fans cheer on the Tornadoes as they score during the Class 4A Championship game between Alcoa and Pearl-Cohn at Finley Stadium in, Chattanooga, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Tennessee

From Alcoa’s dynasty run to rising contenders like Page and Battleground Academy, an early look at every projected TSSAA state champion for 2026 — and the teams poised to dominate this fall.

McCallie players watch from the sidelines in a game vs. Hebron Christian in 2025 at Spears Stadium in Chattanooga, TN, on Aug, 29 2025

Tennessee

STATE OF THE PROGRAM With five state championships over the last seven seasons, The McCallie School has established itself as an apex predator in the Tennessee

South Pittsburg's running back Ja'mychal Buckner (3) goes up to accept the MVP award as South Pittsburg's wide receiver Brandon Goldsmith (4) congratulates him after South Pittsburg beat McKenzie in the 2025 TSSAA Class 1A Football State Championship game on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.

Tennessee

STATE OF THE PROGRAM South Pittsburg Pirates With its third title in five years, South Pittsburg’s grip on Class 1A tightened as the Pirates rolled to a dominan

Baylor school students show their spirit ahead of kickoff spelling out "BAYLOR" prior to the Red Raiders semifinal round game vs McCallie. The Red Raiders enter 2026 with designs on a third championship in four years.

Tennessee

Baylor Football 2026 Preview: Red Raiders Eye Repeat Amid Brutal Schedule Coming off its second state championship in four years, Baylor School finds itself amo

Baylor's David Gabriel Georges on the run play against McCallie in the the TSSAA Division II-AAA Bluecross Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Tennessee

After losing the greatest senior class in program history, Baylor turns to new stars, a high-profile QB addition and “Manning Mania” to keep its title streak alive.

Dec 5, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Coosa Christian head coach Rush Propst strikes a celebratory pose at the end of the game with Lanett at Protective Life Stadium in the AHSAA 2A State Championship game.

National

The legendary coach adds another chapter to his polarizing career, guiding Coosa Christian to its first AHSAA football crown while proving at 67 he still isn’t ready to walk away from the game.

Tennessee

Governor Bill Lee’s signature makes Tennessee the latest state to adopt a no-penalty transfer rule, while preserving key academic, age and anti-recruiting safeguards under TSSAA oversight.

Tennessee

King Gibson (2), the nation's top-rated point guard, and his Spire Academy teammates, are part of a star-studded lineup of national powers set to compete at the Dr. Pepper Classic in Nashville this weekend.

Tennessee

Denton Ryan's Uzziah Warmate reacts after a safety against Monterey in a Class 5A Division I area playoff football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene.

Texas

Jay Pace

Joined: Nov 29, 2025

Prediction: Tennessee Will Land 5-Star RB David Gabriel Georges over Ohio State

Why Battle Ground Academy Could Be Tennessee's Most Underrated Team Entering 2026

Battle Ground Academy Football Reloads, Eyes a Repeat After 22-Year Title Drought Ends

Inside Georgia's Bold New High School Playoff Plan

Tennessee

Tennessee’s Loaded 2027 High School Football Class Features Elite Talent Across Every Position

Tennessee

Early 2026 Tennessee High School Football 2026 Predictions

Tennessee

Can McCallie Football Roll Again In 2026 Despite Key Losses

Tennessee

South Pittsburg Eyes Historic Repeat But Must Replace Key Playmakers

Tennessee

Baylor School Football to Face a Brutal 2026 Schedule

Tennessee

Baylor Football Reloads, But Can The Red Raiders Sustain Championship Standard in 2026?

National

Rush Propst's Latest State Title Proves He Still Has What It Takes to Win

Tennessee

Tennessee Greenlights One-Time Free Transfer for High School Athletes After Heated Battle with TSSAA

Monteverde Makes Its Case Following Strong Showing At Dr. Pepper Classic

Scenic City Rolls Out Red Carpet For High School Basketball Blue Bloods

Coach Shane Tolleson Makes a Bold Move from Waxahachie to Another Texas High School Football Power

Class Of 2028 Star Landan Adams Becomes Latest Star In DeSoto Pipeline