Murfreesboro area high school football: What you need to know entering the season
Spring practice, summer 7-on-7 tournaments and preseason practice are behind us, and the 2022 high school football regular season is here.
Week 1 games begin Thursday, with a matchup of two teams (Hendersonville at Oakland, 7 p.m.) that both reached at least the Class 6A state semifinals last season. All other Murfreesboro-area games will be played Friday.
The Daily News Journal has published numerous previews, features and lists that will prepare area football fans for the start of the season. Below is a list of stories that highlight athletes, teams and things to know before the first kickoff.
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Region previews, predictions
REGION 4-6A: Murfreesboro area high school football: Here's what you need to know about Region 4-6A
REGIONS 6-6A, 5-1A, 4-3A, DII-A EAST/MIDDLE: Region previews: Here's what you need to know about Murfreesboro-area football teams
REGION PREDICTIONS: Where every Murfreesboro area high school football team will finish in 2022 standings
CLASS 6A: Nashville area Class 6A high school football preview, hot takes, top games for 2022
MIDDLE TENNESSEE: Where every Nashville area high school football team will finish in 2022 region standings
Player profiles
How Oakland football QB Kade Hewitt will be a more integral part of offense this season
Smyrna's Jayden Marable and Arion Carter have forged bond that will continue at Memphis
Newcomer Jabari Frierson solidifies Rockvale secondary, but 'Juice' can play offense, too
What to know
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH: Murfreesboro area high school football: 22 offensive players to watch in 2022
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH: Murfreesboro area high school football: 22 defensive players to watch in 2022
BY THE NUMBERS: By the numbers: A look at Murfreesboro area high school football entering 2022 season
BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: Here are 11 Murfreesboro area high school football breakout candidates in 2022
GAMES TO SEE: Here are 11 Murfreesboro area high school football games to watch in 2022
A TO Z: What to know about 2022 TSSAA football season — from A to Z
WEEK 1 SCHEDULE: Tennessee high school football schedule for Week 1 of 2022 season
Rankings
FROM 1 TO 131: Lipscomb Academy football is our No. 1 team in Nashville area. See who is 2-131
SUPER 25: Tennessee Super 25 high school football rankings: Lipscomb Academy opens at No. 1
Recruiting
BROWN TO HAIL STATE: Mississippi State football lands 3-star receiver Justin Brown, who is ready for Air Raid
MARSHALL CHOOSE CAL: Why Ben Marshall, a 3-star tight end for Blackman, committed to California football, Pac-12
CARTER, MARABLE HEADING TO MEMPHIS: Smyrna RB/LB Arion Carter commits to Memphis football
Dandy Dozen
What makes Blackman football's Justin Brown one of Tennessee's most exciting high school receivers
How Tennessee football commit Caleb Herring went from am I good enough to No. 1 TN recruit
New Blackman WR Jacob Page may explode in recruiting in new fast-paced offense
Here are five Nashville-area high school football players who just missed the Dandy Dozen
A look ahead to 12 players who could end up as 2023 Dandy Dozen selections
This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: Murfreesboro area high school football preview for TSSAA 2022 season
