Jackets Ranked 7th in State

The Coalfield Yellow Jackets are ranked No. 7 in the state in the first 2018 Associated Press Class 1A football rankings. The Jackets opened the season with an overwhelming 49-0 victory over cross-county rival Wartburg, holding the Bulldogs to only 66 yards from scrimmage while racking up 49 points in less than two quarters of play.

Region 2 rival Greenback came in at No. 1 in the poll, garnering 13 of 14 first place votes after defeating Class 3A Loudon 31-14. The Yellow Jackets face Greenback on October 5 on the Cherokees home field.