Brentwood Academy (Tenn.) at Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.)
Jalen Ramsey and Brentwood Academy have a tall order this week, trekking to Ensworth in a battle for first place.
Photo by Megan Stearman
First place in the Division II AA East/Middle standings will be settled in this matchup of the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the latest Mid-State rankings. Brentwood Academy has won its last seven after opening the year with a 52-23 loss at nationally ranked Trinity (Louisville, Ky.). The Eagles have two high-profile recruits in Florida-bound quarterback
Max Staver (6-6, 233) and Southern California-committed defensive back
Jalen Ramsey (6-1, 190).
See where Ensworth stacks up in this week's regional computer rankingsEnsworth wants to extend a 16-game winning streak as well as its string of four straight wins over Brentwood Academy. Without a doubt, Ensworth's stalwart this season has been running back
Cornelius Elder. The 5-10, 175-pound senior has 1,609 rushing yards on 161 carries (nearly a 10-yard average) with 26 touchdowns.
Mitch Stephens: Ensworth 42, Brentwood Academy 28
Steve Montoya: Ensworth 42, Brentwood Academy 21
Stephen Spiewak: Ensworth 42, Brentwood Academy 28
Kevin Askeland: Ensworth 48, Brentwood Academy 14
Leland Gordon: Ensworth 42, Brentwood Academy 40
Jamie DeMoney: Ensworth 41, Brentwood Academy 27
