Wednesday Rankings Elite Report | Nashville + TN Top 10

Written by Donnell Murphy (Triple Threat D) — February 10, 2026

Cam Blivens — Lipscomb Academy| photo courtesy of The Tennessean

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Wednesday Rankings aren’t just about records. They’re about production, resistance, and résumé strength. Rating shows dominance. Strength of Schedule shows resistance. When those two align, that’s when you’re looking at a serious contender.

Top 10 — Nashville Area (Boys)

1. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville)

Record: 24–3
Rating: 28.90
Strength of Schedule: 15.93
Lipscomb continues to hold the top spot in the Nashville area. Efficient on both ends and battle-tested enough to back it up.

2. Brentwood

Record: 21–3
Rating: 28.58
Strength of Schedule: 15.80
Nearly identical rating to Lipscomb. Brentwood’s consistency keeps them firmly in the No. 2 spot.

3. Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville)

Record: 21–6
Rating: 26.61
Strength of Schedule: 17.48
JPII continues stacking quality wins in tough district play. Their schedule strength proves they’ve earned this position.

4. Providence Christian Academy (Murfreesboro)

Record: 20–6
Rating: 23.95
Strength of Schedule: 14.16
Balanced résumé and steady performance all season.

5. Brentwood Academy

Record: 18–7
Rating: 22.71
Strength of Schedule: 14.82
Despite a few tough stretches, the numbers keep BA solidly in the Top 5 locally.

6. Upperman (Baxter)

Record: 19–5
Rating: 21.23
Strength of Schedule: 10.90
Strong record with consistent production, though schedule strength sits lighter than teams above them.

7. Battle Ground Academy (Franklin)

Record: 24–5
Rating: 21.22
Strength of Schedule: 8.82
Impressive win total. Rating reflects strong results, though schedule strength is modest.

8. Beech (Hendersonville)

Record: 22–2
Rating: 20.83
Strength of Schedule: 5.95
Excellent record. Schedule strength is lower, but wins still matter.

9. Independence (Thompson’s Station)

Record: 16–7
Rating: 20.75
Strength of Schedule: 14.86
Solid résumé with competitive matchups throughout the season.

10. Tullahoma

Record: 20–4
Rating: 20.05
Strength of Schedule: 8.57
Strong season overall and holding steady inside the Nashville Top 10.

Top 10 — Tennessee (Statewide Boys)

1. Webb (Knoxville)

Record: 27–2
Rating: 36.12
Strength of Schedule: 21.21
The clear No. 1 in the state. Elite rating and strong schedule, that’s a contender résumé.

2. Bartlett

Record: 22–4
Rating: 35.48
Strength of Schedule: 24.13
One of the toughest schedules in Tennessee and still producing at a high level.

3. Maryville

Record: 21–3
Rating: 31.32
Strength of Schedule: 18.45
Consistency has defined their season. Strong metrics across the board.

4. Bearden (Knoxville)

Record: 28–1
Rating: 29.86
Strength of Schedule: 12.54
Nearly flawless record. Slightly lighter schedule, but wins are wins.

5. Knoxville Catholic

Record: 20–5
Rating: 29.51
Strength of Schedule: 19.55
Balanced résumé with strong competitive resistance.

6. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville)

Record: 24–3
Rating: 28.90
Strength of Schedule: 15.93
Representing Middle Tennessee inside the statewide elite.

7. Brentwood

Record: 21–3
Rating: 28.58
Strength of Schedule: 15.80
Continues to sit firmly among the top programs statewide.

8. Briarcrest Christian (Eads)

Record: 19–3
Rating: 28.26
Strength of Schedule: 15.57
Consistent performance keeps them locked inside the Top 10.

9. Houston (Germantown)

Record: 16–5
Rating: 28.04
Strength of Schedule: 18.77
Strong strength of schedule and reliable metrics.

10. Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville)

Record: 21–6
Rating: 26.61
Strength of Schedule: 17.48
JPII cracks the statewide Top 10 thanks to competitive district play and steady production.

Top 10 — Nashville Area (Girls)

1. York Institute (Jamestown)

Record: 21–3
Rating: 29.90
Strength of Schedule: 17.46
York sits at the top locally with a strong blend of wins and competitive resistance. Their résumé backs the ranking.

2. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville)

Record: 21–2
Rating: 29.77
Strength of Schedule: 15.50
CPA continues to be one of the most consistent teams in the area, producing wins while staying efficient on both ends.

3. Lebanon

Record: 21–4
Rating: 29.27
Strength of Schedule: 17.56
Lebanon’s schedule strength and steady production keep them firmly inside the Top 3.

4. White County (Sparta)

Record: 25–4
Rating: 29.09
Strength of Schedule: 16.16
One of the best records in the area. Consistency has been the calling card all season.

5. Upperman (Baxter)

Record: 20–6
Rating: 28.57
Strength of Schedule: 19.54
Battle-tested and proven. Upperman’s strength of schedule stands out among the Top 5.

6. Cookeville

Record: 20–3
Rating: 28.56
Strength of Schedule: 16.12
Clean résumé with quality wins. Cookeville remains a dangerous postseason team.

7. Lipscomb Academy (Nashville)

Record: 21–6
Rating: 27.34
Strength of Schedule: 17.68
Strong district play and a solid schedule keep Lipscomb comfortably in the Top 10.

8. Ensworth (Nashville)

Record: 16–3
Rating: 27.17
Strength of Schedule: 15.70
Ensworth’s efficiency continues to outweigh a lighter win total.

9. Green Hill (Mt. Juliet)

Record: 22–2
Rating: 26.37
Strength of Schedule: 11.18
Excellent record. Schedule strength is lighter, but results still matter.

10. Page (Franklin)

Record: 17–6
Rating: 24.52
Strength of Schedule: 15.57
Page rounds out the Top 10 with a solid, balanced résumé.

Top 10 — Tennessee (Statewide Girls)

1. Stone Memorial (Crossville)

Record: 21–3
Rating: 31.96
Strength of Schedule: 19.31
The top team in the state right now. Strong metrics and consistent performance across the board.

2. Webb (Knoxville)

Record: 22–5
Rating: 30.85
Strength of Schedule: 19.58
Webb stays elite statewide, backed by both production and competition level.

3. Sevier County (Sevierville)

Record: 15–4
Rating: 29.94
Strength of Schedule: 20.55
One of the toughest schedules in the state, and they’re still winning. Big jump in position.

4. York Institute (Jamestown)

Record: 21–3
Rating: 29.90
Strength of Schedule: 17.46
York carries their Nashville dominance into the statewide rankings.

5. Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville)

Record: 21–2
Rating: 29.77
Strength of Schedule: 15.50
CPA remains one of the most reliable programs statewide.

6. Lebanon

Record: 21–4
Rating: 29.27
Strength of Schedule: 17.56
Lebanon continues trending upward with strong numbers and competitive wins.

7. White County (Sparta)

Record: 25–4
Rating: 29.09
Strength of Schedule: 16.16
Consistency keeps White County firmly in the Top 10.

8. Daniel Boone (Gray)

Record: 20–3
Rating: 28.66
Strength of Schedule: 15.08
Daniel Boone stays steady in the statewide picture.

9. Bradley Central (Cleveland)

Record: 24–0
Rating: 28.60
Strength of Schedule: 10.76
Undefeated record jumps off the page, even with a lighter schedule.

10. Upperman (Baxter)

Record: 20–6
Rating: 28.57
Strength of Schedule: 19.54
Upperman lands inside the Top 10 thanks to schedule strength and consistency.

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