The Cosby Eagles hosted the Jellico Blue Devils for the TSSAA Region 1-1A championship at Virgil Ball Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Cosby, Tennessee. Cosby won 44-21. (Photo by Danny Parker)
Cosby and Jellico’s football teams have already made memories for years to come with outstanding seasons in 2026.
They played for the Region 1-A championship last Thursday night with Cosby pulling out a 44-21 victory on its home field.
Now each team wants to make program history.
Neither has won a state playoff game.
Cosby’s playoff record is 0-11. Jellico’s is 0-12.
Can they change that with victories Friday night in opening-round Class 1A games?
Cosby (9-1) will be host to Midway (6-4), while Jellico (9-1) will be host to Rockwood (6-4).
Here’s a breakdown of the two games:
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