The raging debate of the TSSAA transfer rule this offseason cast a blanketing shadow across the fact that a new TSSAA classification cycle begins with the 2025-26 school year.
For football, that meant some regions got a refresh — and, also, some teams moved up in classification. Perhaps no teams locally moved the needle in regards to a move up quite like Alcoa and Oak Ridge did.
Alcoa makes the jump to 4A this season, having won the last 10 Class 3A state championships.
Oak Ridge makes its Class 6A debut this fall. The Wildcats played in the 5A state semifinals this past November.
Here’s a refresher on what the new regions look like for 5Star Preps area teams.
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