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Brentwood beat Rossview 42-8 and will face Southwind in Memphis on Friday

Brentwood bounced back fast. The Bruins beat visiting Rossview 42-8 Friday night in the playoff opener, a week after a 28-10 loss to Ravenwood in the Region 6-6A championship.

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Brentwood's defense and passing game set the tone

3
turnovers forced by the Bruins
1-for-14
Rossview's third-down conversions
13 of 16
completions for quarterback Gavin Strang
48-14
Southwind's win over Brentwood in 2025

Sources: Williamson Herald, The Tennessean

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High School SportsBrentwood girls won a record-tying seventh straight state cross country titleThe Brentwood girls won their seventh straight Class AAA team title Thursday at Shelby Farms in Memphis. That matches Knoxville Webb's 2012-18 run as the only streak that long in state history, girls or boys.Today’s editionRead HealthNashville's second measles case of 2026 lists three Brentwood stops for possible exposureIf you were around Brentwood last weekend, check your calendar. Metro Public Health confirmed Nashville's second measles case of 2026 and flagged seven places where people may have been exposed. The person was unvaccinated and had recently traveled internationally, and officials say the case poses no broader threat to the public. The Nashville Banner's morning brief lists the same seven stops.Saturday’s editionRead HealthNashville's second measles case this year left possible exposures at three Brentwood businessesIf you were in Brentwood this past week, check this list. Nashville's health department confirmed the city's second measles case of 2026, and the person was unvaccinated and had traveled internationally. They were in public across Middle Tennessee between Oct. 30 and Nov. 3, including Subway on Franklin Road, Remedy Lash and Co. on Church Street E. and The Joint Chiropractic on Old Hickory Boulevard in Brentwood.Friday’s editionRead High School SportsBrentwood girls win a seventh straight state cross country title, tying the recordBrentwood's girls did it again. The Bruins won their seventh straight TSSAA Class AAA title Thursday at Shelby Farms in Memphis, tying Knoxville Webb for the most consecutive cross country state championships ever. Freshman Scotlyn Szabo finished third in 18:13.38, and the Williamson Herald reports every scoring Bruin placed in the top 20.Friday’s editionRead High School SportsBrentwood girls and Independence boys defend their Class AAA cross country titles in Memphis todayIf you've got a runner at Shelby Farms, or just a soft spot for the Bruins, today's a big one. The Brentwood High girls are going for a seventh straight Class AAA title, which The Tennessean says would tie a TSSAA record. Independence's boys are the defending champs in their race.Thursday’s editionRead FootballFranklin travels to Antioch as high school football playoffs start FridayIf you follow Franklin football, pack for a road trip: the playoffs begin Fri., Nov. 6, and Franklin plays at Antioch. Cane Ridge visits Ravenwood, and every game could be a team's last of the year.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • PlayoffsPage beat Portland 63-7 and hosts Henry County next.

    Page beat Portland 63-7 and hosts Henry County next. Nolensville blanked Hendersonville 31-0 to go 10-1 and now meets Kirkwood, which won 35-0 over Memphis Overton. A Kirkwood win would put the Cobras in the state quarterfinals for the first time.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Williamson Herald, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Main Street Media of Tennessee, The Tennessean

  • Round 2Second-round games are set for Fri., Nov.

    Second-round games are set for Fri., Nov. 13, with 7 p.m. kickoffs. Tickets go through the GoFan app. In Class 1A, Greenfield (7-4) visits Eagleville (7-4), and in Class 3A, Covington visits Fairview.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Tennessean, Talk-N West TN

  • Spring HillSpring Hill's Board of Mayor and Aldermen backed a plan at its Monday, Nov.

    Spring Hill's Board of Mayor and Aldermen backed a plan at its Monday, Nov. 2 work session that would let Signature Homes install water and sewer pipes for the June Lake project despite a state-enforced freeze on new sewer connections. There was no final vote, and the issue could return for one on Monday, Nov. 16.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WKRN News 2

  • CASAIf you'd like to learn how to help kids in the juvenile court system, Williamson County CASA is hosting a free community breakfast Thursday, Nov.

    If you'd like to learn how to help kids in the juvenile court system, Williamson County CASA is hosting a free community breakfast Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Carnton Visitor Center, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle in Franklin. A panel discussion starts at 8 a.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Williamson Source

  • Book signingLocal author Sherri Hughes-Gragg will sign copies of her Advent book, The Promised Christ: 31 Advent Stories That Bring Christmas to Life, Tuesday, Nov.

    Local author Sherri Hughes-Gragg will sign copies of her Advent book, The Promised Christ: 31 Advent Stories That Bring Christmas to Life, Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Mercantile, 100 4th Avenue North in downtown Franklin.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Williamson Source

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Franklin Daily Newsto me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Brentwood girls win record-tying 7th title; Bruins face Southwind

Plus, Spring Hill's sewer-freeze pipe plan and Friday's second-round playoff games

The TLDR

  1. Brentwood beat Rossview 42-8 and travels to Southwind on Friday
  2. Brentwood girls win a record-tying 7th straight state cross country title
  3. Page and Nolensville both advance in Class 5A
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