South Pittsburg's Pirates have been picked to win the Region 3-1A high school football championship in Murphy Fair's Tennessee High School Football magazine.
With head coach Vic Grider back for his second season, the Pirates will be looking for a successful season.
Hogan Holland returns at quarterback after completing 75 of 144 passes for more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns last season.
Also returning is Joseph Lilly, who ran for 1,115 yards in 80 carries last year. He scored 14 touchdowns.
2016 Coaches' Predictions
1. South Pittsburg
2. Whitwell
3. Copper Basin
4. Chattanooga Grace
5. Sale Creek
6. Lookout Valley
2015 Region Standings
1. South PIttsburg 5-0 9-4
2. Whitwell 4-1 6-6
3. Grace 3-2 5-6
4. Copper Basin 2-3 3-8
5. Sale Creek 1-4 2-8
6. L. Valley 0-5 0-10
To order a copy of Tennessee High School Football direct, send $16.00 (covers shipping and handling) to the following address: Murphy Fair Publications, 121 April Lane, Readyville, TN 37149. The order will be mailed the next day.
Fair's magazine can also be purchased later this month in Chattanooga at the following locations:
Big Ridge Cleaners - 5936 Hixson Pike
Mountain City Cleaners - 3554 Broad St.
Carriage Cleaners - 715 Signal Mountain Road
Carriage Cleaners -- 3835 Dayton Blvd
Raceway Convenience Store -- 3459 Amnicola Highway
Raceway Convenience Store -- 2528 Broad Street