As we head into the final weeks of the TSSAA football regular season, the races for the state's top individual honor are beginning to come into view.
Every year the TSSAA names a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football in each classification, as well as a Kicker of the Year, based on performances throughout the regular season along with academics and character.
For the remainder of the regular season, each week, The Tennessean will rank the top five players on our Kicker of the Year award watchlist, highlighting the athletes we believe have the best shot of claiming the award in December.
Our first ranking for the Kicker of the Year award was released on Oct. 15.
Here's The Tennessean's updated Kicker of the Year watchlist entering Week 10 of the TSSAA football
season.
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Ranking TSSAA Kicker of the Year prospects
1. Henri Perry
Montgomery Bell Academy | Junior
Why chosen: Perry is among the nation's leaders in field goals made, converting 12-of-13 attempts with makes from 43, 42 and 41 yards. With MBA off in Week 9, Perry's converted 29-of-30 PATs with 34 touchbacks on kickoffs, while also averaging 43.4 yards per punt with four punts downed inside the 20-yard line.
Last week: No. 1
2. William Bowers
Elizabethton | Senior
Why chosen: Bowers was busy in Elizabethton's 50-7 win over Sullivan East in Week 9, hitting 6-of-7 PATs while averaging 70.4 yards across eight kickoffs with seven touchbacks. The five-star Iowa State commit is now 31-for-32 on PATs and 4-for-6 on field goals with a long of 49 yards. He's averaging 70.4 yards on kickoffs with 40 touchbacks and a long kick of 82 yards.
Last week: No. 3
3. Ben Brewer
Fayette Academy | Senior
Why chosen: Brewer, a five-star kicker who committed to Vanderbilt in July, has showcased his leg all season with the Vikings. The Commodores commit was off in Week 9 with Fayette Academy on an open date, but this season he's 20-for-20 on PATs and 7-for-11 on field goals with a long of 54 yards. He's also averaged 59.5 yards on kickoffs with 35 touchbacks.
Last week: No. 2
4. Woodson Schimmel
Brentwood | Sophomore
Why chosen: Brentwood's four-star sophomore has been key in the Bruins' success this season. He's 29-for-31 on PATs and a perfect 7-for-7 on field goals with a long kick of 53 yards. He has a long kickoff of 75 yards with 29 touchbacks, while also averaging 43.6 yards per punt.
Last week: No. 4
5. Owen Davies
Brentwood Academy | Junior
Why chosen: The five-star Notre Dame commit is ranked No. 2 in the Class of 2028 by Kohl's Kicking. With Brentwood Academy on an open date in Week 9, Davies has converted 35-of-36 PATs and while going 3-for-6 on field goals, hitting 100% of kicks inside 50 yards. He's also averaging 71 yards on kickoffs with 42 touchbacks and 48 yards on punts.
Last week: No. 5
Do you have a player worthy of Kicker of the Year consideration? Email hcampbell@usatodayco.com with the athlete's information and season stats to be considered for our watchlist.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: See who moved up in TSSAA Kicker of the Year award rankings entering Week 10
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