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.
Initially five Kicker of the Year semifinalists will be named by the TSSAA after fielding nominations from high school coaches and media members across the state. Then a committee of Tennessee high school sports writers will meet to determine the winner.
For the remainder of the regular season, each week, The Tennessean will rank the top five players on our Kicker of the Year watchlist, highlighting
the athletes we believe have the best shot of claiming the award in December.
Here's The Tennessean's Kicker of the Year watchlist entering Week 9 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 has been nearly automatic for the Big Red. He's 12-of-13 on field goals with kicks of 43, 42 and 41 yards. He's 23-for-24 on PATs with 34 touchbacks on kickoffs. He's averaging 38 yards per punt with four punts downed inside the 20-yard line.
2. Ben Brewer
Fayette Academy | Senior
Why chosen: The Vanderbilt commit is 21-for-21 on PATs and 7-for-12 on field goals with a long of 54 yards. He's averaged 59.5 yards on kickoffs with 35 touchbacks.
3. William Bowers
Elizabethton | Senior:
Why chosen: The Iowa State commit is 25-for-25 on PATs and 4-for-6 on field goals with a long of 49 yards. He's averaging 70.4 yards on kickoffs with 33 touchbacks.
4. Woodson Schimmel
Brentwood | Sophomore
Why chosen: Schimmel is 29-for-31 on PATs and 7-for-7 on field goals with a long of 53 yards. He has a long kickoff of 75 yards with 29 touchbacks, while also averaging 43.6 yards per punt.
5. Owen Davies
Brentwood Academy | Senior
Why chosen: The Notre Dame commit is 35-for-36 on PATs and 3-for-6 on field goals with a long of 37 yards. He's also averaged 57.8 yards on kickoffs with 42 touchbacks.
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: Ranking top TSSAA Kicker of the Year candidates entering Week 9
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