Prediction: Baylor School (Tenn.) repeats as DII-AAA champs

The theme is a forward-looking preview of a high school football powerhouse entering 2026. Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, finished 12-0 in 2025 and held the No. 1 spot in the final Massey Rankings, setting the stage for another title chase. The article highlights quarterback Keegan Croucher, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound sophomore-to-be with a 9.5-inch hand, described as a top arm talent in the 2027 cycle. He completed 69.1% of his passes for 1,692 yards and 16 touchdowns against six interceptions as a junior, having transferred from Cheshire Academy to Baylor. The piece also notes other standouts like RB David Gabriel Georges and WR Hank DeGennaro, and outlines Baylor’s anticipated schedule and rivalries, including a high-profile Aug. 7 scrimmage with Buford and a Oct. 2 meeting with McCallie. Projections suggest a 10-0 start as the Red Raiders face teams from Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, with Croucher lifting a high-powered offense alongside Georges to sustain a national-level run.