Gatlinburg-Pittman vs Cocke County (Tennessee) High School Football Game Preview – Thursday, August 28, 2025

High School Football

The 2025 Tennessee high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Cocke County Fighting Cocks take on the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at a neutral site, with Gatlinburg-Pittman looking to stay unbeaten while Cocke County seeks its first win of the year.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Gatlinburg-Pittman (Gatlinburg, TN) vs Cocke County (Newport, TN)
  • Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
  • Location: TBA (Neutral Site)
  • Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders

The Highlanders come in ranked #2,900 nationally, #76 in Tennessee, and #2 in their class. Fresh off a 44-7 victory in their opener, Gatlinburg-Pittman will look to keep momentum rolling behind a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0
  • National Rank: #2,900
  • State Rank: #76 (TN)
  • Class Rank: #2
  • Strengths: Balanced offense, strong defense, early-season momentum
  • Key to Win: Maintain defensive intensity and control field position

Cocke County Fighting Cocks

Cocke County enters ranked #9,768 nationally, #252 in Tennessee, and #44 in their class. After a 41-0 shutout loss to open the season, the Fighting Cocks will look to find answers on offense while tightening up defensively in hopes of securing their first win.

  • 2025 Record: 0-1
  • National Rank: #9,768
  • State Rank: #252 (TN)
  • Class Rank: #44
  • Strengths: Size in the trenches, determination to improve, competitive spirit
  • Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm and limit big plays defensively

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Record PF PA
Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders 2,900 76 (TN) 2 1-0 44 7
Cocke County Fighting Cocks 9,768 252 (TN) 44 0-1 0 41
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