Blackman and Smyrna built a good rivalry over the years when they were in the same districts in regions.
The two teams are now in opposite regions, but their battle on Friday night in the Kia of Murfreesboro Game of the Week will nevertheless being a high-spirited one. Kickoff is set for 7 at The Inferno.
Blackman enters the game 3-0 (1-0 in Region 3) and ranked No. 2 in the state, while the Bulldogs are coming off their first loss of the season, 28-0, at CPA.
No opponent has found an answer for the Blaze offense, which is averaging more than 54 points a game.