Playoff picture takes shape in Week 7 of East Tennessee high school football

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Each week, WVLT Sports media partner, 5Star Preps, takes a look at the top matchups across the region.

Playoff races are heating up and the postseason picture begins to take shape as week 7 takes place on Friday night.

You can keep up with high school football scores here .

Final week 7 scores and highlights can be seen on Varsity All Access at 11:00 on WVLT.

JEFFERSON COUNTY (4-1, 1-0)at DOBYNS-BENNETT (5-1, 2-0)

Coming off one of its most impressive wins in recent seasons, Jefferson County can take charge in Region 1-6A if it can handle always-tough Dobyns-Bennett Friday night in Kingsport.

The Patriots scored 31 unanswered points in the first half last week against previously undefeated Science Hill (5-1, 0-1) on their way to an impressive 31-6