Terry Jones Named Clarksville Now Player of Week
Northeast wide receiver Terry Jones earns the honor after a two-touchdown performance in the regular-season finale.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Northeast wide receiver Terry Jones was named Clarksville Now Player of the Week following a two-touchdown performance in a 43-13 win over Northwest. The victory gave Northeast a 5-5 regular-season record and a playoff berth for the first time in four years.
Why it matters
Jones finished the season with 13 touchdowns, and Northeast's return to the playoffs marks its first postseason appearance since 2020. The team will face Memphis Central in the first round on Friday.
Jones totaled 13 touchdowns this season, including a kickoff return score and a defensive scoop-and-score. Northeast finished 5-5 and has not won a postseason game since 2020.
The players
Terry Jones
Terry Jones is a wide receiver for Northeast High School who was named Clarksville Now Player of the Week after a standout season.
Northeast High School
Northeast High School is a public high school in Clarksville, Tennessee, whose football team returned to the playoffs this season.
The details
Jones scored two touchdowns in the regular-season finale, which Northeast won 43-13 over Northwest. Northeast earned a playoff berth for the first time in four years and will travel to Memphis to face Memphis Central.
Timeline
Regular-season finale: Northeast defeated Northwest 43-13 during the week of publication.
2020: Northeast's last postseason victory.
Friday: Northeast plays Memphis Central in the first round of the playoffs.
Season Trajectory
Northeast's return to the playoffs for the first time in four years breaks a long postseason drought that began after its 2020 playoff victory. Jones's 13 touchdowns位置 him as a contender for the 2026-27 All-Area team.
Northeast's playoff berth and Jones's 13 touchdowns make him a key option for fantasy-style and all-area evaluations heading into Friday's game. Fans can track the first-round matchup against Memphis Central in Memphis.
The takeaway
Northeast's return to the postseason and Jones's production show how a single standout season can reshape a program's outlook. Following the first-round game on Friday will reveal whether the team can end its drought of postseason wins.
What happens next
Northeast plays Memphis Central in the first round of the playoffs on Friday.
Further reading
For more on the local high school scene, see Football coverage in Clarksville.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClarksvilleNow.com - News, Weather & Events in Clarksville, TN.
