MUS standout wins fan vote for Week 11 player of the week
MUS running back Gavin Gatere scored three touchdowns in the Owls’ victory over Briarcrest on Friday, Nov. 2, 2024.
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MUS running back Gavin Gatere scored three touchdowns in the Owls’ victory over Briarcrest on Friday, Nov. 2, 2024.
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A third straight postseason game at home is a tremendous source of pride, and it was earned with solid results over the last month.
Several region titles — and the No. 1 seed that goes with them — are on the line Thursday and Friday.
The ECS senior threw six touchdown passes in a 40-0 win, a school-record performance against St. George’s.
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This means the Mustangs will drop into a tie for third in the region heading into Week 11.
The senior saved two penalties in the shootout, and scored one herself, as Houston caps an undefeated season with its first championship since 2018.
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Lia Sanvee and state tournament MVP Allie Broadway score in the first half as the Eagles triumph over Lynx in girls soccer state championship match.
Collierville’s Grant Troutman throws for one touchdown and runs for another while the Dragons’ defense shines.
Northpoint’s Quinn Thurman was named MVP as the Trojans down Battle Ground Academy in Murfreesboro.
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The Dragons take over the second spot while the Cougars move up to third after last week’s victory over Lausanne. Unbeaten Covington remains on top.
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Friday marks the first full night of games in Tennessee.