Westwood quarterback voted high school football player of the week
Jordan Irvin completed 11 of 15 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns as the Longhorns defeated region rival Middleton, 54-0, at the Longhorns homecoming.
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Jordan Irvin completed 11 of 15 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns as the Longhorns defeated region rival Middleton, 54-0, at the Longhorns homecoming.
The Panthers, ranked second in the Dandy Dozen, have won five in a row while the fifth-ranked Mustangs are coming off a huge victory against Tupelo. DM Dandy Dozen: Dragons fall one spot after loss to GermantownRelated story:
The top four teams remain unchanged in this week’s rankings: Germantown, Bartlett, MUS and Southwind.
Led by Campbell McKinnon, last season’s Class AAA state runner-up has navigated a challenging schedule so far in 2023.
Standouts from Bartlett, Lakeland Prep, Lewisburg, Melrose, Millington and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
Rodrigo da Costa scored three goals Saturday as Memphis downed host Tampa Bay, 4-2, to sweep the season series with the Rowdies and secure its postseason berth.
Defense and special teams shine for MUS in the team’s first victory over Ensworth. Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Eric Perry leads DeSoto Central over Olive Branch.
The Red Devils force four turnovers, including one crucial interception late, to beat the Dragons 14-7.
Sophomore quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for four touchdowns as Jaguars improve to 6-0.Related story:
Lakeland Prep made history on Sept. 15 by defeating Douglass to post the first varsity victory in program history.
Two days after earning his spot on the Owls’ roster, the junior blitzes Windyke with a 6-under round.
Top-ranked Germantown is looking to end a two-game skid in the series. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debutsRelated story:
The Daily Memphian celebrates its fifth anniversary by asking long-term writers to share a few of their favorite stories. Here are those stories and why the authors chose them, in their own words.
Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on topRelated story:
Jaguars surge into fourth spot in the Dandy Dozen while Munford drops from No. 2 down to No. 8.
Nathan Cole was synonymous with Tiger football for two decades but now, the program is off to an undefeated start under his young protege.
Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Olive Branch, Sheffield and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
Shawne Jones scores three times as Mustangs pick up valuable region victory.
The Trojans took on a stiff challenge in Fairley. But they packed the stands for homecoming and they came out with the victory too.
Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.Related story:
Nix Fullen ran for 166 yards and scored the only points in a victory over St. Benedict on Sept. 8.Related story:
The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.
The Lausanne Lynx bounced back from a Week 2 loss, scoring five first-quarter touchdowns against ECS to win the region opener convincingly.
Arguably the top two teams in the region square off in Tipton County. Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: It’s still Germantown — and another new No. 2Related story:
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Middle College, Mitchell, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.