First-round TSSAA playoff pairings for the Memphis area
The first-round of the TSSAA high school football playoffs begins Friday.
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The first-round of the TSSAA high school football playoffs begins Friday.
Junior quarterback McCoy Pugh for accounted for 273 yards, three touchdowns in victory over Bolivar Central.
Nine players from the Shelby-Metro area have been named semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award, which will be presented next month in Nashville.
Groundbreaking for the project scheduled for January.
Memphis area high school football statistical leaders.
St. Benedict senior Rachel Gammill posts high game in victory over St. Mary’s.
Ali Howard’s winner gives the Saints another crack at Chattanooga GPS while Houston advances behind two Ellett Smith goals. Also, a roundup of Thursday’s football games and regional cross country races.
Braxton Sharp runs for 316 yards and four touchdowns as the Cougars outlasted the Warriors in a wild one. Also, check out the TSSAA high school football playoff pairings along with scores and summaries.
Standouts from CBHS, KIPP, Lausanne, MASE, Melrose, Oakhaven and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
The Mustangs finish 18-1-1 and are runners-up for the fourth time in their history.
The Mustangs will face Murfreesboro Siegel Thursday at 3 p.m. CST.
The Saints finish 13-2-2 and are runner-up for the fourth time in program history. This marked their 10th appearance in the final four.
Jack McLaughlin completed 13 of 22 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns as the Brothers defeated Central, 35-7.
Victory over Central in Friday’s regular-season finale would make the Cougars 10-0 for the first time ever.Related story:
State’s third-ranked Class 5A team hosts Kingsbury in region action on Friday.
Pirmann: Fans helped team get over the finish line in first playoff victory in club history.
Standouts from Cordova, Covington, KIPP, Memphis University School, Northpoint and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week.
Deshaun Catron catches a long touchdown pass from Braylen Ragland while the Panthers’ defense forces four turnovers.
Dragons battle gamely but Cleveland proves too tough. Still, it’s the program’s best finish in 18 years.
Kendall Barnes leads a strong performance against Chattanooga Baylor as the Saints win the title for the fourth time in five years. Plus, a roundup of Thursday’s girls soccer regional soccer action and Thursday’s high school football games.
The ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Renasant Convention Center.
Tee Perry ran for 102 yards and scored twice in victory over arch-rival CBHS.Related story:
Hall of Famer Ismail led Fighting Irish to the national championship in 1988.
TSSAA high school football statistical leaders and regional standings.
Collierville advances to face a strong Cleveland High team Thursday at 2:30 p.m., and Briarcrest moves to final at Middle Tennessee Christian School.