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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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St. Agnes senior caps her career with a victory while Houston junior turns in a second straight sub-par round. Dragons, meanwhile, overtake Page with total team effort to win boys title.
State’s fourth-ranked Class 5A team is now 8-0 while staying on track for a region title.
Standouts from Bartlett, Central, Collierville, Lausanne, MUS and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. Collierville remains No. 2 in AP High School Football rankingsRelated story:
With some early-season difficulties out of the way, the junior cross-country standout takes aim at staying at the front of the pack.
The running back scored three touchdowns as the Mustangs knock Collierville from the ranks of the unbeaten. Check out the other top performers from last week in football, girls soccer, volleyball, golf and cross country.
Riley Stooksbury preserves victory in penalty shootout, sending Gryphons into Thursday’s region tournament final.
Mustangs are averaging nearly 359 yards per game while the Phoenix is allowing just over 10. Plus, check out the region football standings as we head into week 8.
The explosive Cougars are averaging nearly 60 points per game over their last three contests.
The 20th edition of Memphis’ all-star game takes place Dec. 10 at MUS.
Ricky Isom’s play helped Central coach Major Wright pick up his 150th career victory as the Warriors defeated Overton.
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Melrose, Oakhaven and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Eight Memphis-area high schools appear in AP football rankingsRelated story:
Three long scoring drives do the damage as Owls win the latest edition of Tennessee’s oldest high school rivalry.
Dragons fall from second into a tie for seventh.
The girls soccer team, composed of freshmen and eighth-graders, is two victories away from a state tournament trip.
St. George’s freshman Riley Stooksbury made a decisive save in the region semifinal girls soccer victory over ECS on Oct. 11.
Thursday’s showdown against Freedom Prep features two state-ranked 2A programs.
High school statistical leaders and standings are through games of Week 8.
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.
TSSAA high school football statistical leaders and regional standings.
Hall of Famer Ismail led Fighting Irish to the national championship in 1988.
Tee Perry ran for 102 yards and scored twice in victory over arch-rival CBHS.Related story:
The ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Renasant Convention Center.
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.
Dragons battle gamely but Cleveland proves too tough. Still, it’s the program’s best finish in 18 years.
Deshaun Catron catches a long touchdown pass from Braylen Ragland while the Panthers’ defense forces four turnovers.