It was a perfect ending to a perfect season.

Houston High captured the Class AAA state title this week, ending a six-year championship drought. The Mustangs finished 22-0 after a victory against their nemesis Bearden in dramatic fashion.

Houston won on penalty kicks with goalkeeper Laila McNamee, the hero, saving two Bearden shots.

There was also a local champion in Division 2-A with ECS blanking Lausanne to win for the second-straight year. Lia Sanvee and Allie Broadway scored in the first half, and Broadway was named MVP.

Elsewhere, the Region 8-3A football playoff picture looks a lot different this week following the TSSAA’s announcement that East will forfeit four victories — including two league wins.

And as always, we need your help in identifying and spotlighting our top prep athletes. Coaches and stat-keepers can send in their scores, highlights and top performers from each game either by emailing jvarlas@dailymemphian.com or on X @johnvarlas.

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ECS blanks Lausanne for second straight D2-A championship By John Varlas

Friday football report: Collierville tops Whitehaven, sets up showdown with Houston By John Varlas

East forfeits four football victories due to ineligible player By John Varlas

ECS quarterback voted prep football player of the week By The Daily Memphian Staff

Region cross country roundup; state qualifiers By The Daily Memphian Staff

Week 11 high school football preview: Playoff berths at stake By John Varlas

Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Bartlett inches upward; Central returns By John Varlas

'Mayor’s Trophy' is new prize for longstanding rivalry By Abigail Warren

10 Memphis teams ranked in TSWA high school football poll By The Daily Memphian Staff

Memphis-area top cross country times through Oct. 26 meets By David Boyd

Northpoint volleyball polishes off dream season with D2-A championship By John Varlas

Lausanne, ECS earn their spots in another all-Memphis final By John Varlas

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