Houston High has produced plenty of talented girls soccer players over the years. And Ellett Smith is poised to become the next one.

Smith, a sophomore, played a starring role this week in one of the area’s biggest matchups as she scored two goals in the second half to lead the Mustangs to a 3-1 victory over Briarcrest. It was the Saints’ first loss of the season while keeping Houston undefeated.

Both of those teams harbor state tournament ambitions but there’s still much to play for. Golfers, however, are already qualifying and the best performance was turned in by Cooper Solberg of MUS. He shot 4-under 68 to win the Division 2-AA West Regional tournament while leading the Owls to the team title.

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Ellett Smith scores twice after the break to lead Mustangs in a battle of unbeaten state-tournament hopefuls.

Hassie Clare and Quinn Thurman have helped turn the Northpoint volleyball program into a Division 2-A state tournament contender. By John Varlas

Junior quarterback leads the area with 17 touchdown passes; War Eagles boast top run defense and top total defense through four games. Check out all the statistical leaders and standings for TSSAA area schools. By John Varlas

Ohio State commit tops 100 yards rushing and scores twice in bounce-back victory. By John Varlas

Here are this week’s Daily Memphian Power 15 high school football rankings, along with the full area schedule for Week 6. By John Varlas

Local high school football season kicks off with games on Aug. 18. By John Varlas

As always, the Red Devils make it interesting but Kion Threalkill and the defense come through. By John Varlas

Braylen Ragland, who engineered a victory over then-No. 1 Lausanne, is the fan favorite for player of the week. Tristian Johnson of CBHS takes second place. By John Varlas

With new faces in key places, Collierville High School is Tennessee’s second-ranked Class 6A football team and off to a 4-0 start for the second straight year. By John Varlas

Others receiving votes were Rockvale, Lebanon, Houston, Jefferson County, Farragut and Centennial. By The Associated Press

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