There’s only one high school football game left to be played in Shelby County and it has a chance to be a history-making one for the home team. On Friday, Bartlett hosts Brentwood in a Class 6A semifinal match-up. It’s the Panthers’ first time in the semis since 1999 and a victory would send them to the BlueCross Bowl for the first time in the school’s 96-year football-playing history. The championship takes place in Cookeville on Dec. 5 and will pit the winner of this game against either Maryville or Oakland. If you prefer to take in some hoops, Memphis University School will be the place to be this weekend as the Owls host the Jerry Peters Thanksgiving Classic. CBHS, Briarcrest, St. Benedict and the hosts will be in action both Friday and Saturday in the event named for the legendary former coach who won more games than anyone in Tennessee prep basketball history. As always, coaches and fans at the games are encouraged to Tweet or email their scores, highlights and top performers to @johnvarlas or jvarlas@dailymemphian.com.
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The Panthers are riding a wave of confidence, but the visitors are led by a couple of SEC-bound playmakers.
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Senior quarterback ranks in the top five in two categories.
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Mom’s lung cancer diagnosis five years ago prompted the special teams standout to join the fight.
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Arlington’s Ann-Marie Braese and Landen McNair of Bartlett win cross-country runner of the year awards. Mark Newman, Rachel Randall and David Adair are named coaches of the year.
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Panthers senior led the way in last week’s Class 6A quarterfinal victory over Collierville.
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Lexi Pendleton was named district most valuable player, and her efforts led Houston to a 26-8 record and a third-place finish in the Class AAA state tournament.
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Both of this year’s golf winners finished runner-up at the TSSAA state tournament.
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In a Class 6A quarterfinal, it is a collision of Collierville vs. Bartlett.
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Veteran team looking to return to state after losing in the semifinals last season.
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First game of the year isn’t perfect but Brothers coach Bubba Luckett finds a lot to like.
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