Preseason has already been a test, but talented Collierville has the goods
A core group of college-bound seniors should serve the Dragons well in the ultra-competitive Region 8-6A.
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August 2023
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After a successful but unsatisfying season, MASE has business to finish
A faster defense, a talented transfer quarterback and the quicker-than-expected return of Kumaro Brown have the Phoenix poised for another deep run.
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After a landmark 2022 season, Fairley aims even higher
With a more competitive schedule, a Mr. Football finalist back on board and plenty of other talent, Bulldogs look to be “battle-tested” come November.
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Despite a major loss, talented Sheffield looks to build on 2022 success
The best player in school history has graduated, but the returning Knights are looking to “run their own race.”
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July 2023
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MSCIAA football jamborees set for Aug. 10
This year’s event takes place at Cordova High, Kirby High and Whitehaven High eight days before the season begins.
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After regular-season success in ‘22, Melrose hungry for more this time around
Talented transfers augment quality returnees as Golden Wildcats look for continued growth in Derrick Bobo’s second year.
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St. Benedict takes a step down, looking to take several steps forward
A new region home — along with a new head coach and some talented returnees — brings renewed optimism to the program.
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Four years wiser, and closer to home, Chris Smith looks to build on Bartlett High’s recent success
After four stellar seasons in Haywood County, Smith takes over a program with high expectations. But lower mileage.
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June 2023
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Former Collierville football coach pens a memoir of faith, football — and fight
Mike O’Neill recounts his battle with cancer in new memoir, “Don’t Back Down: A True Story of Perseverance Through Faith, Determination and a Positive Attitude.”
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Memphis sports community — and beyond — mourns Dion Stutts
Social media tributes poured in for the two-sport standout and Arkansas football commitment who died Tuesday.
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MUS two-sport standout Dion Stutts dies
The two-sport rising senior was committed to play college football at Arkansas.
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May 2023
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Chris Smith accepts Bartlett High School football job
The former Germantown coach is returning to Region 8-6A after a successful stint at Brownsville Haywood.
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April 2023
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Bartlett High School football coach Lance Tucker is leaving
One of the area’s top football programs will have a new coach in 2023.
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March 2023
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Prep notes: Germantown’s Robinson to receive Rex Award
The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.
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February 2023
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Former Memphis Tiger named ECS head football coach
The former ECS assistant comes to the program after several seasons as head coach at Trinity Christian in Jackson, Tennessee.
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January 2023
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Trey Adams out as ECS football coach
Adams led the Eagles to a 13-1 record and a Division 2-AA state championship in 2019.
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Former Millington football star Ahmaad Galloway dies
Standout running back played at Alabama after a superb career at Millington Central.
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Daily Memphian 2022 postseason football awards
Here are this year’s Daily Memphian postseason football awards, honoring our offensive and defensive players of the year along with special teams, freshman and coach recognition as well as our all-metro teams for the 2022 season.
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December 2022
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College football playoff boasts Memphis ties
Local players — and a former high school coach in the city — will be a part of college football’s biggest stage.
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Memphis high school football recruiting: Meet the area’s top signees
When the NCAA’s early signing period opened Wednesday, recruits from Lausanne, Briarcrest, Houston, Bartlett, Southaven and Horn Lake joined Football Bowl Subdivision schools.
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O-line standout Izavion Miller just wanted to play. Now he will, in the SEC
COVID-19 sent the former Wooddale standout to junior college. He signed with Auburn Wednesday on the first day of the early-signing period.
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Buckley: Stress. Sacrifice. Signing. Lausanne’s Brock Glenn ‘wouldn’t trade it for anything.’
Lausanne quarterback Brock Glenn is on the fast track to Florida State.
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Offensive line, Germantown quarterback shine in all-star victory
Isaiah Tate threw for two touchdowns and ran for one more. Misan Sisk of MASE, Germantown’s Milton Grant, Walker Hawkins of St. George’s, Bartlett’s Hayden Edge and Clarence Livingston of Fairley also helped the Red Team establish domination early.
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Ten years ago, all ‘Haven broke loose
Their first state championship — and an undefeated season — was a long time coming and quite a celebration for the Whitehaven football community.
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November 2022
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Region 8-2A football team announced
Standouts from Fairley, Freedom Prep, Hillcrest, KIPP, Manassas, Mitchell, MLK Prep and Oakhaven honored by the league’s coaches.
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