Semifinal TSSAA football playoff preview by the numbers
Numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s playoff action.
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Numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s playoff action.
Fairley, MASE and Melrose also advance in the state football playoffs with quarterfinal victories.
Here are some important numbers, historical notes and fun facts to know ahead of Friday’s playoff action.
Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Germantown, Houston, MASE, Melrose and Middle College are up for consideration this week.
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Canon Day as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Houston, White Station and Whitehaven honored by the league’s coaches.
Standouts from Fairley, Houston, Munford, MUS, Northpoint and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
Freshman quarterback Canon Day shines in his first varsity start. Collierville, Bartlett and Germantown also advance to the second round.Related content:
Houston’s Ladeadrick James and the Mustang defense shine in victory over arch-rival Collierville.
Covington and Collierville, both undefeated, finish at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the final rankings of the season.
The senior saved two penalties in the shootout, and scored one herself, as Houston caps an undefeated season with its first championship since 2018.
The youthful Lynx eliminate St. George’s on penalties while the Eagles have a shot to repeat as D2-A state champs after putting four past USJ.
The Dragons take over the second spot while the Cougars move up to third after last week’s victory over Lausanne. Unbeaten Covington remains on top.
Wednesday was a day of frustration for Shelby County volleyball powers. Houston High won in state soccer action, while Collierville, Lakeland Prep, and Brighton were knocked out of the girls state soccer tournament.
Led by Breya Dawson, the Briarcrest Saints oust Nashville Father Ryan in Division 2-AA. Houston, Collierville and Northpoint also pick up wins at state.
Collierville and Houston (AAA), Lakeland Prep (A), and ECS, Lausanne and St. George’s (D2-A) will represent Memphis at the state tournament starting Wednesday.
Collierville and Houston (AAA), Briarcrest (Division 2-AA) and Northpoint (D2-A) all have the talent to contend in their respective divisions.
Saints won a thriller over Knoxville Catholic while the Mustangs took control early against Rossview.
The Mustangs scored three times in the first 20 minutes of the match with the Dragons, to remain undefeated and secure the No. 1 seed for the postseason.
D.J. Miller scores twice as the Mustangs down Bartlett for a key Region 8-6A victory.
Playoff picture will come into better focus — at least somewhat — in Regions 8-6A, 8-5A and 8-3A after Friday.
Covington still at No. 1 as the top four spots remain unchanged this week.
Whitehaven is the biggest mover this week following victory over previous No. 1 Houston.
The Tigers force five turnovers and get a late touchdown pass from Jaden Thomas to Cameron Jackson to remain perfect in Region 8-6A.
The Region 8-6A matchup headlines this week’s high school football games.Related content: