Collierville, Germantown, Munford, Covington, MASE, Fairley, Freedom Prep and Lausanne are all ranked in this week’s version of the AP state high school football poll.

The Tigers will have electronic ticketing for games, which will include the parking passes. But paper tickets are still available. And Saturday’s home opener will have more visible police presence.

The Memphis Tigers basketball team has been inked to a deal to play in the 2024 Maui Invitational since 2020, but now the Tigers know who they could face on the island.

Standouts from Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, Covington, DeSoto Central and Houston are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.

Jackson State scored a late touchdown to seal the Southern Heritage Classic win over Tennessee State.

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Defense, kicking game carries Jackson State to Classic victory

Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine.

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Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3

Tee Perry and Makhi Shaw each score twice while defense dominates.

Panthers’ offense was productive and now coach Lance Tucker wants to see how team responds with huge region contest looming.

When Fred Jones asked the Tigers coach to give a keynote address, Hardaway wasn’t quite sure what to say. But at Friday’s Southern Heritage Classic luncheon, Hardaway sure said a lot.

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Hardaway praised his new coaching staff and said the team’s veteran leadership gives him hope they will be back in the NCAA Tournament this season. 

Former University of Memphis tennis star wins another Grand Slam.

Jackson State and Tennessee State meet Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m., at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, in what might be the final Southern Heritage Classic between the two Tigers teams.

The Tigers are in jeopardy of starting with an 0-2 record for the first time in nine years. 

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Ali Howard’s first-half goal stands up, thanks to some quality goalkeeping and missed opportunities.

The Tigers’ basketball coach spoke firmly at the reception of his golf classic, asking the city to come together following the tragedies of the last week. 

Munford quarterback Jordan Bell completed 7 of 8 passes for 187 yards and a career-best five touchdowns in a 44-0 win over Douglass.

Memphis plays at Navy Saturday, the site of their last road conference victory two years ago. As Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo put it: “Both programs are desperate for a win right now.”

Northpoint’s Jack Patterson is averaging over 250 yards through the first three weeks, to lead in passing yards per game, total passing yards, and total offense per game.

Tennessee’s seventh-ranked Class 2A team focuses on what it has, not what it’s lacking.

As the Jazz likely continue to clean house, many Memphis fans have publicly wondered if Jordan Clarkson could be a trade candidate.

The undefeated Cougars move behind Lausanne following a Week 3 loss by Briarcrest. Collierville High rises to the third spot after last week’s win over White Station.