Athletes will tackle the 70.3 miles of competition, and motorists in Cordova could be affected by lane closures and delays.

The Memphis defense isn’t satisfied with just one breakout game. The Tigers want it to become a trend. Linebacker Xavier ‘Zay’ Cullens said, “I don’t want it to seem like we got lucky. I want people to understand that’s who we really are.”

Box score for the Memphis-North Texas college football game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24.

Days before the Grizzlies report to training camp, a trio of the team’s rookies basked in the warm reception they got at the Memphis Redbirds’ Grizzlies’ Night at AutoZone Park.

Top-ranked Munford rolls, but No. 3 Germantown, No. 8 Melrose and No. 13 Central were beaten on a busy night of high school football action. Check out all the scores, summaries and roundups of area games.

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Barto played linebacker for the Tigers from 1990-93 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history.

The Memphis offense should have a solid day against one of the worst defenses in the country. 

Bethune-Cookman will replace the Mean Green as a non-conference opponent. 

Lindsey Vicknair said her team needed a high-intensity test. And they got one.

Before his team takes on the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a preview of a future American Athletic Conference matchup, Baker said he’s as confident as ever in the Tigers’ brand and the new-look league.

McClain recorded 4.5 quarterback sacks, one short of the school record, as the Gryphons shut down one of the area’s top offenses while picking up their second victory.

The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.

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The Grizzlies assistant who works with Ja Morant on his shooting made 276 3-point shots and 95% of his free throws while at Missouri State. Plus, he knows how to “push the right buttons and mess with you in the best way.” Sounds like the perfect coach to work with Morant.

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Seth Henigan keeps the same approach whether he’s being praised or criticized on social media. 

Ja Morant’s No. 9 ranking in ESPN’s top 100 players puts him on the heels of Kevin Durant and LeBron James. 

Totals are through Week 5 games. Northpoint QB Jack Patterson leads area in total offense per game. Northpoint and Lausanne tie for top of Division II-AA West Region. Statistical leaders and standings for TSSAA schools.

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

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The exit fee for the contract that was signed in 2010 is $250,000, according to the source. The discussions between the two programs are expected to be settled within the next few weeks.