Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington. 

Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.

Both teams enter Friday’s play following shutout victories last week, and both have won two straight.

An impressive victory over Nashville Ensworth bumps up the Saints. Southwind remains No. 1; Bartlett returns.

Middle College and Central High join the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings this week.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The traditional event is usually an early indicator of who the strong distance runners in the Memphis area might be.

Octavius Flynn scores three second-half touchdowns as the Dandy Dozen No. 3 Saints improve to 3-0.

CBHS quarterback Nate Brick throws for three touchdowns, runs for another and the Brothers' special teams add two more in win over Lausanne.

Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.

Sophomore quarterbacks Jack Hill and Cullen Hayden shine in Owls win over the Cougars.

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Southwind standout running back Khamoni Williams will test Houston defense. 

The Lady Trojans sweep the Gryphons for their eighth win in nine matches this season.

Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.

Whitehaven joins MASE, Covington, Munford, Southwind and Briarcrest in the state football rankings announced by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. 

Standouts from Brighton, Kingsbury, Lakeland Prep, Trezevant and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Top two teams Southwind and Munford both roll. Outside the Dandy Dozen, MUS gets its first victory and St. George’s improves to 2-0.

Germantown quarterback Kobe Simmons threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help the Red Devils bounce back from their week 1 loss to defeat No. 12 Bartlett.

The Brothers — ranked 10th in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen — ground out a 19-7 victory over an improved White Station team Friday night.

The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.

The lineman anchored a terrific defensive effort against Bluff City.

With a mostly-impressive performance against MUS in Week 1 under their belts, the Panthers turn their attention to Germantown.