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Playoff round-up: Gray sets state touchdown record as Lausanne romps to 37th straight victory

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 04, 2018 9:48 AM CT | Published: November 03, 2018 2:15 PM CT
<strong>Lausanne star running back Eric Gray (1) dashes through an opening for a gain during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Lausanne star running back Eric Gray (1) dashes through an opening for a gain during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

<strong>Goodpasture defensive tackle Jaden Turner facemasks Lausanne running back Eric Gray (1) during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Goodpasture defensive tackle Jaden Turner facemasks Lausanne running back Eric Gray (1) during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

<strong>Lausanne star running back Eric Gray (1) runs in a touchdown to break the Tennessee state record for career touchdowns during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Lausanne star running back Eric Gray (1) runs in a touchdown to break the Tennessee state record for career touchdowns during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

<strong>Lausanne receiver Tavin Davis juggles a pass during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Lausanne receiver Tavin Davis juggles a pass during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

<strong>Lausanne quarterback Schyler Forest finds room to run a keeper in for a touchdown during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Lausanne quarterback Schyler Forest finds room to run a keeper in for a touchdown during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

<strong>Lausanne star running back Eric Gray (left) receives the game ball from coach Kevin Locastro after beating the state record for career touchdowns during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Lausanne star running back Eric Gray (left) receives the game ball from coach Kevin Locastro after beating the state record for career touchdowns during Lausanne's game against Goodpasture Christian at Lausanne High School on Nov. 2, 2018. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

For a while Friday night, it looked like Eric Gray was going to get upstaged on his big night. But by the time it was over, normal order had been restored and Gray had his place in the record book.

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Eric Gray High School Football Lausanne Collegiate School state playoffs
John Varlas

John Varlas

John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.

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