On this week's episode of In the Trenches, Daily Memphian preps reporter John Varlas and Douglass coach Preston Harris talk about the Red Devils' season to date, including last week's exciting win over MAHS, and get the lowdown on what it means to coach in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game.

Middle College climbs five spots in this week's ranking of the top small-school football teams.

Talented Whitehaven linebacker trio announce verbal commitments to Volunteers.

Defending champ Briarcrest will be the team to beat in Division 2-AA.

90qMUS hangs on for crucial road victory over Pope John Paul II.

Offensive line dominates as ECS defeats St. George's for the first time in five years.

Northpoint's Hudson Brown leads area in passing yards per game.

Star quarterback Tommy Clifton carries plenty of the load for an improved Millington team.

Explosive FACS enters the rankings at No. 12.

Houston football standout Lincoln Pare leads the way this week.

Mustangs are one victory away from ninth straight trip to state tournament.

Forfeits drop state's fourth-ranked Class 1A team from 8-0 to 1-7.

Whitehaven intercepts four passes and coach Rodney Saulsberry likes his offense's progress as well.

Wooddale senior quarterback John Jones tops the field in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Houston star runs for 363 yards, five touchdowns in win.

White Station is the biggest mover this week.

On this week’s episode of In the Trenches, Daily Memphian high school reporter John Varlas and East coach Dr. Katarii Donald discuss the Mustangs’ remarkable turnaround this year, preview Thursday’s big region game against Westwood and talk about what kids need to succeed when football ends.

Whitehaven opens region play with a visit to the Fairgrounds to take on White Station.

This week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll spotlights the top fall sports performers for the week ending Monday.

ECS vaults into top spot following Covington's loss last week.

Tipton-Rosemark senior Mac Fullen runs for 427 yards in win over Jackson Trinity Christian.

 Briarcrest scores with 20 seconds left to edge CBHS and remain undefeated.

No changes at the top; Wooddale and Millington make their season debuts.

Jabari Small of Briarcrest and Courtenay Tate of Freedom Prep among this leading producers.

Sydney Ham scores the winner as Briarcrest upends Houston.