Four Memphis-area boys were named as finalists for the Mr. Basketball award and Hutchison’s Ava Jones is a finalist for Miss Basketball.

Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Super Bowl MVP the same quiet, hard worker he was in high school.

Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Hutchison and Lausanne up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Kenneth Walker III graduated from Arlington High School in 2019 after rushing for 3,485 yards and 41 touchdowns. 

The Saints get out of the blocks early and take a big step towards securing a No. 1 postseason seed from the west region.

The transfer portal means smaller high school classes going forward for Memphis football. But great communication means the door will always be open.

A 19-year-old accused of eight felonious accounts related to two sexual assaults on the St. George’s campus appeared in court. His attorney says much of the story is still untold.

Led by a huge double-double from Kamryn Green, the Gryphons made their coach look prophetic.

With hoops on hold, we revisit Memphis’ standout high school players of the week.

Former Arlington High standout Kenneth Walker III is the key to Seattle’s ground game as the Seahawks prepare to play New England in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one.

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Isaiah Windless and Londyn Griffin were honored after big efforts last week.

K.J. Steveson is a doting older brother, a big Ja Morant fan — and the city’s leading scorer.

Several quality teams in the state’s largest public-school classification will be jockeying for position once the season resumes.

Kayden Curry and Julia Casama claim top awards. CBHS’ Laura Madsen is the Coach of the Year.

Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, Lausanne, Northpoint and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Standouts from City University, Crosstown, Houston, Kirby and Northpoint are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Fred Smith scored 20 points to lead the Saints, who improve to 20-3.

Harlan Murphy and Eliana Kennedy win fans’ choice vote. But who takes our OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week? 

Tigers coach Willie Kemp likes the way his team is coming together after getting the victory in a battle of state-ranked Class 4A teams.

Standouts from Collierville, Lakeland Prep, MASE, Mitchell and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Standouts from CBHS, FACS, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Memphis School of Excellence-Cordova are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Blaze Jordan, a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, took part in the team’s Cards Caravan event in Germantown. 

Kenneth Walker III scores three touchdowns in Seattle’s win over San Francisco.