Houston running back Damon Sisa, coach James Thomas also among the honorees.

Turning turnovers into points in a hurry has fueled the Red Devils’ undefeated start.

Jordan Thompson of ECS claims top coach honor after leading his team to a state title.

Standouts from Briarcrest, FACS, Memphis Business Academy, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Memphis School of Excellence and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen JaDyn Lee and Rachel Griffin as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.

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Emily Farm led the Stars back to state for the first time in 10 years. Briarcrest’s Jauregui claims top coach honor.

Coach Alston won four football state titles with the Owls, while also serving as the school’s track coach and athletic director.

Ireland built the Stars into one of Tennessee’s top programs during his 27-year tenure, winning more than 250 games.

Standouts from Center Hill, FACS, Houston and Rossville Christian are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Standouts from CBHS, Douglass, Munford, Power Center Academy, St. Benedict and Southwind are up for consideration. Voting ends on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Despite having suffered a gunshot wound earlier this year, Brown capped an MVP performance with a short touchdown run as the Red team won the 21st AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at MUS.

Here are the Daily Memphian postseason cross country awards for the 2023 season, featuring our runners of the year, coaches of the year and all-metro teams.

Henry O’Keefe and Sophie Christopher led the field in 2023. Cliff Frisby of MUS and Steve Bell of Houston are top coaches.

High school basketball stars Stevelen Morris and TaShawn Hubbard are recognized by The Daily Memphian readers.

The Mustangs will be in a prime position, along with city dignitaries, neighborhood groups and Santa Claus, for the festivities along Farmington Boulevard.

Terrance Scales’ Wolves are off to a fast start thanks to their team-before-self approach. And obvious talent.

Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.

Standouts from KIPP, Memphis Business Academy, MLK Prep and Trezevant recognized by the league’s coaches.

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind recognized by the league’s coaches.

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Standouts from Lewisburg, Southwind, St. Benedict, St. George’s and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from FACS, Hillcrest, MUS, Power Center Academy and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.