The Dragons picked up their fourth victory of the season and the second in Region 7-6A play.

The Cougars jumped out to a big lead before surviving a Tigers’ comeback bid led by Christopher Talley and Jaden Thomas.

Two huge plays by Jordan Daniels help the Jaguars hold off Hudson Tucker and the Saints.

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The sophomore’s season has been marred by tendinitis issues. But she looked ready to defend her state title Thursday at Timber Truss.

The sophomore led two fourth-quarter touchdown drives in Central’s Region 8-5A victory over Brighton.

Seniors Kelvin Perkins (Southwind) and Hudson Tucker (Briarcrest) rank 1-2 in the area in passing touchdowns.

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Fairley’s Andrew Johnson threw for six touchdown passes last week as the Bulldogs hammered Bluff City to rejoin the rankings of the best TSSAA teams in the Memphis area.

Brantley Moore repeats as champion as Chip Campbell’s Owls finish under par as a team. 

For the first time in years, Bolton High School’s girls soccer team is back on the field — and it’s about more than the score.

The Central High band was banned from a football game Friday night. So how did they respond? With kazoos! A protest story for our time. 

Standouts from Central, ECS, Fairley, Northpoint, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration. 

The Owls improve to 4-1 as Maddox Giel runs for two touchdowns and Jackson Hood scores the game-winner midway through the fourth quarter.

The Dragons “were a little chippy” this week after a loss, coach Joe Rocconi said. Collierville took their frustrations out on the field. 

Larry Johnson capped a 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run to keep Germantown remained undefeated ... with 29 seconds left.

Hudson Tucker was recognized for his effort in an impressive road win against Nashville Father Ryan on Sept. 12.

Senior receiver Anden Quinn shines against the big dogs while combining with quarterback Brett Godwin in the area’s highest-flying passing attack.

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Last year’s Class AAA state champions took some hits early. But Mustangs coach David Wolff likes what his team is maturing into.

Jeremiah Jordan grew up with dreams of playing high-level football in his hometown. Last year, he played NCAA Division II football; this week, he’ll start for the Tigers on the biggest stage of his career.

Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.

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Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top

Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.

The defending Division 2-A state champions shook off a slow start and took a big step toward a top postseason seed.

Coach Keith Harris’ girls soccer squad likely won’t contend for titles in 2025. But wins and losses aren’t the main point right now.

Standout football players from Briarcrest, Central, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, Munford and St. Benedict are up for consideration. 

Melrose sophomore Thomas Heffner threw for five and ran for two as the Golden Wildcats won their third in a row.