The two-time state runner-up Houston Mustangs are off to another terrific start in 2023.

Germantown, Collierville, Covington, Munford, MASE and MUS are ranked in this week’s Associated Press rankings.

Standouts from Covington, FACS, MASE, Munford, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. 

After starting the season with a shutout loss, Bartlett quarterback Kam Alexander and a strong defense led the Panthers over the Lynx.

Makhi Shaw scored twice to lead his team to a second straight victory over a Dandy Dozen opponent.

The sophomore quarterback accounts for five touchdowns in a victory against Ridgeway.

The Daily Memphian caught up with former MUS standout Harrison Williams ahead of the World Championship decathlon competition to talk about his journey over the last couple of years.

No teams drop out but there’s some shuffling in the Dandy Dozen rankings for TSSAA schools in our coverage area heading into Week 2.

Both Memphis University School and Melrose are coming off impressive opening victories.

Germantown, Collierville, Munford, Covington and MUS ranked in first AP state football rankings.

Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration this week.

Central High School and Whitehaven High School went toe-to-toe at the Whitehaven Classic Saturday night with Whitehaven winning the season opener for both teams, 40-13.

Christian Pardue hits a fairway when it counts the most to hold off Briarcrest freshman Hogan O’Keefe.

Friday’s game against Bartlett is the first of several tough tests for the Owls.

Returning talent, plus some good-looking transfers, has Gene Robinson’s squad looking formidable as the season begins.

Some interesting public vs. private school match-ups on the docket as high school football returns for 2023.

Houston and Briarcrest, 2022 state runners-up in their respective divisions, are just part of what should be a very competitive season on the pitch.

A core group of college-bound seniors should serve the Dragons well in the ultra-competitive Region 8-6A.

A faster defense, a talented transfer quarterback and the quicker-than-expected return of Kumaro Brown have the Phoenix poised for another deep run.

In 1993, Ford guided Fairley to the Class AAA state championship with one of the most dominating teams ever seen in Shelby County.

Daily Memphian player of the year returns for Collierville but there’s plenty of other talent around town as well.

With a more competitive schedule, a Mr. Football finalist back on board and plenty of other talent, Bulldogs look to be “battle-tested” come November.

The best player in school history has graduated, but the returning Knights are looking to “run their own race.”

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2023 week-by-week high school football schedules