The standout junior for playoff-bound Sheffield Knights has put up some impressive numbers in 2023 — and the big boys are noticing. 

MUS is ranked No. 1 in D2-AAA poll and Germantown moves up to No. 2 in Class 6A.

Top cross country times through last week’s TSSAA regional championships.

Standouts from Fairley, Germantown, Hamilton, Houston, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. 

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Tigers get a commitment from the leader of the Southwind defense that has posted five shutouts this season.

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All games will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 unless noted.

Quick-strike offense produces six touchdowns and more than 500 yards. 

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Lia Sanvee’s late goal highlights a 2-0 win that gives the Eagles their 18th victory in a row.

Bobby “Bingo” Smith graduated from Melrose after averaging 32.7 points per game as senior. He played for Tulsa and most of an NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Senior Noah Wilder had a strong defensive game in victory over rival St. George’s.

The Eagles blank the University School of Jackson while the Gryphons battle past Silverdale in overtime to set up first all-Memphis final since 2009. Collierville and Hutchison are knocked out in semifinals.

Totals are through games as of Oct. 20 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.

The TSSAA high school football season ends this weekend and we have a list of all the playoff possibilities.

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Mustangs coach David Wollf calls for changes to the draw following a quarterfinal defeat that would have made a fitting final. 

Three different players score on a day when the Dragons weren’t at their best but were more than good enough.

Red Devils go wire-to-wire and can finish the regular season 10-0 with a victory over White Station on Friday.

Second seed from Region 8-6A on the line as rivals collide.

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Collierville, ECS, Houston, Hutchison, Lakeland Prep and St. George’s are chasing titles in their respective divisions when the action begins Wednesday.

Millington Central High jumps into the Class 4A poll for the first time this season.

Standouts from Collierville, DeSoto Central, ECS, FACS, KIPP, Millington and Southwind are up for consideration this week. 

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This week the region championship meets will be held at Shelby Farms. 

Quarterback throws two touchdown passes as the Dragons improve to 7-2 and lock up a playoff spot in Class 6A.

The Lynx can earn home-field advantage throughout the playoffs by beating University School of Jackson in next week’s regular-season finale.

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