Deshaun Catron catches a long touchdown pass from Braylen Ragland while the Panthers’ defense forces four turnovers. 

Dragons battle gamely but Cleveland proves too tough. Still, it’s the program’s best finish in 18 years.

Kendall Barnes leads a strong performance against Chattanooga Baylor as the Saints win the title for the fourth time in five years. Plus, a roundup of Thursday’s girls soccer regional soccer action and Thursday’s high school football games.

Tee Perry ran for 102 yards and scored twice in victory over arch-rival CBHS.

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TSSAA high school football standings and leaders

TSSAA high school football statistical leaders and regional standings.

The ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Renasant Convention Center.

Collierville advances to face a strong Cleveland High team Thursday at 2:30 p.m., and Briarcrest moves to final at Middle Tennessee Christian School.

Thursday’s showdown against Freedom Prep features two state-ranked 2A programs.

State’s third-ranked Class 5A team hosts Kingsbury in region action on Friday.

The girls soccer team, composed of freshmen and eighth-graders, is two victories away from a state tournament trip.

St. George’s freshman Riley Stooksbury made a decisive save in the region semifinal girls soccer victory over ECS on Oct. 11.

A total of nine Memphis-area teams ranked in Associated Press' high school football poll.

Standouts from Cordova, Covington, KIPP, Memphis University School, Northpoint and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. 

Three long scoring drives do the damage as Owls win the latest edition of Tennessee’s oldest high school rivalry.

Ricky Isom’s play helped Central coach Major Wright pick up his 150th career victory as the Warriors defeated Overton.

Dragons fall from second into a tie for seventh.

High school statistical leaders and standings are through games of Week 8.

The 20th edition of Memphis’ all-star game takes place Dec. 10 at MUS.

John Varlas — who covers preps for this publication — has done something that should inspire the rest of us Memphians. He’s lost 143 pounds. 

Riley Stooksbury preserves victory in penalty shootout, sending Gryphons into Thursday’s region tournament final.

Memphis-area volleyball teams are into post-season tournament play. Find the latest results and schedules here.

The running back scored three touchdowns as the Mustangs knock Collierville from the ranks of the unbeaten. Check out the other top performers from last week in football, girls soccer, volleyball, golf and cross country.

Both Houston and Collierville appear in the AP Top 10 for the state’s Division I - Class 6A.

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Melrose, Oakhaven and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

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Eight Memphis-area high schools appear in AP football rankings

The high school cross-country races Saturday evening capped off a series of elementary, middle and high school races at the event created in 1989 to honor the former CBHS cross country and track distance coach.