Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Memphis Business Academy, Middle College and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Fayette-Ware, Southwind and Whitehaven are up for consideration. 

Griffin Davis, a senior at St. George’s, posted a 13-0 major decision victory over Chattanooga Baylor’s William Emendorfer to win the title in the 157-pound class.

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Dorion Bowen and Shayla Rodgers as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.

Fred Smith Jr. of Briarcrest, Taquez Butler of Whitehaven and Hutchison’s Tyler Jones are in the running for the state’s top prize in their respective classifications.

Coach Derek Harrison feels his youthful squad is peaking at just the right time as his CBHS team and other Memphis area Division 2 wrestlers head to Nashville for the state tournament.

The top 25 boys and girls scoring leaders and the top records for Memphis-area schools in each of the classifications.

Eight area high school basketball teams are ranked in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association rankings, led by Whitehaven (1) and Bartlett (2) boys in Class 4A.

“The Press,” a documentary tracking the ups and downs in 2024 for the Panthers’ girls track team as they race to a win, debuts Tuesday.

Standouts from Arlington, ECS, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, ECS, Germantown, Whitehaven and Wooddale are up for consideration this week. 

St. Benedict’s Cam Jones has appeared in all 34 games in his two NFL seasons. Next comes the Super Bowl.

Amari Spates and Jekhyra Rodgers honored after stellar performances last week.

“Whatever changes the TSSAA makes will be equitable, workable and enforceable. They will also come within the timeline the state’s governing body for high school athletics feels is most appropriate.”

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Whitehaven boys remain No. 1 in Class 4A rankings.

Standouts from City University, Memphis Business Academy, MUS, Oakhaven and Southwind are up for consideration this week.

Standouts from Bartlett, Collierville, East, Fayette-Ware and Hernando are up for consideration this week. 

After a successful run at Rossville Christian, first-year coach Kendrick Watkins has the Dragons believing after an uncertain offseason.

Chris Coleman and Grace Abram were recognized after strong performances last week.

After a bout with doubt due to a summer injury, Memphis Business Academy junior guard Larry Benson is firing on all cylinders in January.

Event is part of the continuous promotion of the sport by the Ed Murphey Track Club.

The covered 110-yard outdoor practice facility announced by Superintendent David Stephens is expected to cost between $2 million and $3 million. Stephens said he hopes to start the planning process later this year.

Eight Memphis-area high schools ranked in latest state basketball rankings including three boys teams in Class 4A.

Standouts from Briarcrest, Central, Collierville, Harding and MHEA are up for consideration this week.