Mom’s lung cancer diagnosis five years ago prompted the special teams standout to join the fight.

The Mustangs’ senior point guard and son of University of Memphis assistant Tony Madlock helped the Mike Miller era get off on the right foot Monday, Nov.16.

SCS programs remain on hold while others in Shelby County and around the state have started practicing and playing. 

Dietrick Pennington of ECS and Dallan Hayden of CBHS earn invitations to next month’s ceremonies.

Robert Giaimo scores game-winner then adds successful two-point conversion as Panthers win their seventh in a row.

Troy Martin runs for 135 yards to lead Dragons past Arlington in Class 6A. MUS, ECS and Hernando also pick up playoff wins.

Allison Newman’s season was cut short by injury, but she has signed with Missouri; and a Black girls basketball player makes a statement with her college choice.

Covington’s season comes to an end with an 8-2 record.

Regular-season rematch between Houston and Bartlett in Class 6A highlights Friday’s playoff schedule.

The Lynx’s Division 2-AA quarterfinal opponent, Lipscomb, advances to the semifinals.

Lynx standout ranks among the top five in receiving and return categories.

Nation’s No. 70 girls basketball senior pledges future to Jackson State.

ECS junior broke school’s single-game rushing record last week while tying the touchdown mark.

Standout junior sets school rushing record in first-round playoff victory.

Les Steckel coached in two Super Bowls during a 20-year NFL career.

Other 2-AA matchups include Battle Ground Academy at Northpoint; St. George’s at Lipscomb Academy, and Harding at Lausanne. In Class 4A it’s Dyersburg at Millington, and Crockett County at Fayette-Ware, and in Class 5A it’s Dyer County at Brighton, and Clarksville at Munford. 

The Saints are averaging almost 400 yards per game.

ECS lineman Pennington is a repeat semifinalist and is joined by Division 2-AAA standouts Dallan Hayden and Michael Dallas.

Giaimo, Jefferson shine for Bartlett in victory over Collierville.

First time since 2014 that Shelby County won’t have at least one state champion.

Senior Robert Giaimo runs for 247 yards and three scores for Panthers.

The Gryphons, loaded with goals and smarts, are making their 14th consecutive state tournament appearance.

Arlington High unveils a new $4 million indoor athletic practice facility, providing several of its sports an advantage on the competition.

Lynx junior averaging 113.3 rushing yards per game and has scored 11 times.