The third quarter proved decisive as the Oakland Patriots avenged their loss in last year’s title game.

Macon County’s ground game was too much to overcome. But a disappointing result doesn’t taint a storybook season for Orange Mound’s Golden Wildcats.

Christopher Watson scores three times; defense makes a crucial adjustment in victory over South Pittsburg.

Mustangs have a chance to become Shelby County’s first Class 6A repeat state champion Saturday in Chattanooga. It will be just one more daunting challenge.

Golden Wildcats bidding for their first state championship in 26 years as they face Macon County in the BlueCross Bowl Class 4A final.

“Seeing everybody happy and proud, it’s a blessing to be where I am,” Bartlett High linebacker Austin Howard said.

Perennial power South Pittsburg provides the opposition in the first championship game in program history.

Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding, Jackson Christian, Jackson Trinity Christian and Tipton-Rosemark honored by the league’s coaches.

The Mustangs and the Phoenix knock off previously-undefeated teams. The Golden Wildcats eliminate defending state champion Pearl-Cohn as three Memphis football teams advance to state championship games.

Goal-oriented Mary Quay Wilson thrives in the pool and in the weight room.

Each week during the high school basketball season, The Daily Memphian will spotlight some of the city’s top teams and performers.

Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Fairley, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark earn invitations to Nissan Stadium on Dec. 1o.

On the heels of a stellar state tournament in March, Fred Smith Jr. returns to lead the way for the Saints.

Numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s playoff action.

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind honored by the league’s coaches.

Standouts from ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint, St. Benedict, St. George’s and University School of Jackson honored by the league’s coaches.

Fairley, MASE and Melrose also advance in the state football playoffs with quarterfinal victories.

Christopher Watson scored two long touchdowns to help his team to a second-round playoff win.

The 22nd edition of the game will feature 88 players representing 53 local schools.

Fred Smith leads the new-look Saints against an outmatched Trezevant. Plus a whole lot more from Monday’s and Tuesday’s Hall of Champions action.

Jones recorded the third triple-double in Marquette history Tuesday by posting 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the 15th-ranked Golden Eagles' 76-58 victory against No. 6 Purdue.

Here are some important numbers, historical notes and fun facts to know ahead of Friday’s playoff action.

Standouts from Douglass, East, Hamilton, Lakeland Prep, Raleigh-Egypt, Sheffield and Wooddale honored by the league’s coaches.

Tippett did a lot of winning. Six state championships and 902 games to be exact. Basketball was important — but not as important as the people who played it. 

Standouts from Collierville, Fairley, MASE and Melrose are up for consideration this week.