The Central High band was banned from a football game Friday night. So how did they respond? With kazoos! A protest story for our time. 

Standouts from Central, ECS, Fairley, Northpoint, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration. 

The Owls improve to 4-1 as Maddox Giel runs for two touchdowns and Jackson Hood scores the game-winner midway through the fourth quarter.

The Dragons “were a little chippy” this week after a loss, coach Joe Rocconi said. Collierville took their frustrations out on the field. 

Larry Johnson capped a 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run to keep Germantown remained undefeated ... with 29 seconds left.

Hudson Tucker was recognized for his effort in an impressive road win against Nashville Father Ryan on Sept. 12.

Senior receiver Anden Quinn shines against the big dogs while combining with quarterback Brett Godwin in the area’s highest-flying passing attack.

Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.

Last year’s Class AAA state champions took some hits early. But Mustangs coach David Wolff likes what his team is maturing into.

Jeremiah Jordan grew up with dreams of playing high-level football in his hometown. Last year, he played NCAA Division II football; this week, he’ll start for the Tigers on the biggest stage of his career.

Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.

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Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.

The defending Division 2-A state champions shook off a slow start and took a big step toward a top postseason seed.

Coach Keith Harris’ girls soccer squad likely won’t contend for titles in 2025. But wins and losses aren’t the main point right now.

Standout football players from Briarcrest, Central, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, Munford and St. Benedict are up for consideration. 

Melrose sophomore Thomas Heffner threw for five and ran for two as the Golden Wildcats won their third in a row.

Larry Johnson’s second touchdown of the game gave Germantown its final lead and then the defense did the rest.

Price Renovich accounted for four touchdowns as the Owls defeated Kirby Sept. 5 to improve to 3-0.

Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.

There are plenty of ties between the respective coaching staffs in the Region 8-6A opener for each team.

The rest of the top six remains unchanged as well with MUS making the biggest move this week.

The Dragons had their shooting boots on in an impressive victory over St. George’s.

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, MUS and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. 

Lawrence Autry’s late touchdown capped a terrific performance on the ground, as the Dragons improved to 2-1.

The Lynx win it for Kevin Locastro in the coach’s return to his former stomping grounds.