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The Commercial Appeal

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Where remaining Memphis area teams stand in latest Super 15 Football Rankings

The first round of the TSSAA football playoffs is in the books, and after a grueling opening round, just 13 Memphis-area programs remain alive in the hunt for a 2026 state title. Two members of the previous Super 15 rankings were eliminated in the first round: Christian Brothers lost 34-14 to Christ Presbyterian Academy, and Bolton lost 14-6 to Bolivar Central. The remaining programs face steep competition in the late stages of the season. All second-round TSSAA football games are Nov. 13. 1. Briarcrest Classification: Division II-AAA; Record: 9-1; Next game: vs. MBA Briarcrest was the lone Memphis area program with a first-round bye. The Saints host MBA, which defeated MUS 21-14 in the first round. Briarcrest linebacker and running back Octavius Flynn was named a Mr. Football semifinalist Nov.4. Last week: No. 1 Watch TSSAA football playoffs on the NFHS Network 2. Southwind Classification: 6A; Record: 9-1; Next game: vs. Brentwood (9-2) Southwind dominated Cordova 49-0 in the first round. The Jaguars have been exceptional since their loss to Briarcrest, leaning on Auburn commit Khamoni Williams who ran just five times for 87 times and two touchdowns. Last week: No. 2 3. Whitehaven Classification: 6A; Record: 8-2; Next game:

Memphis, TN · 1d

The Commercial Appeal

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Memphis basketball surges in national rankings after torrid start

Memphis basketball is being rewarded for its torrid start, storming up the national rankings on Nov. 9. The Tigers (2-0) received the second-most votes out of every team outside the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll , essentially landing at No. 27, behind Kentucky. In the Associated Press Top 25, Memphis got the most votes of all unranked programs, essentially coming in at No. 26. The Tigers missed cracking the AP Top 25 by five voting points. Nebraska is No. 25 with 101 points, while Memphis finished with 97 points. One AP voter ranked the Tigers as high as No. 10, according to collegepolltracker.com. Penny Hardaway's team did not receive a single vote in either preseason poll. Only once in program history has Memphis gone from unranked in the preseason poll to a spot in the first Top 25 of the regular season. It happened in 1987, when Memphis moved into the AP poll at No. 20 after wins over Jackson State and Washington. Penny Hardaway's team defeated Iowa State and VCU to open the 2026-27 season. It is currently the only program in the country with multiple top-60 wins. Next up is a date with No.

Memphis, TN · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Former Vol quarterback leads Concord Christian to first playoff win

Concord Christian School defeated Fayette Academy (Somerville, Tennessee), 49-21, Friday in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-A playoffs at Bill Clabo Field in Farragut, Tennessee. The victory was the first postseason win in Concord Christian (8-3) program history. Former Tennessee quarterback Steve Matthews serves as the Lions' head coach. Concord Christian led Fayette Academy (6-5), 35-0, after the first quarter. The Lions scored on their first offensive play when freshman quarterback Dylan Brown completed an 80-yard touchdown pass to Dasani Moulden. "We knew they had a long trip from and we wanted to come out and score early," Matthews told Vols Wire. "We like to start fast, especially against a Wing-T team, try to get them in a hole to where it gets them in a hole, where it takes them out of what they like to do. "We wanted to get ahead of them because teams that run the Wing-T have a hard time catching up when they get behind." Brown completed 10-of-12 passing attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore running back Maurice Smith totaled 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns on five attempts for the Lions. Concord Christian will play on Nov.

Farragut, TN · 3d

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Next week, the fate of these 11 tracks will be sealed

If you love racing and have millions of dollars sitting, this is a good time to rise to action. A dozen or so IHRA-owned tracks are headed to a sealed auction, and they include venues that have hosted sports car racing and autocross, such as Heartland Motorsports Park, Memphis International Raceway and Rockingham Speedway.

Memphis, TN · 13h
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College basketball rankings: Memphis a surprising 2-0 after Penny Hardaway started season on hot seat

Penny Hardaway has made it clear in his time as coach at Memphis that he wants to schedule in a way that gives his program a chance to annually build an at-large resume for the NCAA Tournament despite playing in a conference that currently ranks ninth nationally, according to KenPom.com.

Memphis, TN · 2d

WREG

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Memphis take down Little Rock 62-48, first 3-0 start since 2004-05

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women’s basketball team used a strong defensive performance and a balanced offensive attack to secure a 62-48 victory over Little Rock Monday night inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The win pushed the Tigers to 3-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 season. With the victory, Memphis remained unbeaten […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Indoor Golf Facility Eying New Memphis Market

A popular and rapidly expanding indoor golf concept is hoping to slice its way into a new Memphis market. The Back Nine Golf franchisee Jeff Herman is scouting potential locations for a new area location, reports the Daily Memphian. Herman can already claim two area locations-one already open and operational...

Memphis, TN · 2d

iHeartSports

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SEC Basketball TV & Schedule - November 10

Find out where to watch all of the SEC men's hoops games on TV or streaming live on any device.

Memphis, TN · 1d

Vanderbilt Commodores On SI

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Memphis at No. 22 Vanderbilt Basketball: Game Central Rundown, TV Information

Everything you want to know ahead of Vanderbilt’s game against Memphis.

Nashville, TN · 17h

Big Red Louie

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Louisville’s schedule just got even tougher after Memphis’ impressive start

Memphis is off to a hot start including a huge win over a ranked opponent.

Louisville, KY · 1d

The Advocate & Democrat

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Frerichs returns to state championship as sophomore

MEMPHIS — Henry Frerichs had to change his training regimen this year. But the Sweetwater sophomore was still able to reach the Class AA State Championship. Frerichs ran a time of 17:53.22, placing 63rd in Friday’s race at Shelby Farms in Memphis. “It means a lot. This year, coming as an individual, I think that means a little more to me,” Frerichs said. “It shows that I can do it even though I would love to go with my team. Last year was a little more enjoyable since I had my teammates with me.” Frerichs qualified as an individual this year, after being a part of the Sweetwater team in last year’s race. Two members of that race team a year ago played a role in Frerichs’ return to the state championship — Nicky Pierce, a senior who was injured this year, and 2026 graduate McCade Frye, Sweetwater’s runner who placed 11th in his senior season. “I believe he was going to go, but he got injured. It was sad to see that he did not get to come with me. I am glad to be here,” Frerich said of Pierce. “It has definitely been a struggle for me. Losing

Sweetwater, TN · 1d

WREG

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Tigers’ Jayden Reid earns American Conference Player of the Week honor

IRVING, Texas – The first American Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor of 2026-27 went to senior Jayden Reid from the Memphis men’s basketball program, the conference office announced Monday. Reid, from Westbury, New York, averaged a league-leading 29.0 points and 4.0 assists per game to help the Tigers get off to a […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

Rockytop Insider

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Tennessee Football In-State Target, Former Memphis Commit Sets Announcement Date For Collegiate Commitment

Photo via @Vol_Football on X In-state defensive line prospect Joshua Lane is just a few weeks away from announcing his college commitment. According to a post on social media , Lane will make his decision public on Wednesday, Dec. 2. According to 247Sports , Lane is a three-star defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class.…

Knoxville, TN · 9h

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Trojans Show Fight in Road Test at Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Little Rock battled throughout Monday night’s road matchup but came up short against Memphis, falling 62-48 at Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The Trojans (1-2) forced 17 turnovers and saw three players reach double figures in the contest. Despite the final score, Little Rock showed stretches of...

Little Rock, AR · 1d

Ball Exclusives

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Little Rock Trojans at Memphis Tigers: Monday Preview

The Little Rock Trojans and the Memphis Tigers meet on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The post Little Rock Trojans at Memphis Tigers: Monday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Little Rock, AR · 1d

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No. 22 Vanderbilt focusing on defense as it hosts Memphis

After watching his No. 22 Vanderbilt team win its first two games by an average margin of nearly 35 points, head coach Mark Byington finds that a good part of his focus is on his club’s defense. The Commodores will play the third of six consecutive home games to...

Nashville, TN · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Memphis defensive lineman announces official Tennessee football visit

2027 three-star defensive lineman Joshua Lane will officially visit Tennessee for the Vols' football game versus Kentucky on Nov. 7. "Knoxville, Tennessee, here I come!" Lane announced . "Blessed for the opportunity to take an official visit to the University of Tennessee!" The 6-foot-3, 265-pound prospect is an in-state target from Memphis Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 97 defensive lineman in the class and No. 33 player in Tennessee. Tennessee offered Lane a scholarship on Sept. 14. His first visit was for the Tennessee- Auburn game on Oct. 3. Lane previously committed to Memphis on June 20. He decommitted from the Tigers on Sept. 20. Jacksonville State was the first school to offer Lane a scholarship on April 17. Other schools to offer him scholarships include Samford, Southern Miss, Western Kentucky, Tennessee State, Chattanooga, Ole Miss, Alabama A&M, Southeast Missouri State, Louisiana Tech, Austin Peay, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Alabama , Iowa State, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Oregon and Florida State. Tennessee has 19 commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace , offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo , quarterback Derrick Baker , athlete Jaden Butler , wide receiver KeSean Bowman , defensive back

Knoxville, TN · 4d

The Commercial Appeal

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Stan Collins wins first TSSAA football playoff game for Whitehaven since 1996

Whitehaven football under Stan Collins as been synonymous with playoff success. For the first time in 30 years, the Tigers have won a TSSAA football playoff game with Collins at the helm. Collins stepped down from his position in 1996. His return 30 years later is special for reasons beyond football: He now gets to celebrate the Whitehaven football community he built. “It’s really a joy,” Collins said after Whitehaven's 28-13 win over Bartlett in the first round of the 6A playoffs on Nov. 6. “Plus, you see all these young coaches out here, all these guys played at Whitehaven. It’s a good thing that we bring our kids back and they work in the school building. We got one of the best schools in the city.” Dressed in an all-black tracksuit and a Whitehaven High School toboggan, Collins walked over to junior quarterback Jour’din Shelton following the Tigers’ first-round game of the Class 6A playoffs against Bartlett. MORE TSSAA FOOTBALL: TSSAA announces initial football region assignments for 2027, 2028 seasons Collins embraced his quarterback. “He’s a stone-bone winner,” Collins said of Shelton. “The guy has got the mental attitude you have to have to play football.” Shelton’s three total

Memphis, TN · 3d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Scores from last Night: Lake Cormorant finishes perfect; Tupelo shuts out DeSoto Central

Lake Cormorant completed a perfect 10-0 regular season, Tupelo reached 11-0 with a shutout, and several football games came down

Tupelo, MS · 4d

Arkansas Razorbacks On SI

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Old Foes, New Confines: Silverfield and Golesh Bring a Familiar Battle to the SEC

Ryan Silverfield won three different battles against Alex Golesh in the American. Their Arkansas-Auburn reunion tests whether those lessons translate.

Fayetteville, AR · 5d