TOP MEMPHIS-AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES FOR WEEK 13
Here’s the top 10 Memphis area high school football games for the second week of the TSSAA state playoffs.
Game of the week CBHS (7-4) at Briarcrest (9-1)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Nearly two months ago – and on a different field – Briarcrest watched as the Purple Wave rallied from a 14-point, fourthquarter deficit, before needing double overtime to earn a 43-42 victory. The usual stars were on display, as Saints quarterback JD Sherrod and CBHS tailback Dallan Hayden each accounted for four touchdowns. Max Carroll had three TD receptions and the decisive two-point conversion. The winner advances to play Baylor or MBA in the Division II-AAA semifinals.
Prediction: Briarcrest 35-31
Ravenwood (9-2) at Collierville (11-0)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Collierville avoided a Week 6 rematch with Whitehaven following Ravenwood’s 21-14 Class 6A first-round victory over the Tigers. The Raptors’ two losses this season have come to second-round playoff teams MBA and Summit. The Dragons blanked Independence in the second half of last week’s 44-13 win. Linebacker Gyasi Wallace had a team-high five solo tackles, including two for loss. Collierville’s key to victory is containing quarterback Chris Parson, a Florida State commitment. Ravenwood cornerback Myles Pollard is committed to Michigan.
Prediction: Collierville 34-28
BGA (6-5) at Lausanne (8-1)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
The only thing separating Lausanne from a perfect season was a 17-14 loss in Week 10 to Class 4A playoff participant South
Gibson. It was the only game Lynx star tailback Craig Cunningham (1,230 rushing yards) has been held out of the end zone. Quarterback Brock Glenn has accounted for 19 touchdowns, including 17 through the air. BGA is led by quarterback Brett Brown and Sean Williams, who helped the Wildcats edge Chattanooga Christian, 28-27. Lausanne had a Division II-AA opening-round bye.
Prediction: Lausanne 35-21
Central (9-2) at Springfield (9-2)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Central has proven all season that it can score in bunches with a heavy dose of tailback Jamarious Brooks, who accounted for four touchdowns in last week’s 35-29 Class 5A victory against Kenwood. Springfield, meanwhile, used a team approach in its 56-6 win over a high-powered Brighton squad. Eight different players scored for the Yellow Jackets (six rushing, one receiving and one interception return). The Warriors average 42 points a contest. Prediction: Central 49-45
Henry Co. (6-5) at Munford (9-2)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Munford captured its seventh straight win by edging Portland in Class 5A, 28-27. Tailback Auvic White and quarterback Jordan Bell contributed two touchdowns apiece. Henry County has scored 56 points in each of the last two weeks, including a 56-21 victory over Dyer County. The Cougars are 6-2 at home this season. Prediction: Munford 28-24
Ripley (5-6) at Covington (8-2)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Thanks to Covington beating Raleighegypt, 54-6, and Ripley defeating East, 58-38, in Class 3A, the Chargers and Tigers are due for a rematch. In Week 6, Covington outgained Ripley, 407-268, in a 30-20 home win. Tailback Jamarion Dowell spearheaded the victory with 24 carries for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Dowell and Jalen Fayne have 18 and 11 rushing touchdowns, respectively.
Prediction: Covington 35-21
Millington (6-4) at Dyersburg (10-0)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Millington got past Trezevant, 34-16, to stay alive in Class 3A. The victory, which featured two touchdowns from Mccoy Pugh and additional scores by Courtlyn Barnes, Brandon Warner and J’vion Todd, sets up an all-trojan rematch. In Week 9, Dyersburg cruised to a 51-0 win. Dyersburg has surrendered just 59 points this season.
Prediction: Dyersburg 42-14
Huntingdon (9-2) at MAHS (10-1)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Offensive fireworks will be on display in the Class 2A showdown. MAHS defeated Camden last week, 50-6. Tennessee commitment Cameron Miller scored four times. Huntingdon eliminated Mitchell, 56-24. The Mustangs possess a pair of senior tailbacks, Aden Hutcherson and Cade Wood, who have rushed for 1,556 and 1,398 yards, respectively. They’ve combined to score 43 touchdowns. Prediction: Huntingdon 49-47
Melrose (6-5) at Haywood (11-0)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Outlasting Milan, 32-28, has afforded Melrose the opportunity to test its skills against Haywood, a 49-7 winner over Wooddale in first round of Class 5A, 49-7. It will be a Week 6 rematch in which the Tomcats prevailed at home, 43-20. Since that meeting, Haywood has yielded just 37 points in its last six contests. Prediction: Haywood 45-24
Fairley (9-2) at Westview (10-1)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Fairley is riding high following its 48-35 Class 2A victory against Union City. Westview gets the chance to play another home game after ousting Freedom Prep, 42-6. The Chargers are fueled by quarterback and Alabama commitment Ty Simpson. The Westview defense has given up seven points or less in six games this season, including three shutouts. Prediction: Westview 49-28