Four Memphis-area high school football teams have reached the TSSAA state semifinals. Houston High School defeated Collierville 33-14 and will face undefeated Ravenwood next, as reported by Action News 5.
The Houston Mustangs aim to be the first Shelby County team to win back-to-back titles, but they’ll need to beat Ravenwood next week to reach that goal. Meanwhile, the Fairley Bulldogs, unbeaten at 12-0, defeated MBA 48-18 and will host Milan in a highly anticipated semifinal, according to Local Memphis.
On the 1A end of the spectrum, MASE carved out a decisive 42-0 victory against Union City, earning them a spot in the semifinals for the second time in three years. They are slated to play an undefeated McKenzie team next week, a contest that could potentially redefine the entire section.
The Melrose Golden Wildcats beat Dyer County 35-15, improving their record to 11-3. They’ll host Pearl Cohn, who also has a strong record. Meanwhile, Covington’s season ended with a 28-14 loss to Westview in Class 3A.
State title dreams are on the line as Memphis teams head into the week ahead. For updates on scores and TSSAA football playoff action, follow ongoing coverage from the Knox News.
