After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.

Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.

The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.

Coach Penny Hardaway has a chance to add some more local flavor to his team for the 2026-27 season.

James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year. 

Here’s a look at some of the top favorites — along with a few intriguing dark horse candidates.

The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.

On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.

“Competing in the Home Run Derby has always been a dream of mine,” the Germantown native said.

The 7-foot center led Melrose High to the 1983 state high school basketball title and was a key player on the Memphis Tigers' 1984-85 Final Four team. 

Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.

Preps writer John Varlas wins a major award as five Daily Memphian writers place in Tennessee Sports Writers Association contest.

Three St. Benedict players headline Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state softball team. 

Special moments for Javon Small and Kam Jones, one with a grandpa and the other a cousin, caught fire after both were selected in the 2025 NBA Draft’s second round.

Several Memphis-area track and field athletes were honored by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

Former Memphis Tigers big men Dain Dainja and Moussa Cisse land NBA opportunities following the 2025 draft.

Nine Memphis high school tennis players honored by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

Players from Bartlett, Lausanne, CBHS and Lakeland Prep named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state boys soccer team. 

Here’s an alphabetical list of Memphis-area high school players who have announced college commitments to Football Bowl Subdivision schools.

Thirteen Memphis area baseball players recognized by Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

A frustrating end to the 2025 season has only fueled the fire for the Houston High Mustangs’ class of 2027 point guard.

ECS coach also saluted after leading her team to a state championship last month.

Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following historic season for the program.

Zoie Bernard named player of the year; Correy Gex is the top coach.

Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following a history-making state tournament run.