Friday prep report: Special teams, defense carry Collierville in playoff opener
Collierville's Harrison Craig (21) runs a punt back for a touchdown against Independence High School on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Collierville High School. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Collierville quarterback Houston Wilhelm (7) scrambles to score a touchdown against Independence in the playoff game Nov. 5. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Collierville defensive lineman Jaden McKinney (66) smothers Independence quarterback Joseph Cummings (17) on Nov. 5. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Collierville’s Marcus Lee (18) denies Independence High School's River Katina (7) a touchdown pass on Nov. 5. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Independence High’s Hunter Howard (5) scores after a reception near the end zone despite Collierville's Jaden Lee (18), Harrison Craig (21) and Gyasi Wallace (33) on Nov. 5. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Collierville’s Harrison Craig (21) catches a deflected pass from Independence High School's quarterback on Nov. 5. The pass was ruled incomplete. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Collierville quarterback Houston Wilhelm (7) fires a pass to wide receiver Jet Frame (5) for a first down on Nov. 5. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Harrison Craig scores twice on punt returns as Dragons improve to 11-0. Plus, check out the playoff results, summaries and pairings.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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