Several area programs have realistic state tournament shots as they head into the final weeks of the regular season.

Eight Memphis-area boys basketball teams ranked in the latest AP state polls.

Northpoint also picks up votes in Division 2-A.

Jordan Allen and Amare’ Boothe are both averaging more than 30 points per game.

K.J. Tenner and Amani Lipscomb were recognized this week.

Ayden Kelley, the son of former East High and Tennessee standout Tony Harris, is combining his passion for basketball and chess and excelling on the court for Northpoint.

Hutchison and Middle College are the only Memphis-area teams ranked in the state girls basketball rankings.

Bartlett, Cordova, Fayette-Ware, Munford, Ridgeway, Douglass, Briarcrest and FACS are all ranked in this week’s state high school boys basketball rankings.

An elite group of Memphis-area golfers and cross country runners earn all-state recognition.

An elite group of Memphis-area Class 4A, 5A and 6A football players earned all-state recognition headlined by two in Class 6A from Houston High’s state title-winning team.

Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Standouts from Cordova, Fayette-Ware, Hillcrest, Sheffield and Trezevant up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Connor Mancell leads the way with 18 points as Saints extend their streak.

An elite group of Memphis-area Class 1A, 2A and 3A football players earned all-state recognition.

Nick Owens and Reneiya Brigance were honored for their efforts.

Quintin Jones took over a week before the first game of the year. And now the Falcons are on the verge of a program milestone.

An elite group of Memphis-area Division 2 football players earned all-state recognition.

Daily Memphian volleyball player of the year Emily Farm of St. Agnes headlines a group of local players named to TSWA All-State volleyball team.

Senior leadership, defense has MUS off to its best start in 26 years.

Daily Memphian Player of the Year Houston High’s Ellett Smith and three players from state champion ECS lead a strong local contingent on the All-State soccer team.

Nine local schools ranked in first boys state rankings, including Bartlett High at No. 1 in Class 4A and Douglass High at No. 1 in Class 2A.

Standouts from Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester, St. Benedict, St. George’s, Trezevant and Westwood are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Bartlett, ECS, FACS, Harding and Memphis Business Academy are up for consideration this week.

R’Chaun King, a 6-6 senior headed to Arkansas State, comes up big late for the Panthers.

Keeper Jackson and Tristan Spearman honored after big performances in holiday tournaments.

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