John Varlas

Collierville (1), Southwind (2) and Munford (3) hold down the top three positions in the Dandy Dozen rankings.

High school football 2026: Expectations are high at preseason No. 1 Collierville

Games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday highlight the local high school football slate for Week 1.

The TSSAA denies Lausanne’s appeal to let junior quarterback Thomas Heffner play for the Lynx this season after transferring from Melrose High.

This week marks the start of high school girls soccer season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Chattanooga. Here’s a closer look at some of the top contenders.

Cougars are zagging while others are zigging. The results have been impressive, and 2026 could be the best season yet under coach Slade Calhoun.

Week 1 begins with a handful of games on Thursday, followed by a full slate of Friday action.

Monday marks the start of high school volleyball season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Murfreesboro.

Untested youngsters were thrown into the deep in last season. The resulting record was an “anomaly,” as the Houston High Mustangs are eager to prove.

On the heels of a nine-win campaign, John Varlas says a strong senior class has the Warriors poised to do something really special.