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2 of 10 Memphis area high school sports storylines to watch for 2018 (Varsity Football)


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2 of 10 Memphis area high school sports storylines to watch for 2018 (Varsity Football)

 

John Varlas, USA TODAY NETWORK – TennesseePublished 10:00 a.m. CT Jan. 3, 2018 | Updated 5:30 p.m. CT Jan. 3, 2018

   

Lausanne's Eric Gray heads into his senior season 84 rushing touchdowns.

Lausanne's Eric Gray heads into his senior season 84 rushing touchdowns. (Photo: Caitie McMekin / News Sentinel)

 

Eric Gray, Lausanne football

Gray has a shot to do something no one from Shelby County has done — win three Mr. Football Awards. If he does, the Lynx have a great shot at winning their third straight state championship, which also has never been accomplished by a local school. Additionally, Gray heads into his senior season with 84 rushing touchdowns, 31 away from breaking the all-time state record.

 

 

Major Wright's move from Raleigh-Egypt to Central will make Region 8-6A more competitive than ever this fall.

Major Wright's move from Raleigh-Egypt to Central will make Region 8-6A more competitive than ever this fall. (Photo: Jim Weber / The Commercial Appeal)

 

Major Wright, Central football

White Station football was a non-factor before Wright took over and built the Spartans into a power. Same thing with Raleigh-Egypt. Now after leading the Pharaohs to a 12-1 record in 2017, Wright takes the reins at Central and for once won't have to build from the ground up. With Defensive linemen Eric Gregory and Trevis Hopper and receivers Shemar Nash and Darin Turner boasting multiple FBS offers as underclassmen, it will be interesting to see how the Warriors respond to their new coach.

 

Reach John Varlas at [email protected] or on Twitter @johnvarlas.

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On 1/5/2018 at 1:31 PM, kwc said:

2 of 10 Memphis area high school sports storylines to watch for 2018 (Varsity Football)

 

John Varlas, USA TODAY NETWORK – TennesseePublished 10:00 a.m. CT Jan. 3, 2018 | Updated 5:30 p.m. CT Jan. 3, 2018

   

Lausanne's Eric Gray heads into his senior season 84 rushing touchdowns.

Lausanne's Eric Gray heads into his senior season 84 rushing touchdowns. (Photo: Caitie McMekin / News Sentinel)

 

Eric Gray, Lausanne football

Gray has a shot to do something no one from Shelby County has done — win three Mr. Football Awards. If he does, the Lynx have a great shot at winning their third straight state championship, which also has never been accomplished by a local school. Additionally, Gray heads into his senior season with 84 rushing touchdowns, 31 away from breaking the all-time state record.

 

 

Major Wright's move from Raleigh-Egypt to Central will make Region 8-6A more competitive than ever this fall.

Major Wright's move from Raleigh-Egypt to Central will make Region 8-6A more competitive than ever this fall. (Photo: Jim Weber / The Commercial Appeal)

 

Major Wright, Central football

White Station football was a non-factor before Wright took over and built the Spartans into a power. Same thing with Raleigh-Egypt. Now after leading the Pharaohs to a 12-1 record in 2017, Wright takes the reins at Central and for once won't have to build from the ground up. With Defensive linemen Eric Gregory and Trevis Hopper and receivers Shemar Nash and Darin Turner boasting multiple FBS offers as underclassmen, it will be interesting to see how the Warriors respond to their new coach.

 

Reach John Varlas at [email protected] or on Twitter @johnvarlas.

Sorry John but Gray will be playing at IMG Academy this upcoming fall.

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