Lausanne snaps defending Class 6A state champion Whitehaven's 18-game win streak

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September 08, 2017 - Lausanne's Eric Gray celebrates after running in for a touchdown during Friday night's game at Whitehaven High School. Lausanne topped Whitehaven 14-7.

There is a new football king in Memphis.

Lausanne, which won the Division II-A state title a year ago, upset defending Class 6A champion Whitehaven 14-7 on Friday night for the biggest win in the program's history.

Reigning Division II-A Mr. Football Back of the Year Eric Gray scored the game winner on an 11-yard run.

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"I felt comfortable that we could put ourselves in a position to fight for the win in the fourth quarter," Lausanne coach Kevin Locastro told the USA Today Network - Tennessee. "I was concerned about our depth and our kids running out of gas late in the game. But it's been a long time since I've been as proud of a group of guys."

The loss snapped Whitehaven's 18-game win streak and improved Lausanne's win streak to 17.

Reach Tom Kreager at tkreager@tennessean.com and 615-259-8089 or on Twitter @Kreager.