Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Week 1 Games

[kwc]

I almost forgot to get this thing started. It's been a full week for me here at the office and I just haven't had time to get it in. But, without anymore delay, here is the 2018 version of BGIM. Let's get this party started!

Week one we are starting off with a BANG! 34 games. HaHa ... how you like me now?!?!?!?

 

Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Week 1 Games

Games for August 17-18

 

Friday, August 17

 

1.      ECS vs Knoxville Webb at Vanderbilt

1.      Olive Branch at Collierville

2.      Bolton at Millington

3.      Brighton at Houston

4.      CBHS at Grenada

5.      Northpoint Christian at Fayette Academy

6.      Lausanne at Rosa Fort (MS)

7.      Trezevant at Harding Academy,

8.      Center Hill at St. George's

9.      Southaven at Cordova

10.  Tipton Rosemark at Gibson Co

11.  Munford at Covington

12.  Raleigh Egypt at Arlington,

13.  Manassas at Lewisburg

14.  White Station at Briarcrest

15.  Wooddale at MBA

16.  MLK Prep at Dyersburg

17.  Sheffield at Oakhaven

18.  Germantown at Jackson North Side

19.  Overton at Bartlett

20.  Hillcrest at Kirby

21.  MASE at Fayette Ware

22.  Douglass at FACS

23.  Ridgeway at MUS

24.  KIPP vs East at Melrose

25.  BTW at Trenton Peabody

26.  Kingsbury at St. Benedict

27.  Melrose at Central

28.  Freedom Prep at McNairy Central

29.  Rossville Christian vs Middle College at Fairgrounds

30.  Craigmont at Hardin Co
 

Saturday, August 18

 

31.  Memphis Nighthawks at Tunica Academy

 

Whitehaven Classic (All Games at Whitehaven)

 

32.  Westwood vs Hamilton at 3 pm

33.  Mitchell vs Southwind at 530 pm

34.  Fairley vs Whitehaven at 8 pm

[kwc]

My selections are made bold and are as foillows:

 

Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Week 1 Games

 

Games for August 17-18

 

Friday, August 17

 

1.      ECS vs Knoxville Webb at Vanderbilt

1.      Olive Branch at Collierville

2.      Bolton at Millington

3.      Brighton at Houston

4.      CBHS at Grenada

5.      Northpoint Christian at Fayette Academy

6.      Lausanne at Rosa Fort (MS)

7.      Trezevant at Harding Academy,

8.      Center Hill at St. George's

9.      Southaven at Cordova

10.  Tipton Rosemark at Gibson Co

11.  Munford at Covington

12.  Raleigh Egypt at Arlington

13.  Manassas at Lewisburg

14.  White Station at Briarcrest

15.  Wooddale at MBA

16.  MLK Prep at Dyersburg

17.  Sheffield at Oakhaven

18.  Germantown at Jackson North Side

19.  Overton at Bartlett

20.  Hillcrest at Kirby

21.  MASE at Fayette Ware

22.  Douglass at FACS

23.  Ridgeway at MUS

24.  KIPP vs East at Melrose

25.  BTW at Trenton Peabody

26.  Kingsbury at St. Benedict

27.  Melrose at Central

28.  Freedom Prep at McNairy Central

29.  Rossville Christian vs Middle College at Fairgrounds

30.  Craigmont at Hardin Co
 

Saturday, August 18

 

31.  Memphis Nighthawks at Tunica Academy

 

Whitehaven Classic (All Games at Whitehaven)

 

32.  Westwood vs Hamilton at 3 pm

33.  Mitchell vs Southwind at 530 pm

34.  Fairley vs Whitehaven at 8 pm

[dannyq]

Games for August 17-18

 

Friday, August 17

 

1.      ECS vs Knoxville Webb at Vanderbilt

1.      Olive Branch at Collierville

2.      Bolton at Millington

3.      Brighton at Houston

4.      CBHS at Grenada CBHS Wins

5.      NoChristian rthpoint at Fayette Academy

6.      Lausanne at Rosa Fort (MS)

7.      Trezevant at Harding Academy,

8.      Center Hill at St. George's

9.      Southaven at Cordova

10.  Tipton Rosemark at Gibson Co

11.  Munford at Covington

12.  Raleigh Egypt at Arlington,

13.  Manassas at Lewisburg

14.  White Station at Briarcrest

15.  Wooddale at MBA

16.  MLK Prep at Dyersburg

17.  Sheffield at Oakhaven

18.  Germantown at Jackson North Side

19.  Overton at Bartlett

20.  Hillcrest at Kirby

21.  MASE at Fayette Ware

22.  Douglass at FACS

23.  Ridgeway at MUS

24.  KIPP vs East at Melrose

25.  BTW at Trenton Peabody

26.  Kingsbury at St. Benedict

27.  Melrose at Central

28.  Freedom Prep at McNairy Central

29.  Rossville Christian vs Middle College at Fairgrounds

30.  Craigmont at Hardin Co
 

Saturday, August 18

 

31.  Memphis Nighthawks at Tunica Academy

 

Whitehaven Classic (All Games at Whitehaven)

 

32.  Westwood vs Hamilton at 3 pm

33.  Mitchell vs Southwind at 530 pm

34.  Fairley vs Whitehaven at 8 pm

 

Edited August 16, 2018 by dannyq

[kwc]

Memphis area top high school football games for Week 1

 

Chris Van Tuyl, USA Today Network - TennesseePublished 12:44 p.m. CT Aug. 15, 2018 | Updated 1:33 p.m. CT Aug. 15, 2018

 

(Photo: Stan Carroll/The Commercial Appeal)

Here’s a look at the top 10 Memphis-area high school football games for Week 1 of the 2018 season.

GAME OF THE WEEK

Melrose vs. Central

When: Friday (at Crump), 7 p.m.

The teams combined to go 8-14 a season ago, but both tradition-rich programs were playoff participants. This one promises to have the stadium hopping. Central wide receiver Shamar Nash and defensive end Eric Gregory have enrolled at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Defensive tackle Trevis Hopper and defensive back Darin Turner will be key ingredients for first-year coach Major Wright.   

Raleigh-Egypt at Arlington

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Gone are 2017 standout running back Kalyn Grandberry at Raleigh-Egypt and quarterback Tate Kolwyck at Arlington, but there is plenty of firepower left on both sidelines. Raleigh-Egypt quarterback Clifton Tunstall (1,421 passing yards and 11 TDs) is sure to build on his 118.4-yards-per-game average. He’ll look for 6-foot-2 Julius Hampton (481 receiving yards). Arlington senior running back Kenny Walker (1,195 yards) and junior defensive back Devin Chandler (four interceptions) will be top contributors for the Tigers.

Overton at Bartlett

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Optimism is abuzz for Overton, which  went 1-9 last season. Coach Edgar Williams will lean heavily on a pair of Lucketts: Terrance (834 rushing yards in 2017) and Dallas, who excels on both sides of the ball. Bartlett coach Tim Haney and his staff will rely on Preston Raines (1,461 yards and 14 TDs) returning at quarterback, while the defense is anchored by junior defensive lineman Tamarious Brown. Bartlett went 5-5 a season ago.

 

White Station at Briarcrest

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The scoreboard operator could get quite an opening-week workout. The host Saints averaged 36 points a game last year. Richmond commitment Jackson Walker can fling it for Briarcrest after a junior season in which he finished with 2,526 yards and 29 TDs. His main protection will come from highly recruited junior tackle Omari Thomas. Lineman Jaylin Rainey leads White Station. Despite its 5-8 finish in 2017, White Station advanced to the Class 6A quarterfinals.

Olive Branch at Collierville

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

A high-scoring affair might be on display here, too. In a season that ended in the MHSAA Class 5A North Half title game, the Conquistadors opened the Tyler Turner era last fall with a 42-12 home victory over the Dragons. Olive Branch makes the short road trip armed with tons of talent, including senior quarterback Cole Catledge, who will need to be on his toes in order to escape the grasp of Collierville senior defensive star CJ Barnes. 

Brighton at Houston

 

 

Scrimmage between Houston High School and Southwind High School. Justin Ford

 

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Coach Robin Jacobs has the visiting Cardinals headed in the right direction. After a 7-4 record two seasons ago, Brighton went 9-5 last fall. The Cardinals averaged 36.4 points a game on their way to a Region 8-5A title. Quarterback Dalton Rushing appears poised to help offensively after the key loss of tailback Lance West. The Mustangs have a proven leader in running back Chris Colebank (1,287 yards, 15 TDs). Kip Frankland anchors an offensive line.

Rosa Fort at Lausanne

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Lausanne is attempting to win its 28th straight, which would tie a Shelby County record. Rosa Fort better come to Memphis with one collective goal, and that’s to try to corral senior tailback Eric Gray. The Michigan commitment rushed for 3,151 yards and 45 touchdowns. Lausanne won last year’s meeting 34-12. Rosa Fort (3-7 in 2017) is led by 6-foot-5, 324-pound offensive guard Demarcus Gordon.

 

Southwind vs. Mitchell

 

 

August 8, 2017 - Terrance Ayers, center, is back coaching at his alma mater, Mitchell High School. ÒItÕs my dad, he adopted me my freshmen year of high school,Ó Ayers said about head coach Nathan Cole who is one of the reasons Ayers wanted to return to Mitchell and help coach.The Mitchell Tigers football team practices for the upcoming 2017 season. Brad Vest/The Commercial Appeal

 

When: Saturday (at Whitehaven), 5:30 p.m.

This Whitehaven Classic showdown pits the Class 5A Jaguars against the Class 2A Tigers. Southwind ended 2017 at 8-4 and a second-round playoff appearance. Defensive tackle Kristian Williams (6-3, 280) is a prized recruit for the Jaguars. Mitchell counters with a pair of top offensive line standouts in Christian Green and Kadarrius Mills.

 

Ridgeway at MUS

 

 

CBHS quarterback Keegan Voss, right, slips a tackle from MUS defensive back Bobby Wade, left, during their game at CBHS. Nikki Boertman, The Commercial Appeal

 

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

These 2017 records weren’t the norm for this pair of Shelby-Metro perennial powers. The visiting Roadrunners went 5-6 overall, but 5-2 in Region 8-5A, which was good enough for the final playoff spot. Senior quarterback Quincy Casey (2,132 yards, 22 TDs) steps onto Stokes Stadium looking to cement himself as one of the city’s top passers. Middle linebacker Antonio Smith is set to flex his muscle against an Owls squad that ended the season at 6-6. A talented MUS defense, one that surrendered just 17.7 points a contest, is led by LSU commitment Maurice Hampton, linebacker Dorian Hopkins and defensive back Dekari Scott.

 

Fairley at Whitehaven

 

 

Whitehaven's Bryson Eason (middle) along with his teammates take the field during recent practice. Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal

When: Saturday, 8 p.m.

The Whitehaven Classic nightcap features two teams that haven’t played each other since 2014. The visiting Bulldogs (8-3, 5-0) won Region 8-2A last year, but were eliminated by Adamsville in the opening round of the playoffs. Whitehaven was 11-3 last year and advanced to the Class 6A semifinals. The Tigers’ strength again will be defense, which includes linebackers Bryson Eason and Martavius French. As if that Division I talent weren't enough, East transfer Keveon Mullins and Cormontae Hamilton are committed to South Carolina and Ohio State, respectively.

[Briscoe]

16 hours ago, kwc said:

I almost forgot to get this thing started. It's been a full week for me here at the office and I just haven't had time to get it in. But, without anymore delay, here is the 2018 version of BGIM. Let's get this party started!

Week one we are starting off with a BANG! 34 games. HaHa ... how you like me now?!?!?!?

 

Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Week 1 Games

Games for August 17-18

 

Friday, August 17

 

1.      ECS vs Knoxville Webb at Vanderbilt

1.      Olive Branch at Collierville

2.      Bolton at Millington

3.      Brighton at Houston

4.      CBHS at Grenada

5.      Northpoint Christian at Fayette Academy

6.      Lausanne at Rosa Fort (MS)

7.      Trezevant at Harding Academy,

8.      Centerl Hill at St. George's

9.      Southaven at Cordova

10.  Tipton Rosemark at Gibson Co

11.  Munford at Covington

12.  Raleigh Egypt at Arlington,

13.  Manassas at Lewisburg

14.  White Station at Briarcrest

15.  Wooddale at MBA

16.  MLK Prep at Dyersburg

17.  Sheffield at Oakhaven

18.  Germantown at Jackson North Side

19.  Overton at Bartlett

20.  Hillcrest at Kirby

21.  MASE at Fayette Ware

22.  Douglass at FACS

23.  Ridgeway at MUS

24.  KIPP vs East at Melrose

25.  BTW at Trenton Peabody

26.  Kingsbury at St. Benedict

27.  Melrose at Central

28.  Freedom Prep at McNairy Central

29.  Rossville Christian vs Middle College at Fairgrounds

30.  Craigmont at Hardin Co
 

Saturday, August 18

 

31.  Memphis Nighthawks at Tunica Academy

 

Whitehaven Classic (All Games at Whitehaven)

 

32.  Westwood vs Hamilton at 3 pm

33.  Mitchell vs Southwind at 530 pm

34.  Fairley vs Whitehaven at 8 pm

 

[cardsfan]

34 too many for me but I've been checking all week for your post. Best of luck to all.

[WilsonJr1990]

18 hours ago, kwc said:

I almost forgot to get this thing started. It's been a full week for me here at the office and I just haven't had time to get it in. But, without anymore delay, here is the 2018 version of BGIM. Let's get this party started!

Week one we are starting off with a BANG! 34 games. HaHa ... how you like me now?!?!?!?

 

Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Week 1 Games

Games for August 17-18

 

Friday, August 17

 

1.      ECS vs Knoxville Webb at Vanderbilt

1.      Olive Branch at Collierville

2.      Bolton at Millington

3.      Brighton at Houston

4.      CBHS at Grenada

5.      Northpoint Christian at Fayette Academy

6.      Lausanne at Rosa Fort (MS)

7.      Trezevant at Harding Academy,

8.      Center Hill at St. George's

9.      Southaven at Cordova

10.  Tipton Rosemark at Gibson Co

11.  Munford at Covington

12.  Raleigh Egypt at Arlington,

13.  Manassas at Lewisburg

14.  White Station at Briarcrest

15.  Wooddale at MBA

16.  MLK Prep at Dyersburg

17.  Sheffield at Oakhaven

18.  Germantown at Jackson North Side

19.  Overton at Bartlett

20.  Hillcrest at Kirby

21.  MASE at Fayette Ware

22.  Douglass at FACS

23.  Ridgeway at MUS

24.  KIPP vs East at Melrose

25.  BTW at Trenton Peabody

26.  Kingsbury at St. Benedict

27.  Melrose at Central

28.  Freedom Prep at McNairy Central

29.  Rossville Christian vs Middle College at Fairgrounds

30.  Craigmont at Hardin Co
 

Saturday, August 18

 

31.  Memphis Nighthawks at Tunica Academy

 

Whitehaven Classic (All Games at Whitehaven)

 

32.  Westwood vs Hamilton at 3 pm

33.  Mitchell vs Southwind at 530 pm

34.  Fairley vs Whitehaven at 8 pm

 

[kwc]

37 minutes ago, cardsfan said:

34 too many for me but I've been checking all week for your post. Best of luck to all.

Come on Cardsfan ... it matters if you start with us at the beginning. This is the hardest part of the season because everyone is undefeated and the sky is the limit. This is one of the most crucial weeks in BGIM.

You just gotta play my man .. you just gotta!

[kwc]

2 hours ago, Briscoe said:

 

Welcome aboard Briscoe!

[kwc]

37 minutes ago, WilsonJr1990 said:

 

Good to see you at WilsonJr1990. You gonna hang for the duration of the season?

[kwc]

17 hours ago, dannyq said:

Games for August 17-18

 

My man dannyq is always on point. 2nd in line. I appresiate that my brother. I really do. I know I can count on you to jump in and get this thing rolling!

[kwc]

Now I know BHS is around here somewhere lurking. He's always just under the water's surface, like an alligator. Ready to pounce on some poor unsuspecting prey coming to the watering hole to get a cool drink of water.