Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Round 2 Playoff Games

[kwc]

Here is what the CA has to offer on these games:

 

Memphis high school football: Top 10 TSSAA Round 2 playoff games

 

Khari Thompson, Memphis Commercial AppealPublished 12:00 p.m. CT Nov. 7, 2018 | Updated 3:59 p.m. CT Nov. 7, 2018

     

 

(Photo: Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal)

 

GAME OF THE WEEK

ECS (9-2) at Lausanne (10-0)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Lausanne hosts ECS in a DII-AA matchup. These two teams played on Sept. 28, and Lausanne won 42-34. Since then, ECS has won five games in a row, including Friday night's win over Lipscomb Academy. Lausanne beat Goodpasture to increase its winning streak to 37 games in a row. ECS quarterback Joseph Welch is having a strong season after coming back from two ACL surgeries. Lausanne's Eric Gray broke the state career touchdown record last week. 

Winner plays: CPA/St. George's

Whitehaven (8-3) at Houston (10-1)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

This has the potential to be a tremendous 6A game. Whitehaven has a pair of SEC commitments in Keveon Mullins (South Carolina) and Devin Boddie (Vanderbilt). Tight end Cormontae Hamilton is committed to Ohio State. Houston lineman Kip Frankland recently committed to Navy, and running back Lincoln Pare has been putting up big-time numbers. 

Winner plays: Germantown/Central

Central (8-2) at Germantown (11-0)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Germantown beat Central 28-7 on Oct. 19 in an 8-6A  game. That was the lowest-scoring game of the season for Germantown. The big question is: Will the Warrior offense be able to put up points? Central squeaked by Cordova 21-20 last week behind two touchdowns and a key 2-point conversion from Dylan Ingram. If Central can muster a similar offensive effort against the Red Devils, the game may end up being interesting. 

Winner plays: Whitehaven/Houston

Middle Tennessee Christian School (9-2) at Fayette Academy (9-1)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Fayette Academy has a DII-A semifinal appearance on the line. The Vikings are coming off of a bye-week. MTCS beat Jackson Christian 54-42 in the first round. If that score is any indication, this week's game may involve lots of points. Fayette Academy hasn't scored fewer than 27 this season. 

Winner plays: Friendship Christian/Clarksville Academy

Southwind (7-4) at Kirby (10-1)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

This is a rematch of the top two 8-5A teams. Kirby handled Southwind 39-14 on Oct. 5. Since then, Kristian Williams and the Jaguars have won two out of three, including last week's overtime win at Clarksville. The Kirby offense, led by Louisville commitment Jaden Johnson at quarterback, is the region's best. 

Winner plays: Henry County/Ridgeway

Ridgeway (7-4) at Henry Co. (10-1)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Ridgeway rolled to a 41-13 first-round 5A victory over Dyer County powered by 448 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Quincy Casey. This week is a bigger challenge at Henry County, which has only lost to Germantown. 

Winner plays: Southwind/Kirby

 

Greenfield (8-3) at Freedom Prep (8-3)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Freedom Prep demolished South Fulton 67-14 in its first-round 1A game. Greenfield beat MASE 42-6. Freedom Prep beat MASE 46-12 on Oct. 18. Freedom Prep quarterback Tevin Carter is a freshman who holds offers from Memphis, LSU and Michigan. 

Winner plays: West Carroll/Lake Co. 

Brentwood Academy (8-2) at Christian Brothers (8-2)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Three-time defending state champion Brentwood Academy visits Christian Brothers. Both teams are coming off first-round byes in DII-AAA. The running game has been a strong point for the Purple Wave. Will Ruth and Al Wooten have had strong seasons, and so has Memphis commitment Jacob Likes on the offensive line. The defensive line features two SEC commitments in Bill Norton (Georgia) and Christian James (Vanderbilt). 

Winner plays: Briarcrest/MBA

Pope John Paul II (6-5) at MUS (9-0)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

MUS is coming off of a bye week in the first round of the DII-AAA playoffs. MUS' Maurice Hampton (LSU commitment) is the one of the state's top prospects. Dorian Hopkins (Tulsa) is also a DI commitment. Marcus Henderson is one of the highest-ranked prospects in the state's 2020 class. 

Winner plays: Ensworth/McCallie

Union City (6-5) at Fairley (9-2)

When, Friday 7 p.m: 

Fairley running back Terry Wilkins is a 2A Mr. Football semifinalist as a junior. The Bulldogs beat South Gibson 36-6 in the first round. Fairley hasn't lost since Sept. 21 at Memphis Central, scoring 48 or more in four of its last five games. 

Winner plays: Peabody/Trinity Christian

 

[kwc]

Big Games in Memphis – 2018, Round 2 Scores

6A
1) 19 Central, 24 Germantown

2) 31 Whitehaven, 27 Houston

5A

3) 34 Southwind, 36 Kirby
4)  8 Ridgeway, 31 Henry Co

3A
5) 30 McNairy Central, 35 Covington

2A
6) 35 Union City, 28 Fairley, at Whitehaven

1A
7) 25 Greenfield, 34 Freedom Prep at Melrose

D2-A
8) 14 MTCS, 49 Fayette Academy

D2-AA
9)  14 ECS, 35 Lausanne
10)  7 St George's, 49 CPA

D2-AAA

11)   21 Brentwood Academy, 14 CBHS

12) 17 Pope John Paul,  42 MUS
13) 3 Briarcrest, 10 MBA

Edited November 13, 2018 by kwc

[kwc]

BGIM Round 2 of Playoffs Results

 

No.

Name

Right

Wrong

Total Picks

Ratio

%

 

t-1	dannyq	12	1	13	0.92308	92.31
t-1	HavenGrad04	12	1	13	0.92308	92.31
t-1	Trenchdawg	12	1	13	0.92308	92.31
t-4	kwc	11	2	13	0.84615	84.62
t-4	olddevil	11	2	13	0.84615	84.62
t-4	Wilson Jr.	11	2	13	0.84615	84.62
t-7	BlackHavenSenator	10	3	13	0.76923	76.92
t-7	pigskinred	10	3	13	0.76923	76.92
t-7	Respect901fball	10	3	13	0.76923	76.92

[kwc]

BGIM Standings After Round 2 of Playoffs

 

No.

Name

Right

Wrong

Total Picks

Ratio

%

 

1	Toinemac	27	3	30	0.9	90.00	*
2	dannyq	38	5	43	0.88372	88.37
3	olddevil	37	6	43	0.86047	86.05
4	HavenGrad04	36	7	43	0.83721	83.72
5	kwc	36	7	43	0.83721	83.72
6	Respect901fball	36	7	43	0.83721	83.72
7	Wilson Jr.	36	7	43	0.83721	83.72
8	pigskinred	35	8	43	0.81395	81.40
9	Trenchdawg	35	8	43	0.81395	81.40
10	Briscoe	24	6	30	0.8	80.00	*
11	BlackHavenSenator	31	12	43	0.72093	72.09
*	= missed Round 2