Top 10 Memphis area high school football teams for Week 6

Khari Thompson
Memphis Commercial Appeal

1. Christian Brothers (4-1): Dallan Hayden became the first Shelby County player to top 1,000 yards this season with a 280-yard, three-touchdown performance in a 45-21 road win over Pope John Paul II. Last week No. 1. This week: Idle.

2. Olive Branch (4-1): The Conquistadors were off last week after they beat defending MHSAA Class 4A state champion Corinth. Last week No. 2. This week: at DeSoto Central.

3. Briarcrest Christian (3-2): Michael Dallas threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as the Saints shut out St. Benedict 37-0. Last week No. 3. This week: vs. Harding Academy (Searcy, Arkansas).

4. Houston (3-2): The Mustangs scored 40-plus points for the second straight game, knocking off region foe Arlington 43-29. Last week No. 4. This week: Idle.

5. Evangelical Christian (3-1): Jaylen Greenwood rushed for four touchdowns, helping the Eagles beat Northpoint 40-12. Last week No. 5. This week: at Collierville. 

6. Covington (5-0): The Chargers held Westview, which is led by Ty Simpson, the No. 2 dual threat quarterback in the nation, scoreless, winning 48-0. Last week No. 6. This week: at Ripley.

Bartlett's Thomas Jones intercepts a pass during their game in Southaven, Miss. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

7. Bartlett (2-1): The Panthers defense picked off six passes in a 27-0 rout of Southaven, which featured wide receiver Isaiah Brevard, the No. 2 prospect in Mississippi. Last week No. 8. This week: vs. St. Benedict.

8. Arlington (3-2): Gabriel Torres returned a pair of kicks for touchdowns, but Houston prevailed as the Tigers fell 43-29. Last week No. 1. This week: vs. MUS.

9. Lausanne (3-0): The Lynx are idle for the second week in a row before next week's Division II-AA semifinal rematch with ECS. Last week No. 9. This week: Idle. 

10. Memphis University School (3-2): The Owls, still in search of their first non-COVID win, fell to Montgomery Bell Academy. Last week No. 10. This Week: at Arlington.