At this point of the TSSAA football season, the standings don't lie and the quality of teams in the Memphis area have become clear. That being said, as we near the end of the 2026 regular season, we have a packed Week 10 that features rivalry games and region defining matchups.
Here are the top Memphis area games for Oct. 22 and 23.
Game of the Week
Bartlett (4-4) at Whitehaven (5-2)
When:
7 p.m., Oct. 23Whitehaven host Bartlett in a non-region, 6A matchup. The Panthers snapped a three-game losing streak beating Cordova 42-7 in Week 8. The Tigers lost their last game 40-28 to Southwind but are still positioned to contend in 6A as the postseason closes in.
This matchup feature's plenty of talent, including Bartlett's three-star junior wide receiver Pierce Washington, and elite Whitehaven defensive
players, Memphis commit, cornerback Malik Dean Jr. and Maryland commit, linebacker Shelvy Clark.
Myers' prediction: Whitehaven 35, Bartlett 21
Munford (7-1) at Germantown (3-5)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
Germantown hasn’t had an easy go of things in 2026, but it earned a critical win over White Station to snap a three-game losing streak. Munford has dominated 5A competition, but it’s one loss came against a different Region 8-6A program in Whitehaven. We’ll see if Germantown can match its region counterpart.
Ryan Myers' prediction: Munford 28, Germantown 18
Christian Brothers (4-4, 0-3 in DII-AAA West Region) at Memphis University School (4-4, 0-3)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
MUS earned a marquee win over Memphis Central defeating Bluff City's final unbeaten team. CBHS is coming off a difficult 33-7 loss to Lipscomb Academy. Both programs have looked great at times but struggle to find footing in the gauntlet of DII-AAA. This rivalry game is the best chance for either program to earn a region win in 2026.
Myers’ prediction: CBHS 35, MUS 23
Lausanne (4-3, 2-0 in DII-AA West) at St. George’s (6-2, 1-1)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
Lausanne haswon three straight gamesincluding two in the region, putting a rough start far behind them. St. George’s will be its biggest competition in the region; however the Gryphons are coming off a difficult loss to St. Benedict in Week 8.
Myers’ prediction: Lausanne 40, St. George’s 18
St. Benedict (2-6, 1-2 in DII-AA West) at Evangelical Christian (5-3, 1-1)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 22
Competitive Thursday night football is on the agenda in DII-AA in Week 10. St. Benedict is much better than its record indicates as two of its five loses are forfeits. The Eagles beat St. George’s 13-7 in Week 8 proving they can compete with any team in the region.
Myers’ prediction: St. Benedict 28, ECS 21
Collierville (4-4, 2-0 in Region 7-6A) at Cordova (4-4, 1-2)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
Collierville fell short against Lausanne last time out with Oregon commit Tae Walden Jr being ejected in the first quarter after scoring three touchdowns. Cordova comes into this game as the underdogs losing their last region game against Bartlett 42-7.
Myers’ prediction: Collierville 48, Cordova 7
Lipscomb Academy (6-2, 3-0 in DII-AAA West) at Briarcrest (7-1, 2-1)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
Briarcrest lost its first game of the season against Brentwood Academy before its open week. A matchup against Lipscomb Academy could be a pendulum swing that puts the Saints back on track.
Myers' prediction: Briarcrest: 38, Lipscomb 30
Fairley (6-2, 5-0 in 8-2A) at Mitchell (5-3, 4-1)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 22
Thus far, Fairley hasn’t truly been tested in 5A. It’s won five consecutive games in the region outscoring opponents 229-19 in that period. Mitchell, however, should be that test. The Tigers have been stellar with one region loss coming against MASE in overtime.
Myers’ prediction: Fairley 20, Mitchell 14 OT
Melrose (4-3, 3-1 in 8-3A) at Raleigh Egypt (5-3, 4-0)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
This rivalry matchup between two staple Memphis area schools should be an exciting show. Raleigh Egypt is second in the region standings While Melrose is third, both program will want to win to keep pace with Bolton before the regular season ends.
Myers’ prediction: Melrose 28, Raleigh Egypt 21
PURE Academy (2-7) at Southwind (6-1)
When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23
Southwind areback in action against PURE Academy after its off week, the last time the Jaguars were in action they earned an impressive 40-28 win over Whitehaven. They go into this matchup has heavy favorites before a final regular season game against Germantown.
Myers' prediction: Southwind 48, PURE 7
Season record: 51-19
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Bartlett visits Whitehaven to highlight TSSAA football Week 10 top games in Memphis area
