The TSSAA high school football season is nearing its conclusion. Weeks 8 and 9 are typically the open-week period for many programs as schools across the Memphis area take fall break.
As for the Week 9 Super 15 Football Rankings, big wins by Southwind and Lausanne stamp the programs high up on the rankings. With region play underway in Mississippi, several programs across state lines are also included.
1. Briarcrest
Classification: Division II-AAA; Record: 7-1, 2-1 West Region; Next game: vs. Lipscomb Academy, Oct. 23
The Saints lost their first game of the season, 42-7 at Brentwood Academy, in Week 8. Brentwood Academy is one of Tennessee’s top teams, coming in at No. 2 in the Division II-AAA statewide high school football rankings.
Despite the defeat, Briarcrest
has built up goodwill with Memphis-area wins over Christian Brothers and Southwind. Last week: No. 1
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2. Southwind
Classification: 6A; Record: 6-1, 2-0 Region 8; Next game: vs. PURE Academy, Oct. 23
The Jaguars earned their most important win of the regular season, beating rival Whitehaven 40-28. Southwind dominated the line of scrimmage, and Auburn running back commit Khamoni Williams rushed for four touchdowns while averaging 12 yards per carry. Last week: No. 2
3. Memphis Central
Classification: 5A; Record: 7-0, 2-0 Region 8; Next game: vs Memphis University School, Oct. 16
Memphis Central moved up despite having a week off. The area’s last undefeated team continues to impress, earning the No. 10 spot in the latest Class 5A statewide TSWA high school football rankings. Last week: No. 4
4. Whitehaven
Classification: 6A; Record: 5-2, 1-1 Region 8; Next game: vs. Bartlett, Oct. 23
Whitehaven rattled off five consecutive wins before losing to Southwind in Week 8. The Tigers led at halftime, but a rough third quarter that began with a kickoff return for a touchdown put Southwind in control. Last week: No. 3
5. Munford
Classification: 5A; Record: 6-1, 2-0 Region 8; Next game: at Brighton, Oct. 16
Munford won its final home game of the regular season, beating Memphis Overton 63-0. The Cougars have played well since their 40-13 loss to Whitehaven, winning their past two region games by a combined score of 131-0. Last week: No. 5
6. Lake Cormorant, Mississippi
Classification: 6A; Record: 6-0, 1-0 Region 1; Next game: at Center Hill, Oct. 16
Lake Cormorant keeps its place in the rankings. The undefeated Gators face Center Hill in a crucial matchup that could determine the Region 1-6A champion in Mississippi. Last week: No. 6
7. Christian Brothers
Classification: Division II-AAA; Record: 4-3, 0-2 West Region; Next game: at Lipscomb Academy, Oct. 16
CBHS had a bye after its 29-28 loss to Briarcrest in Week 7. Its remaining three games are all region road games. Sophomore quarterback Nate Brick could cause problems for the Brothers’ remaining opponents. Last week: No. 8
8. Houston
Classification: 6A; Record: 4-4, 3-0 Region 7; Next game: at Collierville, Oct. 29
Houston has experienced plenty of highs and lows in 2026. The Mustangs have dominated region play, improving to 3-0 after beating Arlington 41-6. Quarterback Canon Day has led the offense to a 42 point per game average over the past four weeks. Last week: No. 10
9. Covington
Classification: 3A; Record: 6-1, 3-0 Region 7; Next game: at Dyersburg, Oct. 16
The Chargers have been on a roll, they rested on Week 8 after winning five consecutive games since losing to Haywood in August. They are positioned to contend for the region after winning their three region games by an average of 50 points. Last week: No. 9.
10. Lausanne
Classification: Division II-AA; Record: 3-3, 1-0 West Region; Next game: vs. St. Benedict, Oct. 16
Lausanne earned its biggest win of 2026 with a 49-35 comeback victory over Collierville. The Lynx benefited from the ejection of four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr. and held the Dragons scoreless in the second half. Last week: No. 13
11. Collierville
Classification: 6A; Record: 4-4, 2-0 Region 7; Next game: at Cordova, Oct. 23
Walden needed less than eight minutes to score three touchdowns and gain 221 yards, including a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He was ejected after his third touchdown when he received his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for celebrating.
Collierville led by two scores when Walden left, but the Dragons failed to score in the second half of a 49-35 loss to Lausanne. Last week: No. 7
12. Hernando, Mississippi
Classification: 7A; Record: 5-1, 1-0 Region 1; Next game: at Tupelo, Oct. 15
Hernando has been on the Super 15 radar for weeks. After marquee wins over Center Hill in overtime and Horn Lake in region play, the Tigers earned a place in the rankings. A matchup with Tupelo, the state’s top program, will be a pivotal point in their season. Last week: Not ranked
13. Center Hill, Mississippi
Classification: 6A; Record: 5-1, 1-0 Region 1; Next game: vs. Lake Cormorant, Oct. 16
Center Hill host Lake Cormorant in a battle between the top dogs in Region 1-6A, Center Hill's lone defeat to Hernando is hardly a blemish on its record, With Tennessee wins over Cordova and MASE the Mustangs have proven their quality. Last week: Not ranked
14. MASE
Classification: 2A; Record: 5-3, 5-0 Region 8; Next game: vs. Memphis Business Academy, Oct. 22
MASE earned another statement win in region play, beating Bluff City 52-0. The Phoenix have won four straight games, outscoring their opponents 171-6. Last week: No. 11
15. Fairley
Classification: 2A; Record: 5-2, 4-0 Region 8; Next game: vs. Hillcrest, Oct. 16
Fairley and MASE are on a collision course, with both teams undefeated in region play and headed toward a late-season matchup that will determine playoff seeding. Last week: No. 12
Reach The Commercial Appeal's high school writer, Ryan Myers at ryan.myers@commercialappeal.com and on the X platform @RyanMyers_23.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: How Southwind's win over Whitehaven impacted latest Super 15 Football Rankings
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