Top 10 Memphis area high school football games for Week 1 of the playoffs

Game of the Week

Bartlett (6-4) at White Station (6-4)

These teams have each been turned around by a first-year coach. Lance Tucker has led Bartlett to its first winning season since 2001. Reid Yarbrough has doubled White Station's win total from last year. 

The Panthers and Spartans come in averaging 26.7 and 25 points, respectively. Bartlett has scored 35 or more in its past three games. White Station hasn't scored 28 since it beat Bartlett on Sept. 27. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: White Station 28, Bartlett 24

Germantown (2-8) at Houston (10-0) 

These crosstown rivals missed playing each other in the regular season this year. Germantown's 20-18 loss to White Station Friday night was the closest the Red Devils have come to a victory since September. Houston's 50-45 win over Southwind Friday night was the closest the Mustangs have come to a loss all season. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Houston 48, Germantown 10

Cordova (4-6) at Whitehaven (8-1)

The last time these teams met, Whitehaven posted a 21-0 road victory on Oct. 27. Whitehaven has shut out all four of its TSSAA Class 6A opponents. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Whitehaven 21, Cordova 7

St. George's (4-6) at Lausanne (5-4)

Lausanne has won three in a row, including last week's 20-0 win against St. George's. A pair of FBS-caliber prospects will be on the field in Lausanne lineman Deris Jackson (Memphis, Liberty, Arkansas State offers) and St. George's receiver Isaac Smith (Wisconsin commitment). 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Lausanne 35, St. George's 14

Central (4-6) at Collierville (5-5) 

Central won 35-28 when it hosted Collierville on Sept. 6. The Dragons are 4-2 at home, including last week's 36-35 win over Bartlett. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Collierville 28, Central 21

Clarksville (6-4) at Munford (7-3)

Jaxon O'Neal and Auvic White have led the way for Munford's offense with a combined 1,646 yards and 22 touchdowns. Carson Roberson has 61 tackles, eight sacks, and four forced fumbles. Clarksville's top players are running back Seth Phillips (748 yards rushing and eight touchdowns) and receiver Quantae Hicks (24 receptions for 508 yards and seven TDs). 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Munford 35, Clarksville 28

Covington (8-2) at Melrose (6-4)

The defending Class 3A runners-up take a trip to Orange Mound. Covington hit a rough patch with back-to-back losses a couple weeks ago but has since bounced back with wins over Sheffield and McNairy Central. Melrose won four of its first five but is 2-3 since then. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Covington 38, Melrose 20

Westview (6-4) at Wooddale (8-2)

Both of Wooddale's losses have come against DII-AAA playoff teams. The Cardinals face a potent offense in Westview, which has scored 21 or more on every opponent except Covington. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Wooddale 42, Westview 35

McKenzie (5-5) at Mitchell (8-2)

Mitchell has won five in a row, including last week when Trezevant forfeited. McKenzie has lost two of its last three. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Mitchell 21, McKenzie 14

Greenfield (7-3) at MASE (7-3)

Greenfield has lost two in a row. MASE has won three of its last four, but the loss was 46-7 against top-seeded Middle College. 

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Thompson's Pick: Greenfield 24, MASE 17

Last Week: 7-3

Season: 81-29 (.736)