Top 10 Memphis-area high school football teams for Week 3 of the playoffs

Khari Thompson
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Here's a look at the power rankings entering Week 3 of the playoffs: 

1. Whitehaven (10-1): The Tigers posted their seventh shutout with a 13-0 second-round win over Central. Next comes a highly anticipated playoff rematch with Mr. Football candidate Lincoln Pare and the region champs from 7-6A, which Whitehaven eliminated last season. Last week: No. 1. This week: at Houston

2. Houston (12-0): The Mustangs beat White Station 55-20, marking the third game in a row they have scored 50 points or more. Time to see how the offense fares against the Tennessee linebacker commitment trio of Bryson Eason, Martavius French and Tamarion McDonald. Last week: No. 2. This week: vs. Whitehaven

3. Memphis University School (10-1): MUS held on for a 35-28 win over Knoxville Catholic after jumping out to a 27-7 halftime lead. Now the Owls get another shot at the only team to beat them this season. Last week: No. 3. This week: vs. Montgomery Bell Academy

4. Olive Branch (9-3): The Conquistadors, who are a newcomer to Class 6A, are a win away from making the North Half title game after beating Madison Central 24-7. Olive Branch lost in the North Half game last year at the 5A level. Last week: No. 6. This week: at Starkville

5. Briarcrest Christian (9-2): The Saints missed an extra point, which forced them to go for a two-point conversion on their final drive. The attempt failed, and the Saints lost by two to Ensworth. Last week: No. 4. This week: Season complete.

6. Evangelical Christian School (11-1): ECS had its slimmest margin of victory this season with a 13-9 win over Battle Ground Academy. Next, the Eagles host the team that knocked them out last year. Winner makes a trip to Cookeville for the BlueCross Bowl. Last week: No. 5. This week: vs. Lausanne

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7. Covington (10-2): The Chargers eliminated top-seeded South Gibson with a 14-10 win. Next, Covington hosts its first home game of the playoffs. Last week: No. 7. This week: vs. Wooddale

8. Wooddale (10-2): The Cardinals posted a 19-16 victory over Milan. Next comes a trip to Tipton County. Last week: No. 10. This week: at Covington

9. Millington (9-3): Crockett County put up 70 points on the Millington defense, ending the Trojans' first winning season since 2014. It more than doubled Millington's previous high for points allowed. Last week: No. 9. This week: Season complete. 

10. White Station (7-5): The Spartans were eliminated by Houston, but finished with their first winning season since 2016. Last week: Unranked. Season complete.