Monday prep report: Briarcrest girls, Whitehaven coast in MLK
Briarcrest guard Ella Fite (left) drives to the basket against Whitehaven defender Christal Little (right) during action of the 50th Martin Luther King Jr., tournament on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Melrose. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest teammates Kayli Clarkson (left) and Olivia Howard (right) celebrate during action against Whitehaven in the 50th Martin Luther King Jr., tournament on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Melrose. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Whitehaven guard Christal Little (middle) drives the lane against the Briarcrest defense during action of the 50th Martin Luther King Jr., tournament on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Melrose. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest guard Addison Pope (left) is fouled by Whitehaven defender Christal Little (right) during action of the 50th Martin Luther King Jr., tournament on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Melrose. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Whitehaven guard Jurnel Wright (left) drives the lane against the Briarcrest defense during action of the 50th Martin Luther King Jr., tournament on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Melrose. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Pair of promising teams look impressive on first day of annual tournament.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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