Fayette Academy baseball duo thriving on the diamond despite bad breaks
Fayette Academy middle school baseball players Jacob Fondren (left) and Silas Bawcum. (John Varlas/The Daily Memphian)
Imperfections aren’t impediments for middle schoolers Jacob Fondren and Silas Bawcum.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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