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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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A mystery injury kept her from competing. Now the senior has qualified in three events for Thursday’s Class AAA state championship track and field meet.
Athletes from East and Millington high schools win state championships on a rainy opening day in Murfreesboro.
In just their second varsity season, the Lions end the year with a record of 19-3-2 — and much promise for the future.
Generational thrower Ashton Hearn will grab the headlines, but several players on a well-rounded team will contribute as the Brothers look to break their tie with Chattanooga McCallie.
Kimbriel Winfield is aiming for four first-place finishes at Wednesday’s Division 2-A track and field championship meet.
Standouts from Briarcrest, Central, Collierville, Covington, ECS and St. George’s are up for consideration this week.
Competition gets going in all sports at various sites in and around Murfreesboro.Related content:
Forty-five different area schools will be represented in Murfreesboro this week.
Casey Vargo leads the way with eight goals as the Eagles take control early against University School of Nashville. Also, a rough day for local baseball teams as Collierville, Houston and MUS are eliminated from postseason play.
Gracen Adams scored with four minutes remaining to give the Houston Mustangs a home sectional match Saturday.
Complete games for pitchers Phinn Waters and Lance Bryan lift the Briarcrest Saints over the Knoxville Catholic Irish in Division 2-AA.
Standouts from CBHS, ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. George’s are up for consideration this week.
Khari Webb and the rest of the Dragons look like good bets for more Spring Fling success.
Junior Gavin Gatere has put in considerable work in the hopes of improving on last year’s seventh place finish — while setting two very different school records in the process.
Junior Scotty Stafford was recognized after pitching a five-inning no-hitter.
The hard-working ECS Eagles defeat St. George’s, as Lausanne scores early and often against Westminster.
Luke McGee collects four hits and drives in four runs against CBHS as Briarcrest coach Craig Hopkins has a very happy birthday.
Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Lakeland Prep, Lausanne, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
Caleb Doty’s arm — and bat— led the Lynx in the 11-3 Division 2-A region tournament victory over ECS.
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Kyle Sneed as The Daily Memphian’s spring-sports athlete of the week.
The Mustangs score five in the annual grudge match against Collierville. Houston coach David Wolff told his team at halftime not to let up, and they didn’t.
Mustangs junior first baseman Collin Bland heads into the postseason already in possession of his school’s season home run record.
Collierville High swim coach also honored after Dragons sweep the Shelby County team titles.
Ministry organization ceasing independent operations at the end of May. But its work will go on.
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Munford, MUS, Northpoint, St. George’s and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.