Overton holds off Independence for Class 4A title
Senior Jordan Frison leads the way with 19 points and earns tournament MVP honors.
John Varlas
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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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Sports Mya Jones, Tigers down SMU for sixth straight win in women’s soccer
Forward Mya Jones strikes twice in quick succession early in the match and the 12th-ranked Memphis Tigers hang on against SMU to win 2-1.
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High School Sports Westwood quarterback voted high school football player of the week
Jordan Irvin completed 11 of 15 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns as the Longhorns defeated region rival Middleton, 54-0, at the Longhorns homecoming.
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High School Sports Week 7 preview: High-octane matchup between Bartlett and Houston
The Panthers, ranked second in the Dandy Dozen, have won five in a row while the fifth-ranked Mustangs are coming off a huge victory against Tupelo.
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DM Dandy Dozen: Dragons fall one spot after loss to Germantown
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High School Sports DM Dandy Dozen: Dragons fall one spot after loss to Germantown
The top four teams remain unchanged in this week’s rankings: Germantown, Bartlett, MUS and Southwind.
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High School SportsRetooled Collierville volleyball looking strong as the postseason nears
Led by Campbell McKinnon, last season’s Class AAA state runner-up has navigated a challenging schedule so far in 2023.
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High School Sports 2023 week-by-week high school football schedules
First Friday of the season is Aug. 18.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Briarcrest, Craigmont, FACS, MUS, Sheffield and Westwood are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Bartlett, Lakeland Prep, Lewisburg, Melrose, Millington and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC headed to USL Championship playoffs
Rodrigo da Costa scored three goals Saturday as Memphis downed host Tampa Bay, 4-2, to sweep the season series with the Rowdies and secure its postseason berth.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Owls make history; DeSoto Central holds off Olive Branch
Defense and special teams shine for MUS in the team’s first victory over Ensworth. Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Eric Perry leads DeSoto Central over Olive Branch.
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High School Sports Germantown shuts down Collierville to remain unbeaten
The Red Devils force four turnovers, including one crucial interception late, to beat the Dragons 14-7.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Southwind pulls away in second half to beat Melrose
Sophomore quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for four touchdowns as Jaguars improve to 6-0.
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High School Sports Lakeland quarterback voted player of the week
Lakeland Prep made history on Sept. 15 by defeating Douglass to post the first varsity victory in program history.
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High School Sports Mukatira leads MUS to region title, Barber repeats at Sandra Pitts
Two days after earning his spot on the Owls’ roster, the junior blitzes Windyke with a 6-under round.
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High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Dragons host Red Devils in key region clash
Top-ranked Germantown is looking to end a two-game skid in the series.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debuts
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debuts
Germantown remains at No. 1 ahead of Friday’s region showdown against fifth-ranked Collierville.
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fifth anniversary
MetroThe Daily Memphian writers share their favorite stories
The Daily Memphian celebrates its fifth anniversary by asking long-term writers to share a few of their favorite stories. Here are those stories and why the authors chose them, in their own words.
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High School Sports Week 5 prep football preview: Fairley travels to Northpoint for non-region test
Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on top
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on top
Jaguars surge into fourth spot in the Dandy Dozen while Munford drops from No. 2 down to No. 8.
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High School Sports Mitchell football thriving under first-year head coach
Nathan Cole was synonymous with Tiger football for two decades but now, the program is off to an undefeated start under his young protege.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Olive Branch, Sheffield and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston runs past Whitehaven in 8-6A
Shawne Jones scores three times as Mustangs pick up valuable region victory.
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High School Sports Northpoint celebrates homecoming by handing Fairley its first loss of the year
The Trojans took on a stiff challenge in Fairley. But they packed the stands for homecoming and they came out with the victory too.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers hang on for win over Navy to stay unbeaten
Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.
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