Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Central, Lakeland Prep, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.
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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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High School Sports Friday prep report: Freshman QB shines for Collierville
Dominic Rocconi throws five touchdown passes as Dragons ease past previously-undefeated Arlington in Region 7-6A opener.
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High School Sports Houston holds off Bartlett in Region 7-6A opener
Starting league play with a victory was the goal, said Mustangs coach James Thomas. And his team was able to do so thanks in large part to a poised performance from junior quarterback Canon Day.
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High School Sports Lausanne races past Germantown for first victory of the season
Lawrence Britt accounts for three touchdowns as Lynx avoid their first-ever 0-3 start.
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High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Houston hosts Bartlett to open region
The Mustangs will be looking to end a three-game losing streak against a Panthers team it fell to in 2025.
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High School Sports Lakeland quarterback voted Player of the Week
The senior quarterback garnered the most votes after he passed for 342 yards and five touchdowns while running for 59 more and a sixth in his latest game.
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High School Sports After serious health scare, KIPP’s Robert Smith is back on the sidelines
Coaching high school football is never without its challenges, and Robert Smith knows better than most.
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High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: Whitehaven, Germantown clash in region opener
Both teams enter Friday’s play following shutout victories last week, and both have won two straight.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Bartlett makes a big jump, but top 5 stays the same
Panthers climb into the No. 7 spot ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 11 Houston.
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High School SportsHow a Germantown wrestler is blazing trails on the mat and in the market
With help from a former teammate and a local creative agency, Sydnei Neuble has become one of the first local brand ambassadors for Solepack, a backpack and lifestyle company. And she’s not done breaking barriers.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest climbs into second spot
An impressive victory over Nashville Ensworth bumps up the Saints. Southwind remains No. 1; Bartlett returns.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Late touchdown helps Whitehaven escape with win over Germantown
Two former Red Devils settle the score for the Tigers against their old team.
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High School Sports Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.
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High School SportsHouston girls soccer coach is the ‘bad guy,’ but the team is really good
Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.
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Memphis Tigers FootballVarlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
The first game in refurbished Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium wasn’t without its hitches. But coach Charles Huff reminds us good families aren’t perfect either.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Brighton, Kingsbury, Lakeland Prep, Trezevant and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest roars past Nashville Ensworth
Octavius Flynn scores three second-half touchdowns as the Dandy Dozen No. 3 Saints improve to 3-0.
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High School Sports Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten
Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: MUS races past Kirby
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High School Sports Week 3 high school football preview: Top-ranked Southwind visits Houston in Class 6A showdown
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Player of the Week Brighton running back voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Ja’Karion Burrell as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 2.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Some shake-ups, but no change at the top
Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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