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John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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October 2026
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Lausanne wraps up No. 1 seed in D2-AA
The area’s second-ranked offense had another productive night against Northpoint, claiming top spot in D2-AA.
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High School Sports Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville
Scarlett Cowles’ goal late in the first half was the game-changer as Mustangs finish the season 22-0-0.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 10
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Central, Lausanne, MASE and Oakhaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Player of the Week Lausanne quarterback voted Player of the Week
The freshman completed 11 of 14 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns as the Lynx rolled to a 62-35 victory over region rival St. George’s.
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High School Sports Houston, Collierville advance to Class AAA girls soccer state final
The Mustangs put it all together in an emphatic first half against defending state champion Bearden. Collierville edged Franklin in overtime thanks to a long-range effort from Gillian Arey.
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High School Sports Collierville blanks Knoxville West to advance to Class AAA semis
Caroline Sheals’ first-half hat trick took out much of the suspense against battling Knoxville West.
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High School Sports Week 11 high school football preview: Region titles, top playoff seeds on the line
Munford-Central, Houston-Collierville and Fairley-MASE highlight the final week of the regular season in Tennessee.
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High School Sports St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis
Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: No changes heading into final week of regular season
Briarcrest maintains its hold of the top spot following an impressive victory over Lipscomb Academy. Southwind, Whitehaven, Munford and Central round out the top five.
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High School Sports Houston steamrolls Murfreesboro Oakland in Class AAA quarters
The tournament’s top seed shows off its depth with a convincing victory. Houston improves to 20-0.
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High School Sports State girls soccer preview: Houston, Collierville, Lausanne carry the banner for Shelby County
Mustangs and Dragons are seeded first and second in Class AAA. In D2-A, a young but talented group of Lynx open against Chattanooga Boyd-Buchanan.
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High School Sports State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville aiming to bring titles back to Shelby County
Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.
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Player of the Week Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 9
Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS
A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.
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High School Sports Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball
Ashari Jenkins is the MVP as the Saints prevail over Christ Presbyterian Academy in five sets for their back-to-back title.
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High School Sports Week 10 high school football preview: Several important region contests on tap
The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.
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Player of the Week MUS standout voted Player of the Week
Jack Hill accounted for three touchdowns as Owls knock Central from the unbeaten ranks.
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High School Sports Briarcrest surges into Division 2-AA championship match
The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.
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High School Sports Arlington advances in Class AAA, Briarcrest staves off elimination
The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Whitehaven climbs into third spot
Central, Covington and CBHS all fall after losses.
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
MUS visits Crump Stadium looking to get back on track after a loss to Brentwood Academy.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into second spot
Central — the only undefeated team in the area — also moves up one spot, to third.
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Player of the Week Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 8
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Lausanne, Southwind and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks
Jack Hill accounts for three touchdowns as Owls climb back to .500 for the season.
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