Collierville girls shine at state qualifying meet
Dragons coach Alisa Seymour said she’s challenging her team to “be legendary.” Saturday was a big step in that direction.
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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High School Sports Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship
Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.
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High School Sports Collierville track standout voted player of the week
A sophomore Dragon earned 50% of this week’s total following a standout performance at the sub-section track meet.
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High School Sports Free-flowing Lausanne soccer surges into region title match
The Lynx get a big goal just before halftime before turning on the style in the second half to defeat a game ECS team.
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High School SportsFriendly rivalry fuels Tennessee’s best pole vaulters
For Claire Wetick of St. Agnes and Collierville’s Ava Williams, the closest competition is coming from within.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Central, Collierville, Houston, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.
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Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge
Lanie Howe gets the victory and drives in three runs as Rebels secure their place in the next round of the Division 2-A postseason.
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High School Sports Arlington breaks out the bats in district semifinal victory
Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.
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April 2026
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Player of the Week Lausanne right-hander voted Player of the Week
A 6-foot-4, 190-pound righty from Lausanne struck out nine in five no-hit innings while also going 2 for 2 at the plate to spark his team to a 5-0 victory.
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High School Sports Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville
The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.
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High School Sports Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa
Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.
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SportsMemphis FC relying heavily on local talent for maiden USL Two season
“We’re going to see who’s got some Memphis in them,” Memphis FC team president Carey Talley said.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian wrestling awards: Three grapplers share top honor
State champions from Arlington, CBHS and Houston lead the way for 2026.
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High School Sports Division 1 state wrestling preview: Millington standout seeded first at 138
Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.
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High School Sports Division 2 state wrestling preview: Brothers lead the local contingent
Four wrestlers from CBHS are seeded first in their respective weight classes for the Division 2 state wrestling tournament that begins Friday in Nashville.
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High School Sports Three local high school athletes to sign as undrafted NFL free agents
They didn’t hear their names called on the final day of the NFL Draft, but three former Memphis high school standouts will get their shots in training camp.
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Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville baseball holds off Houston for No. 1 seed in the district
Clutch pitching from closer Bradley Stubbs gave the Dragons a second straight dramatic victory over their biggest rival.
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Player of the Week MUS lacrosse standout voted athlete of the week
With 51% of this week’s vote, our winner had a fine performance for the MUS lacrosse team in a Senior Night victory over Houston on April 17.
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Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Houston, MUS and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.
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Player of the Week Brighton standout voted Player of the Week
The Brighton baseball player struck out six in a complete-game shutout and also went 3-for-4 with a run and three RBI in an 8-0.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Parker Pounds’ dream to play for Tigers comes true
Athletic guard talks about his opportunity to play for his dream team in Memphis.
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High School Sports TSSAA approves provision to first-time transfer law
The TSSAA provision allows students who already transferred for the first time this school year to be eligible at their new school despite the transfer coming before the new state law that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
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High School Sports Gold medal winner headlines Houston Track Classic
Shot putter Ryan Crouser will be on hand Saturday to meet and greet fans at Tennessee’s largest high school meet.
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