High School Sports
Houston High twins hope to make a splash at Olympic swim trials
Olympic trials will be a learning experience — and hopefully a springboard — for Eva and Roos Rottink.
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 Briarcrest goal-machine is Daily Memphian postseason girls lacrosse player of the year
The Saints also have the top coach after a trip to the state semifinals in 2024.
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Sports Tim Howard steps down as 901 FC sporting director
The Hall of Fame goalkeeper had been with the club since its inception in 2019.
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Sports 901 FC tops Western Conference leader New Mexico United
Bruno Lapa and Lucas Turci get on the scoresheet as the home team continues to pick up the points.
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High School Sports Postseason soccer awards: Lausanne’s Ghandour is player of the year
Millington’s Everson is the top coach after taking his team to its second consecutive state tournament.
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Spirit of MemphisFormer MUS standout set to compete for spot in Paris Games
Harrison Williams won the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the two-day event in 2023.
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July 2024
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High School Sports Former Bartlett High football player dies in car accident
Jordan Cooper started at safety for the Panthers and recorded 20 tackles while helping the team to an 8-4 finish in 2023. He had signed to play at Culver-Stockton College in Missouri.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Arlington’s Jack Hibbard wins top honor
The two-way standout led Arlington to the state tournament for the first time in five years.
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SportsHoward is gone, but 901 FC aims to keep its focus on the pitch
A trip to Las Vegas on Saturday will give Memphis a chance for a season sweep — and to continue its recent run of good form.
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GolfFedEx St. Jude Championship champion not panicking while eyeing return
Lucas Glover admittedly has some work to do to guarantee himself a return trip to Memphis for this year’s event.
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High School SportsMaia McCoy’s Olympic odyssey: A lost opportunity but a newfound perspective
Despite a pair of silver medals in high-caliber meets, the former Whitehaven standout doesn’t get the call from Liberia.
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SportsOlympians set to compete at Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
The 2024 Olympics get underway July 24 in Paris. This week, however, track and field fans can see some high-level competition — and some Olympians to boot — right here in Memphis.
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High School Sports Former St. Benedict standout picked in first round of MLB draft
Kaelen Culpepper, who starred at St. Benedict and Kansas State, was the 21st overall pick Sunday in Major League Baseball’s draft by the Minnesota Twins.
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SportsGenerations share track — and moments — at Ed Murphey Classic
The experience of taking part in a meet like the Ed Murphey Classic at the University of Memphis was a whole other thing altogether for fans, amateurs, high school athletes and pros alike.
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High School SportsPrep football 2024: Character-shaping loss has Bartlett High primed for a big season
All-star running back Geron Johnson and plenty of other talented returnees have Coach Chris Smith excited heading into year two.
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High School SportsPrep football 2024: In Orange Mound, two brothers aim to heal the community
Former Golden Wildcat standouts Jarrett and Gerald Morrow have assembled a talented team in the hopes of bringing Melrose its first state title in 26 years.
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SportsWith new faces on board, 901 FC preps for final ‘grind’
Goalkeeper Triston Henry and forward Jon Bakero fortify the roster ahead of Saturday’s match against San Antonio, the first in a month at AutoZone Park.
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Sports 901 FC picks up first victory over San Antonio
Strong goalkeeping by the debuting Triston Henry and a first-half goal from Samuel Careaga propel Memphis.
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SportsNew-look Tigers enthused ahead of women’s soccer season
Coach Brooks Monaghan’s lost some key players from last season’s NCAA Tournament team, but the University of Memphis has plenty of good talent still on hand
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High School SportsPrep football 2024: FACS looks to build on breakthrough 2023
First Assembly Christian School’s Mr. Football runner-up has graduated, but the Crusaders still have plenty of playmakers on each side of the ball.
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High School Sports Prep football 2024: After two seasons of frustrating early exits, Sheffield looks to break through
Mr. Football winner Radarious Jackson, standout lineman Isaiah Lackey and a talented supporting cast looking to take the next step.
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High School SportsPrep football 2024: At Lausanne, pressure comes with the territory
Under Kevin Locastro, the Lynx have developed into one of Tennessee’s most consistent programs. There’s plenty of promise for 2024 too — and for the future.
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Sports901 FC and El Paso battle to scoreless draw
New goalkeeper Triston Henry shines again as Memphis picks up a point against the Western Conference cellar-dwellers.
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High School SportsPrep football 2024: Fairley aiming to take advantage of even-numbered year
Several key returnees on both sides of the ball have the Fairley Bulldogs poised to take one step further.
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High School SportsPrep football 2024: Southwind focused on not being a one-hit-wonder
Kelvin Perkins, star defender Charles Sullins and several new faces look to keep the Jaguars in Class 5A title contention.
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