Lausanne, ECS earn their spots in another all-Memphis final
The youthful Lynx eliminate St. George’s on penalties while the Eagles have a shot to repeat as D2-A state champs after putting four past USJ.
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 Northpoint volleyball polishes off dream season with D2-A championship
Northpoint’s Quinn Thurman was named MVP as the Trojans down Battle Ground Academy in Murfreesboro.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Collierville tops Whitehaven, sets up showdown with Houston
Collierville’s Grant Troutman throws for one touchdown and runs for another while the Dragons’ defense shines.
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High School Sports ECS blanks Lausanne for second straight D2-A championship
Lia Sanvee and state tournament MVP Allie Broadway score in the first half as the Eagles triumph over Lynx in girls soccer state championship match.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from CBHS, Collierville, Melrose, Sheffield and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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High School Sports Laila McNamee the hero as Houston ends Bearden’s AAA title reign
The senior saved two penalties in the shootout, and scored one herself, as Houston caps an undefeated season with its first championship since 2018.
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High School Sports East forfeits four football victories due to ineligible player
This means the Mustangs will drop into a tie for third in the region heading into Week 11.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Bartlett inches upward; Central returns
Covington and Collierville, both undefeated, finish at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the final rankings of the season.
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High School Sports ECS quarterback voted prep football player of the week
The ECS senior threw six touchdown passes in a 40-0 win, a school-record performance against St. George’s.
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High School Sports Week 11 high school football preview: Playoff berths at stake
Several region titles — and the No. 1 seed that goes with them — are on the line Thursday and Friday.
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November 2024
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Sports After strong close to the season, 901 FC set for playoff opener
A third straight postseason game at home is a tremendous source of pride, and it was earned with solid results over the last month.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Fairley pounds Mitchell to win Region 8-2A title
Andrew Johnson throws two touchdowns to Zyress Short while Bulldogs’ defense pitches another shutout.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Munford tops Central to win Region 8-5A
Cougars come alive in the second half to secure the victory at Crump Stadium.
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High School Sports Houston hands Collierville its first defeat, wins Region 8-6A
Houston’s Ladeadrick James and the Mustang defense shine in victory over arch-rival Collierville.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from Brighton, Covington, East, ECS, Fairley and Germantown are up for consideration this week.
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Sports Late Orange County goal ends 901 FC’s season in frustrating fashion
Another postseason heartbreaker ends Memphis 901 FC’s 2024 campaign.
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High School Sports TSSAA first-round football playoff pairings
The road to the BlueCross Bowl begins for area teams.
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High School Sports MUS standout wins fan vote for Week 11 player of the week
MUS running back Gavin Gatere scored three touchdowns in the Owls’ victory over Briarcrest on Friday, Nov. 2, 2024.
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High School Sports Seven area players named TSSAA Mr. Football semifinalists
Players from Collierville, Covington, Fairley, Munford, Sheffield, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are in the running for the state’s top high school football prize.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston leads a second straight Region 8-6A sweep
Freshman quarterback Canon Day shines in his first varsity start. Collierville, Bartlett and Germantown also advance to the second round.
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High School Sports Vote for high school player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Fairley, Houston, Munford, MUS, Northpoint and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
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Sports U of M women’s soccer misses out on NCAA Tournament bid
Despite being ranked 19th in the country and posting a 13-2-4 record, the Tigers are left out of the NCAA Tournament field.
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High School Sports First-round TSSAA football playoff preview by the numbers
Fun facts, historical notes and tidbits you can use ahead of Friday’s action.
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High School Sports All-Region 8-6A football team announced
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown, Houston, White Station and Whitehaven honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School Sports Second-round TSSAA football playoff preview by the numbers
Here are numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s games in the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs.
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