John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
There are 2886 articles by John Varlas :
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December 2018
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High School Sports When Scott Cherry’s coaching tenure at High Point University came to an end after a 14-16 record last season, some soothsayers might have seen Tubby Smith – then the University of Memphis coach – losing the Tigers gig and resurrecting at his alma mater in High Point, North Carolina. -
High School Sports ECS receiver Williams takes MVP honors in hard-hitting AutoZone High School All-Star Game
Despite being on the losing side in Saturday's AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game, Fayette Academy running back Reid Holland was pretty pumped when it was over. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Friday, Dec. 7
Here are Friday's reported high school sports results, along with late results from Wednesday and Thursday. For clarifications, corrections or to send in your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys basketball Power 12
Here are the first Daily Memphian high school boys basketball rankings of the season. Records are through Tuesday's games. For corrections and clarifications, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian girls basketball Power 12
Here are the first Daily Memphian high school girl basketball rankings of the season. Records and statistics are through Monday's games. For corrections and clarifications, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, which recognizes the top winter sports performers from the past seven days. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Tuesday, Dec. 4
Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results along with late results from Monday. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Monday, Dec. 3
Here are the reported high school sports results for Monday Dec. 3, along with reported results from the weekend. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's scores, e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com -
High School Sports Last-ditch drive lifts Alcoa over Covington in 3A championship game
COOKEVILLE, Tenn.--Covington's football team did everything it could to win the first state championship in school history Saturday. -
High School Sports After close call in 2017, Covington hoping to get the better of Alcoa this time around
When it comes to sequels, Covington's football team is hoping Saturday afternoon will be more like "The Godfather Part II" and less like "Police Academy 7." The Chargers will play in the Class 3A championship game for the second straight year and will once again face mighty Alcoa. The Tornadoes won their 16th title with a 31-20 victory a year ago. -
High School Sports Brentwood Academy defeats error-prone MUS for fourth straight state title
COOKEVILLE – Following his team's loss to Brentwood Academy Friday, Memphis University School coach Bobby Alston drew inspiration from the wise words of that noted philosopher Garth Brooks.
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November 2018
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High School Sports High school sports results for Friday, Nov. 30
Here are Friday's reported high school sports results, along with late results from Wednesday and Thursday. For corrections or to send in your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Oakland rolls past Whitehaven to win Class 6A state title
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Whitehaven football coach Rodney Saulsberry summed up his team's performance in the Class 6A state championship game in one succint sentence. -
High School Sports MUS itching to get back on the field against Brentwood in Division 2-AAA championship game
The only thing that's been able to slow down the Memphis University School football team has been the Owls' quirky schedule of late. -
High School Sports Tim Haney resigns as Bartlett football coach
Tim Haney is out as football coach at Bartlett High. -
High School Sports Whitehaven’s band of brothers faces Oakland in 2016 title-game rematch
Just like in 2016, the Whitehaven football team is in the state championship game. They’ll play Murfreesboro Oakland on Thursday – just like in 2016. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, which recognizes the top individual performers over the last seven days. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Tuesday, Nov. 27
Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results. For corrections, updates or to report your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Monday, Nov. 26
Here are Monday's reported high school sports results, along with reported results from the weekend. For corrections, updates or to send in your team's results, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com -
High School Sports Eric Gray makes Mr. Football history; Maurice Hampton of MUS also claims top prize
NASHVILLE – Losing in the state semifinals is a bad dream that Eric Gray continues to relive. But Sunday was a dream come true. -
High School Sports Whitehaven dominates second half against Ravenwood, advances to 6A title game
For the first half Friday, Whitehaven looked nothing like a team that was ready for the bright lights of Cookeville. The second half, though, was a whole other story. -
High School Sports TSSAA semifinal preview
The high school football season has reached the semifinal stage in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Here's a closer look at Friday's games involving area teams. All kickoffs are at 7 p.m. -
High School Sports West Memphis football team is two victories away from school history
The biggest concern for West Memphis football coach Billy Elmore prior to last week's game against Pine Bluff may have been making sure his team wasn't overfed. -
High School Sports East defeats Olive Branch as future Tigers Wiseman, Dandridge shine brightest
As a rematch, Tuesday's game between defending Tennessee state champion East and defending Mississippi state champion Olive Branch at the Landers Center in Southaven left a little to be desired. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Tuesday, Nov. 20
Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results. For corrections, updates or to send in your team's results, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com.
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