Thursday prep report: Bartlett, Houston battle to scoreless draw
The chances come late but nothing is settled between the district rivals.
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 Houston lacrosse player voted best of the week
Cece Tashie is the second lacrosse player in a row to be voted player of the week.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Arlington, Central, Collierville, ECS, Houston, Lakeland and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Division 2 state wrestling preview: Brothers looking to spring surprises
Coach Derek Harrison feels his youthful squad is peaking at just the right time as his CBHS team and other Memphis area Division 2 wrestlers head to Nashville for the state tournament.
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High School Sports What to know about TSSAA Division 1 state wrestling
Several Memphis-area could be in contention beginning Friday in Franklin.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason wrestling awards: State champs share top honor
Cordova’s Ashton Boswell and Griffin Davis of St. George’s share top honor; Collierville’s Brian Loeffler wins coach of the year.
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High School SportsMonday prep report: Northpoint ace goes the distance in big win over Lausanne
Northpoint’s K.L. Farr strikes out the side in the bottom of the seventh to cap a complete game.
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High School SportsVarlas: Legislators have TSSAA in their crosshairs. And that’s not good.
The state governing body for high school athletics is facing the possibility of a government takeover. Or outright dissolution.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Bartlett loses a coach as Houston gains one
The Panthers football coach takes a job in Arkansas after two playoff seasons at Bartlett.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason bowling awards: St. Benedict duo honored
St. Agnes’ Matt Burkhead is the top coach after leading Stars to a state title.
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High School Sports MUS lacrosse standout voted athlete of the week
Tucker Davis scored five goals in a victory against Briarcrest.
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High School SportsPhiladelphia is next stop for talented Collierville track team
The Dragons will have three teams in action at the prestigious Penn Relays as they continue preparations to defend their Class AAA title.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Hernando, Houston, Memphis Business honored
Miss Basketball winner Fran Kelly is the top player, while Caidyn Sanders and Reshun Spears are also recognized for their success in 2024-25.
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High School Sports Bartlett High elevates Ben Bowden to head football coach
Just one day after Chris Smith stepped down from the Bartlett High football coaching job to take a position in his native Arkansas, the Panthers have their replacement.
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High School SportsThursday prep report: Lausanne secures top seed with win over St. George’s soccer
Nadji Ghandour scored two goals and had an assist for a third in Lausanne’s 3-0 win over St. George’s.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: Saints standout is the player of the year
Here are the Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards, featuring our player of the year, freshman of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Munford, MUS, Northpoint, St. George’s and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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Sports Memphis Athletic Ministries closing, will merge with Streets
Ministry organization ceasing independent operations at the end of May. But its work will go on.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason swimming awards: Houston twins, MUS senior lead the way
Collierville High swim coach also honored after Dragons sweep the Shelby County team titles.
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High School SportsHouston slugger feasting at the plate in 2025
Mustangs junior first baseman Collin Bland heads into the postseason already in possession of his school’s season home run record.
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High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Even Collierville soccer coach impressed as Houston rolls up score
The Mustangs score five in the annual grudge match against Collierville. Houston coach David Wolff told his team at halftime not to let up, and they didn’t.
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May 2025
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High School Sports MUS soccer standout voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Kyle Sneed as The Daily Memphian’s spring-sports athlete of the week.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Lausanne baseball advances as coach hits milestone
Caleb Doty’s arm — and bat— led the Lynx in the 11-3 Division 2-A region tournament victory over ECS.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Lakeland Prep, Lausanne, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Briarcrest baseball coach has big day as Saints top CBHS
Luke McGee collects four hits and drives in four runs against CBHS as Briarcrest coach Craig Hopkins has a very happy birthday.
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