High School Sports
Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Two Memphis-area baseball teams advance to Saturday’s state finals, but Bartlett soccer falls in dramatic Class AAA title match.
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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May 2025
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High School SportsSpring Fling: St. George’s senior wins four titles in track
Kimbriel Winfield put on quite a show. Also, Harding girls win the Division 2-A track title, as St. Benedict softball and Bartlett soccer advanced.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls track awards: Top honors belong to Collierville
Khari Webb won four events at Spring Fling to spark Alisa Seymour’s team to a repeat state championship.
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June 2025
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High School SportsSpring Fling: Lakeland Prep wins historic baseball title
Olivier Grandchamp tosses a complete game as the Lakeland Lions complete an improbable run to their first championship.
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High School SportsMelrose High to vacate 2024 football state runner-up finish
Penalty comes after TSSAA finds the Golden Wildcats, who reached the 2024 state championship game, used an ineligible player in eight games — including all five postseason contests.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys track awards: CBHS, Central standouts share top honor
Millington’s coach also recognized after guiding Trojans to best Spring Fling showing in 25 years.
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High School SportsNewcomer Joshua Huggins brings tremendous potential to Briarcrest hoops
Class of 2028 standout Joshua Huggins, already a Memphis Tigers target, looks to establish himself among the city’s very best after transferring to Briarcrest from Goodpasture.
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Spirit of MemphisAt 43, Mario Reed’s dreams are as big as ever
Former Millington football player’s foundation is set to host a benefit golf tournament. It’s another small step in his mission to help those like himself.
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High School Sports TSSAA votes to split Spring Fling sports for 2026, 2027
Starting next year, Spring Fling will look considerably different.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Athletes from MUS, Lausanne named Players of the Year
Lausanne’s coach also saluted following another successful Spring Fling.
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High School SportsBaseball — and cricket — bond Lausanne standout and his dad
Rishi Bhavaraju, who recently wrapped up his junior season as a key member of a strong Lausanne team, was only 3 when he was bitten by the baseball bug.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Standouts from Houston, Briarcrest honored
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following a history-making state tournament run.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: St. Benedict sweeps top honors
Zoie Bernard named player of the year; Correy Gex is the top coach.
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GolfTPC Southwind upgrades ‘make a good golf course better’
When FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament golfers arrive at TPC Southwind in August, “it should be as good a golf course as they’ll probably see all year.”
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Houston senior takes top honor
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following historic season for the program.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: ECS coach, Saints march off with top honors
ECS coach also saluted after leading her team to a state championship last month.
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July 2025
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High School SportsHouston’s Justin Frison moves past injury
A frustrating end to the 2025 season has only fueled the fire for the Houston High Mustangs’ class of 2027 point guard.
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Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confirmed for Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
Four-time Olympic gold medalist plans to take a crack at the American record and world record in the 400 meters on Saturday.
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Golf Scottie Scheffler commits to FESJC
Scheffler, the top player in the world, has three victories on Tour this year, including one major.
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Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone withdraws from Ed Murphey Classic
Olympian and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not compete Saturday in the Ed Murphey Classic.
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High School Sports Cardinals select Houston High standout Ryan Mitchell
On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.
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High School Sports Astros draft former Collierville ace
The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.
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High School Sports Memphis high school football commitment tracker
Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.
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SportsMLB Home Run Derby pitcher soaks up fly-on-the-wall experience
East Coast Sox head Joe Caruso accompanied Brent Rooker to the Major League All-Star game — and got a front-row seat as the former ECS player made his mark.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: Several locals could be in the Mr. Football mix
Here’s a look at some of the top favorites — along with a few intriguing dark horse candidates.
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