Thursday prep report: Houston turns on the style to defeat Collierville
The Mustangs scored three times in the first 20 minutes of the match with the Dragons, to remain undefeated and secure the No. 1 seed for the postseason.
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 Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from MASE, Middle College, Munford, Raleigh-Egypt and Sheffield are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Southwind ends region rival’s five-game streak with win over Central
Better weather this week allows the Jaguars to crank up their passing game, and Gary Greer was the biggest beneficiary.
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High School Sports Munford standout wins fan vote for high school player of the week
Bricen Turnage piled up 168 yards and scored twice on just four carries in a region win against Kingsbury.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Defense, special teams spark Houston
D.J. Miller scores twice as the Mustangs down Bartlett for a key Region 8-6A victory.
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High School Sports State golf preview: Several locals figure to be in title contention
The first TSSAA state championship tournament of the season gets underway Monday as Sevierville plays host to boys and girls golf.
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High School Sports Week 7 high school football preview: Several pivotal region contests on tap
Playoff picture will come into better focus — at least somewhat — in Regions 8-6A, 8-5A and 8-3A after Friday.
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High School Sports East’s football team is cooking up a potentially big season
After winning five games in 2023, the Mustangs have already matched that total heading into an important Week 7 region showdown against Bolton.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Central debuts, MASE returns
Week 7 high school football preview: Several pivotal region contests on tap
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Central debuts, MASE returns
Covington still at No. 1 as the top four spots remain unchanged this week.
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September 2024
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville, MASE, Memphis Business Academy, Munford, Sheffield and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Collierville survives shaky second half, holds off Germantown to stay undefeated
The Dragons ended the contest with the Red Devils the same way they started: undefeated. Collierville improves to 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in region play.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Southwind grinds past Melrose
Whitehaven improves to moves to 3-0 in Region 8-6A to remain tied for first with Collierville, which defeated Germantown, 15-12.
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High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Two Dandy Dozen matchups highlight the slate
Collierville-Germantown, Memphis Business Academy-Lausanne are among the top games.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington ascends to No. 1
Whitehaven is the biggest mover this week following victory over previous No. 1 Houston.
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High School Sports Briarcrest quarterback wins fan vote for high school player of the week
The quaterback lead the Saints to a victory over Knoxville Catholic.
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High School Sports MUS golf heading to state as region champions
Brantley Moore of the Owls wins the individual title on a tough day for low scoring. St. Mary’s and ECS also win girls golf region titles.
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High School SportsSix months on the sidelines helped Whitted regain basketball joy, identity
A bout with mono proved to be a journey of self-discovery for the Briarcrest senior.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Briarcrest, Central, East, Melrose, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Whitehaven ends Houston’s 16-game winning streak
The Tigers force five turnovers and get a late touchdown pass from Jaden Thomas to Cameron Jackson to remain perfect in Region 8-6A.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Fairley halts Northpoint to remain unbeaten
Fairley’s shutout streak ends, but winning continues for the Bulldogs. Plus, summaries and scores on other top games in the Memphis area.
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High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Whitehaven visits Houston in key game
The Region 8-6A matchup headlines this week’s high school football games.
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High School Sports Briarcrest standout wins fan vote for player of the week
The football star helped lead Briarcrest to a 35-0 victory over Ridgeway.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington climbs into second spot
Houston at one spot, Munford jumps into the top five following last week’s victory over Southwind.
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High School SportsPlayer-driven culture has Houston girls No. 1 in the nation
And while that ranking is great, it’s not the end goal for coach David Wolff and his team.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Covington, ECS, Fairley, Houston, MASE and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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