AutoZone Liberty Bowl matchup: Navy vs. Cincinnati
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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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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, CBHS, City University and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.
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High School Sports 5 Memphis-area players named Mr. Football finalists
Standouts from Fairley, Melrose, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are headed to Nashville on Dec. 9.
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High School Sports Southwind football standout wins statewide honor
Southwind High’s record-setting senior quarterback is the only player in Shelby-Metro history to win the Mr. Football award in two different classifications.
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High School Sports Blue team ends losing skid in AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game
Mr. Football winner Kelvin Perkins is named MVP — throws two touchdown passes and runs for one in annual match at Stokes-Alston Stadium at Memphis University School.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Arlington, Booker T. Washington, Briarcrest, Houston and Southwind up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Central, Harding. Hutchison, Munford and Westwood up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
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High School Sports Undefeated Central boys basketball team winning with guarded optimism
Toughness, growing chemistry and a talented starting lineup featuring four guards have helped the Warriors start the season 11-0.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Briarcrest’s O’Connor leads the way
Arlington’s Kenzie Cooley is the top coach after guiding her team to a historic state-tournament appearance.
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High School Sports CBHS, Collierville runners lead Daily Memphian postseason cross country awards
Noah Mullenix and Maya Lang were honored after terrific performances throughout the season. University High’s Colton Cockrum is the top coach.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls soccer awards: Gryphons goalkeeper is player of the year
Riley Stooksbury sparked St. George’s to its first state championship in eight years. East’s Jihad Haidar is our top coach.
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High School SportsBriarcrest’s supporting actors are stepping into starring roles
The leadership, defense, maturity — and of course the shooting — of Parker Pounds and Greg Spight will be vital as the Saints look to return to the D2-AA summit.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason football awards: Southwind duo claims offensive, defensive honors
Lausanne linebacker Huntsman is the top freshman, while Middle College’s Staples claims Coach of the Year.
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High School SportsAt 5-foot-0, FACS’ 8th grade basketball player is long on heart and potential
Despite his height, Eric Blount Jr. is making an impact on the Crusaders’ varsity basketball team.
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High School Sports Whitehaven High football coach Saulsberry stepping down
While Rodney Saulsberry didn’t comment directly on his next move, he said said there’s a “strong possibility” he would be joining coach Charles Huff’s staff with the Memphis Tigers.
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High School Sports Bartlett outlasts Houston behind Braylon Williams’ 32 points
The Bartlett sophomore hit a clutch 3-pointer to send the game into overtime and help Panthers overcome a first-half show from Justin Frison.
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High School SportsVarlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Christmas break high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Bartlett, Central, Houston, Lausanne and Wooddale up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Christmas break high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, Hutchison and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8.
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High School SportsDespite unplanned losses, St. George’s hoops piecing together success
Currently down four starters — with only one due back — the Gryphons are putting things in place for a potential March run again in 2026.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Wooddale, St. Agnes, Lausanne and Hutchison voted OrthoSouth players of the week
Stephon Sheffa and Fallon Drzyzga were recognized after outstanding efforts last week.
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High School SportsHigh school football transfer tracker: Some big names on the move for 2026
A Mr. Football runner-up, a couple of talented running backs and a massive offensive lineman are among the players who will have new high schools in 2026.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Bluff City, Fayette-Ware and Memphis Business Academy are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 5
It is time to vote for this week’s high school girls basketball player of the week.
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High School Sports Whitehaven scrapes past Southwind in defensive struggle
Tigers coach Willie Kemp likes the way his team is coming together after getting the victory in a battle of state-ranked Class 4A teams.
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