Division 2 state basketball tournament preview: Briarcrest, Hutchison, St. George’s two wins from gold ball
Saints and Sting begin state play Thursday in Clarksville. Gryphons take the floor on Friday.
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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March 2026
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
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High School Sports Girls basketball state tournament preview: Bartlett, Collierville face challenging draws
Panthers are aiming to reach the Class 4A championship game for the fourth straight year. Collierville, meanwhile, is at state for the first time since 1989 — and second time ever.
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High School Sports Briarcrest survives four-overtime battle to advance to title game
Josh Huggins leads the way with 32 in win over Knoxville Catholic.
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High School Sports Briarcrest senior repeats as Mr. Basketball; Okoth makes Bartlett history
A senior Saint and a sophomore Panther win Mr. Basketball in their respective classes.
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High School Sports Bartlett holds off late Bearden charge, advances to 4A semis
Amare’ Boothe leads the way with 23 points as Bartlett advances to a Friday semifinal match-up against Cookeville.
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Sports Memphis FC names Daniel Ridenhour head coach
The Houston High grad led Winthrop to five NCAA Tournament appearances.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Briarcrest, Bartlett voted Player of the Week
One had an outstanding performance in the Division 2-AA quarterfinal, and the other displayed hot shooting against Collierville in the championship game of the district tournament.
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High School Sports Collierville falls to Blackman in Class 4A quarters
Rough shooting and a long night on the boards end the Dragons’ season.
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