Arlington advances in Class AAA, Briarcrest staves off elimination
The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.
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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October 2026
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High School Sports Briarcrest surges into Division 2-AA championship match
The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.
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Player of the Week MUS standout voted Player of the Week
Jack Hill accounted for three touchdowns as Owls knock Central from the unbeaten ranks.
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High School Sports Week 10 high school football preview: Several important region contests on tap
The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.
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High School Sports Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball
Ashari Jenkins is the MVP as the Saints prevail over Christ Presbyterian Academy in five sets for their back-to-back title.
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High School Sports St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis
Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS
A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.
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Player of the Week Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 9
Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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High School Sports State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville aiming to bring titles back to Shelby County
Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.
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High School Sports State girls soccer preview: Houston, Collierville, Lausanne carry the banner for Shelby County
Mustangs and Dragons are seeded first and second in Class AAA. In D2-A, a young but talented group of Lynx open against Chattanooga Boyd-Buchanan.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 10
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Central, Lausanne, MASE and Oakhaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
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High School Sports Houston steamrolls Murfreesboro Oakland in Class AAA quarters
The tournament’s top seed shows off its depth with a convincing victory. Houston improves to 20-0.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: No changes heading into final week of regular season
Briarcrest maintains its hold of the top spot following an impressive victory over Lipscomb Academy. Southwind, Whitehaven, Munford and Central round out the top five.
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High School Sports Collierville blanks Knoxville West to advance to Class AAA semis
Caroline Sheals’ first-half hat trick took out much of the suspense against battling Knoxville West.
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