High School Sports
CBHS cross country team sets a new standard for the program — and Memphis
Disappointment over a third-place finish at the state meet can’t overshadow the fact that the 2023 team made remarkable strides.
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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November 2023
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High School Sports Millington Central quarterback wins fan vote for player of the week
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen McCoy Pugh as The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week for Week 12.
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Sports Tigers will open NCAA Tournament against LSU
The Tigers will open the NCAA College Cup with a first-round home match against LSU on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Billy J. Murphy Soccer/Track & Field Complex on the Park Avenue campus.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers defense gets the stops when needed most, but there’s work to be done
Numbers can be deceiving. South Florida racked up the yards and the points, but Memphis came through late to secure the victory.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Fairley, Germantown, Hamilton, Houston, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
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Eleven Memphis-area high school teams ranked in AP football polls
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High School Sports CBHS takes third at state cross country championships
Joe Edwards leads the way for CBHS on the final day of competition in Hendersonville.
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High School Sports Owls quarterback wins fan vote for player of the week
Brady Hughes passed for four touchdowns to lead his team to a win over Briarcrest in the regular-season finale on Oct. 26.
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High School Sports Seven local players named as Mr. Football semifinalists
Standouts from Bartlett, Covington, FACS, Germantown, MUS, Sheffield and Southwind are all in the running for the state’s top honor.
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High School SportsState cross country preview: CBHS leads the local contingent in Hendersonville
CBHS had a near-perfect result at the region meet and will expect to challenge at Sanders Ferry Park.
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Westminster pack working together to repeat at state cross country championships
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High School SportsSheffield standout Jackson attracting major recruiting interest
The standout junior for playoff-bound Sheffield Knights has put up some impressive numbers in 2023 — and the big boys are noticing.
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High School Sports TSSAA first-round playoff pairings
All games will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 unless noted.
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October 2023
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Memphis Tigers Football Southwind lineman commits to Memphis
Tigers get a commitment from the leader of the Southwind defense that has posted five shutouts this season.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from Collierville, DeSoto Central, ECS, FACS, KIPP, Millington and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Prep football report: Houston tops Collierville to secure second seed in 8-6A
Quick-strike offense produces six touchdowns and more than 500 yards.
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High School Sports ECS, St. George’s advance to D2-A championship
The Eagles blank the University School of Jackson while the Gryphons battle past Silverdale in overtime to set up first all-Memphis final since 2009. Collierville and Hutchison are knocked out in semifinals.
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High School Sports Robert ‘Bingo’ Smith, Memphian and longtime Cavalier, has died
Bobby “Bingo” Smith graduated from Melrose after averaging 32.7 points per game as senior. He played for Tulsa and most of an NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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High School Sports ECS linebacker wins fan vote for high school football player of the week
Senior Noah Wilder had a strong defensive game in victory over rival St. George’s.
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High School Sports Bearden ends Houston’s season for the third straight year
Mustangs coach David Wollf calls for changes to the draw following a quarterfinal defeat that would have made a fitting final.
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High School Sports Collierville blanks Dobyns-Bennett in Class AAA quarterfinals
Three different players score on a day when the Dragons weren’t at their best but were more than good enough.
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High School Sports Week 11 high school football preview: Mustangs visit Dragons to wrap up regular season
Second seed from Region 8-6A on the line as rivals collide.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Germantown ends where it began, on top
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Germantown ends where it began, on top
Red Devils go wire-to-wire and can finish the regular season 10-0 with a victory over White Station on Friday.
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High School Sports 2023 week-by-week high school football schedules
First Friday of the season is Aug. 18.
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High School Sports Week 10 high school football preview: Lynx host Trojans in key region contest
The winner will take a giant step toward securing a top seed in the playoffs.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Germantown, MUS hold at 1-2 as Lausanne creeps up
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Germantown, MUS hold at 1-2 as Lausanne creeps up
The Lynx move into the sixth spot following a milestone victory for their head coach, Kevin Locastro.
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High School Sports State girls soccer preview: Six teams looking to bring a title back to Memphis
Collierville, ECS, Houston, Hutchison, Lakeland Prep and St. George’s are chasing titles in their respective divisions when the action begins Wednesday.
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