Collierville High tennis coach earns national honor
“The combination of player development and winning culture has been a key to his success.”
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 Week 8 high school football preview: Red Devils look to stay unbeaten as Panthers visit
Bartlett wasn’t able to generate a ton of offense in a Week 7 loss and now must find a way through Germantown’s stout defense.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Owls move into second spot
Southwind and Houston also move up one space while Bartlett falls.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debuts
Germantown remains at No. 1 ahead of Friday’s region showdown against fifth-ranked Collierville.
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor the Bar-Kays
The legendary Memphis band will also perform at halftime of this year’s game on Dec. 29.
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High School SportsYoung but talented Briarcrest volleyball team looks for strong finish
After a fast — and pleasantly-surprising — start to the season, defending state champs are gearing up for postseason push.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers flash their potential on drive that puts Boise State away
After the Broncos had cut the Tigers’ lead to three midway through the fourth, Memphis responded with a time-consuming march that left no room for doubt. Or a comeback.
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September 2023
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Briarcrest, Craigmont, FACS, MUS, Sheffield and Westwood are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Walk-off field goal gives Brothers a win over Saints
Henry Hurdle is the hero for CBHS as they score all their points in the fourth quarter to secure an important region victory.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen’s No. 5 Houston scores big region victory over No. 2 Bartlett
Defense carries the day for the Mustangs, as they hold the area’s top-ranked offense in check for most of the game.
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Friday football report: Walk-off field goal gives Brothers a win over Saints
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Sports Mya Jones, Tigers down SMU for sixth straight win in women’s soccer
Forward Mya Jones strikes twice in quick succession early in the match and the 12th-ranked Memphis Tigers hang on against SMU to win 2-1.
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High School Sports Westwood quarterback voted high school football player of the week
Jordan Irvin completed 11 of 15 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns as the Longhorns defeated region rival Middleton, 54-0, at the Longhorns homecoming.
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High School Sports Week 7 preview: High-octane matchup between Bartlett and Houston
The Panthers, ranked second in the Dandy Dozen, have won five in a row while the fifth-ranked Mustangs are coming off a huge victory against Tupelo.
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DM Dandy Dozen: Dragons fall one spot after loss to Germantown
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High School Sports DM Dandy Dozen: Dragons fall one spot after loss to Germantown
The top four teams remain unchanged in this week’s rankings: Germantown, Bartlett, MUS and Southwind.
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High School SportsRetooled Collierville volleyball looking strong as the postseason nears
Led by Campbell McKinnon, last season’s Class AAA state runner-up has navigated a challenging schedule so far in 2023.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Bartlett, Lakeland Prep, Lewisburg, Melrose, Millington and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC headed to USL Championship playoffs
Rodrigo da Costa scored three goals Saturday as Memphis downed host Tampa Bay, 4-2, to sweep the season series with the Rowdies and secure its postseason berth.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Owls make history; DeSoto Central holds off Olive Branch
Defense and special teams shine for MUS in the team’s first victory over Ensworth. Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Eric Perry leads DeSoto Central over Olive Branch.
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High School Sports Germantown shuts down Collierville to remain unbeaten
The Red Devils force four turnovers, including one crucial interception late, to beat the Dragons 14-7.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Southwind pulls away in second half to beat Melrose
Sophomore quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for four touchdowns as Jaguars improve to 6-0.
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High School Sports Lakeland quarterback voted player of the week
Lakeland Prep made history on Sept. 15 by defeating Douglass to post the first varsity victory in program history.
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High School Sports Mukatira leads MUS to region title, Barber repeats at Sandra Pitts
Two days after earning his spot on the Owls’ roster, the junior blitzes Windyke with a 6-under round.
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High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Dragons host Red Devils in key region clash
Top-ranked Germantown is looking to end a two-game skid in the series.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debuts
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fifth anniversary
MetroThe Daily Memphian writers share their favorite stories
The Daily Memphian celebrates its fifth anniversary by asking long-term writers to share a few of their favorite stories. Here are those stories and why the authors chose them, in their own words.
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High School Sports Week 5 prep football preview: Fairley travels to Northpoint for non-region test
Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on top
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