Briarcrest races past ECS in season opener
Quarterback Cayden Dixon threw three touchdowns against the Eagles in his return to Briarcrest.
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 1 high school football preview: Yay! We are back.
Games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday highlight the local high school football slate for Week 1.
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High School Sports High school football 2026: MASE targets big bounce back
After a 5-6 finish and a first-round playoff exit, Phoenix coach Cedric Miller and his players are eager to show “we can still play football over here.”
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High School Sports High school football 2026: Central seeks to build on last season’s successes
On the heels of a nine-win campaign, a strong senior class has the Warriors poised to do something really special.
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High School SportsHigh school football 2026: Houston looks to return to its winning ways
Untested youngsters were thrown into the deep in last season. The resulting record was an “anomaly,” as the Mustangs are eager to prove.
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High School SportsHigh school football 2026: Lausanne hoping extra plays lead to extra success
The Lynx navigated a tough schedule and finished 8-4 in 2025. But a play here or there could have made that mark even better, something the team intends to do in 2026.
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High School Sports High school football 2026: Munford intends to keep doing what it does best
Cougars are zagging while others are zigging. The results have been impressive, and 2026 could be the best season yet under coach Slade Calhoun.
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High School Sports High school football 2026: New approach, same expectations for Southwind
The Jaguars will undoubtedly look much different in 2026. But the standard remains high following a 13-1 season and a trip to the Class 6A semifinals.
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High School Sports Lausanne quarterback ruled ineligible
The TSSAA denies Lausanne’s appeal to let junior quarterback Thomas Heffner play for the Lynx this season after transferring from Melrose High.
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High School Sports High school volleyball 2026: Arlington, Briarcrest lead the way
Monday marks the start of high school volleyball season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Murfreesboro.
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High School Sports High school football 2026: Local week-by-week schedule
Week 1 begins with a handful of games on Thursday, followed by a full slate of Friday action.
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Golf Scheffler polishes off an impressive week with a runaway FESJC title
Scottie Scheffler, the top player in the world rankings and the leader in the FedEx Cup standings, capped a dazzling week at TPC Southwind with a final-round 66 to finish at 17-under 263.
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GolfScheffler takes two-stroke lead heading into FESJC final round
Sam Burns and Sungjae Im are the closest pursuers after another day of good scoring at TPC Southwind.
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GolfScheffler ties course record, leads by three at FESJC
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, blisters TPC Southwind in second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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GolfOpening-round 65 is good for what ails Michael Thorbjornsen
Despite sinus issues, the Rocket Mortgage champion turns in a fine round to share the lead with four others, including Jordan Spieth, after the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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GolfJustin Rose arrives in Memphis ‘bucking the trend’
At 46 years old, the defending FedEx St. Jude Championship winner’s game still looks as sharp as ever.
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Sports Tigers blank Kennesaw State in women’s soccer season-opener
Ai Kitagawa scored twice in the first half to get the year off to a winning start.
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GolfRory McIlroy on FESJC: ‘I think it’s important to be here’
After a year away, the world’s second-ranked player is back at TPC Southwind.
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Golf Your guide to the FESJC field
From Aberg (Ludvig) to Young (Cameron), we’ve got you covered.
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Sports Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors
The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.
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Golf Memphis golf tourney to lose elite status as of 2028
Since 2022, TPC Southwind has played host to the FedEx St. Jude Championship — the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs. That, however, is about to change.
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July 2026
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Sports Tigers soccer coach looking for warriors
The University of Memphis women’s soccer team faces a daunting slate of games. Shrinking violets need not apply.
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High School Sports Collierville tabs former assistant to lead baseball program
Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Pieces are all here, now Tigers begin to put them together
Penny Hardaway on this year’s team: “They’ve been intentional on being together and being coached.”
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High School Sports High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known
John Varlas says the local class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the best.
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