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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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Senior signal-callers Kelvin Perkins and T.J. Jenkins will be on center stage for their respective teams. But Friday’s season-opener will likely be won in the trenches.Related content:
Germantown opens its highly-anticipated season Saturday at home against ninth-ranked Houston.
Longtime coach Rodney Saulsberry wants this year’s team to honor the program’s legacy — and they have the talent to do just that.
The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.
Defense figures to be a strong point as Gerald and Jarrett Morrow head into their second season coaching at their alma mater.
Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.
After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.
After much success in Class 5A the past two years, the Jaguars are looking to take their place among the big boys.
A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.
The Phoenix aren’t altering their gameplan after moving up to Class 2A. Last season’s 1A state champions aim to physically dominate their opponents.
The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule on Tuesday. Memphis remains on the calendar, so TPC Southwind will once again host a tour event in 2026.
Ellis Kelly scored twice in her debut for Brooks Monaghan’s new-look squad, which hammered Southern Miss 6-0 Thursday night.
The veteran kept his nerve on the third extra hole to turn back U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun.Related content:
Runners from Collierville and Houston High show early form.
Winless on the PGA Tour, he leads Justin Rose by one stroke heading into Sunday’s finale. Scottie Scheffler is two shots back.Related content:
Englishman has scored titles all over the world but is still looking for PGA Tour breakthrough. He currently leads by four strokes heading into the third round, with play suspended due to weather at 3:31 p.m.Related content:
The California native goes eagle-birdie-birdie to cap off his best round of the year. He leads by one stroke over Tommy Fleetwood heading into Friday’s second round.Related content:
Youth hasn’t hindered the 20-year-old South African in a successful 2025 season.Related content:
Food, drink and the world’s best golfers all part of the fun at newly remodeled TPC Southwind.
Juniors Finley Lavin and Ashley Henderson, a Harding grad, will captain a youthful Tigers team as it bids to return to the NCAA Tournament after a one-year absence.
First-year coach DeJuan McQuarters’ aim is to turn players into men even more so than winning games. But he has the talent on hand to make some noise on the field too.
Henderson had been at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital since collapsing at practice three weeks ago.
Here’s a look at some of the top favorites — along with a few intriguing dark horse candidates.
East Coast Sox head Joe Caruso accompanied Brent Rooker to the Major League All-Star game — and got a front-row seat as the former ECS player made his mark.
Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.