State soccer preview: Briarcrest, Houston, St. George’s aiming to bring back titles
Briarcrest, St. George's and Houston will carry the banner for Shelby County when the games get underway Wednesday in Murfreesboro.
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 2019
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High School Sports Eight local players named Mr. Football semifinalists
Small, Thomas, Hill and Pennington among the local players with a shot at winning Mr. Football.
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High School Sports Briarcrest braves the elements to advance to state soccer final
Sydney Ham scores a hat trick on a terrible pitch to lead Briarcrest to the brink of its first title in four seasons.
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High School Sports In the Trenches Podcast: ECS coach Trey Adams
On this week’s episode of In the Trenches, ECS coach Trey Adams and John Varlas look ahead to Friday’s playoff opener against Harding, discuss their Eagles’ season to date and talk about what it’s like to have a boba fide coaching legend on staff.
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Sports TSSAA first-round playoff preview: It’s go time
It's a new season. Everyone is 0-0. Regardless of the cliche', it's all on the line as the TSSAA postseason opens Friday.
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Sports High school football stat leaders: Webb ends regular season with 27 TDs
Southwind standout finishes second in rushing while leading the area in touchdowns.
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High School Sports Friday football roundup: Holmes, Caver shine as White Station defeats Bartlett in 6A
Quarterback Dwight Holmes accounts for three touchdowns as White Station advances to the second round.
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High School Sports Briarcrest captures Division 2-AA state soccer title
Tara Lea gets the winning goal and Allison Luckhardt's goalkeeping makes it stand up as Briarcrest wins its second soccer championship.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Wooddale stars shine in first-round playoff rout
Brothers John and Charles Jones carry Wooddale to first-round playoff victory.
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High School Sports Mr. Football semifinalists head AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game rosters
Seven players from Briarcrest set to take the field in next month's high school showcase at MUS.
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Sports 901 FC to host fan forums beginning next week
City's USL team looks ahead to 2020 with three events for fans.
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High School Sports TSSAA second-round playoff preview: Div. 2-AAA joins postseason party
MUS, Briarcrest, CBHS face difficult challenges in their Division 2-AAA openers.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards
Briarcrest's Aziah Buckner and Carrie Yerty claim Daily Memphian postseason honors.
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High School Sports Houston wallops White Station to set up a showdown with Whitehaven
Lincoln Pare scores five touchdowns for the second game in a row as undefeated Houston rolls over White Station.
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High School Sports Friday football round-up: Goal-line stands helps ECS escape
ECS moves into Division 2-AA semifinals where they'll face Lausanne.
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High School Sports Eight local players announced as Mr. Football finalists
Two finalists, Houston's Lincoln Pare and Whitehaven's Bryson Eason, set to meet in Class 6A quarterfinals on Friday.
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Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Whitehaven linebacker duo heads this week’s best
Bryson Eason and Martavius French lead the way as Whitehaven records another shutout last week.
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High School Sports Southwind’s Slocum retiring from coaching after 23 years
Rahnmann Slocum moving into administration after 23 years as a coach, most recently at Southwind High.
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High School Sports With plenty of talent moving to the next level, quiet leader Wells shoulders the load for Houston girls hoops
Four-year starter Destinee Wells looks to lead a young but still talented Houston girls basketball team.
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High School Sports Hoopfest again brings games, star power to Memphis
National Hoopfest Memphis begins runs from Jan. 2 through Jan. 4 and will feature top talent both locally and nationally.
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High School Sports In the Trenches Podcast: MUS assistant coach Glen Rogers Jr.
MUS assistant coach Glen Rogers Jr. and Daily Memphian preps reporter John Varlas preview the Owls’ playoff game against Montgomery Bell Academy Friday.
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High School Sports High school sports results for Thursday, Nov. 21
Kennedy Chandler shines as Briarcrest opens with a victory.
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High School Sports Prep hoops notebook: New MUS coach Willson excited to follow in his mentor’s footsteps
For David Willson, coaching at his alma mater is a chance to follow in his mentor's footsteps.
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High School Sports Lausanne is much-improved, but beating ECS will still be a tall order
Lausanne and ECS, no strangers to one another, meet Friday with a trip to Cookeville awaiting the winner.
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High School Sports TSSAA playoff preview: Whitehaven visits Houston in 6A quarterfinals
Here's a look at this week's playoff games involving local teams, including the state's best defense vs. a high-octane offense as Whitehaven visits Houston on Friday night.
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