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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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Mr. Basketball finalist Justin Frison caps a 30-point effort with a big fourth quarter to give the Mustangs a third crack at top-seeded Bartlett. Also, two local wrestlers win state titles.
Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.
Four wrestlers from CBHS are seeded first in their respective weight classes for the Division 2 state wrestling tournament that begins Friday in Nashville.
The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.
The Executives defeat Douglass in both the boys and girls games, with the biggest cheers reserved for longtime standouts Larry Benson and Curnesha Taylor.
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Hutchison and Lausanne up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Saturday’s 175-pound final was voted the best wrestling match of the tournament as CBHS’ Findley Smout scored the final three points to win after trailing 7-0 early.
Jacob Hill and Kaylei Evans honored for by the fans after big games last week.
Isaiah Windless and Londyn Griffin were honored after big efforts last week.
Four Memphis-area boys were named as finalists for the Mr. Basketball award and Hutchison’s Ava Jones is a finalist for Miss Basketball.
Super Bowl MVP the same quiet, hard worker he was in high school.
Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, Lausanne, Northpoint and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Standouts from City University, Crosstown, Houston, Kirby and Northpoint are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
The Saints get out of the blocks early and take a big step towards securing a No. 1 postseason seed from the west region.
CBHS’ Jamarion Chapman and Memphis Business Academy’s Curnesha Taylor are the OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week and the Fans' Choice Players of the Week.
Jerrell Miller and Addie Turner honored after stellar efforts last week.
Standouts from FACS, Freedom Prep, Hillcrest, MUS and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Brighton, East and Soulsville up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18.
Jordan Myers and Orlyncia Newson recognized after outstanding efforts last week.
Harlan Murphy and Eliana Kennedy win fans’ choice vote. But who takes our OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week?
The transfer portal means smaller high school classes going forward for Memphis football. But great communication means the door will always be open.
Led by a huge double-double from Kamryn Green, the Gryphons made their coach look prophetic.
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one. Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'Related story: