MAHS standout David Dixon heading to California prep school
David Dixon earned all-state mention in lone season with MAHS. He's now headed to Orange County, California to play for TMG Prep Academy.
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 Intrinsic drive vaults St. Agnes’ Olivia Berntson to the head of the class
A multi-sport athlete at St. Agnes, Olivia Bernston is also the school’s valedictorian – a testament to her dedication on the field and in the classroom.
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901 FC Although limited, Mulqueen glad to get his 901 FC players back on the pitch
Enthusiasm and motivation are high as 901 FC players begin to transition back to doing what they do best.
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High School Sports Ridgeway basketball coach Wes Henning arrested on sexual battery charge
An alleged incident of sexual battery by a four-time state championship high school basketball coach occurred last month.
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High School SportsHouston’s Grayson Hitt hoping to hear his name called early in next month’s MLB draft
Projectability and measurables make Houston's Grayson Hitt an interesting prospect in the upcoming Major League Draft.
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High School SportsHigh school sports unite our community, and we’re here to tell you about it
Nothing is more local — or more Memphis — than high school sports.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Gregory Williams takes over at Trezevant; Johnny Allen headed back to CBHS
New Trezevant girls coach Gregory Williams aims to keep the neighborhood talent at home, while selling academics and a brighter basketball future.
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High School Sports Kennedy Chandler transferring from Briarcrest to Sunrise Christian
Star guard won second straight Division 2-AA Mr. Basketball Award in March.
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High School Sports Whitehaven star Se’Quoia Allmond to play senior year in Canada
Point guard led Whitehaven girls to their best season ever in 2019-2020.
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Sports COVID time trials give prep runners a chance to stay sharp
Local high school distance runners have been able to improve their times and get a sense of competition despite season being canceled.
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High School Sports TSSAA legislative council votes to maintain dead period
TSSAA legislative council hears good arguments from both sides but decides not to alter sports calendar.
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901 FC United Soccer League votes to resume season
USL Championship has voted to continue the truncated 2020 season, and targets provisional July 11 re-start.
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High School Sports Competitive household gives Harding’s Howard a chance to take her game to the next level
Harding standout Emily Howard, the top returning Division 2-A scorer in Shelby County, is ready for her senior year before heading to Liberty for college.
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High School SportsFlorida offer kicks things into high gear for ECS standout Kam Jones
ECS star Kam Jones blends natural scoring ability with a well-developed basketball IQ.
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High School SportsGentry, Jordan taken on second day of MLB Draft
Former Arlington standout Gentry goes to Royals while Boston drafts DeSoto Central graduate Jordan.
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High School Sports Faith before fear moves Harding basketball standout to speak up
After George Floyd's death and the upheaval that followed, Harding basketball standout Makyah Thomas-Malone took her school's teachings to heart and spoke out.
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High School Sports Prep notes: New duties for Chamberlain; Collierville searching
Phil Chamberlain has been named head tennis coach at MUS, replacing Bill Taylor, who retired this spring after 44 years at the helm.
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High School Sports Arlington taps a pair of new soccer coaches
Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Gatorade honors Ham; Davis lands coaching role
Briarcrest's Sydney Ham captures top state soccer honor. Meanwhile, former Central and Baylor basketball star Nina Davis goes to work at Middle Tennessee State.
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl salutes 62 years of college football’s finest
Four Heisman Trophy winners highlight AutoZone Liberty Bowl's all-decade teams.
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High School SportsDefending state champ ECS adds pair of football assistants
Former St. George's head coach David Carter to lead ECS' offense in 2020, while White Station grad Paul Warner joins the Eagles as quarterbacks coach.
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901 FC United Soccer League releases format for return to play
Group-play, 16-game season among news announced by USL Championship.
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High School Sports Briarcrest’s Kelsey named to NFF Team of Distinction
Defensive back excelled on the field and in the classroom for Saints.
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901 FC 901 FC gets group assignment for remainder of the season
Birmingham, Charlotte and North Carolina join Memphis in Group G.
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High School Sports TSSAA delays football, girls soccer as state of emergency continues
On Wednesday, July 1, the TSSAA’s executive committee is scheduled to meet as it develops regular-season and postseason options to present to the board of control for their consideration.
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