John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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August 2020
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Golf With nine holes left to play at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, Justin Thomas has moved into the lead. -
Sports Final day rally gives Justin Thomas the win at TPC Southwind
Victory in Memphis will move Justin Thomas into the top spot in the world rankings.
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High School Sports SCS will resume fall sports conversation after Labor Day
Football and girls soccer teams are still allowed to continue non-contact workouts.
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High School Sports For high school districts able to practice, it’s nice to be back
Football and girls soccer players at some schools are joyfully engaged in what normally would be run-of-the-mill summer drills.
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Sports MUS grad Jack Crosby leads at Tennessee Amateur
Former MUS standout has two-shot lead at at the TGA Tennessee State Amateur. He leads Will Brooks, a Cookeville native who plays at Tennessee Tech, by two strokes.
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901 FC Winning midfield battles, being physical are keys for 901 FC
Memphis is looking for a second consecutive victory as North Carolina comes to town for a 4 p.m. Saturday game.
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Sports MUS grad Jack Crosby captures state amateur
MUS graduate Jack Crosby is the first Shelby County golfer to win the Tennessee State Amateur since 2014.
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901 FC North Carolina ends Memphis 901 FC’s point streak
Memphis wins the statistical battle but can't find the net in a frustrating Group G defeat.
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High School SportsPrep notes: St. Agnes taps Motte to lead basketball program
Former St. Benedict basketball assistant coach Caitlin Motte takes over the basketball program at St. Agnes. Plus, coach Joe Rocconi’s has taken on four new assistant coaches at Collierville High for the 2020 football season.
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Sports Soccer and Memphis close to his heart, former Tigers player pays it forward
Hector Cantele's MAGIS Academy focuses on player development while avoiding club politics.
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High School SportsECS seniors taking nothing for granted in their chance to defend title
Veteran offensive line, good skill players and some quality defensive returnees make the Division 2-AA state champion dangerous again.
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901 FC With defense improving, Memphis 901 faces crucial trip to Charlotte
Defending will be key and finishing will be at a premium as Memphis visits Charlotte on Saturday.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC fades in second half, falls to Charlotte
Second-half collapse keeps Memphis rooted at the bottom of Group G.
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High School Sports New Millington coach Nichols preaches patience — and he’s an example of it
Millington High School's coach Jason Nichols faces a big challenge with the girls basketball team, which has not had a winning season since 2012-13.
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High School Sports TSSAA approves four classifications for basketball, baseball and softball
High school state tournaments for basketball, baseball and softball will have a different look in Tennessee starting with the 2021-22 school year.
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High School Sports Who won: The latest local high school results for golf, soccer, volleyball
Bartlett boys, girls sweep Arlington in golf.
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High School Sports Houston restocks, but coach cautions new talent has to ‘figure out their own way’ to win
Last year's Class 6A semifinalist doesn't have its big three, but it does have the same high expectations.
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High School Sports CBHS golf standout looks to senior year, consecutive state tourneys and med school
From being the last kid picked to now the first on the course, the senior foresees a future away from the sport.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Houston girls turn on the style in second half
Houston opens girls soccer season with a comfortable victory over ECS.
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High School Sports CBHS coach McDaniel ‘cautiously optimistic’ heading into 2020
Size on both lines, good skill players have Brothers excited about an improved 2020.
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High School Sports Former football star Jaylen Walton helping out Ridgeway: ‘Man, I’m from Memphis’
Roadrunners alum has set up a back-to-school giveaway from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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901 FC 901 FC remains upbeat heading into difficult challenge in Birmingham
Response in training pleases coach Tim Mulqueen following frustrating loss in Charlotte last week.
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High School SportsHayden shines as CBHS opens with impressive victory over Houston
Dallan Hayden scores three times as CBHS downs Houston. It’s the sixth season coach Thomas McDaniel has won its opener.
Related Story: Friday night football lights shine on Houston vs. CBHS, but stands won’t be packed
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901 FC Penalty deep in stoppage time frustrates Memphis 901 FC on the road
Rafael Mentzingen, Keanu Marsh-Brown score in the first half but Birmingham rescues a draw very late.
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High School Sports Shelby County Schools tells TSSAA it is evaluating ‘participation’
Dr. Joris Ray raises concerns over fair treatment in a letter to the state governing body for high school athletics.
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