High School Sports
St. Agnes senior Caroline Weems acing her bar exams
In a sport where failure is always waiting at the next level up, Caroline Weems motivates herself to be Tennessee’s best.
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 Tuesday prep report: CBHS impressive in victory over MUS
Early goal gets the Brothers off and running in rivalry game.
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High School SportsPrep notes: With title already in hand, Collierville prepares for arch-rival
Dragons have secured the top seed in the district soccer tournament, but that all goes out the window when Houston visits for Wednesday’s regular-season finale.
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April 2023
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Bartlett, Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Lausanne, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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Sports 901 FC draws Louisville in disappointing but encouraging fashion
Memphis concedes early once again but recovers nicely against one of the USL’s best teams. It’s the team’s fourth league game in a row with at least a point following an 0-2 start.
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High School Sports Ryan Mitchell, relievers help Houston edge CBHS
The team’s highly touted sophomore second baseman drove in two runs and made a terrific defensive play as the Mustangs celebrated Senior Day with a win over the Brothers.
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Sports Fresh off historic Cup victory, 901 FC turns attention back to USL
With victories in its last two matches, Memphis looks to keep momentum going against Louisville on Saturday.
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High School SportsTalented athletes, culture of cooperation keep Central track in front of the pack
Warriors have some of Tennessee’s best athletes — Jordan Ware and Zavien Wolfe in particular — but the program’s success is a byproduct of considerable investment from all involved.
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High School Sports Bartlett ace wins fan vote for spring sports athlete of the week
Lefty Parker Jackson held Northpoint to just three hits in a complete-game gem last week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC upends Atlanta United in U.S. Open Cup
Nighte Pickering scores history-making winner in extra time.
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High School Sports After leading Overton to state title, Shelvie Rose heading to East
Rose says he’s ready to tackle the high expectations of one of the state’s top programs.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Northpoint blanks Lausanne, clinches top seed for tournament
Connor McKnatt goes the distance while striking out 10 for the Northpoint Trojans.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Harding, Hutchison, MUS, St. Agnes, St. George’s, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsIn its fifth year of varsity play, Lausanne baseball looks like a winner
With home games played at refurbished Gagliano Field, the Lynx seemed poised to make a strong postseason run.
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High School Sports Gryphons lacrosse standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week
Freshman Pippa Rhodes is recognized after scoring eight goals in a victory over Arlington.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: State champ Overton claims two honors
Jordan Frison, Shelvie Rose are the top player and coach for 2022-23.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville holds off Arlington in top-10 battle
The Dragons scored four in the second inning, and pitchers Ari Bethea and Keaton Baird made sure it held up.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Riley Goodman pitches Brothers past Briarcrest
Junior strikes out 11 to lead CBHS past mistake-prone Saints in a key Division 2-AA region contest. Roundup of other key baseball and softball games from Monday.
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High School Sports Bartlett High School football coach Lance Tucker is leaving
One of the area’s top football programs will have a new coach in 2023.
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Sports 901 FC and Las Vegas play to a rain-delayed draw
Saturday at AutoZone Park, the city’s USL Championship team played to a 2-2 draw with Las Vegas in a match delayed by rain.
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High School Sports CBHS standouts lead the way at Houston Track Classic
Pole vaulter Cole Hungate and sprinter Jaxon Hammond were among the victorious Brothers.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Arlington, Brighton, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Lewisburg and MUS are up for consideration this week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC looks for first league victory of season on Saturday
With Las Vegas coming to town, the team is riding momentum following a dramatic Cup victory in Knoxville.
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High School SportsFormer academy player Manu Monserrat brings professional approach to Houston
The senior transfer — the most humble player his coach has ever had — grew on and off the field during his time in Columbus.
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High School Sports MUS soccer standout wins fan vote for player of the week
Sophomore Kyle Sneed recognized after scoring the winning goal against Collierville April 6.
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