Haywood holds off determined Ridgeway in Class 3A semis
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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 Giles County holds off Power Center Academy
Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.
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High School Sports East holds off Dobyns-Bennett to advance in Class 4A
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
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High School Sports Ridgeway grinds out win over Chester County in Class 3A
Brian Carter scores 21 points and the defense forces 33 turnovers to give the Roadrunners their first state tournament victory in 15 years.
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High School Sports Overton puts away McMinn County to advance to 4A semifinals
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.
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High School Sports Fayette-Ware’s Yates wins Class 3A Mr. Basketball award
“Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.
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High School Sports A preview of the TSSAA BlueCross boys state basketball championships
What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.
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High School Sports Bartlett battles before falling in Class 4A state championship game
Despite offensive woes throughout, the Panthers had chances to make it really interesting late. Instead, they finish as runner-up in their first title game in 95 years.
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High School Sports Bartlett High downs Green Hill, advances to Class 4A title game
Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.
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High School Sports Bartlett basketball star Raven Sims has been ‘terrific addition’
The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Five local boys teams advance to state tournament
Douglass, East, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway earn their spots in Murfreesboro next week.
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Memphis Tigers Football ESPN’s Paul Finebaum to head Touchdown Club’s spring series
Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy also are set to speak.
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High School Sports Defense carries Bartlett past Sevier County in 4A quarterfinals
Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
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Sports Rashawn Dally returning to Memphis 901 FC
Memphis opens its first season under Stephen Glass on Saturday, March 11, at AutoZone Park against Loudoun Athletic.
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High School Sports Bartlett girls carry Shelby County’s hopes into 4A state basketball tourney
Coach Wes Shappley’s Panthers will look to dictate tempo and push the pace against Region 1-4A champion Sevier County in Tuesday’s quarterfinal game.
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High School Sports Bartlett falls in Class AAAA semifinals in overtime
J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.
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High School Sports Brentwood Academy downs Briarcrest in state title game
Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.
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High School Sports Ensworth ousts Briarcrest girls in Division 2-AA state semifinals
The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.
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High School Sports Briarcrest boys shut down MBA, advance to D2-AA title game
The Saints dominate Big Red on the defensive end in state tournament semifinal game.
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Ensworth ousts Briarcrest girls in Division 2-AA state semifinals
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High School Sports Collierville, Whitehaven standouts voted players of the week
Collierville senior Alex Vandenbergh and Whitehaven junior Layla Hampton are the season’s final Daily Memphian basketball players of the week.
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High School Sports Dedication to the defensive end propels Saints to Cookeville
Scoring — meanwhile — has never been an issue and when Briarcrest is excelling at both, it’s hard to beat.
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High School Sports Briarcrest seniors want nothing more than to make their coach right
Longtime coach Lee Smith saw championship potential in his seniors five years ago. Two more victories will get them there.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Overton, East set up fourth meeting for region title
Wolverines outlast Collierville in a thriller; Mustangs use a strong defensive effort to eliminate Whitehaven.
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February 2023
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High School Sports TSSAA places two Memphis basketball programs on probation
The TSSAA, the state’s governing body for high school athletics, also has fined Raleigh-Egypt and Wooddale.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Whitehaven, Bartlett advance to region final
Tigers outlast Arlington in overtime; Panthers break things open after halftime against Collierville.
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