Standouts from CBHS and Whitehaven voted players of the week
Voters chose Drew Petro and Jeurnei Wright after their strong performances.
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 Briarcrest mourns loss of volleyball coach Carrie Yerty
Yerty won three consecutive volleyball state championships but, more importantly, showed her players the way.
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High School Sports TSSAA sanction of lacrosse will be boon to sport
Vote to sanction the sport in Tennessee ends a long battle for legitimacy and recognition.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Arlington, Bolton, Craigmont, Houston, St. Mary’s and Westwood are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Bolton, Briarcrest, Brighton, KIPP, MUS and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Bartlett runs away in the third quarter, downs Southwind
Christian Alston leads with 16 points as Tennessee’s second-ranked Class 4A team flashes its vast potential.
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Sports Trinidad international defender signs with 901 FC
The defender represented his country in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup and also at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2021.
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High School Sports Briarcrest, Craigmont standouts win player of the week vote
The voters spoke loudly making the top boys basketball as a runaway winner with 62% of the vote.
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High School Sports Attention to detail pays dividends for KIPP
Doing the little things — while excelling on the defensive end — has the Phoenix on a nine-game winning streak.
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Sports Veteran defender joins 901 FC
“Akeem is a very experienced USL defender that we are sure can come in on both ends of the pitch,” head coach Stephen Glass said in a statement.
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High School Sports TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Northpoint Christian’s Christian Gilliland leads area boys in scoring at 28.9 points per game, while Aaliyah Converse of St. George’s tops the girls with a 34.1 avg.
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High School Sports TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Christian Gilliland of Northpoint and Aaliyah Converse of St. George’s sit atop this week’s charts. Check out all the scoring leaders and records for the top Memphis-area boys and girls teams.
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Sports Former Loudon defender joins Memphis 901 FC
Carson Vom Steeg made 21 starts in the USL Championship last season.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Arlington downs Bartlett in match-up of state-ranked 4A teams
Tierney Kelsey and Brittani Wells lead the way for Tigers in the I Have a Dream Classic.
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High School Sports Ian McGehee, Dion Stutts making their mark on MUS wrestling
Before 2022, Memphis University School had had only one state champion, and that was 18 years earlier. This year, they have a shot at two.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Bartlett, Lewisburg, MASE, Millington Central and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Bluff City, East, Hillcrest, Houston and Lausanne up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Standouts from Bluff City, Millington win fan vote for player of the week
Jakeel Truss and Ayanna Ransom honored this week.
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High School SportsRossville girls basketball aiming for a higher profile
A talented trio of transfers have helped the Fayette County school to 18 straight victories.
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High School Sports Former Millington football star Ahmaad Galloway dies
Standout running back played at Alabama after a superb career at Millington Central.
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High School SportsHouston girls basketball turning the corner
The first-year coach instills belief in a team that struggled to find many positives the previous two seasons.
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Sports 2023 schedule for 901 FC announced
Memphis 901 FC announced its complete schedule for 2023, its fifth season in the USL Championship.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, St. Agnes and Trezevant up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Fayette-Ware, Houston and MUS up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Haynes heats up for Briarcrest in victory over East
Junior scores 24 points as Saints improve to 21-1.
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