Prep notebook: Collierville girls basketball team embracing fresh opportunities
Led by Mallory Taylor and Nakiyah Westbrook, the Dragons are aiming to end their state tournament drought.
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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January 2021
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High School Sports Governor lifts attendance restrictions on high school sporting events
Starting Monday, fans, students and cheerleaders in Tennessee once again will be able to support their favorite teams in person.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: MAHS picks up an ‘ugly’ victory over MASE
Cameron Miller scores 21 as Lions overcome a slow start.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Everyone gets in on the act as Bartlett rolls past MHEA
Panthers take the suspense out of the game early.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston starts fast and goes on to defeat Arlington
Mason Miller finishes with a game-high 19 as five Houston players score in double figures.
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February 2021
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Spirit of Memphis Jerry C. Johnson’s legacy: Many games won, but many more men were made
Former players tell stories of the renowned LeMoyne-Owen basketball coach and his ways of teaching.
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High School Sports Ed Murphey Classic expanding its track and field program for 2021
Summer meet at CBHS also is the finale event of the U.S. Pro Track Series.
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Sports Former Memphis Tigers soccer coach Chris Bartels dies
Bartels won more than 100 games with the Tigers and guided the program to its first NCAA tournament appearance.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Freshman’s big block secures MUS victory
Owls play with purpose on both ends of the floor in improving their record to 11-3.
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High School Sports TSSAA basketball leaderboard: Collierville High player surges into top three
The senior guard checks in with more than 19 points per game this week.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: CBHS’ Jackson shines in win over rival
Purple Wave junior scores 21 in victory over MUS on Jan. 29.
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High School Sports After early disappointment, Germantown’s Tate finds ‘amazing’ place to land
Red Devils quarterback will shift to secondary for NCAA Division II power.
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High School Sports Division 2 basketball state tournament moving to Cookeville for 2021
Division 1 girls and boys will remain at the Murphy Center.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: FACS remains undefeated with victory over ECS
Three players score in double figures as the Crusaders improve to 15-0.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason bowling awards: St. Benedict sweeps honors
The Eagles boast the Memphis area’s boys and girls bowler of the year.
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High School SportsTuesday prep report: Jackson regains scoring touch as Brothers remain perfect
Brothers survive one bad quarter against arch-rival MUS.
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High School SportsTSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders: Harding’s Howard cracks girls top three
The senior is averaging just over 16 points per game.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: Arlington’s Taylor puts up big numbers
Senior averaging 23.7 points in the past three contests.
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High School Sports Prep notebook: After committing to Michigan, Germantown’s Jones turns recruiter
Red Devils defensive back Kody Jones is the sixth-ranked prospect in Tennessee in the class of 2022. Also, Vic Shivers has been named the new head coach at Arlington.
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High School Sports Five local players named Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball finalists
Standouts from ECS, Tipton-Rosemark, CBHS, Houston and Hutchison are among those in the running for state’s top basketball honor.
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High School Sports FACS standout Joshua Ward receives a senior night surprise
Student’s mom Charlene Bonner, a nurse practitioner who has been working in New York since the pandemic began, makes it home in time for ‘great human being’ to be honored on basketball court.
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High School Sports Ex-Briarcrest star returns as Memphis hosts NIBC championship game
Former Briarcrest standout Kennedy Chandler is among the many highly-regarded prospects in the game between Sunrise Christian and Montverde Academy.
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High School SportsFriday prep report: Briarcrest defeats Hutchison, but not by enough
Saints continue their run of good play but are still left disappointed.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Who’ll replace Melissa McFerrin at Memphis? Here are 7 coaches to consider
With McFerrin’s retirement as women’s basketball coach, the Tigers have some good local and regional candidates to think about.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Anderson leads Tipton-Rosemark in postseason opener
Division 2-A Mr. Basketball finalist gets the postseason started with a double-double.
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