High School Sports
Bartlett hurdlers enjoy early success, each in their own time
Tyra Nabors is a state champion, Kylan Bernard an up-and-comer; both are setting the early standard for the Panthers.
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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High School Sports Friday Prep Report: First-half goal lifts Collierville over CBHS
Lightning causes late delay but Dragons finish the job.
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901 FC 901 FC makes Ben Pirmann’s role as coach official
Ben Pirmann took over in September for the final three games after Tim Mulqueen was dismissed.
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Spirit of Memphis New 901 FC coach wants team, community to buy into each other
Former assistant Ben Pirmann took charge of 901 FC in September and guided it to historic victories in two of its final three games.
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Spirit of MemphisWhitehaven baseball star was born to entertain on the diamond
Junior shortstop Galvin Sims Jr. has plenty of pop at the plate and a flashy game that has attracted plenty of interest.
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Spirit of Memphis Project ‘Sparta-tude': Hoping to name White Station courtyard for longtime trainer
Best friend wants to honor Tim McCormack, who started taping ankles and cheering the team from the sideline in 1972.
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901 FC 901 FC adds experienced striker Michael Salazar
The forward has played in MLS, USL and at international level for Belize.
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High School SportsMonday prep report: Briarcrest capitalizes on Owls’ mistakes
Mick Arney improves to 4-0 as Saints score three times in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Owls.
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High School Sports Tuesday Prep Report: Big first inning lifts Collierville
After giving up a run in the visiting half of the first inning against Arlington, Thomas Crabtree was undoubtedly eager to get back on the mound for the second. His teammates kept him waiting, but Crabtree certainly won’t mind. -
High School Sports Saturday prep report: State standards fall at Houston Track Classic
Central establishes a blazing new top time in boys’ 800-relay.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Central sprinter shines at Houston Classic
Sophomore Jordan Ware won two races and anchored two winning relay teams on April 10.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC to face CBU in preseason fundraiser
The USL club also will face two teams in exhibition games.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Houston soccer hands Lausanne its first loss
Thursday’s soccer match between visiting Houston and unbeaten Lausanne certainly had a playoff intensity about it. And although they’re in different divisions and won’t have to go through each other during the state tournament, each team showed it has what it takes to be a factor in late May. -
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High School SportsGrab your popcorn as the face of St. Benedict athletics calls it a day
Sharon Masterson’s goal in 33 years was always to be an advocate for the student-athletes and the “best school in the world.”
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High School Sports Friday Prep Report: Houston breaks out the big bats in Clarksville
Dean McCalla, Ryan Bland and Connor Weaks all hit home runs as Houston becomes the first area team to reach 20 victories.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Andre Turner’s second act paved way for new job at Lane
After going from Mitchell High to the University of Memphis to professional basketball and back to Mitchell, Andre Turner is ready to take on a rebuild of the team at Lane College.
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Sports Redbirds seating pods to go on sale Wednesday
Initial capacity will be limited to 3,000 fans a game.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: St. Mary’s rallies in the second half to down Hutchison
Patience pays after halftime as senior Virginia Horton sparks comeback.
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High School Sports Houston, CBHS, TRA each place two on all-state boys basketball team
Fourteen local players in total receive TSWA recognition for 2020-2021.
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High School Sports Hutchison trio heads TSWA all-state girls basketball team
The Division 2-AA state champion is the only school to have three players named.
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901 FC Michigan standout joins 901 FC
Former MLS draft pick boasts considerable USL experience.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: Bartlett’s Bernard No. 1 in state in 300 hurdles
The junior ran a 38.63 as part of an impressive performance at the Panther Relays over the weekend.
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High School Sports Spring Fling set, with venue changes for baseball and track
Due to continued capacity limitations at Middle Tennessee State, the baseball and track competitions have been moved.
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High School SportsThursday prep report: Houston turns back MUS for 10th straight win
Timely hits help Mustangs improve to 25-3.
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901 FC Loaned to 901 FC in 2019, forward is back
Promising forward Rashawn Dally was drafted by FC Cincinnati in 2019.
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