John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
There are 2699 articles by John Varlas :
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June 2021
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901 FC Collierville standout savors first team debut with 901 FC
Coming on as a late sub against Indy Eleven, the high school senior made Memphis 901 FC history.
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901 FC Victory over Indy sets a higher bar for 901 FC
Roster looking more normal ahead of Saturday’s trip to Louisville.
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901 FC 901 FC fades in second half, falls to Louisville City
Fullback Mark Segbers, who led the team in touches, passes and possessions gained, was named Memphis’ man of the match. 901 FC will be back in AutoZone Park this week to face Atlanta.
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901 FCMemphis 901 FC excited to return to friendly confines of AutoZone Park
The club’s first no-restrictions home game since March 2020 offers a chance to get back on track quickly after a frustrating loss in Louisville.
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901 FC Goalkeeper’s injury clouds 901 FC’s victory in first home match
With John Berner injured late and no available subs, Mark Segbers sees out gritty win over Atlanta United 2.
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High School Sports St. George’s hires Anthony Hall to lead boys basketball program
New coach worked for Ed Murphy at West Georgia, among other college and high school stops.
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High School Sports Hoopfest bringing top prep teams to Memphis this weekend
College coaches from around the nation will be on hand to evaluate talent in Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee event.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC keeper out with ruptured Achilles
John Berner had played every minute this season.
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High School SportsMemphis youth coach has rooting interest (times 4) in College World Series
Terry Rooker helped launch the careers of four players from his Germantown Giants team.
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901 FC OKC hands 901 FC a disappointing defeat
Fatigue was undoubtedly a factor as Memphis peppered the visitors from Oklahoma City with chances in the second half but couldn’t find the net.
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Golf Rahm, Johnson commit to WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Rahm won the U.S. Open on Sunday; Patrick Reed also will play in Memphis.
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High School Sports CBHS standout commits to Buckeyes
Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Stearns, Hutchison duo honored
Honorees include Walker Stearns of St. George’s, and ‘rock star’ sisters Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison. Collierville boys coach Tony Cherone was also honored for stellar 2021 season.
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High School SportsStandout guard at Bartlett finally getting some attention
Class of 2022 point guard JR Jacobs compensates for his lack of size with poise and intelligence.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason swimming awards: Saluting Arlington, MHEA standouts
MHEA junior Hobson Stelling is boys swimmer of the year; Arlington junior Raine Boles was Shelby County’s lone state champion in 2021.
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Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane is a star at namesake shooting camp
Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”
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901 FC Coach assures Memphis 901 will answer wake-up call against Sporting KC II
Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: TRA senior captures top honor
Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.
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901 FC Memphis dominates Sporting Kansas City II, yet falls
Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.
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High School SportsNFL player, former Memphian, lends hand to next generation
The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason track and field awards: Bartlett athletes sweep
Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.
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901 FC Player loaned to 901 FC from El Paso will ‘add depth’
Northern Ireland native brings size and passing skills to Memphis’ back line.
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July 2021
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Saints’ ace leads this year’s best
Standouts from Houston and Lewisburg also honored.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Houston’s Parker Humphrey is player of the year
The senior midfielder scored 17 goals for the 2021 Class AAA state championship
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