John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
There are 2693 articles by John Varlas :
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December 2018
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High School Sports COOKEVILLE – Following his team's loss to Brentwood Academy Friday, Memphis University School coach Bobby Alston drew inspiration from the wise words of that noted philosopher Garth Brooks. -
High School Sports After close call in 2017, Covington hoping to get the better of Alcoa this time around
When it comes to sequels, Covington's football team is hoping Saturday afternoon will be more like "The Godfather Part II" and less like "Police Academy 7." The Chargers will play in the Class 3A championship game for the second straight year and will once again face mighty Alcoa. The Tornadoes won their 16th title with a 31-20 victory a year ago. -
High School Sports Last-ditch drive lifts Alcoa over Covington in 3A championship game
COOKEVILLE, Tenn.--Covington's football team did everything it could to win the first state championship in school history Saturday. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Monday, Dec. 3
Here are the reported high school sports results for Monday Dec. 3, along with reported results from the weekend. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's scores, e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com -
High School Sports High school sports results for Tuesday, Dec. 4
Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results along with late results from Monday. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, which recognizes the top winter sports performers from the past seven days. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian girls basketball Power 12
Here are the first Daily Memphian high school girl basketball rankings of the season. Records and statistics are through Monday's games. For corrections and clarifications, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys basketball Power 12
Here are the first Daily Memphian high school boys basketball rankings of the season. Records are through Tuesday's games. For corrections and clarifications, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Friday, Dec. 7
Here are Friday's reported high school sports results, along with late results from Wednesday and Thursday. For clarifications, corrections or to send in your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports ECS receiver Williams takes MVP honors in hard-hitting AutoZone High School All-Star Game
Despite being on the losing side in Saturday's AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game, Fayette Academy running back Reid Holland was pretty pumped when it was over. -
High School Sports After 20 years of chasing the next college job, Scott Cherry is happy to have landed at Briarcrest
When Scott Cherry’s coaching tenure at High Point University came to an end after a 14-16 record last season, some soothsayers might have seen Tubby Smith – then the University of Memphis coach – losing the Tigers gig and resurrecting at his alma mater in High Point, North Carolina. -
Sports Three Caribbean standouts joining Memphis 901 FC
A trio of players with national team experience are the latest signees for Memphis 901 FC. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Monday, Dec. 10
Here are Monday's reported high school sports results, along with results from the weekend. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's score, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Final high school football stat leaders
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High School Sports High school sports results for Tuesday, Dec. 11
Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results. For corrections, clarifications or to report your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, which recognizes the top performers from basketball, bowling and wrestling over the last seven days. -
Breaking News
High School SportsCooley steps down at St. Benedict; Hudgens takes the reins
John Cooley announced his retirement as St. Benedict's football coach Wednesday and the school didn't have to look far to find as he replacement, naming assistant Will Hudgens as Cooley's replacement. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian girls basketball Power 12
Here are this week's Daily Memphian girls basketball Power 12 rankings. Results are through Tuesday's games. -
Sports Memphis 901 FC adds assistant coach, defender
Memphis 901 FC coach Tim Mulqueen now has his right-hand man for the 2019 season along with another player to shore up the defense. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian boys basketball Power 12
Here are this week's Daily Memphian boys basketball Power 12 rankings. Results are through Tuesday's games. -
Sports March 9 the date for inaugural Memphis 901 FC match
The date for the first match in Memphis 901 FC soccer history is set. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Friday Dec. 14
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High School Sports High school sports results for Friday Dec. 14
Here are Friday's reported high school sports results, along with late results from Wednesday and Thursday. For clarifications, corrections or to report your team's scores, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Margolin Hebrew Academy balances faith and basketball
The player on the opposing team wasn’t being disrespectful or mean to Ethan Morris. In fact, Morris was already acquainted with him. So that’s why the Margolin Hebrew Academy point guard couldn’t resist a chuckle when he stepped to the free-throw line during a game last season. -
High School Sports Don Lear, legendary area football coach, dies
Don Lear, who spent 40 years coaching high school and college football in Memphis, died Saturday following an extended illness.
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