Tigers coach Huff says local high school recruiting is ‘50-50’ proposition
The transfer portal means smaller high school classes going forward for Memphis football. But great communication means the door will always be open.
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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February 2026
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High School Sports Rebounding, free throws lift St. George’s over Harding
Led by a huge double-double from Kamryn Green, the Gryphons made their coach look prophetic.
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SportsThese Memphis-area high school football players made it to the Super Bowl
Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one.
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Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'
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January 2026
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High School Sports At tiny MSE-Cordova, an eighth-grader is doing some big things
K.J. Steveson is a doting older brother, a big Ja Morant fan — and the city’s leading scorer.
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High School Sports Getting out of Memphis is always tough. And this year’s Class 4A region will be especially so.
Several quality teams in the state’s largest public-school classification will be jockeying for position once the season resumes.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason bowling awards: Harding, St. Benedict standouts honored
Kayden Curry and Julia Casama claim top awards. CBHS’ Laura Madsen is the Coach of the Year.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball Player of the Week, Week 6
Standouts from CBHS, FACS, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Memphis School of Excellence-Cordova are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball Player of the Week, Week 6
Standouts from Collierville, Lakeland Prep, MASE, Mitchell and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
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High School Sports Briarcrest pulls away in the second half to defeat MUS
Fred Smith scored 20 points to lead the Saints, who improve to 20-3.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Bartlett, Lakeland Prep voted players of the week
Braylon Williams and Reese Harrell win fans’ choice vote. But who takes our OrthoSouth Grizzlies Players of the Week?
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High School Sports Whitehaven scrapes past Southwind in defensive struggle
Tigers coach Willie Kemp likes the way his team is coming together after getting the victory in a battle of state-ranked Class 4A teams.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 5
It is time to vote for this week’s high school girls basketball player of the week.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Bluff City, Fayette-Ware and Memphis Business Academy are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.
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High School SportsHigh school football transfer tracker: Some big names on the move for 2026
A Mr. Football runner-up, a couple of talented running backs and a massive offensive lineman are among the players who will have new high schools in 2026.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Wooddale, St. Agnes, Lausanne and Hutchison voted OrthoSouth players of the week
Stephon Sheffa and Fallon Drzyzga were recognized after outstanding efforts last week.
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High School SportsDespite unplanned losses, St. George’s hoops piecing together success
Currently down four starters — with only one due back — the Gryphons are putting things in place for a potential March run again in 2026.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Christmas break high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, Hutchison and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Christmas break high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Bartlett, Central, Houston, Lausanne and Wooddale up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8.
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High School SportsVarlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry
A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.
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High School Sports Bartlett outlasts Houston behind Braylon Williams’ 32 points
The Bartlett sophomore hit a clutch 3-pointer to send the game into overtime and help Panthers overcome a first-half show from Justin Frison.
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High School Sports Whitehaven High football coach Saulsberry stepping down
While Rodney Saulsberry didn’t comment directly on his next move, he said said there’s a “strong possibility” he would be joining coach Charles Huff’s staff with the Memphis Tigers.
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High School SportsAt 5-foot-0, FACS’ 8th grade basketball player is long on heart and potential
Despite his height, Eric Blount Jr. is making an impact on the Crusaders’ varsity basketball team.
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December 2025
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason football awards: Southwind duo claims offensive, defensive honors
Lausanne linebacker Huntsman is the top freshman, while Middle College’s Staples claims Coach of the Year.
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High School SportsBriarcrest’s supporting actors are stepping into starring roles
The leadership, defense, maturity — and of course the shooting — of Parker Pounds and Greg Spight will be vital as the Saints look to return to the D2-AA summit.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls soccer awards: Gryphons goalkeeper is player of the year
Riley Stooksbury sparked St. George’s to its first state championship in eight years. East’s Jihad Haidar is our top coach.
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