High School Sports
New CBHS baseball coach: ‘I’m me and that’s all I know how to be’
After a successful career in the big leagues, Christian Brothers’ new baseball coach Jason Motte is ready to impart his wisdom, win games and have fun.
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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901 FC Pittsburgh’s challenge awaits 901 FC in season opener
Several promising newcomers and the eagerly awaited return of keeper John Berner mark the club’s fourth season.
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High School Sports Fayette-Ware falls in Class 3A girls state quarterfinals
Second-half comeback bid falls short against Creek Wood.
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High School Sports FACS outlasts Goodpasture for D2-A title
Daniel Egbuniwe was named MVP as Crusaders cap 30-2 season for first state title in school history.
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High School Sports CBHS caps perfect season with Division 2-AA state title
Brothers finish 28-0 as Chandler Jackson and Michael Pepper each score 20.
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High School Sports Bus may have broken down, but not FACS’ game plan in state semifinal
The Crusaders, who have no trouble with Clarksville Academy, will take on Goodpasture in hopes of their first state championship.
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Box score: FACS 57, Clarksville Academy 32
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High School Sports Claybrooks takes point as Bartlett goes into sub-state battle
Veteran Kennedy Claybrooks has the experience the Panthers need in their quest to reach Murfreesboro for the first time since 2015.
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High School Sports Undefeated CBHS advances to D2-AA title game
Brothers work it out when things get tight against Lipscomb Academy and will face Knoxville Catholic in Saturday’s final.
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High School Sports Briarcrest, Collierville standouts win fans’ vote for player of the week
Fans pick Cooper Haynes and Hilary Shikuku in the final basketball vote of the season.
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High School Sports Preview: What to know about CBHS, FACS as they chase Division 2 state titles
Brothers take on Lipscomb Academy in D2-AA Thursday and Crusaders square off against Clarksville Academy on Friday.
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High School Sports Memories of 2020 fuel FACS’ run back to state
Core seniors, who were sophomores when the team lost in the title game two years ago, are determined to produce a different result — for themselves and the school.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Jackson leads CBHS to state tournament
Chandler Jackson marked his last career home game with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
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High School Sports Saturday prep report: Bartlett staves off Overton rally to advance in 8-AAAA
CBHS and FACS advance to state, and four local wrestlers capture state titles.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Arlington beats the buzzer and gets a fourth matchup with Bartlett
Tigers win an instant classic over Collierville on a 3-pointer by Alindsey Long. Then, Bartlett cools off White Station.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 13
Standouts from Bolton, Briarcrest, Collierville, FACS and Mitchell up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.
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February 2022
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Hot-shooting Middle Tennessee Christian eliminates Northpoint girls
Visitors sink 13 3-pointers in an impressive performance that defied the scouting report.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Bartlett, Collierville, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy and Millington up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 12
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Hillcrest, Overton and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Magnifico taking leave for USFL season
St. Benedict’s coach plans to return for the beginning of preseason work. Also, MUS names a lacrosse coach.
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High School Sports Standouts from Briarcrest, Millington win fan vote for player of the week
Sophomore Jaye Nash, senior Micaiah Halliburton honored.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Arlington wins district title
Senior Alindsey Long turns in an MVP performance against Bartlett in the girls basketball championship game.
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High School Sports Saturday prep report: Wrestlers from CBHS, MUS capture Division 2 state titles
Aidan Bowers repeats while Brothers teammate Gervacio Gonzalez and Owls junior Ian McGehee claim their first titles. And, be sure to catch up on a complete roundup of postseason prep basketball.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Arlington overcomes slow start, holds off Bartlett to win 15-AAAA
Senior Alindsey Long scores 22 points as Tigers defeat their arch-rivals for the second time in three meetings this season.
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High School Sports CBHS officially names Jason Motte head baseball coach
The former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher takes over for Buster Kelso.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Whitehaven advances to 16-AAAA title game
Tigers shake off missed free throws at the end of regulation and will take on East in Wednesday’s tournament final.
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