Friday prep report: Bartlett wins; East falls in Battle
Guard leads Panthers to comeback win over Knoxville Catholic while East battles St. Louis power to double-overtime before falling.
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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Sports Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame to honor Micheel, Gossett
Former PGA Tour winners will be enshrined during ceremonies in February at Ridgeway Country Club.
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High School Sports Early signing day is welcome relief for Shelby area high school football recruits
Long-committed players like Cameron Miller and Dallan Hayden got to make it official. But for all players, their stories are special.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week for Week 3
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Douglass, FACS and Harding are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week for Week 3
Standouts from Bartlett, Hutchison, Millington, Olive Branch and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: Jones instrumental for Overton boys
Senior leads the way in victories over Nashville Overton and Covington.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Briarcrest sweeps
Carlia Northcross led the Saints as they finished runner-up at the state championships.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders: Tipton-Rosemark players leading the way
Tyler Byrd and Raven Sims each average more than 30 points per game in the early going.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian soccer awards: Houston, St. George’s share player of the year honor
Players, coach of the year as well as all-metro teams named for the 2021 soccer season.
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High School Sports Eric Steward Jr., Mallory Collier win players of the week vote
Douglass’ Steward received 51% in the boys voting; Bartlett’s Collier got 33% in the girls.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian postseason cross-country awards
Here are The Daily Memphian girls and boys cross-country runners of the year, along with coaches of the year and all-metro teams for the 2021 season.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week for Week 4
Standouts from Fayette Academy, Hutchison, Lewisburg, St. Agnes and White Station up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week for Week 4
Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Fayette Academy, St. Benedict and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday, Dec. 23, at 5 p.m.
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High School Sports Job status undetermined for coach at Freedom Prep
Video shows basketball coach Bwerani Johnson assaulting a player — his son — during a game.
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High School Sports Cordova sophomore, St. Agnes senior win fan vote for player of the week
Cordova sophomore K.J. Tenner and St. Agnes senior Skylyn Weisenborn are this week’s high school basketball players of the week.
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High School Sports Video shows Freedom Prep coach assaulting son during game
War Eagles’ star player was struck repeatedly during tournament game in Brighton.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian postseason golf awards: Cress, Sienkiewicz garner top honors
All-metro teams and coaches of the year for boys and girls golf announced.
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Sports Memphis Americans win debut at Landers Center
In the debut of the National Indoor Soccer League, the Americans men’s and women’s teams each posted convincing victories over the Columbus (Georiga) Rapids at the Landers Center in Southaven.
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Sports Coaching matchup adds spice to AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach will face one of his former players, Texas Tech coach Sonny Cumbie, as the Bulldogs play the Red Raiders Tuesday.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders
Cordova sophomore guard K.J. Tenner moves into the top three with nearly 30 points per game.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders
Players are listed through games of Dec. 26.
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High School Sports Texas Tech routs Mississippi State in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Texas Tech shuts down the Bulldogs’ vaunted offense, achieving the biggest margin of victory in the game since 2013.
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High School Sports Mississippi St.'s passing attack a huge challenge for Texas Tech
Slowing SEC yardage leader Will Rogers will be a top priority for Texas Tech’s defense in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. And watch for a former Whitehaven High star wearing a Red Raiders uniform.
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High School SportsAt Cordova, K.J. Tenner’s acumen brings to mind a certain Tigers player
Despite the inevitable comparisons to Cordova alum Tyler Harris, the sophomore is developing into a singular talent.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: East hands Whitehaven its first loss
Four players score in double figures as Mustangs get back into the swing of things with impressive road victory.
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