Friday football preview: Final week of regular season carries implications
Regular-season championships, and top playoff seeds, are on the line in Regions 8-5A and 8-2A.
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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October 2021
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High School Sports Vote for the top high school football game in Week 11
Region championships, playoff seedings on the line in the final week of the TSSAA regular season. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28.
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High School Sports Blend of veteran, young talent has St. George’s in the final four once more
Gryphons draw two-time defending champ Battle Ground Academy in the Division 2-A semifinals Thursday, Oct. 28, in Chattanooga.
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High School Sports Collierville hires former Tigers player as boys basketball coach
The former University of Memphis star who spent five years in the NBA will replace Scott Robinson, who resigned Oct. 6.
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901 FC 901 FC stumbles in Louisville
Loss sets up a big game Wednesday against FC Tulsa at AutoZone Park.
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football stat leaders
More than 30 individual and team categories listed through games of Week 9.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Collierville still perfect; Brothers hand Warriors first loss
CBHS star Dallan Hayden scores five touchdowns in final home game. Also, see how the Power 15 fared and check out all the scores and summaries of Memphis-area games.
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High School Sports Fans choose Tipton-Rosemark QB, Central-CBHS as week’s best
Tipton-Rosemark quarterback Payne Fullen accounted for four touchdowns in the victory over Harding Academy last week.
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High School Sports State volleyball tournament: Knoxville Catholic dethrones Briarcrest in D2-AA
Saints end the season with a 40-3 record.
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High School SportsBy ground or air, Kenji Lewis delivers for East
The quarterback has turned things up several notches during his team’s four-game winning streak, with help from D’Juan Murray, who leads a veteran offensive line, and receivers Curtis Owens and Chris Bailey .
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High School Sports State volleyball tournament: Saints battle past Knoxville Catholic to reach Division 2-AA final
Saints have a chance to become the only team in Shelby County history to win four straight titles.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian Power 15: Top teams hold fast
Fayette-Ware joins the rankings this week, and Houston High falls off the list after a loss to Collierville.
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High School SportsFriday football preview: Two key Region 8-4A games highlight this week’s slate
Fayette-Ware, Kirby, Melrose and Ridgeway all head into Week 10 with 2-1 marks in league play.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: Owls RB Barnes leads this week’s best
Senior Hunter Barnes puts up big numbers in rivalry victory over CBHS.
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High School Sports Vote for the top high school football game in Week 10
Three important region games and an intriguing non-region contest are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school player of the week from Week 9
Standouts from Central, Freedom Prep, Lausanne, MUS and Tipton-Rosemark up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21.
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High School Sports State volleyball preview: Collierville takes aim at elusive AAA crown
The region champion Dragons will be among the favorites in a wide-open Class AAA state tournament.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC clinches first playoff berth
With help from rival Birmingham, Memphis clinches a postseason spot for the first time in club history. Seeding still to be determined in the final three games of the regular season.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Hunter Barnes, MUS race past CBHS
Senior running back scores three touchdowns in impressive Owls’ victory.
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901 FC Memphis hammers Atlanta to move closer to postseason
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
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Sports Americans bolster rosters ahead of December indoor soccer opener
Men’s team adds Dustin Hammer, a native Memphian who has played with 901 FC as well as overseas.
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High School Sports Week 8 high school football stat leaders
MUS senior Mac Owen continues to rank high in every receiving category.
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High School Sports FACS standout is player of the week; Owls-Brothers voted top game
Jake Pennington captures nearly 60% of the total after a big performance against Fayette Academy.
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901 FC Historic victory over Louisville strengthens 901 FC’s playoff hopes
Victory gives Memphis 41 points and moves club into third place in the Central Division.
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High School Sports Week 7 high school football stat leaders
Northpoint Christian School and Middle College High School boast the area’s top offense and defense this week.
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