Postseason could be Knight time for resilient Power Center team
The team lost two key contributors early but enters the final week of the regular season ranked second in the state in Class AA.
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 2022
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High School Sports Five local players named Mr. Basketball finalists
Memphis has two of the three finalists in Division 2-A: Tyler Byrd of Tipton-Rosemark and Daniel Egbuniwe of FACS.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: Cherry has 20-20 vision for top-ranked Trojans
Junior standout leads the way in a pair of region victories.
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High School Sports Bartlett, Briarcrest standouts win player of the week fan vote
Fans tab Amarr Knox and Kayli Clarkson as this week’s best.
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901 FCHaving tasted postseason, 901 FC has to reset for another go
New faces join an established returning core as city’s USL Championship team begins preparations for its fourth season.
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High School Sports Saturday prep report: East, White Station, MAHS shine at SCIAA championships
Mustangs defeat Germantown without leading scorer, while Spartans and Lions have no trouble in their games. And, a roundup of all of Friday’s and Saturday’s prep sports action.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Harding Academy, MAHS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week
Standouts from CBHS, Douglass, East, ECS and MUS up are for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17.
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901 FC Regional matchups highlight 901 FC’s preseason slate
Club will play twice on March 1, taking on CBU and the University of Memphis.
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High School Sports For CBHS wrestling standout, winning state again won’t be good enough
Defending champion Aidan Bowers wants to control “the whole match, not giving them any room to breathe” as the Division 2 state tournament gets underway Friday in Nashville.
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901 FC Brazilian midfielder joins 901 FC
Coach Ben Pirmann likes the 24-year-old’s USL Championship experience and attacking flair.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week
Standouts from Briarcrest, Hernando, Houston, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school basketball scoring leaders
Tipton-Rosemark players end the regular season at the head of the class.
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901 FC Former MLS defender among three newcomers to 901 FC
Graham Smith, along with promising young forward Derek Dodson and versatile midfielder Jeremy Kelly heading to the Bluff City.
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High School Sports Douglass junior, Houston sophomore win players of the week vote
Douglass forward Tyler Johnson and Houston forward Anna Lee Avery as this week’s Daily Memphian basketball players of the week. The boys voting was the closest of the season.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Jackson closing strong for CBHS
Senior standout Chandler Jackson leads the way in a pair of region victories as CBHS remains undefeated.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Northpoint advances to region final
Trojans take away Fayette Academy’s offensive rebounding in semifinal victory.
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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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