Briarcrest’s latest ace stepping up to ‘return the favor’
With several key players having graduated, the Saints are relying heavily on Matthew Dallas.
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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High School Sports Collierville’s Caruso wins fan vote for high school player of the week
Joey Caruso was an integral part of Dragons’ wins in tournament.
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901 FC Chattanooga FC stuns with quick score, knocks 901 FC out of U.S. Open Cup
Early goal sets the tone as Chattanooga FC advances. Memphis doesn’t.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Track athletes in fine form
Top performers from the past week of spring sports including baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field are recognized.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason football awards: Central’s Brooks, Briarcrest’s Crawford honored
Also named are the specials teams and freshman players of the year, coach of the year and the all-metro teams.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason bowling awards: Standouts from Bartlett, St. Benedict honored
Gavin Robertson and Tori Moore claim top individual honors for 2021-22.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason swimming awards: MUS, MHEA athletes finish year on top
Record-setter Zion James and two-time state runner-up Jenna Halliday claim top honors for 2021-22.
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High School Sports Saturday prep report: Central’s Ware sets the pace at Houston Track Classic
The Central High junior sets two individual meet records and gets a third as part of 400 relay.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville breaks out big bats to beat Bartlett
Joey Caruso and Tyler Johns each drive in four runs.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school baseball player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest, ECS, Houston and Lewisburg are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on April 14.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason wrestling awards: CBHS senior caps season with another prize
Aidan Bowers won his third state championship and finished the season with a 52-3 record.
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High School Sports Briarcrest’s Russell wins fan vote for high school player of the week
Senior went 6-for-6 in two victories over St. Benedict last week.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Short-handed ECS downs Lausanne
Diego Lainez starts the game in goal for the Eagles but ends up scoring the match-winner.
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High School SportsHealthy and focused, Whitehaven’s Johnson sets sights on rare repeat
Tigers standout Terrick Johnson won the state title in the 400 as a junior in 2021 despite it being the “toughest season” he’s ever had.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Martin leads hot-hitting Houston
A grand slam against Gallatin highlights a big week for Houston High sophomore Robbi Martin.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school baseball player of the week, Week 5
Players from Northpoint, FACS, St. George’s, Collierville, Briarcrest and CBHS are vying for the title. Cast a ballot for your favorite.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: CBHS sophomore blanks Briarcrest
Riley Goodman allows just two hits and strikes out 10 in complete-game victory.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Arlington senior earns player of the year honors
Also announced are the freshman of the year, coach of the year and the all-metro teams.
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High School Sports Saints pitcher wins fan vote for high school player of the week
The lefty struck out 12 in a victory over MUS last week.
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High School SportsA Collierville senior has been contacted by all 30 MLB teams. Here’s why.
All 30 Major League Baseball teams have contacted him at some point and more than 20 have made in-home visits.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: TRA softball breaks out the big bats
The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels have plenty of offense in victories over Arlington and Dyersburg this week.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school baseball player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Briarcrest, Brighton, CBHS, Houston, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.
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High School SportsPrep notes: New Southwind coach ready to draw football potential
Veteran coach Jerome Griffin makes the move to larger school after six seasons at Wooddale; Briarcrest gets a new athletic director.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville takes extra-inning pitchers’ duel over rival Houston
Grayson Saunier allows just one hit in his longest outing of the season.
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High School Sports CBHS sophomore voted Week 6 high school baseball player of the week
Riley Goodman, who tossed a complete-game gem against Briarcrest on April 18, is the winner. Houston’s Ryan Bland and Alex Twigg of St. Benedict tied for second.
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