Why Memphis and Ole Miss are targeting Briarcrest backcourt duo
Cooper Haynes and Jaye Nash are as tight off the basketball court as they are successful on it. But they’re not necessarily a package deal.
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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The To-Do List The To-Do List: 901 FC returns to AutoZone Park
After five consecutive away games, the Memphis 901 FC will return to AutoZone Park for its season home opener.
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High School SportsPrep notes: Magnifico wants to change culture, build next generation in new spot
Former Memphis Tigers standout wants to make football fun again at St. Benedict.
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Spirit of Memphis In a different arena, Peyton Manning’s still thriving
Wearing an orange jacket in a nod to his history with the Tennessee Volunteers, the legendary quarterback follows his father’s footsteps receiving the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award.
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Sports Former Hillcrest, Charlotte basketball standout Galen Young dies after car rams house
According to a Tweet posted by the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle crashed into a house on Horn Lake Road in South Memphis and killed Young, who was sitting inside.
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901 FC Pair of first-half goals propel 901 FC to first victory of the season
Michael Salazar, Kyle Murphy score as Memphis defeats Indy Eleven soccer for the first time. Collierville High’s Matt Brucker makes club history as Memphis’ youngest player ever to appear in a game.
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901 FC 901 FC adds Houston, Collierville players to academy
Matt Brucker of Collierville and Max Talley of Houston will keep future high school, college eligibility.
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901 FC As 901 FC fights for first victory of the year, coach sees positives
Team will be shorthanded for Saturday’s visit to Group F leader Indy Eleven, but coach Ben Pirmann has high hopes, especially for Andre Reynolds and Brecc Evans.
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High School Sports Trezevant grad joins Arkansas State administrative staff
Ex-running back Jamal Jones will coordinate relations between university and former student-athletes.
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High School Sports Magnifico returning to St. Benedict as head football coach
Magnifico was also a walk-on tight end for the Memphis Tigers.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Spring Fling standouts end the year on a high note
Shelby County teams and individuals brought home several championships in 2021.
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High School SportsFresh off an NCAA title, Rachel Heck turns attention to U.S. Open
Stanford freshman enters major on a five-tournament winning streak.
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901 FC Two 901 FC players called up for international duty
Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago continue their quest with two World Cup qualifiers each in the next week.
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May 2021
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901 FC 901 FC and Energy play to scoreless draw in Oklahoma
Memphis goalkeeper John Berner has another good showing. Next up: A road game against Indy Eleven on Saturday, June 5.
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High School Sports Spring Fling: Tennis players from three schools win titles
St. George’s senior caps off perfect tournament run with second straight championship. And, Collierville sophomore Ranjay Arul wins the Class AAA boys title, while the sister team of Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison capture the Division 2-AA girls doubles title.
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High School Sports Spring Fling: Houston boys bring home seventh soccer championship
Goal by Everett Furnas late in the first half proves decisive.
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High School Sports Thursday Spring Fling report: Late goal gives CBHS its 11th soccer championship
David Martin scores the winner for focused Brothers.
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High School Sports Memphis 901 FC signs MUS player to academy
Simeon Betapudi, 17, joins Tycho Collins as academy players with the club.
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High School Sports Spring Fling: Memphis athletes shine at Division 1 large class meet
Kylan Bernard, Landen McNair lead Bartlett to team championship, just ahead of Central.
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High School Sports Friday at the Spring Fling: Houston soccer, tennis standouts vie for titles on final day
An all-Memphis championship match in Division 2-A boys singles will be part of a busy morning at Adams Tennis Center.
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Dec. 28 date, game time
It is the first time since 1993 that it will be in a prime-time slot.
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High School Sports Wednesday Spring Fling report: Lions, Gryphons, Brothers shine in D2 track and field
Harding piles up the points in field events.
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High School Sports Spring Fling: How a St. George’s standout got back on track
The senior overcame physical issues, mental doubts to reach state meet.
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High School Sports Thursday at Spring Fling: CBHS looks to add another soccer championship
Tennis competition also gets underway Thursday, while large public school track and field titles will also be decided.
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High School Sports Spring Fling: CBHS, Houston survive penalty shootouts to advance
CBHS keeper Chris Krahn saved two penalties in the shootout to give the Brothers Wednesday’s Division 2-AA soccer semifinal win over McCallie and send them into Thursday’s championship game.
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