High school football 2022: Small-town Munford has big aspirations
On the heels of a 9-3 season, hopes are high that the Cougars can make a good run in Class 5A.
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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August 2022
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High School Sports Prep notes: Former MUS standout Givens gearing up for next level
The class of 2024 standout is joining a loaded roster at Montverde Academy in Florida.
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High School Sports Pick six: Here are the most intriguing prep football matchups for Week 1
The prep football season kicks off with some interesting local match-ups Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: ECS soccer opens with victory over Arlington
Maddie Halford, Allie Broadway grab the goals in first game of the year for each school.
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Sports Memphis women’s soccer team picked to win AAC
Two Tiger soccer players tabbed for first-team all-conference mention ahead of Thursday’s season-opener.
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High School Sports High school football 2022: Lausanne tops the preseason Power 15
Quarterback play, run game, experience make the Lynx the team to beat.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Houston’s Olsen muscles his way to Ronnie Wenzler title
Junior finishes at 5-under 67 and wins by five strokes.
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High School Sports Lausanne opens with win over Southwind but is far from satisfied
Ohio State commit Brock Glenn leads the way with three touchdown passes and a scoring run.
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High School Sports Germantown rallies in second half to defeat CBHS
Jamarion Morrow scores two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 39 seconds left to help the Red Devils overcome the Brothers.
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High School Sports Pick six: Six things we learned from Week 1 of the high school football season
Munford is as good as advertised, a couple of regions will be battles and kicking counts.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Owls’ ground game shines in win over Arlington
Victories for Briarcrest, Collierville, Central and Bartlett among the other Week 1 highlights.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Golf standouts shine
Several low-scoring rounds highlight early-season golf tournament play.
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High School SportsPieces coming together for Houston High’s football offense
A new coaching addition, a confident quarterback and plenty of weapons all around bolster the Mustangs ahead of big Week 2 match-up against Briarcrest.
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High School Sports Germantown running back wins Week 1 high school football player of the week fan vote
Sophomore Jamarion Morrow scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a season-opening win over CBHS.
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Sports 901 FC remains on the right path despite loss to Birmingham
Losing a rivalry match stings, but the ultimate goal remains very much in play.
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High School Sports Briarcrest edges Houston in Power 15 struggle
Saints battle back to win late after trailing 21-0 and 28-13.
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High School Sports Vote for high school football player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Germantown, Munford, MUS and Sheffield are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: White Station surprises Central
Late touchdown sinks No. 11 team in the Daily Memphian rankings.
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High School Sports The Daily Memphian Power 15: Plenty of movement, but Lausanne remains at No. 1
Covington and CBHS fall after losses; Whitehaven, Germantown, Houston and MUS all move up.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Gryphons’ runner shines at Coleman Midgett meet
Senior Lauren Rutlin takes third in Hendersonville cross country competition.
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September 2022
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High School Sports Briarcrest quarterback wins fan vote for Week 2 player of the week
Quarterback Cade Carlson fueled come-from-behind win over Houston High School last Friday. Clayton Garrison of ECS came in second in the player of the week vote.
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High School Sports Whitehaven looking to shine under bright lights
The showcase game against Germantown in the region opener is full of subplots, talking points and potential.
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Sports East must vacate Wiseman-era basketball title, TSSAA rules
Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association rules that money paid by then-coach Penny Hardaway to star player James Wiseman rendered him ineligble.
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High School Sports Germantown stuns Whitehaven on trick play
Hook-and-ladder with 13 seconds left extends Red Devils’ improbable and impressive start to the year.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Briarcrest, Covington, ECS, Fayette-Ware, Freedom Prep, Hamilton and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
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