Wednesday prep report: Strong second half carries Houston past Briarcrest
Ellett Smith scores twice after the break to lead Mustangs in a battle of unbeaten state-tournament hopefuls.
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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September 2022
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Lausanne QB Glenn impressive on the ground as well
Ohio State commit tops 100 yards rushing and scores twice in bounce-back victory.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school football leaders and standings: Freedom Prep’s Gilliam, defense shining through four games
Junior quarterback leads the area with 17 touchdown passes; War Eagles boast top run defense and top total defense through four games. Check out all the statistical leaders and standings for TSSAA area schools.
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High School Sports St. George’s standout wins fan vote for player of the week
McClain recorded 4.5 quarterback sacks, one short of the school record, as the Gryphons shut down one of the area’s top offenses while picking up their second victory.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Collierville rallies past arch-rival Houston
Lindsey Vicknair said her team needed a high-intensity test. And they got one.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Collierville goes to 6-0; Houston knocks off Germantown
Top-ranked Munford rolls, but No. 3 Germantown, No. 8 Melrose and No. 13 Central were beaten on a busy night of high school football action. Check out all the scores, summaries and roundups of area games.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Central, Collierville, Germantown, Houston, Oakhaven and St. George’s are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Owls down Ridgeway for Alston’s 200th victory
Veteran coach becomes just the seventh in Shelby County football to reach the milestone.
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Friday prep report: Collierville goes to 6-0; Houston knocks off Germantown
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Memphis Tigers Football On a day where defense takes a starring role, Tigers did it for Danton
Two pick-sixes and a fumble recovery deep in North Texas territory boosted Memphis in the second half. The Tigers’ defense honored Danton Barto, the University of Memphis’ all-time leader in tackles, died in August of 2021.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Fang leads the way for Houston soccer
The Houston senior scores two goals in a victory over Bartlett to help keep her squad undefeated.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Power 15: Munford stays on top; Craigmont, Southwind debut
Here are this week’s Daily Memphian Power 15 high school football rankings, along with the full area schedule for Week 6.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school football leaders and standings
Totals are through Week 5 games. Northpoint QB Jack Patterson leads area in total offense per game. Northpoint and Lausanne tie for top of Division II-AA West Region. Statistical leaders and standings for TSSAA schools.
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High School Sports Houston standout wins fan vote for player of the week
Damon Sisa was instrumental in the team’s victory over previously undefeated Germantown.
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High School Sports Three Millington siblings take aim at state golf titles
Past qualifiers Andrew and Matthew Westmoreland will be joined by younger sister Ally this year as the Class A state golf tournament gets underway in Sevierville.
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High School Sports Back-up quarterback guides Collierville to important victory over Germantown
Logan Johns throws three touchdown passes, two to his best friend, Noah Flaskamp.
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October 2022
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Owls outlast Saints in D2-AAA
Sophomore quarterback Brady Hughes leads Owls’ ground game.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6
Athletes from Arlington, Collierville, Houston, Munford, Northpoint and Overton are up for consideration this week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Turnover-hungry Tiger defense dominates
On a day where the offense took time to get cranked up, Memphis relied on the other side of the ball.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Power 15: Munford remains Sharp; Northpoint debuts
Senior running back Braxton Sharp is carrying the scoring load for the No. 1 team in the area.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Anna Heck shines in winning region golf tournament
Senior heads into Thursday’s Division 2-AA state golf tournament on the heels of a 7-under 65 at Greens of Irene.
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High School Sports Southwind football progressing quicker than expected ahead of big region challenge
Under first-year coach Jerome Griffin, the Jaguars are 5-1 entering Friday’s game against state-ranked Munford after winning just once in 2021.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school football leaders and standings
Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area. Totals are through Week 6 games.
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High School Sports St. Agnes’ Heck, Houston’s Christopher lead their divisions after first day of state golf tournament
Houston junior shrugs off a slow start to finish at 2-under 68 while St. Agnes senior is in good shape after a 71.
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High School Sports Bartlett senior wins fan vote for high school football player of the week
Panthers leader in the secondary was instrumental in a victory over Houston on Sept. 30.
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TSSAA high school football leaders and standings: Houston, MASE lead in offense, defense
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Houston hands Collierville its first loss
Damon Sisa scores three touchdowns as Houston racks up 300 yards on the ground.
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