TSSAA approves 8-game contingency plan for high school football
The board also approved several policies designed to mitigate COVID risk for the fall season.
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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Golf World’s top 8 golfers commit to play in Memphis next week
Recently-crowned world No. 1 Jon Rahm heads a stellar list of players who have committed to play in next week’s World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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High School Sports Format for 2020 prep football season could be decided Wednesday
Board of Control to decide between three previously-announced plans and a new "hybrid" option.
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High School Sports Challenges are nothing new for rising senior Daveonne Warfield
Promising 2021 guard Daveonne Warfield hoping transfer to Wooddale will raise his recruiting profile.
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High School Sports Northpoint lineman pushes for players to have a say
Open letter to TSSAA and governor asks that players' opinions be considered in regard to what football in 2020 may look like.
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901 FC Jennings’ stoppage-time goal helps 901 FC pick up first point of the year
Late goal provides morale boost heading into AutoZone Park return.
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901 FC Fans will be allowed at AutoZone Park for Memphis 901 return
Plan should allow approximately 1,000 fans for July 25 game against Charlotte.
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901 FC Three first-half goals ruin Memphis 901 FC’s return
Birmingham takes control early in first game of USL Championship re-start.
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High School Sports Mike Miller headed to Houston High
The former NBA standout and Memphis Tigers assistant will replace Charlie Leonard.
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901 FC After four-month hiatus, 901 FC resumes play
Team had good success navigating its long break; now it’s time to play some soccer.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC: Meet the team – again
Howard, Burch, Allen and company set to take the field Wednesday for USL Championship restart.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC: Get to know Group G
Birmingham, Charlotte, North Carolina make up a difficult group.
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901 FC 901 FC announces two new players ahead of re-start
Cal Jennings and Rece Buckmaster both come to the club after being selected in the MLS Super Draft.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Collierville names ‘rising star’ to lead girls basketball program
Jessica Green inherits a Dragons program coming off its best season in 18 years.
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High School Sports TSSAA tables vote on football contingency plan
State working closely with governor’s legal team to see about a start date for high school football.
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High School Sports Harding tabs Aaron Spragg to lead baseball program
Aaron Spragg comes to Memphis after spending 2020 season at Freed-Hardeman.
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901 FC 901 FC announces schedule for remainder of the season
901 FC returns to the pitch July 15 in Birmingham as the second-year USL team restarts play stalled by the pandemic.
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High School Sports TSSAA sets vote on high school football proposals for July 8
State governing board for high school athletics adjusting fall calendar in wake of extended state of emergency.
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June 2020
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High School Sports TSSAA delays football, girls soccer as state of emergency continues
On Wednesday, July 1, the TSSAA’s executive committee is scheduled to meet as it develops regular-season and postseason options to present to the board of control for their consideration.
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901 FC 901 FC gets group assignment for remainder of the season
Birmingham, Charlotte and North Carolina join Memphis in Group G.
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High School Sports Briarcrest’s Kelsey named to NFF Team of Distinction
Defensive back excelled on the field and in the classroom for Saints.
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901 FC United Soccer League releases format for return to play
Group-play, 16-game season among news announced by USL Championship.
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Premium
High School SportsDefending state champ ECS adds pair of football assistants
Former St. George's head coach David Carter to lead ECS' offense in 2020, while White Station grad Paul Warner joins the Eagles as quarterbacks coach.
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl salutes 62 years of college football’s finest
Four Heisman Trophy winners highlight AutoZone Liberty Bowl's all-decade teams.
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High School Sports Prep notes: Gatorade honors Ham; Davis lands coaching role
Briarcrest's Sydney Ham captures top state soccer honor. Meanwhile, former Central and Baylor basketball star Nina Davis goes to work at Middle Tennessee State.
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