Laila McNamee the hero as Houston ends Bearden’s AAA title reign
The senior saved two penalties in the shootout, and scored one herself, as Houston caps an undefeated season with its first championship since 2018.
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 Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from CBHS, Collierville, Melrose, Sheffield and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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High School Sports ECS blanks Lausanne for second straight D2-A championship
Lia Sanvee and state tournament MVP Allie Broadway score in the first half as the Eagles triumph over Lynx in girls soccer state championship match.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Collierville tops Whitehaven, sets up showdown with Houston
Collierville’s Grant Troutman throws for one touchdown and runs for another while the Dragons’ defense shines.
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High School Sports Northpoint volleyball polishes off dream season with D2-A championship
Northpoint’s Quinn Thurman was named MVP as the Trojans down Battle Ground Academy in Murfreesboro.
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High School Sports Lausanne, ECS earn their spots in another all-Memphis final
The youthful Lynx eliminate St. George’s on penalties while the Eagles have a shot to repeat as D2-A state champs after putting four past USJ.
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High School Sports CBHS running back wins fan vote for high school player of the week
Ethan Johnson was honored after a 222-yard, three-touchdown game in rivalry victory against MUS Oct. 18.
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High School Sports Week 10 high school football preview: Region leaders collide at Whitehaven
Undefeated Collierville visits the second-place Tigers in a key 8-6A contest.
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High School Sports Northpoint volleyball surges into D2-A championship match
The Trojans defeated Goodpasture in a Tuesday night elimination game, and now will play for their first D2-A title against Battle Ground Academy on Thursday.
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Houston, Collierville fall in Class AAA volleyball; defending champ Briarcrest eliminated
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Collierville, Munford move up a spot
The Dragons take over the second spot while the Cougars move up to third after last week’s victory over Lausanne. Unbeaten Covington remains on top.
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High School Sports Houston, Collierville fall in Class AAA volleyball; defending champ Briarcrest eliminated
Wednesday was a day of frustration for Shelby County volleyball powers. Houston High won in state soccer action, while Collierville, Lakeland Prep, and Brighton were knocked out of the girls state soccer tournament.
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High School Sports Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston win opening state volleyball tournament matches
Led by Breya Dawson, the Briarcrest Saints oust Nashville Father Ryan in Division 2-AA. Houston, Collierville and Northpoint also pick up wins at state.
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High School Sports Prep football 2024: Week-by-week local schedule
Friday marks the first full night of games in Tennessee.
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High School Sports Change of state soccer championship venue rankles girls soccer community
Local coaches pointed out that the change prompts fundamental concerns about equity for girls sports.
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State girls soccer preview: Six teams will be in title contention this week
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High School Sports State girls soccer preview: Six teams will be in title contention this week
Collierville and Houston (AAA), Lakeland Prep (A), and ECS, Lausanne and St. George’s (D2-A) will represent Memphis at the state tournament starting Wednesday.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: Standouts from Hutchison, MUS claim top honors
Charles Snider, Catherine Bowie lead this year’s honorees of outstanding Memphis-area high school golfers.
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High School Sports State volleyball preview: Four local teams chasing championships this week in the ’Boro
Collierville and Houston (AAA), Briarcrest (Division 2-AA) and Northpoint (D2-A) all have the talent to contend in their respective divisions.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Bartlett, Central, East, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark and Westwood are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Saturday prep report: 6 local soccer teams advance to state
Houston, Collierville, Lakeland Prep, St. George’s, ECS and Lausanne advance to girls state soccer tournament, and Northpoint’s volleyball team earns a state berth, too.
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High School Sports Friday football report: CBHS ends slide against MUS as Ethan Johnson shines
The Brothers running back finishes with 222 yards and three touchdowns in the 28-14 victory over rival Owls.
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High School Sports Munford edges Lausanne with last-second field goal
Tay Starks scores four touchdowns and Lucas Crowell is the hero as the Cougars win their eighth game in a row.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Briarcrest, Houston volleyball advance to state
Saints won a thriller over Knoxville Catholic while the Mustangs took control early against Rossview.
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Top-five battle, state’s oldest rivalry
Lausanne heads to Munford while CBHS looks to end a three-year losing skid against MUS.
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High School Sports TRA standout wins Player of the Week vote
This Tipton-Rosemark Academy star leads the Shelby-Metro area with 1,814 yards and has scored 23 touchdowns.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Bartlett returns, not much else changes
Here are this week’s Dandy Dozen high school football rankings for TSSAA teams in The Daily Memphian coverage area.
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