Liberty Bowl honors tennis icon Donald Dell with Distinguished Citizen Award
Tennis Hall of Famer and sports marketing pioneer Donald Dell will receive the prestigious AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award on June 23.
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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March 2023
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High School SportsPrep notes: Germantown’s Robinson to receive Rex Award
The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC is banking on new goalkeeper Bill Hamid
Relationship with, and admiration for, sporting director Tim Howard helped draw the MLS veteran to Memphis.
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High School Sports Ed Murphey Classic announces namesake track club
The club’s aim will be to expose Memphis-area youth to the sport during the summer months at no cost.
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High School Sports CBHS pitcher voted first spring sports player of the week
Riley Goodman pitched a complete-game, five-inning no-hitter as the Brothers defeated North Pontotoc (Mississippi) 16-0.
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High School SportsTim Wise to coach ECS boys basketball team
Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.
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High School SportsUncompromising and unmatched, Houston’s Wolff reaches a career milestone
With a 3-0 victory over the ECS in their season-opener, David Wolff — the dean of Shelby County high school soccer coaches — reached 800 career victories.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring athlete of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Houston and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Collierville continues hot start with win over CBHS
Strong pitching, opportunistic bats key for the Dragons as they improve to 10-1.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason wrestling awards: Bartlett’s Maggie Graham caps career with top honor
Here are the Daily Memphian’s postseason wrestling awards, featuring wrestler of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2 for the 2022-23 season.
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High School Sports Hutchison lacrosse standout wins fan vote for high school athlete of the week
Alexis Parent scored six goals to lead her team to a victory over Missouri foe.
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Sports After unexpected break, Memphis 901 FC heads to Miami in search of first three points
The atmosphere around the club is upbeat despite losses in first two matches.
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Sports Jerry Lawler to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award
Jerry Lawler has received countless awards throughout his career. Now, he’s getting one from his hometown bowl game.
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April 2023
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Bartlett, Central, Collierville, Houston, Hutchison, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Collierville strikes early, blanks Houston
Brody Winemiller’s first-inning home run the highlight as the Dragons improve to 14-2.
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High School SportsVersatile Justin Davis gives Harding an edge in the numbers race
The senior currently holds the top Division 2-A marks in both the long jump and triple jump by considerable margins.
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High School Sports Millington softball standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week
Daphne Fowler had a big day at the plate in victory over St. Benedict.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, CBHS, Central, Houston, Millington, Northpoint, St. Agnes, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports DM postseason girls basketball awards: Briarcrest’s Clarkson is POTY
Trezevant freshman Robynn Thompson and Houston coach Justin Lewis were also recognized.
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High School Sports In the heart of Frayser, Memphis Business Academy is developing a soccer program to envy
The Executives are targeting a fourth trip to the Class A state tournament after falling in quarterfinals last year.
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High School Sports MUS soccer standout wins fan vote for player of the week
Sophomore Kyle Sneed recognized after scoring the winning goal against Collierville April 6.
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High School SportsFormer academy player Manu Monserrat brings professional approach to Houston
The senior transfer — the most humble player his coach has ever had — grew on and off the field during his time in Columbus.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC looks for first league victory of season on Saturday
With Las Vegas coming to town, the team is riding momentum following a dramatic Cup victory in Knoxville.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Arlington, Brighton, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Lewisburg and MUS are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports CBHS standouts lead the way at Houston Track Classic
Pole vaulter Cole Hungate and sprinter Jaxon Hammond were among the victorious Brothers.
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