FACS’ state tournament trip has been 12 years in the making
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. At 27-3, FACS has been a bit of both during its run to the state tournament.
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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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Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. At 27-3, FACS has been a bit of both during its run to the state tournament.
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