High School Sports
Young but talented Briarcrest volleyball team looks for strong finish
After a fast — and pleasantly-surprising — start to the season, defending state champs are gearing up for postseason push.
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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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor the Bar-Kays
The legendary Memphis band will also perform at halftime of this year’s game on Dec. 29.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debuts
Germantown remains at No. 1 ahead of Friday’s region showdown against fifth-ranked Collierville.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Owls move into second spot
Southwind and Houston also move up one space while Bartlett falls.
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High School Sports Week 8 high school football preview: Red Devils look to stay unbeaten as Panthers visit
Bartlett wasn’t able to generate a ton of offense in a Week 7 loss and now must find a way through Germantown’s stout defense.
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High School Sports Collierville High tennis coach earns national honor
“The combination of player development and winning culture has been a key to his success.”
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High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Houston, Collierville battle to a draw in regular-season finale
The result leaves the Mustangs as the top seed for the district tournament.
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High School Sports Craigmont quarterback wins fan vote for player of the week
Elijah Brinson completed 20 of 24 passes for 285 yards and five touchdowns as the Chiefs won their third game in a row, 42-7.
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High School Sports Thursday football report: FACS blanks Westwood with an eye toward next week
FACS running back Brian Shields carried 12 times for 125 yards and scored five times, taking his season total to 25.
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High School SportsState golf preview: What to watch for from the Memphis area
Defending Class AA girls champ Sophie Christopher of Houston just one of several local players and teams who figure to be in the title mix.
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High School Sports Germantown runs away from Bartlett in second half to stay undefeated
B.J. Blake puts on a show for his future college Austin Peay, rushing for 268 yards and two touchdowns.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Second-half surge sends Millington past Bolton
Millington quarterback McCoy Pugh accounts for four touchdowns as the Trojans run their record to 7-1.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from CBHS, Covington, Craigmont, ECS, Melrose and Southwind are up for consideration this week.
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Sports 901 FC blanks El Paso, setting up an important finale
Coach Stephen Glass calls his team “brilliant” following a 4-0 win in the last regular-season home match at AutoZone Park.
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High School Sports Collierville’s Whaley leads after first round of TSSAA state golf
Henry O’Keefe of Briarcrest and Sophie Christopher of Houston are in second place in their respective tournaments heading into Tuesday final.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Bartlett tumbles after loss to top-ranked Red Devils
Germantown stays at No. 1 after beating the Panthers. MUS holds firm at No. 2 ahead of Friday’s rivalry game against CBHS.
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High School Sports O’Keefe, Christopher earn runner-up finishes as state golf concludes
After a blustery opening round Monday, Tuesday was brighter, and the winds were calmer for the second and final day of the TSSAA state golf tournaments.
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Owls, Brothers renew ancient rivalry
Defenses have come through all season for both CBHS and MUS.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Bartlett tumbles after loss to top-ranked Red Devils
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High School Sports Voters choose Germantown senior as Player of the Week
B.J. Blake, a senior at Germantown, rushed for 268 yards on 16 carries against Bartlett on Oct. 6.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Golfers from ECS, Fayette Academy shine
Claire Todd from ECS takes fourth in D2-A girls while Fayette Academy’s Caleb Clifft ties for fifth in D2-A boys.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Owls wrap up home-field advantage for the playoffs with win over CBHS
Max Williams breaks the game open with two touchdowns late in the first half as MUS improves to 7-1.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Melrose, Millington, Northpoint and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Wednesday state volleyball: St. Agnes, Briarcrest, St. George’s advance to title games
Division 2-AA final Thursday is an all-Memphis affair, while the Gryphons face Providence Christian Academy in D2-A.
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High School Sports TSSAA state volleyball: St. Agnes, Briarcrest, Houston advance
The Division 2-AA winners bracket match on Wednesday will be an all-local battle.
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High School Sports MUS standout wins fan vote for high school player of the week
Max Williams was chosen after scoring two touchdowns for MUS in a rivalry victory against CBHS Oct. 13.
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