Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Douglass, Fayette-Ware and Lakeland Prep are up for consideration this week.
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 SportsAfter a state runner-up finish in Class 4A, Bartlett girls ‘raising the bar’
Several returning players are adjusting to expanded duties as Panthers re-tool for another run.
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High School SportsPreview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl
Houston is the first Shelby County team to play in the BlueCross Bowl since 2020, when MUS lost in the Division 2-AAA final. The last local team to win state was ECS in D2-AA in 2019 and no Shelby County public school has won state since 2016.
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High School SportsHouston High has one more giant left to slay
Three-time defending state champion Murfreesboro Oakland awaits the Mustangs when they take the field for their first BlueCross Bowl appearance on Saturday.
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Preview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl
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December 2023
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High School Sports Standouts from Lakeland and St. Agnes win player of the week vote
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Connor Jones and Taylor Reeb as The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls high school basketball players of the week.
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High School SportsFor Harding girls hoops, winning and losing is all relative
Four sets of sisters on this year’s Lions squad provide opportunities — and challenges — for coach Michelle Malone.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Center Hill, Harding, Rossville Christian, St. Agnes and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Houston Mustangs topple Oakland in Class 6A title game
Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Lewisburg, Southwind, St. Benedict, St. George’s and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Four local players named Mr. Football finalists
Winners will be announced Dec. 5 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
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High School Sports Sheffield’s Jackson and Southwind’s Perkins named Mr. Football
Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.
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High School SportsCordova players check egos at the door, and the result is a promising start
Terrance Scales’ Wolves are off to a fast start thanks to their team-before-self approach. And obvious talent.
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High School Sports White Station, Southwind standouts win fan vote for player of the week
High school basketball stars Stevelen Morris and TaShawn Hubbard are recognized by The Daily Memphian readers.
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High School Sports MASE’s Brown shines in physical all-star game victory
Despite having suffered a gunshot wound earlier this year, Brown capped an MVP performance with a short touchdown run as the Red team won the 21st AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at MUS.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from FACS, Hillcrest, MUS, Power Center Academy and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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Sports 901 FC names Jay Mims to newly created post
The Memphis native will oversee marketing, sales and team operations.
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High School Sports Bobby Ireland retiring from St. Agnes soccer
Ireland built the Stars into one of Tennessee’s top programs during his 27-year tenure, winning more than 250 games.
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High School SportsBobby Alston retiring after epic 47-year run at MUS
Coach Alston won four football state titles with the Owls, while also serving as the school’s track coach and athletic director.
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High School Sports Munford, Rossville Christian stars win fan vote for player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen JaDyn Lee and Rachel Griffin as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.
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High school recruiting tracker: Memphis-area college football commits
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from CBHS, Douglass, Munford, Power Center Academy, St. Benedict and Southwind are up for consideration. Voting ends on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Center Hill, FACS, Houston and Rossville Christian are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC heading West for 2024
“It’s always an exciting time for everyone when the fixtures come out,” coach Stephen Glass said.
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High School Sports For undefeated Douglass, the best offense is a good defense
Turning turnovers into points in a hurry has fueled the Red Devils’ undefeated start.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason football awards: Southwind QB is the cream of the 2023 crop
Houston running back Damon Sisa, coach James Thomas also among the honorees.
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High School Sports Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville win fan vote for player of the week
Cooper Haynes and Carlyn Burdette were chosen after strong performances last week.
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