Houston lacrosse player voted best of the week
Cece Tashie is the second lacrosse player in a row to be voted player of the 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 Sports Thursday prep report: Bartlett, Houston battle to scoreless draw
The chances come late but nothing is settled between the district rivals.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Arlington, Central, Collierville, ECS, Houston, Lakeland and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsRecord-setting Central High track standout continues to aim high
Miles Nesmith is currently the nation’s No. 1 triple-jumper, thanks to a state-record leap of 51 feet, 5 inches set while competing at the Texas Relays in late March.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Seventh-inning rally sends Houston past Collierville
Houston freshman Canon Day knocks a game-winning single in the seventh inning after a terrific relief outing from Will Beasley.
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High School Sports Longtime Bishop Byrne coach Jack Grannan dies
A giant figure at now-closed Bishop Byrne, he coached the Red Knights to three football state championships.
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High School SportsMonday prep report: Briarcrest storms back to defeat CBHS in title game rematch
Cole Photopulos drives in four runs for Briarcrest as the Saints battle back from a first-inning haymaker.
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High School SportsLittle things mean a lot for Briarcrest ace Phinn Waters
The junior, who is headed to Texas, has 28 strikeouts over his last two outings.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Brighton, Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Northpoint and Lausanne are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsStars shine at Houston Track Classic
Several competitors turned in state-leading performances in the season’s largest track and field competition in the Mid-South.
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High School Sports St. Mary’s standout voted Athlete of the Week
The senior is a two-sport standout at St. Mary’s and was recognized for her prowess on the lacrosse field.
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High School Sports FACS names Doug Abernathy head football coach
The former assistant and middle school head coach lands his “dream job.”
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High School SportsTSSAA votes to remove residence rule
“It’s almost impossible for us to be able to ask schools to know the last 12 months’ history of who a student has been living with. The thinking in doing this is to simplify that part.”
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Brighton, CBHS, Central, Collierville, Houston, Lausanne and St. George’s are up for consideration.
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High School SportsBrad Luckett takes over as CBHS basketball coach
Former Brothers player and longtime assistant is eager to continue his father’s legacy — while building his own.
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High School Sports Top Memphis-area football scholars set to be honored
MASE’s Cedric Miller will be presented with the Rex coaching award.
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High School Sports Lausanne baseball standout wins spring-sports athlete-of-the-week vote
Emre Roan provided a history-making walk-off winner against CBHS.
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High School SportsCollierville ace Ari Bethea pitches one-hitter in win over Bartlett
The Collierville senior strikes out 11 as the Dragons improve to 19-1.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 3
Standouts from CBHS, Central, Collierville, ECS, Germantown, MUS, Northpoint, St. George’s and Tipton-Rosmark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.
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High School Sports Lausanne catcher knocks in winning run for milestone win over CBHS
Emre Roan delivers in the bottom of the seventh as the Lynx defeat the Brothers for the first time in program history.
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High School SportsSt. Benedict’s new football coach tackles another big rebuilding job
Mitch McDaniel will be the third coach in four seasons. And he aims to be the one to make a difference.
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High School Sports MUS baseball standout voted athlete of the week
Reid McKnett drove in six runs in a victory against an Illinois team March 20.
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SportsGermantown’s Brent Rooker looks to build on Silver Slugger season
The former ECS standout enters 2025 on the heels of his best season in the big leagues.
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High School Sports Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Collierville, FACS, Lakeland Prep and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsHillcrest falls in Class 1A title game
Defending champion Chattanooga Prep overwhelms Vikings to end first trip to the state tournament on a disappointing — yet still upbeat — note. And, for first time since 1997, Memphis does not win at least one state title in boys basketball.
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