Walker Valley ousts Whitehaven in Class 4A semis
The Tigers couldn’t get anything going offensively, losing in the semifinals for the second straight season.
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 Red-hot Whitehaven scorches Blackman in Class 4A quarters
Ja’Michael Mitchell leads the Tigers with 17 as they advance to the semifinals for the second year in a row.
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High School Sports Middle College shuts down Wayne County to earn first tournament win
The Bulldogs dominated on defense in the second half to advance to the Class 1A semifinals.
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High School Sports Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis
Brentwood is no everyday team and the Bruins gave Bartlett an almighty battle. But the Panthers are headed to the semifinals thanks to a 65-56 victory.
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Player of the Week CBHS standout voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Will Brick as The Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Briarcrest, Bartlett voted Player of the Week
One had an outstanding performance in the Division 2-AA quarterfinal, and the other displayed hot shooting against Collierville in the championship game of the district tournament.
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High School Sports Alcoa slams Fayette-Ware in Class 3A quarterfinals
Fayette-Ware couldn’t make shots against a very good Alcoa team and couldn’t get the needed stops either.
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High School Sports Bartlett falls to Cookeville in BlueCross Class 4A semis
The Panthers were running uphill for much of the game and couldn’t get the big defensive stops against the Cavaliers when they needed them the most.
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High School Sports Bartlett holds off late Bearden charge, advances to 4A semis
Amare’ Boothe leads the way with 23 points as Bartlett advances to a Friday semifinal match-up against Cookeville.
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High School Sports Boys state basketball tournament preview: Four local teams chasing the gold ball
Bartlett, Whitehaven, Fayette-Ware and Middle College set for competition this week at MTSU’s Murphy Center.
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Player of the Week Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, ECS and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.
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High School Sports Girls basketball state tournament preview: Bartlett, Collierville face challenging draws
Panthers are aiming to reach the Class 4A championship game for the fourth straight year. Collierville, meanwhile, is at state for the first time since 1989 — and second time ever.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
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High School Sports Whitehaven finds new head football coach
Whitehaven High has reached back into its football past for the man who will lead its immediate future.
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High School Sports Collierville falls to Blackman in Class 4A quarters
Rough shooting and a long night on the boards end the Dragons’ season.
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Sports Memphis FC names Daniel Ridenhour head coach
The Houston High grad led Winthrop to five NCAA Tournament appearances.
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High School Sports Briarcrest senior repeats as Mr. Basketball; Okoth makes Bartlett history
A senior Saint and a sophomore Panther win Mr. Basketball in their respective classes.
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High School Sports Briarcrest survives four-overtime battle to advance to title game
Josh Huggins leads the way with 32 in win over Knoxville Catholic.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 11
Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
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High School Sports Division 2 state basketball tournament preview: Briarcrest, Hutchison, St. George’s two wins from gold ball
Saints and Sting begin state play Thursday in Clarksville. Gryphons take the floor on Friday.
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High School Sports Briarcrest outlasts Pope John Paul II for state title
Josh Huggins and Fred Smith combine for 40 points as the Saints win their second championship in three years.
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High School Sports St. George’s falls short in upset bid against defending state champs
The Gryphons had a chance to tie the game late, but a 3-pointer from Carson Crump rimmed out.
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High School Sports Hutchison Sting are stung in Division 2-AA basketball semifinals
Poor shooting, turnovers doom Sting from the get-go against Lipscomb Academy in its first final four game in five years.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote
One is a finalist for the Class 4A Mr. Basketball award and the other is a reserve who stepped into a starring role.
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High School SportsHutchison returns to state final four behind Miss Basketball finalist Ava Jones
Ava Jones’ production on the court — and leadership off it — has been vital for a Sting team that is in the final four for the first time since 2021.
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