Wednesday prep report: Arlington’s bats overwhelm Collierville in region win
The Tigers stayed patient, and it paid dividends with a big sixth inning in the Region 8-4A championship game.
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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SportsFormer ECS star is baseball’s early season surprise
After years of moving from team to team and trying to stick in the majors, Brent Rooker’s bat is popping this season.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Arlington, Central, Collierville, ECS, Houston, Lausanne and St. George’s are up for consideration.
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High School Sports Triple-jump record highlights section 4-AAA track meet
Zavien Wolfe of Central shatters 20-year-old state record on a day of big performances on the road to Spring Fling.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Lewisburg and Northpoint are up for consideration.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Lausanne blanks St. George’s for region title
Lynx keep their customary clean sheet; will host a game on May 20 for the right to advance to Murfreesboro.
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High School Sports Landon Rogers wins fan vote for athlete of the week
Rogers, who plays baseball at Briarcrest, won 47% of the vote to hold off Colliervillle pitcher Ari Bethea.
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High School Sports Chris Smith accepts Bartlett High School football job
The former Germantown coach is returning to Region 8-6A after a successful stint at Brownsville Haywood.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: ECS closer shuts the door on Northpoint in region final
ECS scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning, and Noah Wilder struck out the side in the bottom of the seventh to preserve the 3-2 win for the Eagles.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Arlington rallies to edge Collierville for district title
Wyatt Guess drives in the game-winning run as Jack Hibbard goes the distance for never-say-die Tigers. Also, Millington Central wins District 15-3A baseball and softball titles.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Arlington, Central, ECS, Houston, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station are up for consideration.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: DeBerry, Arlington grind out a victory over Houston in district tournament
With the pitch-count limit at the forefront of his coach’s mind, the class of 2024 standout had just enough to hold off Houston and earn his team a spot in Saturday’s district title game.
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High School SportsDeceptive and dominant, Emily Richarde fills vital role for Arlington softball
The Arlington Tigers’ season didn’t begin as planned, but thanks in large part to their senior pitcher, they’ve continued to thrive.
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High School Sports ECS freshman pitcher wins athlete of the week vote
Neely Wilder honored after throwing a perfect game on April 28.
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High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Collierville-Houston draw sets up rematch in district semifinals
Results leaves Mustangs as the fourth seed for Tuesday’s semifinal matchup at Collierville.
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High School SportsSt. Agnes senior Caroline Weems acing her bar exams
In a sport where failure is always waiting at the next level up, Caroline Weems motivates herself to be Tennessee’s best.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: CBHS impressive in victory over MUS
Early goal gets the Brothers off and running in rivalry game.
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High School SportsPrep notes: With title already in hand, Collierville prepares for arch-rival
Dragons have secured the top seed in the district soccer tournament, but that all goes out the window when Houston visits for Wednesday’s regular-season finale.
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April 2023
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Bartlett, Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Lausanne, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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Sports 901 FC draws Louisville in disappointing but encouraging fashion
Memphis concedes early once again but recovers nicely against one of the USL’s best teams. It’s the team’s fourth league game in a row with at least a point following an 0-2 start.
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High School Sports Ryan Mitchell, relievers help Houston edge CBHS
The team’s highly touted sophomore second baseman drove in two runs and made a terrific defensive play as the Mustangs celebrated Senior Day with a win over the Brothers.
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Sports Fresh off historic Cup victory, 901 FC turns attention back to USL
With victories in its last two matches, Memphis looks to keep momentum going against Louisville on Saturday.
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High School SportsTalented athletes, culture of cooperation keep Central track in front of the pack
Warriors have some of Tennessee’s best athletes — Jordan Ware and Zavien Wolfe in particular — but the program’s success is a byproduct of considerable investment from all involved.
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High School Sports Bartlett ace wins fan vote for spring sports athlete of the week
Lefty Parker Jackson held Northpoint to just three hits in a complete-game gem last week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC upends Atlanta United in U.S. Open Cup
Nighte Pickering scores history-making winner in extra time.
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