Friday prep report: Germantown holds off Whitehaven
Anthony Medlock scores 26 points as Red Devils bounce back from a Thursday loss to Bartlett.
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Anthony Medlock scores 26 points as Red Devils bounce back from a Thursday loss to Bartlett.
Arkansas and Kansas had some contrasting fortunes in 2022, but both coaches say a chance to play in the city’s postseason game is a nice reward.
Jack Pender, from CBHS, captured 58 percent of the vote for his performance in a victory over FACS on Dec. 2. Aaliyah Converse, from St. George’s, scored 40 points in the win against St. Agnes on Nov. 28.
The basketball event features 42 games, beginning on Thursday.
The senior is just the second Shelby-Metro kicker to claim the state’s top prize.
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Trezevant are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
The city’s postseason classic announced on Sunday that Arkansas and Kansas will be the opponents for the 64th edition of the game, which will be played on Dec. 28 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
But cold shooting hurt Cordova. The champions at least week’s MLK Classic dropped to 6-2 with a 53-43 loss to McDonough High from Atlanta.
Senior’s return bolsters boys team in victory over Collierville. Veteran Kayli Clarkson shines in the girls game.
Their first state championship — and an undefeated season — was a long time coming and quite a celebration for the Whitehaven football community.
K.J. Tenner, Crysti’anna Whitehead are the fans’ pick for first week of the season.
Prior to Hutchison, he founded the lacrosse program at MUS. Gearhardt also began the programs at Rhodes College (1983) and Germantown High (1989).
A strong returning roster and club’s vision for the future attracted the former Newcastle player Stephen Glass to coach Memphis 901 FC.
Standouts from Fairley, Freedom Prep, Hillcrest, KIPP, Manassas, Mitchell, MLK Prep and Oakhaven honored by the league’s coaches.
Several of the area’s top teams and best individuals will compete Saturday at Lausanne in an event honoring the late Hall of Famer coach, Ted Anderson.
Daily Memphian presents postseason volleyball awards. Standout junior Campbell McKinnon and coach Lindsey Vicknair led the Dragons to a Class AAA runner-up finish in 2022.
Daily Memphian presents postseason cross country awards.
Standouts from Bartlett, Cordova, Lausanne, Northpoint, Overton and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends Thursday at 5 p.m.
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Germantown, Houston and Memphis University School are up for consideration this week.
Bartlett, Covington and MASE fall in TSSAA state football semifinal games. The Panthers rallied from a 22-point deficit to Hendersonville Beech to take a late lead in the Class 6A matchup.
Last year’s state runner-up, McKenzie High, travels to Orange Mound for a Class 1A semifinal match-up of undefeated teams. Bartlett High plays host to Class 6A semifinal game.
Coaches from Collierville and Houston are also recognized for accomplishments during the 2022 season.
Finalists will be on hand when the winners are announced on Dec. 7 in Nashville. Rosters for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game announcedRelated story:
Former Atlanta United and Aberdeen FC manager Stephen Glass is the new head coach for Memphis 901 FC.
Expectations are high for the talented Panthers' boys and girls basketball teams.