Destination Memphis? 901 FC a hot topic around the USL (and beyond)
This year’s roster has come together quicker than expected, and those positive results have bolstered the club’s profile.
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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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This year’s roster has come together quicker than expected, and those positive results have bolstered the club’s profile.
The M Club Hall of Famer and new high school coach pledges to bring grit and determination to new role.
The coach boasts professional and college experience and helped Houston to a state title in 2021.
The August event kicks off the FedEx Cup playoffs and will feature a bigger field, the return of the pro-am and a “good old-fashioned Memphis block party.”
After just its third loss of the season, the Eastern Conference leaders will face 12th-place Hartford.
Jordan Ware won two individual titles and anchored two winning relays for Rashad Haynes’ championship squad.
St. George’s junior Lauren Rutlin won state titles in two of the three distance races; East’s Matt LeFlore takes top coaching honors.
Hudson Brown tosses a complete-game shutout in decisive victory over Clarksville Academy.
Ranjay Arul, Dany Hamze and Aleyla Wooten starred on the courts in 2022.
Memphis won all four of its matches in May and outscored the opposition 12-1.
The former Atlanta United 2 player, who got revenge over the weekend, has stepped in with a “poacher’s instinct” to score.
After a perfect campaign, CBHS senior Chandler Jackson is the player of the year for 2021-22, with his coach, Bubba Luckett, also claiming top honors.
Former Melrose coach crafted a second career as principal at Southwest Career and Technology Center. But helping young people thrive was always job No. 1.
The 11-day break came in the middle of a hot streak, but players say the time off was needed. Now they have to pick it up against Atlanta United 2, a quality foe.
Houston finished off one of its best years in 23 seasons under coach Lane McCarter.
Mustangs allow only one hit but still had tense game; Tipton-Rosemark eliminated in softball.
Dragons and Lynx each add singles and doubles titles Friday to go with their team championships earlier in the week. Houston holds off Powell to advance to title game; Covington reaches AAA finalRelated stories:
Brothers win only one event — the 3,200 relay — but capture first team championship in 12 years.
The competition may have been in Murfreesboro, but the day was Memphis-made.Related story:
Athletes from Collierville, Lausanne and St. George’s competing for tennis titles; baseball and softball resume after rain-out.
Three local individuals win state track titles; Houston’s McCalla tosses a gem against Powell.
The five Tigers games are afternoon or early evening kickoffs; the AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 28.
Lynx win for the first time since 2008; Collierville gains redemption against Ravenwood for first championship in program history.
Brentwood overcomes Dragons late; Father Ryan foils Brothers’ repeat bid.
Lauren Rutlin of St. George’s among the standouts at Division 2 track.