Thursday prep report: Northpoint headed back to Spring Fling
Hudson Brown tosses a complete-game shutout in decisive victory over Clarksville Academy.
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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.
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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.
Dean McCalla and Tyler Johns are the heroes for the Mustangs and the Dragons as Spring Fling baseball gets underway. Collierville puts three past Knoxville West; Houston eliminated Lausanne leads the way on opening day of Spring Fling boys tennisRelated stories:
Lausanne ends ECS’ season in D2-A boys; MUS and Collierville boys advance, along with St. George’s girls.
Dragons open Class AAA state tournament with a thorough victory over Knoxville West.
This year’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award recipient recalls his successful games here as a football coach and a high school pitcher.
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