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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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Here are the Daily Memphian’s postseason wrestling awards, featuring wrestler of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2 for the 2022-23 season.
Strong pitching, opportunistic bats key for the Dragons as they improve to 10-1.
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Houston and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
With a 3-0 victory over the ECS in their season-opener, David Wolff — the dean of Shelby County high school soccer coaches — reached 800 career victories.
Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.
Riley Goodman pitched a complete-game, five-inning no-hitter as the Brothers defeated North Pontotoc (Mississippi) 16-0.
The club’s aim will be to expose Memphis-area youth to the sport during the summer months at no cost.
Relationship with, and admiration for, sporting director Tim Howard helped draw the MLS veteran to Memphis.
The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.
Tennis Hall of Famer and sports marketing pioneer Donald Dell will receive the prestigious AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award on June 23.
Standouts from Collierville, East, Hillcrest, KIPP and Mitchell are up for consideration this week.
The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.
Tyler Johnson leads the Red Devils with 15 points and nine rebounds. Douglass will play Alcoa in Saturday’s 6:30 pm final.
Mustangs can’t get anything going on the offensive end and end the season with a 26-10 record.
Senior scores 36 points in in boys basketball 4A semifinal win over Hillsboro.
TaQuez Butler scores 23 points as Red Devils down York Institute for their 17th straight victory.
Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.Related story:
Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
Brian Carter scores 21 points and the defense forces 33 turnovers to give the Roadrunners their first state tournament victory in 15 years.
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.Related story:
“Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.
What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.
Despite offensive woes throughout, the Panthers had chances to make it really interesting late. Instead, they finish as runner-up in their first title game in 95 years.
Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.