John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
There are 1417 articles by John Varlas :
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November 2018
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High School Sports The high school football season has reached the semifinal stage in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Here's a closer look at Friday's games involving area teams. All kickoffs are at 7 p.m. -
High School Sports West Memphis football team is two victories away from school history
The biggest concern for West Memphis football coach Billy Elmore prior to last week's game against Pine Bluff may have been making sure his team wasn't overfed. -
High School Sports East defeats Olive Branch as future Tigers Wiseman, Dandridge shine brightest
As a rematch, Tuesday's game between defending Tennessee state champion East and defending Mississippi state champion Olive Branch at the Landers Center in Southaven left a little to be desired. -
High School Sports High school sports results for Tuesday, Nov. 20
Here are Tuesday's reported high school sports results. For corrections, updates or to send in your team's results, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, which recognizes the top individual performers over the last seven days. -
Neighborhoods High school results for Monday, November 19
Here are Monday's reported high school sports results, along with reported games from the weekend. For corrections, updates or to send in your team's results, please e-mail jvarlas@dailymemphian.com -
High School Sports Playoff roundup: Whitehaven blanks Germantown to advance to 6A semifinals
Forget the turkey and pumpkin pie. This Thanksgiving, Whitehaven is serving up donuts. -
High School Sports Prep results for November 15
Boys basketball -
High School Sports TSSAA quarterfinal previews
Here is a look at Friday's playoff games involving area teams. Division 2 teams are in the semifinals while Division 1 and MHSAA are featuring quarterfinal games this week. Kickoffs are at 7 p.m. -
High School Sports Mississippi State, Memphis secure signatures from top area athletes
Jayla Hemingway and Madison Griggs didn't get to take the court for Houston High on Wednesday. But other than that blip, the day was a big success. -
High School Sports High school results for Nov. 13
Fairley 12 16 13 18-59 -
High School Sports Five local players in contention for TSSAA Mr. Football Award
The winner of this year's Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award in Division 2-AAA will come from Memphis. The only question remaining is which of three local standouts will take home the state's top prize. -
High School Sports Rosters announced for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game
Here are the rosters for the 17th AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game presented by ARS Conway Services and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, honoring the area's top performers over the last seven days. -
Sports Former Cuban national team player Cordoves the latest addition to Memphis 901 FCS’ ‘high character’ roster
When Heviel Cordoves was a young boy growing up in Cuba, he had a small problem that vexed his parents to no end: He would not – or maybe could not – stop running. -
Sports Prep roundup: Whitehaven rallies to defeat Houston
Strange as it seems for a program that's won two state championships since 2012, but Whitehaven has been flying under the radar. Fairly or unfairly though, the Tigers showed they're back where they belong on Friday. -
High School Sports Rematches highlight round two of TSSAA playoffs
Here's a preview of Friday's second round of the TSSAA football playoffs, along with a look at the opening round for teams in DeSoto County. All games kick off at 7 p.m. -
Sports Area playoff schedule:
Here is this week's high school football playoff schedule for area teams. Games in Tennessee are second-round match-ups while Friday will mark the first round in Mississippi. All games are at 7 p.m. -
High School Sports On the heels of a wild first-round victory, underdog St. George’s faces a big challenge Friday
It's true: The St. George’s football team will enter Friday's second-round playoff game against Christ Presbyterian Academy with a 5-6 record. -
High School Sports Despite 0-4 start – or perhaps because of it – Ridgeway has a shot at 5A quarterfinals
It's been a tale of two seasons for Ridgeway's football team. And the first one – while not great on paper – has certainly gotten the Roadrunners in great shape for the second. -
High School Sports High school notebook: Former Mitchell assistant Trey Draper makes the jump to prep school powerhouse
Trey Draper was a little bit down. -
High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll
Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, honoring the top performers over the last week. -
High School Sports Playoff round-up: Gray sets state touchdown record as Lausanne romps to 37th straight victory
For a while Friday night, it looked like Eric Gray was going to get upstaged on his big night. But by the time it was over, normal order had been restored and Gray had his place in the record book. -
High School Sports Unpretentious and unmatched, Lausanne’s Eric Gray closes in on career touchdown mark
It happened once – and only once. But there was a time when Eric Gray quit on the football field. -
High School Sports TSSAA second-round playoff schedule
Here is the schedule for the second round of the TSSAA football playoffs on Nov. 2. All games will be played at 7 p.m.
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