Daily Memphian postseason wrestling awards: CBHS senior caps season with another prize
Aidan Bowers won his third state championship and finished the season with a 52-3 record.
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Aidan Bowers won his third state championship and finished the season with a 52-3 record.
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest, ECS, Houston and Lewisburg are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on April 14.
Joey Caruso and Tyler Johns each drive in four runs.
The Central High junior sets two individual meet records and gets a third as part of 400 relay.
Record-setter Zion James and two-time state runner-up Jenna Halliday claim top honors for 2021-22.
Gavin Robertson and Tori Moore claim top individual honors for 2021-22.
Also named are the specials teams and freshman players of the year, coach of the year and the all-metro teams.
Top performers from the past week of spring sports including baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field are recognized.
Early goal sets the tone as Chattanooga FC advances. Memphis doesn’t.
Joey Caruso was an integral part of Dragons’ wins in tournament.
With several key players having graduated, the Saints are relying heavily on Matthew Dallas.
Alec Burleson gets another year at AutoZone Park off on the right foot. Box score
As head coach, Miller took MAHS, which is closing its doors, to the Class AA state quarterfinals in 2021.
Morgan Temme takes control late to send the Owls past their rivals.
It was the first-ever meeting between the two clubs and marked a homecoming for 901 FC coach Ben Pirmann, who was the head coach at Detroit City FC for six seasons before moving to Memphis.
It will take work, but Vernard Watkins could well be the man to return Central’s boys basketball program to its 1981 and 1982 glory days.
Mustangs score four of their five runs with two out to claim a key district victory.
Former Tigers basketball standout guided Collierville Dragons squad to 20 victories after period of coaching turmoil.
Standouts from Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, Houston and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
Central’s team of Tyler Bell, Dohnavon Hunt, Quincy Briggs and Jordan Ware performed the fastest 800 relay ever recorded by a Tennessee team.
Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, Lausanne, Lewisburg, Northpoint and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.
Wilson Whittemore is second straight St. George’s player to win.
Adaptability will keep 24-year-old on the field as Memphis looks to continue its early-season momentum Saturday against Detroit City FC.
Uganda native Edward Kizza made 11 MLS appearances in 2021.
Kyle Mabie powers Eagles at the plate and backs a fine start from Parker Allen.