Standouts from Houston, Bartlett voted players of the week
Keron Jackson and Kaylin Sheffield are honored after strong outings this week.
John Varlas
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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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High School SportsGrind Session returns to Memphis this weekend
Briarcrest and P7 Sports are set to host three days of high-level hoops.
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High School Sports Covington standout Skylan Smith wins Class 3A Mr. Football
Skylan Smith is the first Mr. Football in Covington history, and the first winner from Tipton County.
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High School Sports All-Region 8-2A football team announced
Standouts from Bluff City, Fairley, Hillcrest, Mitchell and Oakhaven are honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, Harding and Houston up for consideration.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Fayette-Ware and White Station up for consideration.
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High School Sports Oakland tops Houston in Class 6A championship
The third quarter proved decisive as the Oakland Patriots avenged their loss in last year’s title game.
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High School Sports Melrose falls in BlueCross Bowl Class 4A title game
Macon County’s ground game was too much to overcome. But a disappointing result doesn’t taint a storybook season for Orange Mound’s Golden Wildcats.
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High School Sports Strong second half carries MASE to its first state football title
Christopher Watson scores three times; defense makes a crucial adjustment in victory over South Pittsburg.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 13
Standouts from Collierville, Fairley, MASE and Melrose are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports No longer the outsider, Houston eyes a historic Class 6A repeat
Mustangs have a chance to become Shelby County’s first Class 6A repeat state champion Saturday in Chattanooga. It will be just one more daunting challenge.
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High School Sports Melrose brings the joy back to Orange Mound. But there’s room for more
Golden Wildcats bidding for their first state championship in 26 years as they face Macon County in the BlueCross Bowl Class 4A final.
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High School SportsFor Memphis-area student-athletes, Signing Day is full of emotions
“Seeing everybody happy and proud, it’s a blessing to be where I am,” Bartlett High linebacker Austin Howard said.
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High School Sports All-region Division 2-A West team announced
Standouts from FACS, Fayette Academy, Harding, Jackson Christian, Jackson Trinity Christian and Tipton-Rosemark honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School Sports After a comeback for the ages, MASE sets its sights on a title
Perennial power South Pittsburg provides the opposition in the first championship game in program history.
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High School SportsFive local players named as Mr. Football finalists
Standouts from Collierville, Covington, Fairley, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark earn invitations to Nissan Stadium on Dec. 1o.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston, Melrose, MASE advance to BlueCross Bowl
The Mustangs and the Phoenix knock off previously-undefeated teams. The Golden Wildcats eliminate defending state champion Pearl-Cohn as three Memphis football teams advance to state championship games.
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November 2024
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High School SportsSpina bifida won’t hold back two-sport St. Mary’s standout
Goal-oriented Mary Quay Wilson thrives in the pool and in the weight room.
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High School SportsThis week in high school basketball: Tyler Jones setting the pace for Hutchison
Each week during the high school basketball season, The Daily Memphian will spotlight some of the city’s top teams and performers.
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High School SportsNew look, same ambitions for defending state champ Briarcrest
On the heels of a stellar state tournament in March, Fred Smith Jr. returns to lead the way for the Saints.
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High School Sports All-Region Division 2-AA West team announced
Standouts from ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint, St. Benedict, St. George’s and University School of Jackson honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School Sports All Region 8-5A football team announced
Standouts from Brighton, Central, Kingsbury, Munford, Overton and Southwind honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School SportsSemifinal TSSAA football playoff preview by the numbers
Numbers to know, historical notes and fun facts ahead of Friday’s playoff action.
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High School SportsFriday football report: Houston advances to Class 6A semifinals
Fairley, MASE and Melrose also advance in the state football playoffs with quarterfinal victories.
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High School Sports This week in high school basketball: Briarcrest rolls in opener
Fred Smith leads the new-look Saints against an outmatched Trezevant. Plus a whole lot more from Monday’s and Tuesday’s Hall of Champions action.
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