Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from FACS, Hillcrest, MUS, Power Center Academy and White Station are up for consideration 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 Sports MASE’s Brown shines in physical all-star game victory
Despite having suffered a gunshot wound earlier this year, Brown capped an MVP performance with a short touchdown run as the Red team won the 21st AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game at MUS.
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High School Sports White Station, Southwind standouts win fan vote for player of the week
High school basketball stars Stevelen Morris and TaShawn Hubbard are recognized by The Daily Memphian readers.
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High School SportsCordova players check egos at the door, and the result is a promising start
Terrance Scales’ Wolves are off to a fast start thanks to their team-before-self approach. And obvious talent.
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High School Sports Sheffield’s Jackson and Southwind’s Perkins named Mr. Football
Sheffield High’s Radarious Jackson and Southwind High’s Kelvin Perkins are named Mr. Football winners.
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High School Sports Four local players named Mr. Football finalists
Winners will be announced Dec. 5 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Lewisburg, Southwind, St. Benedict, St. George’s and Trezevant are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Houston Mustangs topple Oakland in Class 6A title game
Damon Sisa (179 yards rushing, 1 touchdown, 1 interception) and the defense get the job done as Houston wins its first football state championship.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Center Hill, Harding, Rossville Christian, St. Agnes and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsFor Harding girls hoops, winning and losing is all relative
Four sets of sisters on this year’s Lions squad provide opportunities — and challenges — for coach Michelle Malone.
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High School Sports Standouts from Lakeland and St. Agnes win player of the week vote
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Connor Jones and Taylor Reeb as The Daily Memphian’s boys and girls high school basketball players of the week.
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High School SportsHouston High has one more giant left to slay
Three-time defending state champion Murfreesboro Oakland awaits the Mustangs when they take the field for their first BlueCross Bowl appearance on Saturday.
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Preview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl
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High School SportsPreview: Houston vs. Murfreesboro Oakland in the BlueCross Bowl
Houston is the first Shelby County team to play in the BlueCross Bowl since 2020, when MUS lost in the Division 2-AAA final. The last local team to win state was ECS in D2-AA in 2019 and no Shelby County public school has won state since 2016.
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High School SportsAfter a state runner-up finish in Class 4A, Bartlett girls ‘raising the bar’
Several returning players are adjusting to expanded duties as Panthers re-tool for another run.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from CBHS, Cordova, Douglass, Fayette-Ware and Lakeland Prep are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 13
Standouts from Covington, Fairley, Germantown and Houston are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Houston blanks Brentwood to advance to first BlueCross Bowl
The Houston High Mustangs advanced to their first BlueCross Bowl Class 6A state title game after Friday’s win in Brentwood, Tennessee. But Southwind and Fairley fell in their respective semifinal games.
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High School SportsTSSAA semifinal playoff preview: Houston, Southwind, Fairley looking for BlueCross Bowl berths
Tough road tests await Memphis teams in the semifinals.
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Sports Record goal-scorer Murphy returning to Memphis 901 FC
Ten 901 FC players from last season are under contract and eight are confirmed to be moving on.
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Sports Memphis women’s soccer season ends with NCAA Tourney loss to Pittsburgh
The Tigers’ women’s soccer team falls in the round of 16 for the second straight season, and the men’s team loses in a second-round NCAA Tournament match.
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High School Sports Houston hands Germantown its first loss in 6A quarterfinals
Southwind and Fairley also advance in their respective classifications.
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Sports Memphis women’s soccer surges past Notre Dame in NCAA second round
The Tigers will face Pittsburgh in the round of 16 at 6 p.m. Sunday in Fayetteville.
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High School SportsBartlett Thanksgiving Classic will honor legendary former coach
Several top teams from the region will be on hand Monday and Tuesday in an event that salutes Lynn Whitfield.
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High School Sports TSSAA quarterfinal playoff preview: Six teams in championship hunt
Covington, Fairley, Germantown, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Southwind are all hoping to extend their seasons Friday.
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High School Sports Germantown standout wins fan vote for player of the week
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Jamarion Morrow as the final Daily Memphian high school football player of the week.
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