Memphis 901 FC headed to USL Championship playoffs
Rodrigo da Costa scored three goals Saturday as Memphis downed host Tampa Bay, 4-2, to sweep the season series with the Rowdies and secure its postseason berth.
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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 Friday football report: Owls make history; DeSoto Central holds off Olive Branch
Defense and special teams shine for MUS in the team’s first victory over Ensworth. Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Eric Perry leads DeSoto Central over Olive Branch.
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High School Sports Germantown shuts down Collierville to remain unbeaten
The Red Devils force four turnovers, including one crucial interception late, to beat the Dragons 14-7.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Southwind pulls away in second half to beat Melrose
Sophomore quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for four touchdowns as Jaguars improve to 6-0.
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High School Sports Lakeland quarterback voted player of the week
Lakeland Prep made history on Sept. 15 by defeating Douglass to post the first varsity victory in program history.
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High School Sports Mukatira leads MUS to region title, Barber repeats at Sandra Pitts
Two days after earning his spot on the Owls’ roster, the junior blitzes Windyke with a 6-under round.
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High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Dragons host Red Devils in key region clash
Top-ranked Germantown is looking to end a two-game skid in the series.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Top teams hold serve this week while Mitchell debuts
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fifth anniversary
MetroThe Daily Memphian writers share their favorite stories
The Daily Memphian celebrates its fifth anniversary by asking long-term writers to share a few of their favorite stories. Here are those stories and why the authors chose them, in their own words.
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High School Sports Week 5 prep football preview: Fairley travels to Northpoint for non-region test
Bulldogs are undefeated and haven’t allowed a point through 16 quarters. Plus, the complete schedules for Week 5 games in the Memphis area.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on top
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs, Red Devils stay on top
Jaguars surge into fourth spot in the Dandy Dozen while Munford drops from No. 2 down to No. 8.
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High School Sports Mitchell football thriving under first-year head coach
Nathan Cole was synonymous with Tiger football for two decades but now, the program is off to an undefeated start under his young protege.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from FACS, Germantown, Olive Branch, Sheffield and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Houston runs past Whitehaven in 8-6A
Shawne Jones scores three times as Mustangs pick up valuable region victory.
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High School Sports Northpoint celebrates homecoming by handing Fairley its first loss of the year
The Trojans took on a stiff challenge in Fairley. But they packed the stands for homecoming and they came out with the victory too.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers hang on for win over Navy to stay unbeaten
Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.
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High School Sports Tipton-Rosemark standout wins fan vote for high school player of the week
Nix Fullen ran for 166 yards and scored the only points in a victory over St. Benedict on Sept. 8.
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High School Sports Wednesday prep report: Freshmen help Houston girls soccer remain unbeaten
The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Germantown stays unbeaten with come-from-behind win
The Lausanne Lynx bounced back from a Week 2 loss, scoring five first-quarter touchdowns against ECS to win the region opener convincingly.
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High School Sports Week 4 prep football preview: Cougars host Jaguars in 8-5A cat fight
Arguably the top two teams in the region square off in Tipton County.
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: It’s still Germantown — and another new No. 2
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High School Sports Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Bartlett, Fairley, Middle College, Mitchell, St. Benedict and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Southwind convincingly downs state-ranked Munford
A shaky performance last week got the Jaguars focused for their region opener — and they delivered a complete performance.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Collierville turns on the style late, downs Briarcrest
Hilary Shikuku scores twice as Dragons get back to the basics.
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High School SportsFACS building for a bright future, but the present is looking good too
Core group of seniors who struggled three years ago supplying words of wisdom for a team that’s 3-0 for the first time since 2013.
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High School Sports Bartlett running back wins fan vote for player of the week
The voters have spoken. And by the narrowest of margins, they have chosen Geron Johnson as The Daily Memphian high-school football player of the week for Week 3.
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Premium
High School SportsHere are this week’s Memphis-area high-school football stat leaders
Totals are through games as of Sept. 1 and are for TSSAA schools in The Daily Memphian coverage area.
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