Ryan Mitchell, relievers help Houston edge CBHS
The team’s highly touted sophomore second baseman drove in two runs and made a terrific defensive play as the Mustangs celebrated Senior Day with a win over the Brothers.
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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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Sports Fresh off historic Cup victory, 901 FC turns attention back to USL
With victories in its last two matches, Memphis looks to keep momentum going against Louisville on Saturday.
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High School SportsTalented athletes, culture of cooperation keep Central track in front of the pack
Warriors have some of Tennessee’s best athletes — Jordan Ware and Zavien Wolfe in particular — but the program’s success is a byproduct of considerable investment from all involved.
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High School Sports Bartlett ace wins fan vote for spring sports athlete of the week
Lefty Parker Jackson held Northpoint to just three hits in a complete-game gem last week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC upends Atlanta United in U.S. Open Cup
Nighte Pickering scores history-making winner in extra time.
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High School Sports After leading Overton to state title, Shelvie Rose heading to East
Rose says he’s ready to tackle the high expectations of one of the state’s top programs.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Northpoint blanks Lausanne, clinches top seed for tournament
Connor McKnatt goes the distance while striking out 10 for the Northpoint Trojans.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school athlete of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Harding, Hutchison, MUS, St. Agnes, St. George’s, Tipton-Rosemark and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsIn its fifth year of varsity play, Lausanne baseball looks like a winner
With home games played at refurbished Gagliano Field, the Lynx seemed poised to make a strong postseason run.
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High School Sports Gryphons lacrosse standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week
Freshman Pippa Rhodes is recognized after scoring eight goals in a victory over Arlington.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: State champ Overton claims two honors
Jordan Frison, Shelvie Rose are the top player and coach for 2022-23.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Collierville holds off Arlington in top-10 battle
The Dragons scored four in the second inning, and pitchers Ari Bethea and Keaton Baird made sure it held up.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Riley Goodman pitches Brothers past Briarcrest
Junior strikes out 11 to lead CBHS past mistake-prone Saints in a key Division 2-AA region contest. Roundup of other key baseball and softball games from Monday.
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High School Sports Bartlett High School football coach Lance Tucker is leaving
One of the area’s top football programs will have a new coach in 2023.
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Sports 901 FC and Las Vegas play to a rain-delayed draw
Saturday at AutoZone Park, the city’s USL Championship team played to a 2-2 draw with Las Vegas in a match delayed by rain.
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High School Sports CBHS standouts lead the way at Houston Track Classic
Pole vaulter Cole Hungate and sprinter Jaxon Hammond were among the victorious Brothers.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Arlington, Brighton, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Lewisburg and MUS are up for consideration this week.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC looks for first league victory of season on Saturday
With Las Vegas coming to town, the team is riding momentum following a dramatic Cup victory in Knoxville.
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High School SportsFormer academy player Manu Monserrat brings professional approach to Houston
The senior transfer — the most humble player his coach has ever had — grew on and off the field during his time in Columbus.
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High School Sports MUS soccer standout wins fan vote for player of the week
Sophomore Kyle Sneed recognized after scoring the winning goal against Collierville April 6.
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High School Sports In the heart of Frayser, Memphis Business Academy is developing a soccer program to envy
The Executives are targeting a fourth trip to the Class A state tournament after falling in quarterfinals last year.
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High School Sports DM postseason girls basketball awards: Briarcrest’s Clarkson is POTY
Trezevant freshman Robynn Thompson and Houston coach Justin Lewis were also recognized.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school spring sports athlete of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, CBHS, Central, Houston, Millington, Northpoint, St. Agnes, St. Benedict and White Station are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Millington softball standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week
Daphne Fowler had a big day at the plate in victory over St. Benedict.
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High School SportsVersatile Justin Davis gives Harding an edge in the numbers race
The senior currently holds the top Division 2-A marks in both the long jump and triple jump by considerable margins.
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