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Memphis FC falls in home opener

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:02:46 -0500

City’s United Soccer League 2 team drops to 0-2, but Thursday was another step in the process.

After highs and lows, Duron Sutton finds renewed purpose at Germantown

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:23 -0500

Football has given Germantown’s new coach plenty. Now, he’s aiming to give his all to the Red Devils.

Spring Fling 2026: Houston falls to Farragut in Class AAAA title game

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:36:24 -0500

The Farragut Admirals broke the game open in the bottom of the fourth to beat the Houston Mustangs and win their state-record fifth straight baseball championship.

Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Standouts from MUS, Lausanne honored

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:36:46 -0500

Lynx coach Joel Bailey is also recognized after his teams extended their Division 2-A dominance.

Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:59:22 -0500

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

Spring Fling 2026: Tipton-Rosemark captures first title in 12 years

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:13:14 -0500

Fifth-year standouts Lanie Howe and Lola Sprenkle lead the way as the Rebels knocked off Tennessee’s No. 1 team.

Spring Fling 2026: Houston, Collierville fall in soccer quarterfinals

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:44:08 -0500

Lack of finishing proves costly to Mustangs. Dragons fall behind early and never find their stride.

Spring Fling 2026: Saints march into Division 2-AA final

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:27:35 -0500

Despite playing in their first tournament game in program history, Briarcrest looks poised and polished in a victory over Knoxville Catholic.

Spring Fling 2026: Wednesday's best; Thursday's schedule

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:53:26 -0500

Here are Wednesday’s top performers, along with a look ahead to Thursday’s action in Murfreesboro and Knoxville.

Spring Fling 2026: Plenty of offense as St. George's, Houston advance

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:47:41 -0500

Gryphons hit five home runs in a Division 2-A victory over Webb. Mustangs score three in the top of the seventh to defeat Oak Ridge in Class AAAA. And, TRA advances in softball.

Spring Fling 2026: CBHS, Collierville share title aspirations in boys soccer

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:08:30 -0500

Dragons begin Class AAA play Tuesday against Murfreesboro Siegel. Brothers open Wednesday vs. Chattanooga McCallie in Division 2-AA.

Spring Fling 2026: McEwen Taylor carving out his own legacy at MUS

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:17:42 -0500

The senior will compete in three sprints and the pole vault Wednesday in Knoxville.

ECS girls lacrosse wins Division 2-A state title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:01:45 -0500

The Eagles defeated University School of Nashville Saturday at Ravenwood High in Brentwood.

Duron Sutton taking over Germantown football program

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:16:29 -0500

Former Ridgeway coach replaces Gene Robinson, who had been at the school since 2020.

CBHS walks off Lipscomb Academy in Division 2-AA playoff game

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:24:15 -0500

Nine-hole hitter Myles Holt comes through and now CBHS is one victory away from Spring Fling.

Lausanne tennis matches state record with fifth-straight title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:23 -0500

Lausanne’s girls win their third-straight on a dominating morning in Division 2-A.

Red-hot St. George's is two wins away from a state tournament trip

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:59:28 -0500

An analytical approach to hitting and good vibes in the clubhouse have the Gryphons on the verge of their first Spring Fling in nine years.

Former Briarcrest standout Jaye Nash relishes UConn opportunity

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:15:46 -0500

Former Briarcrest point guard looking to utilize his playmaking and defensive skills next season at one of the nation’s very best programs.

Spring Fling tennis preview: Lausanne boys take aim at history

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:18:22 -0500

Joel Bailey’s Lynx are looking for their fifth consecutive team title in Division 2-A. Elsewhere, the Memphis area will be well-represented when play begins Tuesday in Chattanooga.

Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:58:43 -0500

Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.