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State golf preview: Three past champs back for another shot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 04:00:11 -0500

Jada Lin, Catherine Bowie and Brantley Moore all figure to be back in title competition in Sevierville.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 6

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 11:22:35 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, Center Hill, Collierville, Fayette Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends up at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Friday prep report: Munford gets back on track with region blowout

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:57:47 -0500

Collierville celebrates Homecoming with a victory; Lakeland Prep’s Brett Godwin throws five touchdowns.

Briarcrest stays unbeaten — but just barely

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:31:47 -0500

Cayden Dixon’s pass to J.D. Donaldson and subsequent two-pointer to Kash Parker helps the Saints survive a Nate Brick master class.

Week 7 high school football preview: Briarcrest puts perfect start on the line vs. CBHS

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 13:42:43 -0500

The Saints are looking to make a bit of program history against their, for the time being, rivals in Division 2-AAA.

Recent prep football division shifts — including MUS and CBHS — present challenges

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:53:56 -0500

The TSSAA board of control had an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the ongoing problems in the largest private school football class in Tennessee.

Fayette Academy kicker wins Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:07:21 -0500

Vandy commit Ben Brewer tied a state field goal record against Halls.

Week 6 high school football preview: Potent offenses collide in 1-2 clash

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:52:23 -0500

Friday’s showdown between Southwind and Briarcrest in Eads could produce a scoreline similar to 2025.

Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest moves into No. 1 spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:05 -0500

Whitehaven climbs into the second spot with Central moving up to third. Fairley makes its season debut.

Briarcrest reaffirms TSSAA commitment

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:56:12 -0500

Saints won’t be joining four other Division 2-AAA football programs who are striking out on their own in 2027 and 2028.

Dandy Dozen: 1 and 2, 3 and 4 set to collide Friday

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:33:33 -0500

In all, eight of the 12 teams will be in action against each other on Friday.

CBHS, MUS will play as football independents in 2027, 2028

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:42:26 -0500

The Brothers and Owls join two Nashville-area programs in response to growing dissatisfaction with Chattanooga Baylor, Chattanooga McCallie and Brentwood Academy.

There's light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:22:57 -0500

The classic’s team was scrambling to find appropriate lighting for the nighttime races. Now, SpaceXAI is offering a solution.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:20:43 -0500

Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Kirby, Melrose, St. George’s and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:21:04 -0500

Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Region 7-6A thanks to a big offensive night.

Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:35:48 -0500

The Saints made the needed adjustments after a tied halftime and ended the Jaguars’ 21-game regular-season winning streak.

Collierville volleyball secures district title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:51:05 -0500

The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.

Kirby standout voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:10 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Reagan Bullard as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 5.

ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:08:56 -0500

Both coaches, however, found many positives after the Division 2-A West Regional showdown.

St. Benedict football coach resigns

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:08:10 -0500

One day after it was announced that his school had forfeited three football games due to the use of an ineligible player, St. Benedict football coach Mitch McDaniel has resigned.