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Collierville track standout voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 7 May 2026 17:10:05 -0500

A sophomore Dragon earned 50% of this week’s total following a standout performance at the sub-section track meet.

Free-flowing Lausanne soccer surges into region title match

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 5 May 2026 21:43:31 -0500

The Lynx get a big goal just before halftime before turning on the style in the second half to defeat a game ECS team.

Friendly rivalry fuels Tennessee's best pole vaulters

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 5 May 2026 20:49:38 -0500

For Claire Wetick of St. Agnes and Collierville’s Ava Williams, the closest competition is coming from within.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 8

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 4 May 2026 12:53:55 -0500

Standouts from Central, Collierville, Houston, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 7

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 3 May 2026 19:47:32 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.

Friday prep report: Tipton-Rosemark holds off late St. Benedict charge

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 2 May 2026 13:24:27 -0500

Lanie Howe gets the victory and drives in three runs as Rebels secure their place in the next round of the Division 2-A postseason.

Arlington breaks out the bats in district semifinal victory

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 1 May 2026 20:55:07 -0500

Luke Turner drives in three runs as the Tigers advance.

Lausanne right-hander voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:50:38 -0500

A 6-foot-4, 190-pound righty from Lausanne struck out nine in five no-hit innings while also going 2 for 2 at the plate to spark his team to a 5-0 victory.

Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:02 -0500

The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.

Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:21:18 -0500

Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.

Memphis FC relying heavily on local talent for maiden USL Two season

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:25:35 -0500

“We’re going to see who’s got some Memphis in them,” Memphis FC team president Carey Talley said.

Daily Memphian wrestling awards: Three grapplers share top honor

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:07:55 -0500

State champions from Arlington, CBHS and Houston lead the way for 2026.

Division 1 state wrestling preview: Millington standout seeded first at 138

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:59:15 -0500

Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.

Division 2 state wrestling preview: Brothers lead the local contingent

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:52 -0500

Four wrestlers from CBHS are seeded first in their respective weight classes for the Division 2 state wrestling tournament that begins Friday in Nashville.

Three local high school athletes to sign as undrafted NFL free agents

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:03:09 -0500

They didn’t hear their names called on the final day of the NFL Draft, but three former Memphis high school standouts will get their shots in training camp.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:03:24 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.

Tuesday prep report: Collierville baseball holds off Houston for No. 1 seed in the district

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:19:33 -0500

Clutch pitching from closer Bradley Stubbs gave the Dragons a second straight dramatic victory over their biggest rival.

MUS lacrosse standout voted athlete of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:22:32 -0500

With 51% of this week’s vote, our winner had a fine performance for the MUS lacrosse team in a Senior Night victory over Houston on April 17.

Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:47:43 -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.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 5

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:11:13 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Houston, MUS and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.