Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | John Varlas https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/59 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2024 Houston's push pays off with win over CBHS https://dailymemphian.com/article/42816 <p>Houston senior soccer player Clayton Somogyi does the damage as Mustangs remain undefeated in 2024.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42816 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:00:49 -0500 Fulton tops Ridgeway in 3A title game https://dailymemphian.com/article/42562 <p>The Roadrunners can&rsquo;t get anything going as Falcons repeat.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42562 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:14:04 -0500 Northpoint standout wins fan vote for athlete of the week https://dailymemphian.com/article/42815 <p>The voters have spoken, and they have chosen K.L. Farr as The Daily Memphian&rsquo;s spring sports athlete of the week.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports Suburbs North Mississippi https://dailymemphian.com/article/42815 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:51:45 -0500 Fayette Academy baseball duo thriving on the diamond despite bad breaks https://dailymemphian.com/article/42812 <p>Imperfections aren&rsquo;t impediments for middle schoolers Jacob Fondren and Silas Bawcum.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports Suburbs https://dailymemphian.com/article/42812 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:40:29 -0500 Tuesday prep report: St. George's opens district play with impressive win https://dailymemphian.com/article/42786 <p>The youthful St. George&rsquo;s Gryphons score early and often against visiting&nbsp;ECS, winning&nbsp;a 14-3 run-rule game.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42786 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:53:00 -0500 Undefeated Melrose set standard for high school hoops in 1974 https://dailymemphian.com/article/42649 <p>The Golden Wildcats&rsquo; first state title laid the foundation for decades of success in the TSSAA&rsquo;s largest public-school classification.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Sports High School Sports Metro Spirit of Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/42649 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:38:32 -0500 Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 3 https://dailymemphian.com/article/42736 <p>Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Lewisburg, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week.&nbsp;</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42736 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:27:03 -0500 Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2 https://dailymemphian.com/article/42549 <p>Standouts from Arlington, CBHS, Collierville, FACS, Houston, MUS, St. Benedict and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration.&nbsp;</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42549 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:24:27 -0500 Owls pitcher wins fan vote for athlete of the week https://dailymemphian.com/article/42684 <p>The senior tossed 6.1 shutout innings against his team&rsquo;s Mississippi foe March 11.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42684 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:19:02 -0500 Meet Memphis' eight NCAA Tournament teams https://dailymemphian.com/article/42572 <p>What you need to know about the eight teams coming to FedExForum for the 2024 NCAA Tournament games.</p> dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) Front Page Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42572 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:20:47 -0500 Douglass' dream season comes to a frustrating end https://dailymemphian.com/article/42561 <p>A furious rally was not enough as Aloca repeats a Class 2A state championship win.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42561 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:44:46 -0500 Next-gen Ridgeway advances to first title game in 16 years https://dailymemphian.com/article/42535 <p>Roadunners smother Creek Wood in a dominating Class 3A semifinal.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42535 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:35:11 -0500 Douglass surges into Class 2A championship game https://dailymemphian.com/article/42534 <p>Red Devils pull away in the second half to oust Whites Creek.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42534 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:08:14 -0500 Bartlett falls to Cookeville on late bucket https://dailymemphian.com/article/42533 <p>Cavaliers storm back to earn a spot in 4A title game.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports Suburbs Bartlett https://dailymemphian.com/article/42533 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:51:50 -0500 Douglass stays perfect, advances to 2A semifinals https://dailymemphian.com/article/42513 <p>Red Devils improve to 34-0 in a foul-plagued affair.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42513 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:51:06 -0500 Ridgeway rolls into Class 3A semifinals https://dailymemphian.com/article/42524 <p>Fashion-plate Brian Carter leads the way with 23 points as Roadrunners leave no room for doubt against David Crockett.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42524 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:50:33 -0500 Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 1 https://dailymemphian.com/article/42394 <p>Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Center Hill, Houston, Lewisburg, MUS, St. Benedict and&nbsp;Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.&nbsp;</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42394 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:12:10 -0500 MUS soccer standout voted athlete of the week https://dailymemphian.com/article/42529 <p>Worrick Uhlhorn scored both goals in season-opening victory over University School of Jackson.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Front Page Sports High School Sports https://dailymemphian.com/article/42529 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:26:00 -0500 Bartlett grinds past Brentwood in Class 4A quarterfinals https://dailymemphian.com/article/42482 <p>Panthers will face Cookeville in the semifinals on Friday.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Sports High School Sports Front Page Suburbs Bartlett https://dailymemphian.com/article/42482 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:47:42 -0500 Middle College tumbles in Class 1A quarterfinals https://dailymemphian.com/article/42483 <p>The Middle College Bulldogs battle but fall to Gordonsville in overtime at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.</p> jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) Sports High School Sports Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/42483 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:04:58 -0500