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Friday prep report: Late touchdown helps Whitehaven escape with win over Germantown

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:11:24 -0500

Two former Red Devils settle the score for the Tigers against their old team.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:23:37 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Week 4 high school football preview: Whitehaven, Germantown clash in region opener

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:34:07 -0500

Both teams enter Friday’s play following shutout victories last week, and both have won two straight.

Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:12:54 -0500

The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.

Houston girls soccer coach is the 'bad guy,' but the team is really good

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:05:33 -0500

Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.

Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest climbs into second spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:01:09 -0500

An impressive victory over Nashville Ensworth bumps up the Saints. Southwind remains No. 1; Bartlett returns.

Varlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 00:16:04 -0500

The first game in refurbished Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium wasn’t without its hitches. But coach Charles Huff reminds us good families aren’t perfect either.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 2

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 15:53:43 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, Kingsbury, Lakeland Prep, Trezevant and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Friday prep report: Briarcrest roars past Nashville Ensworth

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 14:01:02 -0500

Octavius Flynn scores three second-half touchdowns as the Dandy Dozen No. 3 Saints improve to 3-0.

Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 23:39:44 -0500

Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.

Thursday prep report: MUS races past Kirby

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:28:33 -0500

Sophomore quarterbacks Jack Hill and Cullen Hayden shine in Owls win over the Cougars.

Week 3 high school football preview: Top-ranked Southwind visits Houston in Class 6A showdown

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:15:05 -0500

Southwind standout running back Khamoni Williams will test Houston defense.

Brighton running back voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:02:50 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Ja’Karion Burrell as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 2.

Dandy Dozen: Some shake-ups, but no change at the top

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.

Kippy Brown, Tigers pioneer and Super Bowl winner, dies

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:49:18 -0500

Brown was the first Black quarterback in Memphis Tigers history. The Sweetwater, Tennessee, native went on to become a Super Bowl-winning assistant coach with the Seattle Seahawks.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 1

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:19:24 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Friday football report: Whitehaven outlasts Houston in Dandy Dozen battle

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:25:22 -0500

Top two teams Southwind and Munford both roll. Outside the Dandy Dozen, MUS gets its first victory and St. George’s improves to 2-0.

Dandy Dozen No. 10 CBHS grinds out a win over White Station

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:53:50 -0500

The Brothers — ranked 10th in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen — ground out a 19-7 victory over an improved White Station team Friday night.

Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:51:01 -0500

The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.

Week 2 high school football preview: 6A hopefuls collide at Whitehaven

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:31:59 -0500

Fresh off an impressive Week 1 victory, Houston travels to face the Tigers. Elsewhere, CBHS hosts White Station while Bartlett looks to start 2-0.