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State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville aiming to bring titles back to Shelby County

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:41:33 -0500

Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.

Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 9

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:15:42 -0500

Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:22:53 -0500

A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.

St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:05 -0500

Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.

Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:11:37 -0500

Ashari Jenkins is the MVP as the Saints prevail over Christ Presbyterian Academy in five sets for their back-to-back title.

Week 10 high school football preview: Several important region contests on tap

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:03:15 -0500

The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.

MUS standout voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:34:27 -0500

Jack Hill accounted for three touchdowns as Owls knock Central from the unbeaten ranks.

Briarcrest surges into Division 2-AA championship match

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:04:23 -0500

The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.

Arlington advances in Class AAA, Briarcrest staves off elimination

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:07:39 -0500

The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.

Dandy Dozen: Whitehaven climbs into third spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:49:28 -0500

Central, Covington and CBHS all fall after losses.

Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:46:40 -0500

MUS visits Crump Stadium looking to get back on track after a loss to Brentwood Academy.

Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into second spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:28:22 -0500

Central — the only undefeated team in the area — also moves up one spot, to third.

Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 8

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:23:40 -0500

Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Lausanne, Southwind and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:02:28 -0500

Jack Hill accounts for three touchdowns as Owls climb back to .500 for the season.

State champ Mathile Walker adds to her family's golfing history

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:12:05 -0500

ECS junior Mathile Walker has matured on an off the course. Her grandfather, in particular, would be very proud.

Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: State champs from MUS, ECS honored

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:09:26 -0500

Brantley Moore won his second straight state title for the Owls while Mathile Walker made school history for ECS. Chip Campbell from MUS is our top coach.

St. Benedict special teams standout voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:44 -0500

Fans salute Hayden Zemaitis following an outstanding punting display against St. George’s.

Week 8 high school football preview: Whitehaven. Southwind. Enough said.

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:44:13 -0500

Top offenses collide in a top-of-the-standings battle in Region 8-6A.

Tulane's championship DNA has all of Charles Huff's focus

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:32:41 -0500

The Green Wave’s ground game also concerns the Tigers coach ahead of the first Friday game of the season.

Dandy Dozen: 2 debut, but it's status quo elsewhere

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:09:57 -0500

MASE and St. George’s are tied at No. 12.