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Preseason Dandy Dozen rankings: Collierville opens at No. 1

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Collierville (1), Southwind (2) and Munford (3) hold down the top three positions in the Dandy Dozen rankings.

Week 1 high school football preview: Yay! We are back.

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:24 -0500

Games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday highlight the local high school football slate for Week 1.

High school football 2026: Munford intends to keep doing what it does best

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:24:24 -0500

Cougars are zagging while others are zigging. The results have been impressive, and 2026 could be the best season yet under coach Slade Calhoun.

High school girls soccer 2026: Houston, Collierville set to battle at the top

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:25:48 -0500

This week marks the start of high school girls soccer season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Chattanooga. Here’s a closer look at some of the top contenders.

Lausanne quarterback ruled ineligible

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:28:03 -0500

The TSSAA denies Lausanne’s appeal to let junior quarterback Thomas Heffner play for the Lynx this season after transferring from Melrose High.

High school volleyball 2026: Arlington, Briarcrest lead the way

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:40 -0500

Monday marks the start of high school volleyball season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Murfreesboro.

High school football 2026: Local week-by-week schedule

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:50:40 -0500

Week 1 begins with a handful of games on Thursday, followed by a full slate of Friday action.

TSWA high school prep football preseason poll

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:33:17 -0500

The Tennessee Sports Writers released its preseason football rankings. MASE, Covington, Munford, Collierville, Southwind and Briarcrest are area schools that are ranked.

High school football 2026: New approach, same expectations for Southwind

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:24 -0500

The Jaguars will undoubtedly look much different in 2026. But the standard remains high following a 13-1 season and a trip to the Class 6A semifinals.

Former St. Benedict standout promoted to the majors

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:05:55 -0500

The Minnesota Twins have called up a former Memphis-area shortstop.

High school football 2026: MASE targets big bounce back

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:47:29 -0500

After a 5-6 finish and a first-round playoff exit, Phoenix coach Cedric Miller and his players are eager to show “we can still play football over here.”

Collierville tabs former assistant to lead baseball program

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:40 -0500

Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.

High school football 2026: Central seeks to build on last season's successes

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:39:29 -0500

On the heels of a nine-win campaign, a strong senior class has the Warriors poised to do something really special.

High school football commitment tracker: Several big names have made their choices known

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:11:17 -0500

John Varlas says the local class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the best.

2026 high school football menu offers up some tasty treats

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:56:36 -0500

From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.

Major League Baseball Draft snaps up two local players

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:16:48 -0500

The duo were the only Memphis-area athletes taken in the first four rounds. The draft continues with rounds 5-20 Sunday.

Former Central High star 'trying to take everything in' at Ed Murphey Classic

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:49:20 -0500

Future Kansas State athlete Miles Nesmith couldn’t get enough of watching the pros Friday at the University of Memphis. “It was surreal.”

Countdown to kickoff: Tackling high school football questions

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 19:55:03 -0500

Best team? Best transfer? Best offensive line? We take a stab at answering questions ahead of the 2026 high school football season.

Six Memphis-area tennis players named to TSWA all-state tennis team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Athletes from Arlington, Hutchison, Lakeland Prep, Lausanne and MUS were named all-state.

Several Memphis-area athletes named to TSWA all-state track team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Here are the Memphis athletes in the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state track team.