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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) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:48:33 -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.

Eight local players named to TSWA all-state boys soccer team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:49:06 -0500

Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and St. George’s named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state boys soccer team.

Five local players named to TSWA all-state softball team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Daily Memphian softball player of the year Lanie Howe leads the local contingent named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s all-state team.

Eight local players named to TSWA All-State baseball team

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:05 -0500

Athletes from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston and St. George’s earn all-state honors.

John Calipari heads list of inductees into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

tbuckley@dailymemphian.com (Tim Buckley) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:51:36 -0500

A national championship-winning basketball coach, two Super Bowl winners and a two-time NBA All-Star highlight the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees.

Scrum-believable: After years without a home field, Memphis Inner City Rugby puts down permanent roots

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:56:25 -0500

After years of away games and borrowed park grass, Memphis Inner City Rugby celebrated the grand opening of its permanent $1.1 million home field complex in South Memphis.

Collierville baseball coach not returning

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:14:14 -0500

Collierville High announced that long-time baseball coach Jeff Munier “will not be returning” for the upcoming season.

Social media star, former Arlington softball standout Tatum Bittick signs with Tigers

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:39:04 -0500

Bittick — who has more than a million followers on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat combined — is joining a Memphis softball program that has shown incremental growth under Memphis coach Prater.

Former Tigers wide receiver named AutoZone Liberty Bowl president

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:34:41 -0500

Wayne Dowdle, a native Memphian who graduated from White Station High and was a wide receiver for the Tigers in the 1970s, succeeds outgoing president Shone Bynum.

Daily Memphian postseason boys soccer awards: CBHS senior, Briarcrest coach honored

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:40:39 -0500

Hayden Mulrooney sparked the Brothers to a 15-2-1 mark while Axel Sandoval’s Saints reached state for the first time.

Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: Standouts from Briarcrest, MUS, St. Mary's honored

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:39:26 -0500

ECS’ MeriTaylor Pickle claims coach of the year honors after second straight state title.

Blaze Jordan headed to St. Louis

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:56:52 -0500

Former DeSoto Central standout Blaze Jordan is scheduled to join the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night in Minneapolis.