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Lausanne right-hander voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:50:38 -0500

A 6-foot-4, 190-pound righty from Lausanne struck out nine in five no-hit innings while also going 2 for 2 at the plate to spark his team to a 5-0 victory.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 7

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 3 May 2026 19:47:32 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, ECS, Lausanne, Northpoint and St. Benedict up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.

MUS lacrosse standout voted athlete of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:22:32 -0500

With 51% of this week’s vote, our winner had a fine performance for the MUS lacrosse team in a Senior Night victory over Houston on April 17.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 6

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:03:24 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, CBHS, Collierville, MUS and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.

Brighton standout voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:26:28 -0500

The Brighton baseball player struck out six in a complete-game shutout and also went 3-for-4 with a run and three RBI in an 8-0.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 5

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:11:13 -0500

Standouts from Brighton, Central, Houston, MUS and St. Agnes up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

Bartlett pitcher voted athlete of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:22:24 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Russell Randall as this week’s Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.

St. Mary's lacrosse standout wins athlete of the week vote

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:14:40 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Amelia Block as this week’s Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 3

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 19:08:38 -0500

Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Collierville, ECS, Harding, St. Agnes and St. Mary’s are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.

MUS baseball standout voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:02:27 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Foster Flaherty as The Daily Memphian’s spring-sports athlete of the week.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 2

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:12:38 -0500

Standouts from Collierville, Lewisburg, Millington, MUS, St. Mary’s and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26.

CBHS standout voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:20:45 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Will Brick as The Daily Memphian spring-sports athlete of the week.

Vote for the spring sports athlete of the week, Week 1

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:32:34 -0500

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, ECS and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.

Standouts from Briarcrest, Bartlett voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:04:25 -0500

One had an outstanding performance in the Division 2-AA quarterfinal, and the other displayed hot shooting against Collierville in the championship game of the district tournament.

Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 11

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 17:25:29 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 11

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:31:02 -0500

Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:49:50 -0600

One is a finalist for the Class 4A Mr. Basketball award and the other is a reserve who stepped into a starring role.

Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 20:36:26 -0600

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest and Collierville up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 20:15:39 -0600

Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest win player of the week fan vote

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:51:14 -0600

D.J. Okoth and Molly McGee recognized after strong performances last week.