There are 48 article(s) tagged Briarcrest:

• November 2021

  • Division 2-AAA West Region football team announced

    Briarcrest junior Max Carroll named MVP. 

    By John Varlas November 24, 2021

  • Guest column: Briarcrest shouldn’t shun students for who they are

    ‘The school’s announcement about their stance on sexuality did not shock me, but it did break my heart that young people are once again being targeted for who they are.’

    By Chris Pepple November 14, 2021

• March 2021

  • Baseball is back as Collierville edges Briarcrest

    Seth Leuck’s game-winner in the top of the eighth helps Dragons avoid opening-day frustration.

    By John Varlas March 16, 2021

• February 2021

  • Former Memphis Tigers soccer coach Chris Bartels dies

    Bartels won more than 100 games with the Tigers and guided the program to its first NCAA tournament appearance.

    By John Varlas February 02, 2021

• October 2020

  • St. George’s girls soccer ready to deliver payback against familiar foe

    The Gryphons, loaded with goals and smarts, are making their 14th consecutive state tournament appearance.

    By John Varlas October 29, 2020

• September 2020

  • Friday preps: Briarcrest blanks St. Benedict to end brief skid

    Michael Dallas throws for three touchdowns and runs for two as Briarcrest improves to 3-2.

    By John Varlas September 19, 2020

• August 2020

  • Briarcrest quarterback Michael Dallas embraces more of the spotlight

    The senior's running ability will be crucial in an offense that has lost four stars.

    By John Varlas August 27, 2020

  • Collierville suspends football after two positive COVID-19 tests ‘specific’ to team

    Collierville played Briarcrest on Friday in the opening weekend of high school football.

    By John Varlas, Abigail Warren August 26, 2020

  • Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Dallan Hayden heads the list of top performers

    Check out who had the top football, golf, soccer and volleyball performances of the past week.

    By John Varlas August 26, 2020

• July 2020

  • Prep notes: Collierville names ‘rising star’ to lead girls basketball program

    Jessica Green inherits a Dragons program coming off its best season in 18 years.

    By John Varlas July 10, 2020

• June 2020

  • Briarcrest’s Kelsey named to NFF Team of Distinction

    Defensive back excelled on the field and in the classroom for Saints.

    By John Varlas June 26, 2020

• October 2019

  • In the Trenches Podcast: Briarcrest coach Brian Stewart

    On this week's episode of In the Trenches, Briarcrest coach Brian Stewart and John Varlas discuss his team's 6-0 start, look ahead to Friday's showdown against CBHS and try to make some sense of the infernal heat this season.

    By Natalie Van Gundy October 02, 2019

• November 2018

  • Rosters announced for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game

    Here are the rosters for the 17th AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game presented by ARS Conway Services and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.

    By John Varlas November 13, 2018

  • Rematches highlight round two of TSSAA playoffs

    Here's a preview of Friday's second round of the TSSAA football playoffs, along with a look at the opening round for teams in DeSoto County. All games kick off at 7 p.m.

    By John Varlas November 09, 2018

  • High school notebook: Former Mitchell assistant Trey Draper makes the jump to prep school powerhouse

    Trey Draper was a little bit down.

    By John Varlas November 07, 2018

  • Eight area players named Mr. Football semifinalists

    Eight area players – highlighted by a pair of former winners – were chosen Thursday as semifinalists for this year's Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards.

    By John Varlas November 01, 2018

• October 2018

  • Daily Memphian high school honor roll

    Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, saluting the week's top performers in football, soccer and volleyball.

    By John Varlas October 25, 2018

  • Daily Memphian high school honor roll

    Here is this week's Daily Memphian high school honor roll, saluting the top performers from football, girls soccer and volleyball.

    By John Varlas October 25, 2018

  • Wells, Briarcrest volleyball team write a storybook finish to their season

    MURFREESBORO - Just like last year, the Briarcrest volleyball team entered this week's Division 2-AA state tournament as the team to beat. But unlike last year, they left the tournament with that status intact.

    By John Varlas October 19, 2018

  • Briarcrest, Harding win state volleyball openers; Houston remains alive in AAA

    Briarcrest and Harding were the only two local volleyball teams to avoid defeat on the first day of the state tournaments Tuesday in Murfreesboro, while Houston is still alive as well.

    By John Varlas October 17, 2018

  • Nationally ranked Briarcrest volleyball team takes aim at state championship

    The numbers that the Briarcrest volleyball team has put up this season speak for themselves. Heading into this week's Divison 2-AA state tournament in Murfreesboro, the Saints are 37-2 overall and 15th in the nation, according to MaxPreps.

    By John Varlas October 16, 2018

  • State volleyball tournament: What to watch for in Murfreesboro this week

    The TSSAA state volleyball tournaments begin Tuesday at various sites around Murfreesboro leading up to the championship matches which will take place Thursday at Middle Tennessee State. Here's a look at the six local teams competing for titles this week.

    By John Varlas October 16, 2018

  • Friday Football Roundup: MUS blanks Briarcrest to secure playoff bye

    MUS linebacker Matthew Rhodes watched his offense march crisply down the field on the opening series against Briarcrest Friday and said 'oh my goodness, if we can play offense like this ...'

    By John Varlas October 13, 2018