St. George’s falls short in upset bid against defending state champs
The Gryphons had a chance to tie the game late, but a 3-pointer from Carson Crump rimmed out.
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March 2026
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Hutchison Sting are stung in Division 2-AA basketball semifinals
Poor shooting, turnovers doom Sting from the get-go against Lipscomb Academy in its first final four game in five years.
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Standouts from Houston, Bartlett win Player of the Week fan vote
One is a finalist for the Class 4A Mr. Basketball award and the other is a reserve who stepped into a starring role.
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Hutchison returns to state final four behind Miss Basketball finalist Ava Jones
Ava Jones’ production on the court — and leadership off it — has been vital for a Sting team that is in the final four for the first time since 2021.
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Defense carries Whitehaven, Bartlett in Region 8-AAAA semis
The Tigers and the Panthers ensure themselves a spot in the substate round with gritty performances.
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Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest and Collierville up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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Hot-shooting MUS downs rival CBHS
Ehi Ataga led the way with 20 points as the Owls clinched the second seed from Division 2-AA West and a home playoff game on Wednesday.
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Late free throws send Briarcrest back to final four
Josh Huggins comes through with 8.7 seconds left as the Saints hold off Baylor and advance to the D-2 state boys basketball tournament in Clarksville. Hutchison (D2-AA girls) and St. George’s (D2-A boys) also advanced to state.
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February 2026
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Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest win player of the week fan vote
D.J. Okoth and Molly McGee recognized after strong performances last week.
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TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Standouts from the Memphis School of Excellence Cordova and Arlington High, are setting the pace.
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Bartlett holds off Houston for district championship
Bartlett keeps its poise and avoids a repeat of 2025, when the Panthers lost to the Houston Mustangs in the 15-AAAA championship game.
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Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
The Panthers made nine 3-pointers in the first half to earn a No. 1 seed for the upcoming Region 8 tournament.
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Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, East, Houston and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, East, Lausanne and MUS up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Saturday preps report: Houston holds off Arlington in district semis
Mr. Basketball finalist Justin Frison caps a 30-point effort with a big fourth quarter to give the Mustangs a third crack at top-seeded Bartlett. Also, two local wrestlers win state titles.
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Division 1 state wrestling preview: Millington standout seeded first at 138
Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.
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Division 2 state wrestling preview: Brothers lead the local contingent
Four wrestlers from CBHS are seeded first in their respective weight classes for the Division 2 state wrestling tournament that begins Friday in Nashville.
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Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose
The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.
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At Memphis Business Academy, loyalty leads to special senior moments
The Executives defeat Douglass in both the boys and girls games, with the biggest cheers reserved for longtime standouts Larry Benson and Curnesha Taylor.
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ECS hires South Gibson coach to lead football program
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
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Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Hutchison and Lausanne up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Tennessee lawmakers pass one-time transfer rule bill for TSSAA athletes
Lawmakers and the TSSAA teamed up to pass a bill to let middle and high school athletes transfer schools once without penalty — with some stipulations.
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Standouts from MUS, Lausanne voted players of the week
Jacob Hill and Kaylei Evans honored for by the fans after big games last week.
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