There are 316 article(s) tagged Briarcrest Christian School:

• September 2024

  • Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington ascends to No. 1

    Whitehaven is the biggest mover this week following victory over previous No. 1 Houston.

    By John Varlas September 27, 2024

  • Six months on the sidelines helped Whitted regain basketball joy, identity

    A bout with mono proved to be a journey of self-discovery for the Briarcrest senior.

    By John Varlas September 24, 2024

• August 2024

  • Week 1 high school football preview: Phoenix-Lynx, Owls-Panthers headline the slate

    Both MASE and Bartlett looking to atone for losses in their 2023 season-openers.

    By John Varlas August 21, 2024

  • Prep girls soccer 2024: As ECS gears for a D2-A repeat, several other teams eye state

    Here’s a look at what to expect from the top girls soccer teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area this season.

    By John Varlas August 17, 2024

  • Prep volleyball 2024: Usual suspects look to contend once again

    Briarcrest, Lake Cormorant and Lewisburg retool after state championship seasons.

    By John Varlas August 15, 2024

• July 2024

  • Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Arlington’s Jack Hibbard wins top honor

    The two-way standout led Arlington to the state tournament for the first time in five years. 

    By John Varlas July 08, 2024

• June 2024

  • Briarcrest goal-machine is Daily Memphian postseason girls lacrosse player of the year

    The Saints also have the top coach after a trip to the state semifinals in 2024.

    By John Varlas June 18, 2024

• May 2024

  • Briarcrest outlasts CBHS for first state baseball title

    Saints score eight times in the first inning before finally prevailing in extra innings.

    By John Varlas May 24, 2024

  • Beloved teacher to retire, leaving 51-year history of his own at Briarcrest

    “Bob Shirey is the only employee that was here the day that Briarcrest opened its doors and is still here,” said Caron Swatley, Briarcrest president.

    By Jane Roberts May 20, 2024

  • Dog Days: Briarcrest student and Rocket show at Westminster

    “It’s essentially the Super Bowl of dog shows,” said the Collierville resident.

    By Jody Callahan May 16, 2024

• April 2024

  • Healthy competition pushes talented Briarcrest pitching tandem

    Jack Gleason and Phinn Waters, a senior and a sophomore, are shining at the top of the Saints’ pitching rotation.

    By John Varlas April 22, 2024

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

    Standouts from Briarcrest, Brighton, CBHS, Crosstown, ECS, Southwind, Trezevant and White Station are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas April 21, 2024

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

    Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston, Lakeland Prep and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas April 13, 2024

• March 2024

  • Cordova’s K.J. Tenner named Class 4A Mr. Basketball

    Cooper Haynes of Briarcrest and Hillcrest’s Jordan Allen finish as runners-up in their respective divisions.

    By John Varlas March 13, 2024

  • Division 2 state basketball preview: Saints, Eagles, Crusaders chase titles this week

    Names, statistics and notes to know for Briarcrest, ECS and FACS as they prepare for state semifinals games.

    By John Varlas March 11, 2024

  • Briarcrest topples Brentwood Academy for D2-AA state title

    Sophomore Fred Smith dominates inside as Saints win state for the first time in five years.

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    Briarcrest basketball gallery: A day to remember

    By John Varlas March 02, 2024

  • Briarcrest boys basketball advances to Division 2-AA title game

    Cooper Haynes leads with 21 points as the Saints defeat Pope John Paul II for their 30th win of the season.

    By John Varlas March 02, 2024

• February 2024

  • Saturday prep report: Briarcrest, FACS, ECS advance to Cookeville

    Saints use another big run to eliminate MUS. FACS hangs tough to down Columbia Academy while ECS rolls past Goodpasture. And, Arlington wrestler wins state.

    By John Varlas February 25, 2024

  • Daily Memphian postseason awards: Briarcrest, Houston golfers take top honors

    Henry O’Keefe and Sophie Christopher led the field in 2023. Cliff Frisby of MUS and Steve Bell of Houston are top coaches.

    By John Varlas February 25, 2024

  • Collierville principal headed to Briarcrest’s high school

    West Collierville Middle’s principal will replace Eric Sullivan, who announced in the fall he would step down this summer to pursue other interests.

    By Abigail Warren February 21, 2024

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

    Standouts from Briarcrest, Douglass, FACS, Hillcrest and Ridgeway are up for consideration. 

    By John Varlas February 19, 2024

  • Tennessee boys prep polls

    Cordova (4A), Douglass (2A) and Briarcrest (D2AA) end regular season ranked No. 1 in their divisions.

    By The Associated Press February 13, 2024

  • Three local players named as Mr. Basketball finalists

    Heading the list is Hillcrest guard Jordan Allen, who is a finalist for the state’s top individual honor for the second straight year in Class 1A.

    By John Varlas February 13, 2024

  • Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: St. Agnes standout is this year’s best

    Emily Farm led the Stars back to state for the first time in 10 years. Briarcrest’s Jauregui claims top coach honor.

    By John Varlas February 09, 2024

  • Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8

    Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Hillcrest, Ridgeway and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas February 04, 2024