There are 2014 article(s) tagged TSSAA:

• March 2023

  • Uncompromising and unmatched, Houston’s Wolff reaches a career milestone

    With a 3-0 victory over the ECS in their season-opener, David Wolff — the dean of Shelby County high school soccer coaches — reached 800 career victories.

    By John Varlas March 24, 2023

  • Tim Wise to coach ECS boys basketball team

    Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.

    By John Varlas March 24, 2023

  • Prep notes: Germantown’s Robinson to receive Rex Award

    The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.

    By John Varlas March 22, 2023

  • Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 14

    Standouts from Collierville, East, Hillcrest, KIPP and Mitchell are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas March 19, 2023

  • Douglass falls on late bucket as Alcoa wins Class 2A title

    The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.

    By John Varlas March 19, 2023

  • Douglass outlasts Giles County to advance to Class 2A title game

    Tyler Johnson leads the Red Devils with 15 points and nine rebounds. Douglass will play Alcoa in Saturday’s 6:30 pm final. 

    By John Varlas March 17, 2023

  • Independence races past East in 4A semifinals

    Mustangs can’t get anything going on the offensive end and end the season with a 26-10 record.

    By John Varlas March 17, 2023

  • Jordan Frison carries Overton into championship game

    Senior scores 36 points in in boys basketball 4A semifinal win over Hillsboro.

    By John Varlas March 17, 2023

  • Douglass rolls into Class 2A semifinals

    TaQuez Butler scores 23 points as Red Devils down York Institute for their 17th straight victory.

    By John Varlas March 16, 2023

  • Haywood holds off determined Ridgeway in Class 3A semis

    Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.

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    Douglass rolls into Class 2A semifinals

    By John Varlas March 16, 2023

  • Giles County holds off Power Center Academy

    Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.

    By John Varlas March 16, 2023

  • East holds off Dobyns-Bennett to advance in Class 4A

    Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.

    By John Varlas March 16, 2023

  • Ridgeway grinds out win over Chester County in Class 3A

    Brian Carter scores 21 points and the defense forces 33 turnovers to give the Roadrunners their first state tournament victory in 15 years.

    By John Varlas March 15, 2023

  • Overton puts away McMinn County to advance to 4A semifinals

    Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.

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    Ridgeway grinds out win over Chester County in Class 3A

    By John Varlas March 15, 2023

  • Fayette-Ware’s Yates wins Class 3A Mr. Basketball award

    “Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.

    By John Varlas March 13, 2023

  • A preview of the TSSAA BlueCross boys state basketball championships

    What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.

    By John Varlas March 13, 2023

  • Bartlett battles before falling in Class 4A state championship game

    Despite offensive woes throughout, the Panthers had chances to make it really interesting late. Instead, they finish as runner-up in their first title game in 95 years.

    By John Varlas March 12, 2023

  • Bartlett High downs Green Hill, advances to Class 4A title game

    Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.

    By John Varlas March 11, 2023

  • Bartlett basketball star Raven Sims has been ‘terrific addition’

    The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.

    By John Varlas March 10, 2023

  • Monday prep report: Five local boys teams advance to state tournament

    Douglass, East, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway earn their spots in Murfreesboro next week.

    By John Varlas March 10, 2023

  • Defense carries Bartlett past Sevier County in 4A quarterfinals

    Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.

    By John Varlas March 08, 2023

  • Bartlett girls carry Shelby County’s hopes into 4A state basketball tourney

    Coach Wes Shappley’s Panthers will look to dictate tempo and push the pace against Region 1-4A champion Sevier County in Tuesday’s quarterfinal game.

    By John Varlas March 06, 2023

  • Bartlett falls in Class AAAA semifinals in overtime

    J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.

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    Box score: Dobyns-Bennett 70, Bartlett 69 (OT)

    By John Varlas March 05, 2023

  • Brentwood Academy downs Briarcrest in state title game

    Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.

    By John Varlas March 04, 2023

  • Ensworth ousts Briarcrest girls in Division 2-AA state semifinals

    The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.

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    Briarcrest boys shut down MBA, advance to D2-AA title game

    By John Varlas March 04, 2023