There are 1808 article(s) tagged TSSAA:

• August 2020

  • Houston restocks, but coach cautions new talent has to ‘figure out their own way’ to win

    Last year's Class 6A semifinalist doesn't have its big three, but it does have the same high expectations.

    By John Varlas August 19, 2020

  • Who won: The latest local high school results for golf, soccer, volleyball

    Bartlett boys, girls sweep Arlington in golf.

    By John Varlas August 19, 2020

  • New Millington coach Nichols preaches patience — and he’s an example of it

    Millington High School's coach Jason Nichols faces a big challenge with the girls basketball team, which has not had a winning season since 2012-13.

    By John Varlas August 17, 2020

  • ECS seniors taking nothing for granted in their chance to defend title

    Veteran offensive line, good skill players and some quality defensive returnees make the Division 2-AA state champion dangerous again.

    By John Varlas August 14, 2020

  • For high school districts able to practice, it’s nice to be back

    Football and girls soccer players at some schools are joyfully engaged in what normally would be run-of-the-mill summer drills.

    By John Varlas August 05, 2020

• July 2020

  • Not safe for high school football to start, task force doctor says

    Contact sports are not safe to return, despite Gov. Bill Lee's latest executive order, Dr. Jon McCullers said.

    By Jonah Jordan July 30, 2020

  • CBHS standout McMullen blends brains with basketball

    With a prestigious Coolidge Scholarship part of CBHS senior Reese McMullen's resume, both his play on the basketball court and his work in the classroom are sending colleges a clear message.

    By John Varlas July 29, 2020

  • Executive order paves way for fall high school sports to start on time

    Gov. Bill Lee's announcement allows for full-contact sports to begin practice.

    By John Varlas July 28, 2020

  • TSSAA approves 8-game contingency plan for high school football

    The board also approved several policies designed to mitigate COVID risk for the fall season.

    By John Varlas July 22, 2020

  • Format for 2020 prep football season could be decided Wednesday

    Board of Control to decide between three previously-announced plans and a new "hybrid" option.

    By John Varlas July 21, 2020

  • Challenges are nothing new for rising senior Daveonne Warfield

    Promising 2021 guard Daveonne Warfield hoping transfer to Wooddale will raise his recruiting profile.

    By John Varlas July 20, 2020

  • Northpoint lineman pushes for players to have a say

    Open letter to TSSAA and governor asks that players' opinions be considered in regard to what football in 2020 may look like.

    By John Varlas July 20, 2020

  • Mike Miller headed to Houston High

    The former NBA standout and Memphis Tigers assistant will replace Charlie Leonard.

    By John Varlas July 15, 2020

  • Calkins: It’s time to move high school football to the spring

    There are a lot of hard choices to make during this pandemic, but postponing high school football shouldn't be one of them. It's time to move the season to the spring.

    By Geoff Calkins July 15, 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

  • TSSAA tables vote on football contingency plan

    State working closely with governor’s legal team to see about a start date for high school football.

    By John Varlas July 08, 2020

  • Harding tabs Aaron Spragg to lead baseball program

    Aaron Spragg comes to Memphis after spending 2020 season at Freed-Hardeman.

    By John Varlas July 06, 2020

  • TSSAA sets vote on high school football proposals for July 8

    State governing board for high school athletics adjusting fall calendar in wake of extended state of emergency.

    By John Varlas July 01, 2020

• June 2020

  • TSSAA delays football, girls soccer as state of emergency continues

    On Wednesday, July 1, the TSSAA’s executive committee is scheduled to meet as it develops regular-season and postseason options to present to the board of control for their consideration.

    By John Varlas June 30, 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

  • Defending state champ ECS adds pair of football assistants

    Former St. George's head coach David Carter to lead ECS' offense in 2020, while White Station grad Paul Warner joins the Eagles as quarterbacks coach.

    By John Varlas June 23, 2020

  • Prep notes: Gatorade honors Ham; Davis lands coaching role

    Briarcrest's Sydney Ham captures top state soccer honor. Meanwhile, former Central and Baylor basketball star Nina Davis goes to work at Middle Tennessee State.

    By John Varlas June 18, 2020

  • Arlington taps a pair of new soccer coaches

    Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.

    By John Varlas June 18, 2020

  • Faith before fear moves Harding basketball standout to speak up

    After George Floyd's death and the upheaval that followed, Harding basketball standout Makyah Thomas-Malone took her school's teachings to heart and spoke out.

    By John Varlas June 15, 2020

  • Florida offer kicks things into high gear for ECS standout Kam Jones

    ECS star Kam Jones blends natural scoring ability with a well-developed basketball IQ.

    By John Varlas June 11, 2020