New look, same ambitions for defending state champ Briarcrest
On the heels of a stellar state tournament in March, Fred Smith Jr. returns to lead the way for the Saints.
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November 2024
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October 2024
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Houston, Collierville fall in Class AAA volleyball; defending champ Briarcrest eliminated
Wednesday was a day of frustration for Shelby County volleyball powers. Houston High won in state soccer action, while Collierville, Lakeland Prep, and Brighton were knocked out of the girls state soccer tournament.
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Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston win opening state volleyball tournament matches
Led by Breya Dawson, the Briarcrest Saints oust Nashville Father Ryan in Division 2-AA. Houston, Collierville and Northpoint also pick up wins at state.
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State volleyball preview: Four local teams chasing championships this week in the ’Boro
Collierville and Houston (AAA), Briarcrest (Division 2-AA) and Northpoint (D2-A) all have the talent to contend in their respective divisions.
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Thursday prep report: Briarcrest, Houston volleyball advance to state
Saints won a thriller over Knoxville Catholic while the Mustangs took control early against Rossview.
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State golf preview: Several locals figure to be in title contention
The first TSSAA state championship tournament of the season gets underway Monday as Sevierville plays host to boys and girls golf.
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September 2024
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Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington ascends to No. 1
Whitehaven is the biggest mover this week following victory over previous No. 1 Houston.
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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.
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August 2024
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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.
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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.
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Prep volleyball 2024: Usual suspects look to contend once again
Briarcrest, Lake Cormorant and Lewisburg retool after state championship seasons.
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July 2024
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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.
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June 2024
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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.
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May 2024
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Briarcrest outlasts CBHS for first state baseball title
Saints score eight times in the first inning before finally prevailing in extra innings.
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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.
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Dog Days: Briarcrest student and Rocket show at Westminster
“It’s essentially the Super Bowl of dog shows,” said the Collierville resident.
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April 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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March 2024
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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February 2024
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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.
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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.
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