There are 38 article(s) tagged ECS:

• January 2020

  • Third Pro Bowl trip is the most meaningful for former ECS standout Morgan Cox

    Former ECS standout Morgan Cox derives satisfaction from the success of his teammates.

    By John Varlas January 16, 2020

  • Quiet leader Jim Heinz won games and influenced lives in equal measure

    Hall of Fame coach Jim Heinz dies at age 77.

    By John Varlas January 04, 2020

• December 2019

  • Defense rises to occasion as ECS wins 5th state title

    Jacob Hatcher's fourth-quarter touchdown run is the difference as ECS shuts down CPA in the second half.

    By John Varlas December 05, 2019

  • ECS, CPA meet for 2nd game in 2019, this time for Div. 2-AA title

    Christ Presbyterian Academy presents a much more formidable challenge than its just-barely .500 record might suggest.

    By John Varlas December 05, 2019

  • Thomas, Pare, Hill named state Mr. Football winners

    Three local players win state's top awards for their respective divisions Monday in Nashville.

    By John Varlas December 02, 2019

• November 2019

  • TSSAA playoff preview: Whitehaven visits Houston in 6A quarterfinals

    Here's a look at this week's playoff games involving local teams, including the state's best defense vs. a high-octane offense as Whitehaven visits Houston on Friday night.

    By John Varlas November 22, 2019

  • Lausanne is much-improved, but beating ECS will still be a tall order

    Lausanne and ECS, no strangers to one another, meet Friday with a trip to Cookeville awaiting the winner.

    By John Varlas November 22, 2019

  • Eight local players announced as Mr. Football finalists

    Two finalists, Houston's Lincoln Pare and Whitehaven's Bryson Eason, set to meet in Class 6A quarterfinals on Friday.

    By John Varlas November 19, 2019

  • In the Trenches Podcast: ECS coach Trey Adams

    On this week’s episode of In the Trenches, ECS coach Trey Adams and John Varlas look ahead to Friday’s playoff opener against Harding, discuss their Eagles’ season to date and talk about what it’s like to have a boba fide coaching legend on staff.

    By John Varlas November 07, 2019

  • Eight local players named Mr. Football semifinalists

    Small, Thomas, Hill and Pennington among the local players with a shot at winning Mr. Football.

    By John Varlas November 07, 2019

• October 2019

  • Daily Memphian Small Schools Super 12: No changes at the top this week

    ECS maintains its grip on No. 1 heading into the final week of the regular season.

    By John Varlas October 30, 2019

  • Daily Memphian Small Schools Super 12: ECS strong at No. 1; Middle College makes big jump

    Middle College climbs five spots in this week's ranking of the top small-school football teams.

    By John Varlas October 23, 2019

  • ECS rolls past St. George’s in Division 2-AA

    Offensive line dominates as ECS defeats St. George's for the first time in five years.

    By John Varlas October 18, 2019

  • Daily Memphian Small Schools Super 12: FACS moves into the ranking; top four remain unchanged

    Explosive FACS enters the rankings at No. 12.

    By John Varlas October 16, 2019

  • Daily Memphian Small Schools Super 12: ECS takes over at No. 1

    ECS vaults into top spot following Covington's loss last week.

    By John Varlas October 09, 2019

  • Daily Memphian Small Schools Super 12: Top five remains unchanged; two new teams debut

    A good MAHS team and much-improved East debut in this week's ranking of the top small-enrollment schools.

    By John Varlas October 02, 2019

• September 2019

  • Rachel Heck, Margaret Porter lead their divisions after one round at D2 state golf tournament

    Local girls shine on first day of the Division 2 state golf tournament.

    By John Varlas September 30, 2019

  • High school sports results for Thursday, Sept. 26: Collierville soccer tops ECS

    Zoe Cultra, Holly Stalls send Collierville past ECS in girls soccer.

    By John Varlas September 26, 2019

  • Daily Memphian Small School Super 12: Covington maintains grip on No. 1

    Class 3A Covington continues to dominate the opposition.

    By John Varlas September 25, 2019

  • Houston downs ECS to remain undefeated

    Lincoln Pare, Grayson Hitt combine for all the touchdowns in win over ECS.

    By John Varlas September 13, 2019

  • Introducing: The Daily Memphian Small School Super 12

    ECS is the best of the small schools so far this season.

    By John Varlas September 11, 2019

• August 2019

  • High school sports results for Tuesday, Aug. 20: Collierville soccer opens with win

    Collierville puts three past Arlington to open soccer season.

    By John Varlas August 22, 2019

  • Daily Memphian preseason Power 15 football rankings: Whitehaven opens at No. 1

    Loaded linebacker corps gives Whitehaven the edge as the high school football season gets underway. 

    By John Varlas August 20, 2019

  • High school volleyball preview: New-look Briarcrest takes aim at another title run

    Alyiah Wells has graduated but defending state champion Briarcrest looks formidable once again.

    By John Varlas August 19, 2019

  • High school girls soccer preview: Are Houston and Collierville on a collision course once again?

    Defending Class AAA state champion Houston looks strong once again as high school girls soccer season kicks off Monday.

    By John Varlas August 19, 2019