Danielle Ballard: The life of the party, the humble star
Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.
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Numbers and accolades tell just a small part of the story about the former Central star, who died last week.
Danielle Ballard, who starred for Central High’s state title team in 2011 before going on to a standout career at LSU, has died.
Trezevant freshman Robynn Thompson and Houston coach Justin Lewis were also recognized.
“Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.
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.
Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.
The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.
Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
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.
The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.Related story:
Longtime coach Lee Smith saw championship potential in his seniors five years ago. Two more victories will get them there.
Tigers outlast Arlington in overtime; Panthers break things open after halftime against Collierville.
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Fayette-Ware, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
Overachieving Tigers close game on 9-2 run; Briarcrest advances to the Division 2-AA semifinals, and Maggie Graham becomes Memphis’ first four-time state wrestling champion.
Tigers shrug off a cold first half to advance to Monday’s Region 8-4A semifinals.
Jackson Ransom of MUS and Madison Hughes of Center Hill were voted players of the week for Week 13.
Freshman Faye Williams leads Lady Panthers; senior T.J. McNeal helps Dragons pull away late.
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell and St. Agnes are up for consideration this week.
Two other local competitors place second as the Division 2 state tournament concludes. And, check out the Saturday district and region basketball roundup.
Senior Ian McGehee looks to make history for MUS; CBHS sends three into championship matches. Also, updates on basketball tournaments and regular-season action.
Voters chose Christian Alston, Alijah Curry and McKenzie Percoski for the Daily Memphian’s weekly award.Related story:
Standouts from Northpoint and St. George’s end the year on top of the scoring leaders for Memphis-area TSSAA schools.
Standouts from Collierville, FACS, Harding and Lausanne are up for consideration this week.
Voters have chosen Jaye Nash and Daejah Richmond as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.
Five boys and two girls from the Memphis area are finalists for the Mr. and Miss Basketball awards.