There are 154 article(s) tagged High School Girls Basketball:

• November 2020

  • Saturday prep report: CBHS runs past Bartlett in opener

    First game of the year isn’t perfect but Brothers coach Bubba Luckett finds a lot to like.

    By John Varlas November 23, 2020

  • Recruiting notebook: All’s well that ends well for St. George’s standout

    Allison Newman’s season was cut short by injury, but she has signed with Missouri; and a Black girls basketball player makes a statement with her college choice.

    By John Varlas November 13, 2020

  • Recruiting notebook: Whitehaven’s Allmond picks Jackson State: HBCU ‘felt like home’

    Nation’s No. 70 girls basketball senior pledges future to Jackson State.

    By John Varlas November 11, 2020

• August 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

  • Prep notes: St. Agnes taps Motte to lead basketball program

    Former St. Benedict basketball assistant coach Caitlin Motte takes over the basketball program at St. Agnes. Plus, coach Joe Rocconi’s has taken on four new assistant coaches at Collierville High for the 2020 football season.

    By John Varlas August 11, 2020

• July 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

• June 2020

  • Prep notes: New duties for Chamberlain; Collierville searching

    Phil Chamberlain has been named head tennis coach at MUS, replacing Bill Taylor, who retired this spring after 44 years at the helm.

    By John Varlas June 17, 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

  • Competitive household gives Harding’s Howard a chance to take her game to the next level

    Harding standout Emily Howard, the top returning Division 2-A scorer in Shelby County, is ready for her senior year before heading to Liberty for college.

    By John Varlas June 08, 2020

  • Whitehaven star Se’Quoia Allmond to play senior year in Canada

    Point guard led Whitehaven girls to their best season ever in 2019-2020.

    By John Varlas June 02, 2020

• May 2020

  • Prep notes: Gregory Williams takes over at Trezevant; Johnny Allen headed back to CBHS

    New Trezevant girls coach Gregory Williams aims to keep the neighborhood talent at home, while selling academics and a brighter basketball future.

    By John Varlas May 29, 2020

  • Former WNBA title-winner Ashley Shields takes over at Arlington

    Former star player Ashley Shields looking to build on predecessor's success at Arlington.

    By John Varlas May 01, 2020

• April 2020

  • Prep notes: Former Gryphon swimmer honored with Mizzou’s top award

    Former St. George's star Sarah Thompson continuing to excel in the pool and in the classroom.

    By John Varlas April 28, 2020

  • TSWA all-state girls basketball teams announced

    Eleven Shelby-Metro area players named to list of the state's best in girls basketball.

    By John Varlas April 23, 2020

  • Wes Shappley leaving Arlington girls basketball for Bartlett

    Successful coach returning to his alma mater after three straight trips to the state tournament with Arlington.

    By John Varlas April 21, 2020

  • Thirty years later, Nikki McCray still holds a special place in Collierville

    Before all her accolades as a player and as a coach, Nikki McCray was the "Coast to Coast" wonder of Collierville High.

    By John Varlas April 17, 2020

  • Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Olive Branch standout, Melrose coach honored

    University of Memphis signee Endya Buford is the year's top player while Ciara Johnson of Melrose is honored as the best coach.

    By John Varlas April 03, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 11: Rhodes, UT suspend in-person classes

    • TSSAA addresses COVID-19 concerns
    • Impact of flight reductions on Memphis unclear
    • Dow enters bear market on Wednesday

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • High school honor roll: Bartlett pitcher recognized after no-hitting Houston

    Bradley Mitchell holds Houston without a hit in his first varsity start.

    By John Varlas March 18, 2020

  • TSSAA delays decision on state tournaments, keeps options open

    TSSAA board of control votes to keep options open for state basketball tournaments and Spring Fling.

    By John Varlas March 17, 2020

  • Melrose falls to Nolensville in AA quarterfinals

    Size matters as Melrose ends its season with a 30-6 record after loss to Nolensville in state tournament.

    By John Varlas March 15, 2020

  • State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus

    State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 13, 2020

  • Arlington tops Brentwood for first quarterfinals tournament victory

    Christina Nichols and Carmen Taylor combine for 35 points to lead Arlington.

    By John Varlas March 11, 2020

  • A guide to the TSSAA Division 1 girls basketball tournament

    Whitehaven and Arlington open their state-title bids with Wednesday games while Melrose ends a 17-year tournament drought on Thursday.

    By John Varlas March 10, 2020

  • CBHS, Briarcrest girls fall in state semifinals

    Facing a team with a tremendous size advantage and a sophomore guard who’s being recruited by several SEC schools, CBHS knew it would be in for a tough one at the BlueCross Division 2-AA state tournament Friday.

    By John Varlas March 06, 2020