There are 345 article(s) tagged High School Girls Basketball:

• July 2023

  • 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.

    By John Varlas July 20, 2023

  • Former Central basketball star Danielle Ballard dies

    Danielle Ballard, who starred for Central High’s state title team in 2011 before going on to a standout career at LSU, has died.

    By John Varlas July 13, 2023

• April 2023

  • DM postseason girls basketball awards: Briarcrest’s Clarkson is POTY

    Trezevant freshman Robynn Thompson and Houston coach Justin Lewis were also recognized.

    By John Varlas April 10, 2023

• March 2023

  • Fayette-Ware’s Yates wins Class 3A Mr. Basketball award

    “Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.

    By John Varlas March 13, 2023

  • Bartlett battles before falling in Class 4A state championship game

    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.

    By John Varlas March 12, 2023

  • Bartlett High downs Green Hill, advances to Class 4A title game

    Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.

    By John Varlas March 11, 2023

  • Bartlett basketball star Raven Sims has been ‘terrific addition’

    The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.

    By John Varlas March 10, 2023

  • Defense carries Bartlett past Sevier County in 4A quarterfinals

    Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.

    By John Varlas March 08, 2023

  • Bartlett girls carry Shelby County’s hopes into 4A state basketball tourney

    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.

    By John Varlas March 06, 2023

  • Ensworth ousts Briarcrest girls in Division 2-AA state semifinals

    The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.

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    Briarcrest boys shut down MBA, advance to D2-AA title game

    By John Varlas March 04, 2023

  • Briarcrest seniors want nothing more than to make their coach right

    Longtime coach Lee Smith saw championship potential in his seniors five years ago. Two more victories will get them there.

    By John Varlas March 02, 2023

• February 2023

  • Monday prep report: Whitehaven, Bartlett advance to region final

    Tigers outlast Arlington in overtime; Panthers break things open after halftime against Collierville.

    By John Varlas February 27, 2023

  • Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 14

    Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, Fayette-Ware, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas February 27, 2023

  • Saturday prep report: Whitehaven ousts Southwind in region quarterfinals

    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.

    By John Varlas February 25, 2023

  • Friday prep report: Whitehaven runs away from Houston in the second half

    Tigers shrug off a cold first half to advance to Monday’s Region 8-4A semifinals.

    By John Varlas February 25, 2023

  • Standouts from MUS, Center Hill voted players of the week

    Jackson Ransom of MUS and Madison Hughes of Center Hill were voted players of the week for Week 13.

    By John Varlas February 23, 2023

  • Tuesday prep report: Bartlett girls, Collierville boys win district titles

    Freshman Faye Williams leads Lady Panthers; senior T.J. McNeal helps Dragons pull away late.

    By John Varlas February 21, 2023

  • Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 12

    Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Hutchison, Memphis Business Academy, Mitchell and St. Agnes are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas February 19, 2023

  • Bronson, Bowers win state wrestling titles for CBHS

    Two other local competitors place second as the Division 2 state tournament concludes. And, check out the Saturday district and region basketball roundup.

    By John Varlas February 19, 2023

  • Friday prep report: CBHS, MUS wrestlers advance to state finals; basketball updates

    Senior Ian McGehee looks to make history for MUS; CBHS sends three into championship matches. Also, updates on basketball tournaments and regular-season action.

    By John Varlas February 18, 2023

  • Houston girls standout wins player of the week, two players tie for boys honor

    Voters chose Christian Alston, Alijah Curry and McKenzie Percoski for the Daily Memphian’s weekly award.

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    Final regular-season boys and girls basketball top scorers

    By John Varlas February 16, 2023

  • Final regular-season boys and girls basketball top scorers

    Standouts from Northpoint and St. George’s end the year on top of the scoring leaders for Memphis-area TSSAA schools.

    By John Varlas February 16, 2023

  • Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 11

    Standouts from Collierville, FACS, Harding and Lausanne are up for consideration this week. 

    By John Varlas February 12, 2023

  • Briarcrest, FACS stars win fan vote for high school player of the week

    Voters have chosen Jaye Nash and Daejah Richmond as The Daily Memphian’s high school basketball players of the week.

    By John Varlas February 09, 2023

  • Seven local players named finalists for state’s top basketball award

    Five boys and two girls from the Memphis area are finalists for the Mr. and Miss Basketball awards.

    By John Varlas February 09, 2023