There are 318 article(s) tagged TSSAA:

• July 2020

  • TSSAA tables vote on football contingency plan

    State working closely with governor’s legal team to see about a start date for high school football.

    By John Varlas July 08, 2020

  • Harding tabs Aaron Spragg to lead baseball program

    Aaron Spragg comes to Memphis after spending 2020 season at Freed-Hardeman.

    By John Varlas July 06, 2020

  • TSSAA sets vote on high school football proposals for July 8

    State governing board for high school athletics adjusting fall calendar in wake of extended state of emergency.

    By John Varlas July 01, 2020

• June 2020

  • TSSAA delays football, girls soccer as state of emergency continues

    On Wednesday, July 1, the TSSAA’s executive committee is scheduled to meet as it develops regular-season and postseason options to present to the board of control for their consideration.

    By John Varlas June 30, 2020

  • Briarcrest’s Kelsey named to NFF Team of Distinction

    Defensive back excelled on the field and in the classroom for Saints.

    By John Varlas June 26, 2020

  • Defending state champ ECS adds pair of football assistants

    Former St. George's head coach David Carter to lead ECS' offense in 2020, while White Station grad Paul Warner joins the Eagles as quarterbacks coach.

    By John Varlas June 23, 2020

  • Prep notes: Gatorade honors Ham; Davis lands coaching role

    Briarcrest's Sydney Ham captures top state soccer honor. Meanwhile, former Central and Baylor basketball star Nina Davis goes to work at Middle Tennessee State.

    By John Varlas June 18, 2020

  • Arlington taps a pair of new soccer coaches

    Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.

    By John Varlas June 18, 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

  • Florida offer kicks things into high gear for ECS standout Kam Jones

    ECS star Kam Jones blends natural scoring ability with a well-developed basketball IQ.

    By John Varlas June 11, 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

  • TSSAA legislative council votes to maintain dead period

    TSSAA legislative council hears good arguments from both sides but decides not to alter sports calendar.

    By John Varlas June 04, 2020

  • COVID time trials give prep runners a chance to stay sharp

    Local high school distance runners have been able to improve their times and get a sense of competition despite season being canceled.

    By John Varlas June 02, 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

  • Kennedy Chandler transferring from Briarcrest to Sunrise Christian

    Star guard won second straight Division 2-AA Mr. Basketball Award in March.

    By John Varlas May 29, 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

  • Ridgeway basketball coach Wes Henning arrested on sexual battery charge

    An alleged incident of sexual battery by a four-time state championship high school basketball coach occurred last month.

    By John Varlas, Jared Boyd, Yolanda Jones May 23, 2020

  • Intrinsic drive vaults St. Agnes’ Olivia Berntson to the head of the class

    A multi-sport athlete at St. Agnes, Olivia Bernston is also the school’s valedictorian – a testament to her dedication on the field and in the classroom.

    By John Varlas May 21, 2020

  • MAHS standout David Dixon heading to California prep school

    David Dixon earned all-state mention in lone season with MAHS. He's now headed to Orange County, California to play for TMG Prep Academy.

    By John Varlas May 20, 2020

  • Interest in MAHS standout Cameron Miller is picking up

    Class of 2022 standout Cameron Miller knows there will be plenty of attention focused on him and his teammates going forward.

    By John Varlas May 19, 2020

  • St. Benedict adds volleyball, baseball coaches

    Charlie Crunk takes over St. Benedict's volleyball program while Adam Smith will lead the baseball team.

    By John Varlas May 16, 2020

  • Former TRA standout Jacob Cole takes the reins at his alma mater

    Ex-assistant Jacob Cole helped Rebels finish as state runners-up in 2009.

    By John Varlas May 14, 2020

  • Former St. George’s star Chase Hayden transferring to East Carolina

    Former Mr. Football winner will have two years of eligibility left at East Carolina.

    By John Varlas May 12, 2020

  • After 44 years as an MUS institution, Coach T is stepping down

    Owls worked hard, played hard and had plenty of success under legendary coach Bill Taylor.

    By John Varlas May 11, 2020

  • Terry Ryan was born to coach, and Frayser football was the better for it

    Terry Ryan loved Frayser football, and the feeling was mutual.

    By John Varlas May 08, 2020