Freedom Prep’s Cook building program, molding young men ‘one brick at a time’
Freedom Prep coach Jerald Cook watches as his field goal unit practices Thursday, Nov. 1. Cook had a vision, to start and develop a football program at Freedom Prep Academy. "I had a vision to start a program from scratch," Cook said. "God saw the passion and made a way for the program to come about." In only its second year, Freedom Prep's football team is returning to the playoffs. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Freedom Prep junior Courtney Tate checks the offensive line during a practice drill Thursday, Nov. 1. The junior running back also makes long snaps for the Eagles. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.