Here are The Daily Memphian girls and boys cross-country runners of the year, along with coaches of the year and all-metro teams for the 2021 season. 

Saturday’s matchup between Memphis and Tennessee puts a spotlight on a player many believed should have ended up with the Tigers.

Coming off a stunning upset of Alabama, the Tigers have to contend with a top defense and an offense that likes to share the ball.

Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner break down the Tigers’ huge win over No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum Tuesday and how Memphis fared on Early Signing Day.

Douglass’ Steward received 51% in the boys voting; Bartlett’s Collier got 33% in the girls.

Players, coach of the year as well as all-metro teams named for the 2021 soccer season.

Tyler Byrd and Raven Sims each average more than 30 points per game in the early going.

The Tigers freshman center has added a big name to his NIL portfolio.

Senior leads the way in victories over Nashville Overton and Covington.

The company will become the leading sponsor of women’s athletics at 10 schools.

A dejected DeAndre Williams reached out to his high school coach, who offered sage advice.

Dec. 15, 2021: The Grizzlies defeat the Trail Blazers in Portland.

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Dillon Brooks and Desmond Bane delivered in the final quarter as the Grizzlies held on to win their ninth in 10 games.

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Box score: Grizzlies 113, Trail Blazers 103

The most encouraging sign from Tuesday’s win was Penny Hardaway’s growth on the sideline.

Alex Lomax once was the child receiving Christmas toys at a community center. Now he’s the one passing them out. “This means a lot to me, being from Memphis and being able to give back toys to the kids,” he said.

Carlia Northcross led the Saints as they finished runner-up at the state championships.

Linebacker JJ Russell was named the Memphis MVP on Sunday, Dec. 12. 

When Tyler Harris hit a 3-pointer to put the Memphis Tigers up by 19 on No. 6 Alabama, FedExForum erupted in air-shaking joy. It was a win that saved a season. And felt just like old times.

Thanks to DeAndre Williams and Alex Lomax, the Tigers might be finally coming together as a team. 

Dec. 14, 2021: The Memphis Tigers defeat No. 6 Alabama at FedExForum.

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It marked the end of the four-game losing streak, and was the Tigers’ first win against a top-10 team since March 2014 against Louisville. 

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Box score: Memphis 92, Alabama 78

Kyle Anderson and Tyus Jones have shown their value when the Grizzlies needed to plug holes.