Johns coached the women’s basketball team from 1972 to 1991 and three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Columnist Geoff Calkins, Grizzlies writer Drew Hill and Tigers basketball writer Danielle Lerner were named top 10 in three writing categories.

After weathering a shaky third quarter, the Sting knocked off two-time defending state champion Nashville Ensworth.

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Box score: Hutchison 59, Ensworth 52

Veteran has both MLS and USL experience.

One of the pleasures of a massive game is hearing the two head coaches talk about it in advance. Penny Hardaway and Kelvin Sampson did not disappoint.

Memphis Science and Engineering boys basketball team is the second Shelby County team to be removed from the postseason by TSSAA in two days.

Alex Lomax is questionable to play at Houston and the Tigers are still on the NCAA tournament bubble. 

March 4, 2021: CPA 81, Tipton-Rosemark 70

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March 4, 2021: Goodpasture 49, ECS 44

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March 4, 2021: Bucks 112, Grizzlies 111

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Late-game heroics push Bucks past Grizzlies

Ja Morant was almost the hero Thursday night, but Bucks guard Jrue Holiday spoiled his moment.

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Box score: Bucks 112, Grizzlies 111

Alex Anderson plays for father and coach Cedric for final time as Rebels lose in Class 2-A state semifinal.

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Box score: CPA 81, Tipton-Rosemark 70

Marquette signee shines in the final game of his ECS career, a loss to Goodpasture in Division 2-A state semifinal.

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Box score: Goodpasture 49, ECS 44

March 4, 2021: Providence Christian 42, Northpoint 40

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Cold second-half shooting sinks Northpoint girls in semifinal

The Trojans, who shot 64.7% in the first half, connected on just 26.3% in the second.

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Division 2-A girls basketball semifinal box score: Providence Christian 42, Northpoint 40

Punishment stems from incident after Tuesday’s win over Dyer County in regional semifinals that left Dyer County coach Derek McCord with injuries that required hospitalization.

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MASE boys basketball out of postseason due to ineligible player

Kohl’s Kicking rates ECS’ Bennett Brady as the No. 3 long snapper in the country and called him a “freak athlete in the 2022 snapping and still hasn’t reached his true potential.”

The guard has scored 50 points in his last three games. What is his future in Taylor Jenkins’ rotation? 

Michigan native made 11 starts in central defense in 2020.

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the final game of the NBA’s first half is make-or-break even. 

After leaving Memphis State, Penny Hardaway dropped jaws in legendary pickup games at Fonde Recreation Center, Houston’s longtime NBA haunt.

ECS, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark open Division 2-A play on Thursday, with Hutchison and CBHS following Friday in Division 2-AA.

A roster was chosen, but because of COVID-19 protocols, the NBA has restricted events at All-Star Weekend.

Over the last few years Memphis football has become synonymous with explosive offense, dynamic running backs and stylish jerseys.