MAHS boys get second chance to make good first impression at state
Memphis Academy of Health Sciences basketball coach Vernard Watkins draws up plays during a home victory against Trezevant High on Jan. 28, 2020. MAHS opens state tournament play Wednesday, March 17, against West Carroll on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Crushed after the 2020 pandemic shut down their season, the Lions have fought back to take advantage of this chance.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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