High school football 2022: Derrick Bobo ready to tackle high expectations at Melrose
Melrose High School head football coach Derrick Bobo demonstrates running upfield past defenders during practice at Melrose High School football field, Monday, July 18, 2022.(Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
The former star defensive back at Whitehaven will lead his team onto the field for the first time on Aug. 20 when the Golden Wildcats open the 2022 season at home against White Station.
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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.
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