Dedication to the defensive end propels Saints to Cookeville
Briarcrest center Fred Smith (30) shoots the ball during a Jan. 6, 2023 game against East High. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Scoring — meanwhile — has never been an issue and when Briarcrest is excelling at both, it’s hard to beat.
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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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