‘He is Briarcrest’: Coach honored for 42-year tenure, win No. 700
Briarcrest head coach Lee Smith (middle) coaches from the sideline on Friday, February 21, 2025. “If you want to go fast, you go alone,” he said. “If you want to go far, you go with someone.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Now in his 42nd year at the school, Lee Smith celebrated after reaching 700 victory milestone earlier in the season.
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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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