Old and new talent has Bartlett girls hoops poised for another March run
Bartlett head coach Wes Shappley directs his players during the Class 4A championship game against Bradley Central on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro. Shappley will lead the Panthers against Lift for Life Academy in the Dynamix Hoopfest on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Regardless of where you look, you’ll find a quality girls basketball player at Bartlett High.
Cast your eyes in one direction and you’ll spot a pair of Division 1 bigs, both of whom have tons of state tournament experience. Look another way and you’ll find some excellent guards whose best ball is likely still to come.
Look further and you’ll find a player who led the city in scoring two seasons ago and another with a high hoops IQ and a nice shooting stroke.
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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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