ECS’ MeriTaylor Pickle claims coach of the year honors after second straight state title.

Former DeSoto Central standout Blaze Jordan is scheduled to join the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night in Minneapolis.

Here are The Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards for the 2026 season, featuring our player of the year, pitcher of the year, coach of the year and all-metro teams.

Standout senior Lanie Howe and Rebels coach Johnie Sanfratello led the way for 2026.

He is the third local player in the 2027 class to announce his commitment, joining MASE defensive tackle Jamarkus Pittman (also Ole Miss) and Collierville quarterback Brayden Santibanez (Iowa).

Full implementation is set for the 2029-30 season for a 35-second-high school shot clock in Tennessee.

A pair of former Memphis-area high school basketball standouts are named in a sports betting integrity probe. One is the son of a Memphis Tigers assistant coach.

Millington coach John Cochran was also recognized after leading his team to Class AA state championship.

Collierville’s senior standout and coach were recognized once again after another dominating season.

Ian Call and twins Eva and Roos Rottink ruled the pool in 2026.

Football has given Germantown’s new coach plenty. Now, he’s aiming to give his all to the Red Devils.

Lynx coach Joel Bailey is also recognized after his teams extended their Division 2-A dominance.

The Farragut Admirals broke the game open in the bottom of the fourth to beat the Houston Mustangs and win their state-record fifth straight baseball championship.

At the age of 60, Joe Ford started pole vaulting. And started passing his wisdom along. He’s now retiring as a volunteer coach at the age of 75. But you can bet he’ll still be around. 

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

Here are Thursday’s top performers, including a lot of Collierville girls track and field athletes, along with a look ahead to Friday’s one event. Houston’s baseball team plays for the state title at 11 a.m.

Fifth-year standouts Lanie Howe and Lola Sprenkle lead the way as the Rebels knocked off Tennessee’s No. 1 team.

Here are Wednesday’s top performers, along with a look ahead to Thursday’s action in Murfreesboro and Knoxville.

Despite playing in their first tournament game in program history, Briarcrest looks poised and polished in a victory over Knoxville Catholic.

Here are Tuesday’s top performers, along with a look ahead to Wednesday’s action in Murfreesboro and Knoxville. 

Gryphons hit five home runs in a Division 2-A victory over Webb. Mustangs score three in the top of the seventh to defeat Oak Ridge in Class AAAA. And, TRA advances in softball.

Lack of finishing proves costly to Mustangs. Dragons fall behind early and never find their stride.

The senior will compete in three sprints and the pole vault Wednesday in Knoxville.

Dragons begin Class AAA play Tuesday against Murfreesboro Siegel. Brothers open Wednesday vs. Chattanooga McCallie in Division 2-AA. 

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Tuesday’s Spring Fling schedule

Competition in baseball, soccer and softball gets underway at various sites in and around Murfreesboro. Track and field competition takes place in Knoxville.