Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.

The club’s aim will be to expose Memphis-area youth to the sport during the summer months at no cost.

The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Houston and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. 

The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.

Senior Jordan Frison leads the way with 19 points and earns tournament MVP honors.

Tyler Johnson leads the Red Devils with 15 points and nine rebounds. Douglass will play Alcoa in Saturday’s 6:30 pm final. 

Kam Jones scored 18 consecutive points for Marquette during the second half to help the Golden Eagles pull away from Vermont.

Mustangs can’t get anything going on the offensive end and end the season with a 26-10 record.

Senior scores 36 points in in boys basketball 4A semifinal win over Hillsboro.

Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.

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Douglass rolls into Class 2A semifinals

Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.

TaQuez Butler scores 23 points as Red Devils down York Institute for their 17th straight victory.

Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.

Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.

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Brian Carter scores 21 points and the defense forces 33 turnovers to give the Roadrunners their first state tournament victory in 15 years.

“Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.

What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.

Despite offensive woes throughout, the Panthers had chances to make it really interesting late. Instead, they finish as runner-up in their first title game in 95 years.

Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.

Douglass, East, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway earn their spots in Murfreesboro next week.

Coach Wes Shappley’s Panthers will look to dictate tempo and push the pace against Region 1-4A champion Sevier County in Tuesday’s quarterfinal game.

Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.