On the first day Tennessee schools are allowed to practice in full pads, Devin Scates announced he’s leaving. He replaced the previous coach who’d quit three games into the 2021 season. 

The former star defensive back at Whitehaven will lead his team onto the field for the first time on Aug. 20 when the Golden Wildcats open the 2022 season at home against White Station.

Collierville pitcher Grayson Saunier was taken by the Texas Rangers in the 19th round.

Senior led the state with 10 interceptions in 2021, but he’ll also see increased offensive duties this season, because as his coach said: “When the ball is in his hands, good things happen.”

From nervous freshman to highly recruited senior, Glenn has grown by leaps and bounds on the field and physically.

The Rebels, with four Shelby-Metro area players, sweep Oklahoma.

Jack Dougherty, normally a reliever, retired 15 batters in a row as the Rebels beat Oklahoma, 10-3. A win Sunday would give Ole Miss its first national baseball title in school history.

The junior standout had a hand in 25 goals for Class AAA state semifinalists. 

Dean DiMento and Wylly Willmott led their teams to state runner-up finishes in 2022.

Unselfish game has drawn attention from some of college basketball’s big hitters.

The M Club Hall of Famer and new high school coach pledges to bring grit and determination to new role.

The coach boasts professional and college experience and helped Houston to a state title in 2021.

Future Ole Miss player produced some eye-popping numbers for Division 2-A state runner-up.

Sophomore shortstop led the Shelby-Metro area in batting average and runs while leading her team to 27 victories.

Jordan Ware won two individual titles and anchored two winning relays for Rashad Haynes’ championship squad.

St. George’s junior Lauren Rutlin won state titles in two of the three distance races; East’s Matt LeFlore takes top coaching honors.

Ranjay Arul, Dany Hamze and Aleyla Wooten starred on the courts in 2022.

Former Melrose coach crafted a second career as principal at Southwest Career and Technology Center. But helping young people thrive was always job No. 1.

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s Spring Fling XXIX, a seven-sport, Olympic-style competition in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, concluded Saturday with losses for two Memphis area baseball teams — Covington High and Houston High.

Houston finished off one of its best years in 23 seasons under coach Lane McCarter.

Mustangs allow only one hit but still had tense game; Tipton-Rosemark eliminated in softball.

Dragons and Lynx each add singles and doubles titles Friday to go with their team championships earlier in the week.

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Memphis schools compete in the track events at Spring Fling Day 3. Here’s a look. 

The competition may have been in Murfreesboro, but the day was Memphis-made.

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Friday’s Shelby-Metro Spring Fling schedule

Athletes from Collierville, Lausanne and St. George’s competing for tennis titles; baseball and softball resume after rain-out.