After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.

Several of the nation’s top high school players are coming to Memphis in November, led by Tigers target Jalen Duren.

Championship-winning coaches also recognized.

In a turn of events, Cameron Kinley has been granted commission deferment and will be going to Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp. 

The senior midfielder scored 17 goals for the 2021 Class AAA state championship

Standouts from Houston and Lewisburg also honored.

Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.

The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.

Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.

MHEA junior Hobson Stelling is boys swimmer of the year; Arlington junior Raine Boles was Shelby County’s lone state champion in 2021.

Class of 2022 point guard JR Jacobs compensates for his lack of size with poise and intelligence.

Daily Memphian sports writer John Varlas was named best high schools writer in the state for 2020 as judged by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Varlas also was runner-up in two other categories.

Honorees include Walker Stearns of St. George’s, and ‘rock star’ sisters Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison. Collierville boys coach Tony Cherone was also honored for stellar 2021 season.

Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.

Harrison Williams falls short in decathlon after losing ground in the last two events.

Ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 36 player in the class of 2022, the Bartlett High student is enjoying the support of Memphis basketball fans.

University of Memphis commit Amarr Knox put on a show in front of Penny Hardaway at the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hoopfest Saturday at Bartlett High.

Featuring over 70 teams, including some of the best from Memphis, the Hoopfest had plenty of prominent schools with coaches in attendance. Texas, FSU, Creighton and Mississippi State were present at Briarcrest.

Terry Rooker helped launch the careers of four players from his Germantown Giants team. 

College coaches from around the nation will be on hand to evaluate talent in Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee event.

New coach worked for Ed Murphy at West Georgia, among other college and high school stops.

The local quarterback will receive top instruction and a chance to shine on a national stage.

Coming on as a late sub against Indy Eleven, the high school senior made Memphis 901 FC history.

Cooper Haynes and Jaye Nash share plenty in common.

Cooper Haynes and Jaye Nash are as tight off the basketball court as they are successful on it. But they’re not necessarily a package deal.