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

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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Houston holds off Powell to advance to title game; Covington reaches AAA final

Photo Gallery: Spring Fling wraps up Day 3

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. 

CBHS, Lausanne and St. George’s are some of the schools that competed in Day 2 of Spring Fling. 

Brothers win only one event — the 3,200 relay — but capture first team championship in 12 years.

Brentwood overcomes Dragons late; Father Ryan foils Brothers’ repeat bid.

Lauren Rutlin of St. George’s among the standouts at Division 2 track.

Lynx win for the first time since 2008; Collierville gains redemption against Ravenwood for first championship in program history.

Spring Fling began Tuesday at various venues in and around Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Here’s a look at the action so far.

Dean McCalla and Tyler Johns are the heroes for the Mustangs and the Dragons as Spring Fling baseball gets underway.

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Collierville puts three past Knoxville West; Houston eliminated

Lausanne leads the way on opening day of Spring Fling boys tennis

Tuesday’s Spring Fling honor roll; Wednesday’s schedule

Dragons open Class AAA state tournament with a thorough victory over Knoxville West.

Three local individuals win state track titles; Houston’s McCalla tosses a gem against Powell.