Black track official alleges racist altercation at Collierville meet
A Black track official alleges racial attacks at middle-school track meet hosted by Collierville High School. (The Daily Memphian file)
Ron King, who is Black, told The Daily Memphian he and others were subjected to racist attacks from parents during a middle school meet at Collierville High School last weekend.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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