Hillcrest holds off Wayne County, advances to Class 1A final
Hillcrest guard Jeremiah Risby (4) celebrates Hillcrest’s win over Wayne County in a Class 1A game at the TSSAA boys’ state basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2025, in Murfreesboro. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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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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