Collierville ace Ari Bethea pitches one-hitter in win over Bartlett
Collierville Dragon Ari Bethea pitches against Bartlett High School during game at Colleriville High School on Monday, March 31, 2025. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The night was chilly. Collierville’s potent offense made for a couple of lengthy half-innings. So Jeff Munier made a deal with Ari Bethea.
The star senior could have the seventh inning — and a chance to cap off a special night — but 15 pitches was the limit. Bethea very nearly got in under the wire.
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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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