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John Varlas
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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August 2025
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: QB situation to be determined but talent abounds at Collierville
A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.
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SportsNew faces, same high standard for Tigers women’s soccer team
Juniors Finley Lavin and Ashley Henderson, a Harding grad, will captain a youthful Tigers team as it bids to return to the NCAA Tournament after a one-year absence.
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July 2025
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: PURE Academy embarks on maiden TSSAA voyage with big dreams
First-year coach DeJuan McQuarters’ aim is to turn players into men even more so than winning games. But he has the talent on hand to make some noise on the field too.
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High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Henderson had been at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital since collapsing at practice three weeks ago.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: After narrow semifinal loss, Fairley reloads behind its quarterback
Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: Challenging schedule will test Lausanne early and often
The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: Several locals could be in the Mr. Football mix
Here’s a look at some of the top favorites — along with a few intriguing dark horse candidates.
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SportsMLB Home Run Derby pitcher soaks up fly-on-the-wall experience
East Coast Sox head Joe Caruso accompanied Brent Rooker to the Major League All-Star game — and got a front-row seat as the former ECS player made his mark.
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High School Sports Memphis high school football commitment tracker
Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.
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High School Sports Astros draft former Collierville ace
The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.
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High School Sports Cardinals select Houston High standout Ryan Mitchell
On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.
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Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone withdraws from Ed Murphey Classic
Olympian and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not compete Saturday in the Ed Murphey Classic.
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Golf Scottie Scheffler commits to FESJC
Scheffler, the top player in the world, has three victories on Tour this year, including one major.
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Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone confirmed for Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis
Four-time Olympic gold medalist plans to take a crack at the American record and world record in the 400 meters on Saturday.
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High School SportsHouston’s Justin Frison moves past injury
A frustrating end to the 2025 season has only fueled the fire for the Houston High Mustangs’ class of 2027 point guard.
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June 2025
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason lacrosse awards: ECS coach, Saints march off with top honors
ECS coach also saluted after leading her team to a state championship last month.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason soccer awards: Houston senior takes top honor
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following historic season for the program.
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GolfTPC Southwind upgrades ‘make a good golf course better’
When FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament golfers arrive at TPC Southwind in August, “it should be as good a golf course as they’ll probably see all year.”
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason softball awards: St. Benedict sweeps top honors
Zoie Bernard named player of the year; Correy Gex is the top coach.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards: Standouts from Houston, Briarcrest honored
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following a history-making state tournament run.
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High School SportsBaseball — and cricket — bond Lausanne standout and his dad
Rishi Bhavaraju, who recently wrapped up his junior season as a key member of a strong Lausanne team, was only 3 when he was bitten by the baseball bug.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason tennis awards: Athletes from MUS, Lausanne named Players of the Year
Lausanne’s coach also saluted following another successful Spring Fling.
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High School Sports TSSAA votes to split Spring Fling sports for 2026, 2027
Starting next year, Spring Fling will look considerably different.
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