Week 4 high school football preview: No secrets between Germantown and Whitehaven
There are plenty of ties between the respective coaching staffs in the Region 8-6A opener for each team.
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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High School Sports At Bolton High, a revived girls soccer program is playing for pride and joy
Coach Keith Harris’ girls soccer squad likely won’t contend for titles in 2025. But wins and losses aren’t the main point right now.
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High School SportsLakeland receiver on record-setting pace
Senior receiver Anden Quinn shines against the big dogs while combining with quarterback Brett Godwin in the area’s highest-flying passing attack.
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High School Sports Briarcrest QB wins vote as prep football player of the week
Hudson Tucker was recognized for his effort in an impressive road win against Nashville Father Ryan on Sept. 12.
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SportsUSL League Two coming to Memphis in 2026
A new local soccer team will kick off in 2026.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Melrose QB accounts for seven TDs in win over Bolton
Melrose sophomore Thomas Heffner threw for five and ran for two as the Golden Wildcats won their third in a row.
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High School SportsWeek 5 high school football preview: Germantown-Lausanne will be star-studded and physical
Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.
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Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
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High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school player of the week, Week 4
Standout football players from Briarcrest, Central, Lakeland Prep, Melrose, Munford and St. Benedict are up for consideration.
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High School SportsRegion golf is a walk in Audubon Park for MUS
Brantley Moore repeats as champion as Chip Campbell’s Owls finish under par as a team.
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High School SportsDragons offense roars as Collierville hands Arlington its first defeat
The Dragons “were a little chippy” this week after a loss, coach Joe Rocconi said. Collierville took their frustrations out on the field.
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High School SportsFriday prep report: MUS rallies past Nashville’s Father Ryan
The Owls improve to 4-1 as Maddox Giel runs for two touchdowns and Jackson Hood scores the game-winner midway through the fourth quarter.
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High School SportsTop-ranked Germantown wins nail-biter against Lausanne
Larry Johnson capped a 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run to keep Germantown remained undefeated ... with 29 seconds left.
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High School SportsIn a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest
Last year’s Class AAA state champions took some hits early. But Mustangs coach David Wolff likes what his team is maturing into.
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High School SportsTuesday prep report: Northpoint scores crucial victory over St. George’s
The defending Division 2-A state champions shook off a slow start and took a big step toward a top postseason seed.
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High School SportsDandy Dozen: Briarcrest makes a big jump; Germantown remains on top
Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: Memphis-area week-by-week schedule
The high school football season begins this week for area schools that play in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.
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High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Central, ECS, Fairley, Northpoint, Rossville Christian and Southwind are up for consideration.
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High School SportsDandy Dozen: Fairley re-enters; Germantown remains on top
Fairley’s Andrew Johnson threw for six touchdown passes last week as the Bulldogs hammered Bluff City to rejoin the rankings of the best TSSAA teams in the Memphis area.
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High School SportsWeek 6 high school football preview: Top QBs collide as Southwind hosts Briarcrest
Seniors Kelvin Perkins (Southwind) and Hudson Tucker (Briarcrest) rank 1-2 in the area in passing touchdowns.
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