Dandy Dozen: Melrose, MUS both move up three spots
The Golden Wildcats and Owls both crack the top ten in this week’s rankings.
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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October 2025
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High School Sports St. George’s QB voted prep football player of the week
Derrick Franklin did a little bit of everything on Sept. 26 as St. George’s improved to 5-1 with a 48-16 victory over KIPP.
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High School Sports Hutchison, Briarcrest battle to a draw — but that’s good enough for the Sting
A terrific late save from Maddie Harriman is crucial as Hutchison wins the region for the first time in 23 years.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest works overtime to down rival CBHS
It was starting to look like a repeat of the 2023 matchup, when CBHS won with a last-second field goal. But the Brothers missed. In OT, the Saints didn’t.
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High School Sports Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 6
Standouts from Collierville, Germantown, MASE, Melrose, Munford and St. George’s are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports State golf preview: Hutchison sophomore, St. Mary’s eyeing title repeats
After making school history in 2024, Hutchison’s Catherine Bowie is set to defend her championship.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTime to grapple with the fact the Tigers might be main-event ready
On wrestling night, physical Memphis forces Tulsa to tap out. It’s the sixth straight victory to start the year for Ryan Silverfield’s crew.
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High School Sports St. Mary’s freshman in control after the first round of state golf
Jada Lin leads by three strokes in Division 2-AA girls. Patrick Gatti of CBHS is the co-leader in D2-AA boys, and Jackson Whaley of Collierville is in good shape in Class AA boys.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into top spot
Two other schools also move up as Germantown drops following a loss to DeSoto Central.
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High School Sports Golfers from MUS, St. Mary’s claim state titles
Jada Lin of St. Mary’s gets the job done in Division 2-AA girls while Brantley Moore shines for MUS in D2-AA boys.
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High School Sports Fireworks could be in the air when Fairley hosts Memphis Business
Both teams enter Friday’s important region game at John P. Freeman Stadium coming off rousing victories featuring stellar quarterback play.
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High School Sports Fairley’s Copeland, Memphis Business’ Wiseman to coach in AutoZone All-Star Game
Region rivals will lead their respective squads in the 23rd edition of the game on Dec. 13.
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High School Sports Week 8 preview: Jaguars, Tigers meet in Region 8-6A catfight
Southwind likely to establish the run game early against a Whitehaven defense that had trouble in its last outing.
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Public SafetyRaleigh-Egypt football coach arrested on drug charges
Trevin Wallace, 32, has coached the Pharaohs to a 2-4 record this season.
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Sports Houston QB voted Memphis prep football player of the week
Canon Day won 51% of the vote for a big performance in Houston’s 28-25 loss to Oak Grove, Mississippi.
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High School Sports Lausanne airs it out in victory over Collierville
Lausanne’s T.J. Jenkins threw passes for five touchdowns and ran for two more TDs.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Brentwood Academy slips past Briarcrest
The Saints rolled up nearly 500 yards. But miscues proved costly against the undefeated Eagles.
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High School Sports Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Houston, KIPP, Lausanne and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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High School Sports Top-ranked Southwind gets physical in victory over Whitehaven
Southwind quarterback Kelvin Perkins accounts for all six Jaguar touchdowns, thanks in large part to a big night from the big guys in the trenches.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: MASE joins as Lausanne jumps into top five
MASE earns a spot in the Dandy Dozen this week following a victory over region rival Bluff City.
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High School Sports Arlington tops Houston for Region 8-AAA volleyball crown
Victory gives the Arlington Tigers an all-important home match in the sectionals as they look to advance to state for the first time.
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Owls, Warriors meet in one of Memphis’ oldest rivalries
In their first game since 2016, teams will renew acquaintances in a series that began back in 1898.
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High School Sports ECS wins region title over St. George’s in penalty shooutout
Goalkeeper Molly Fuhrman comes up huge for the Eagles in the latest installment of one of the state’s best rivalries.
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High School Sports Briarcrest RB voted Daily Memphian player of the week
The senior Saint claimed 52% of the vote following his performance in a 34-31 loss to undefeated Brentwood Academy.
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High School Sports Friday football report: MUS grounds, pounds past Central
MUS’ Tommie Reed scored three touchdowns and Jackson Hood scored two more for homecoming at Stokes-Alston Stadium, a night that had a bit of everything.
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