Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Briarcrest, DeSoto Central, Houston, Lausanne and Northpoint are up for consideration.
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 State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest on the title hunt in Murfreesboro
On Tuesday, the Tigers begin play in the Class AAA tournament and the Saints get going in Division 2-AA.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Southwind still No. 1 as final push to the playoffs begins
Not much shuffling in the rankings this week due to many teams not playing because of fall break.
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High School Sports Briarcrest volleyball advances after five-set comeback; Arlington falls in AAA
After a slow start on offense, the Saints stormed back against familiar foe Knoxville Catholic in the Division 2-AA state volleyball tournament. In Class AAA, Arlington falls to Brentwood.
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High School Sports Week 10 high school football preview: Owls, Brothers renew state’s oldest rivalry
MUS enters following a victory, while CBHS is coming off a loss. But both teams will have a reason for optimism.
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High School Sports Briarcrest wins state volleyball title in yet another heart-stopper
In their third five-set match in as many days, Briarcrest won its 12th state championship with a victory over Nashville’s Christ Presbyterian Academy.
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High School SportsAfter another nail-biter, Briarcrest is in the state title match
Saints drop the first two sets against Christ Presbyterian Academy before rallying to win the match — while silencing the Lions’ faithful.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Melrose extends winning, shutout streaks
Tavarco Jackson scores three touchdowns as the Golden Wildcats keep things locked down in Region 8-3A.
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Memphis Tigers BasketballCoach Cal Countdown: Michigan State, Texas wins were big ones before Memphis’ really big one
This is the seventh installment in a nine-story series remembering games that defined the John Calipari coaching era of Memphis Tigers basketball. Today: The Spartans and Longhorns stood in the way of the Final Four, but the Tigers overcame.
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High School Sports CBHS blows past MUS in lopsided win
The Brothers scored 35 unanswered points to post their biggest victory since 2003 in Tennessee’s oldest rivalry.
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High School Sports Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Covington, East, MUS, Northpoint and Southaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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High School Sports State girls soccer preview: Five local teams aim to bring home the championship
Collierville and East are the No. 1 seeds in their respective divisions. Houston is at state for the 22nd year in a row while ECS and St. George’s are on a collision course in Division 2-A.
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High School Sports Houston girls soccer tames Summit in Class AAA state quarterfinals
Memphis rivals Houston and Collierville will meet for the third time this season in Wednesday’s semifinals. In Class A, East fell to Adamsville.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Lausanne crashes top five; Southwind still on top
Northpoint debuts in the rankings on the back of a seven-game winning streak.
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High School Sports Week 11 high school football preview: Everything to play for as the regular season ends
First place on the line in several regions, including 8-6A where Germantown and Southwind collide.
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High School Sports Houston works overtime to return to Class AAA final
Anna Dunn gets the winner as the Houston Mustangs hand arch-rival Collierville its first loss of the season.
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High School Sports Third time for ECS and St. George’s to determine state champ
It’s the third year in a row there will be an all-Memphis final in the smaller of Tennessee’s two private-school classifications and a rematch of the 2023 title match.
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High School Sports MUS running back voted player of the week
The sophomore scored three touchdowns in a 49-34 victory over Central.
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High School Sports St. George’s edges ECS for Division 2-A state title
Sarah Schmiedicke’s penalty and fine goalkeeping from Riley Stooksbury end ECS’ two-year reign.
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High School Sports Houston falls to Bearden in Class AAA heartbreaker
The Bearden Bulldogs win fourth title in five years thanks to a goal early in the second overtime period in the state AAA Championship in Chattanooga.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest downs MUS, earns first-round bye
Darreus McFadden ran for four touchdowns and Hudson Tucker threw for two scores as the Saints rolled.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from CBHS, ECS, Kirby, Lakeland Prep and Munford are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30.
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High School Sports Preview: State’s best cross-country runners set to compete in Memphis
The state championships are being held at Shelby Farms Thursday and Friday and Memphis individuals and teams will compete for individual and team honors.
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High School Sports Lakeland wide receiver voted player of the week
Anden Quinn set the Shelby-Metro season reception mark in a playoff-clinching victory over Craigmont.
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High School Sports Seven local players named as Mr. Football semifinalists
The state’s top individual high school football honor will be presented during ceremonies on Dec. 9 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
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