Friday prep report: Defense, special teams spark Houston
D.J. Miller scores twice as the Mustangs down Bartlett for a key Region 8-6A victory.
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 golf preview: Several locals figure to be in title contention
The first TSSAA state championship tournament of the season gets underway Monday as Sevierville plays host to boys and girls golf.
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High School Sports Week 7 high school football preview: Several pivotal region contests on tap
Playoff picture will come into better focus — at least somewhat — in Regions 8-6A, 8-5A and 8-3A after Friday.
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High School Sports East’s football team is cooking up a potentially big season
After winning five games in 2023, the Mustangs have already matched that total heading into an important Week 7 region showdown against Bolton.
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Week 7 high school football preview: Several pivotal region contests on tap
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Central debuts, MASE returns
Covington still at No. 1 as the top four spots remain unchanged this week.
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September 2024
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5
Standouts from Briarcrest, Collierville, MASE, Memphis Business Academy, Munford, Sheffield and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Collierville survives shaky second half, holds off Germantown to stay undefeated
The Dragons ended the contest with the Red Devils the same way they started: undefeated. Collierville improves to 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in region play.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Southwind grinds past Melrose
Whitehaven improves to moves to 3-0 in Region 8-6A to remain tied for first with Collierville, which defeated Germantown, 15-12.
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High School Sports Week 6 high school football preview: Two Dandy Dozen matchups highlight the slate
Collierville-Germantown, Memphis Business Academy-Lausanne are among the top games.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington ascends to No. 1
Whitehaven is the biggest mover this week following victory over previous No. 1 Houston.
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High School Sports Briarcrest quarterback wins fan vote for high school player of the week
The quaterback lead the Saints to a victory over Knoxville Catholic.
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High School Sports MUS golf heading to state as region champions
Brantley Moore of the Owls wins the individual title on a tough day for low scoring. St. Mary’s and ECS also win girls golf region titles.
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High School SportsSix months on the sidelines helped Whitted regain basketball joy, identity
A bout with mono proved to be a journey of self-discovery for the Briarcrest senior.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 4
Standouts from Briarcrest, Central, East, Melrose, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Whitehaven ends Houston’s 16-game winning streak
The Tigers force five turnovers and get a late touchdown pass from Jaden Thomas to Cameron Jackson to remain perfect in Region 8-6A.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Fairley halts Northpoint to remain unbeaten
Fairley’s shutout streak ends, but winning continues for the Bulldogs. Plus, summaries and scores on other top games in the Memphis area.
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High School Sports Week 5 high school football preview: Whitehaven visits Houston in key game
The Region 8-6A matchup headlines this week’s high school football games.
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High School Sports Briarcrest standout wins fan vote for player of the week
The football star helped lead Briarcrest to a 35-0 victory over Ridgeway.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Covington climbs into second spot
Houston at one spot, Munford jumps into the top five following last week’s victory over Southwind.
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High School SportsPlayer-driven culture has Houston girls No. 1 in the nation
And while that ranking is great, it’s not the end goal for coach David Wolff and his team.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Covington, ECS, Fairley, Houston, MASE and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Friday football report: It wasn’t the prettiest, but Lausanne downs ECS
Lausanne quarterback T.J. Jenkins leads the way in Division 2-AA West Region opener for coach Kevin Locastro.
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Sports 901 FC and Hartford play to a scoreless draw
The home team creates plenty of chances, but lack of goals frustrates head coach Stephen Glass.
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High School Sports Houston quarterback wins fan vote for Week 3 player of the week
Chandler Day scored a game-winning touchdown to cap a big game in victory against region rival Germantown.
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High School Sports Week 4 prep football preview: Munford vs. Southwind highlights schedule
ECS travels to Lausanne and White Station visits Whitehaven in other key contests.
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