High School Sports
Houston’s Percoski steps out of the shadows and into a starring role
A summer spent on the EYBL circuit has helped the senior develop into a consistent double-double producer on one of the area’s better teams.
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 Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Bolton, Briarcrest, Collierville, Houston and Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from CBHS, City University, Kirby, St. George’s and Wooddale are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Former Collierville football coach Mike O’Neill dies
After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of throat cancer, Mike O’Neill decided to put his life story on paper and published a book.
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Sports Arkansas quarterback leads AutoZone Liberty Bowl win over Texas Tech
Taylen Green accounted for 422 yards and three touchdowns to earn the game’s Most Valuable Player award as the Razorbacks closed out the season with an impressive victory over Texas Tech.
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December 2024
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High School Sports Memphis-area TSSAA boys and girls basketball scoring leaders
Standouts from Munford and Fayette-Ware top the lists this week.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Lady Vols down Tigers despite inspiring play by DeeDee Hagemann
Transfer DeeDee Hagemann scored 19 points and led an inspired effort against visiting Tennessee in her Memphis debut.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason volleyball awards: Lewisburg standout, Northpoint coach honored
Claire Smith led Patriots to second straight title. Kim Robinson guided Trojans to their first crown in program history.
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High School Sports Standouts from CBHS, Houston voted players of the week
Carson Chandler and McKenzie Percoski take the prize for Week 2 in Memphis prep basketball.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason cross-country awards: Runners from CBHS, Collierville set the pace
The Daily Memphian awards the boys and girls Runner of the Year. Plus, Collierville’s girls coach is recognized after the team’s runner-up finish at state.
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High School Sports All Region 8-4A team announced
Standouts from Craigmont, Kirby, Melrose, Millington and Ridgeway are honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School Sports DM postseason girls soccer awards: Houston defender is this year’s best
Mustangs coach David Wolff was also saluted following an undefeated campaign.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Fayette-Ware and White Station up for consideration.
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High School Sports Memphis high school football all-stars shine in AutoZone Liberty Bowl game
Melrose’s Rhyan Brown wins most valuable player after topping 100 yards and scoring a touchdown in the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game at Memphis University School.
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High School Sports Standouts from Houston, Bartlett voted players of the week
Keron Jackson and Kaylin Sheffield are honored after strong outings this week.
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High School SportsGrind Session returns to Memphis this weekend
Briarcrest and P7 Sports are set to host three days of high-level hoops.
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High School Sports Covington standout Skylan Smith wins Class 3A Mr. Football
Skylan Smith is the first Mr. Football in Covington history, and the first winner from Tipton County.
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High School Sports All-Region 8-2A football team announced
Standouts from Bluff City, Fairley, Hillcrest, Mitchell and Oakhaven are honored by the league’s coaches.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Arlington, Briarcrest, Harding and Houston up for consideration.
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High School Sports Oakland tops Houston in Class 6A championship
The third quarter proved decisive as the Oakland Patriots avenged their loss in last year’s title game.
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High School Sports Melrose falls in BlueCross Bowl Class 4A title game
Macon County’s ground game was too much to overcome. But a disappointing result doesn’t taint a storybook season for Orange Mound’s Golden Wildcats.
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High School Sports Strong second half carries MASE to its first state football title
Christopher Watson scores three times; defense makes a crucial adjustment in victory over South Pittsburg.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 13
Standouts from Collierville, Fairley, MASE and Melrose are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports No longer the outsider, Houston eyes a historic Class 6A repeat
Mustangs have a chance to become Shelby County’s first Class 6A repeat state champion Saturday in Chattanooga. It will be just one more daunting challenge.
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High School Sports Melrose brings the joy back to Orange Mound. But there’s room for more
Golden Wildcats bidding for their first state championship in 26 years as they face Macon County in the BlueCross Bowl Class 4A final.
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