Germantown football to face city rivals in toughest game yet
Victory over South Panola should have Red Devils brimming with confidence as and defending state champion Houston visits to open region play.
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 Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen sees some shuffling
Munford debuts at No. 11 following M&M Bowl victory, while Houston High remains No. 1.
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Update
High School SportsFriday football report: Owls blank Golden Wildcats in Dandy Dozen battle
On a night the weather delayed most games and canceled a few, MUS gave Mark Chubb his first victory as the Owls football coach.
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High School Sports Vote for high school football player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Bartlett, Cordova, Covington, Fairley, Lakeland Prep and Whitehaven are up for consideration.
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August 2024
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High School Sports Week 2 high school football preview: Public-private match-ups; M&M Bowl highlight schedule
Here are some of the games to watch for Week 2 of the high school football season, along with a complete area schedule.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Collierville volleyball remains unbeaten
Dragons’ experience comes to the forefront as they hold off St. Agnes in a tight third set.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: CBHS shuts down White Station
CBHS rolled over WSHS 41-0. The Spartans didn’t get out of the shadow of their own goalpost until the waning moments of the first half.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen: Not much change but Brothers debut
CBHS checks in at No. 11 following a thorough Week 1 victory over White Station.
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High School Sports Brett Godwin wins fan vote for high school football player of the week
Godwin, a sophomore quarterback at Lakeland Prep, earned 62.1% of the total vote after leading the Lions to a milestone victory Aug. 23.
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Premium
High School SportsColleges are clamoring for Houston High’s Sydni Vice
The Houston High junior’s volleyball season has been a hectic time so far with school, high school matches and college visits.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Geron Johnson’s big game sends Bartlett past MUS
Mississippi State commit runs for five second-half touchdowns and finishes with 335 yards on the ground.
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High School Sports Lausanne rolls to season-opening victory over MASE
Lausanne receiver Jawell Rodgers shakes off an early drop to lead the Lynx with three touchdowns.
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High School Sports Prep football 2024: Dandy Dozen honorable mentions
Several other teams look to play their way into the rankings as the season progresses.
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High School Sports Prep football 2024: Houston doesn’t plan to rest on its laurels
Several key pieces return as Mustangs begin defense of their Class 6A title.
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Sports Head coach re-ups with 901 FC through 2025
Team is currently tied for second in the Western Conference heading into Saturday’s road game.
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High School Sports Prep football 2024: Houston tops preseason Dandy Dozen
Offensive line is an area of concern but elsewhere the defending Class 6A state champions are loaded.
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High School Sports Week 1 high school football preview: Phoenix-Lynx, Owls-Panthers headline the slate
Both MASE and Bartlett looking to atone for losses in their 2023 season-openers.
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Golf Matsuyama flirts with disaster before closing strong for FESJC victory
After giving up all of his five-stroke lead, he birdies 17 and 18 to fend off hard-charging Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele.
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Brutal FedEx Cup bubble strikes at Southwind
FedEx St. Jude Championship final results
Despite FESJC struggles, Jordan Spieth makes big impact for St. Jude
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Golf Kirk turns up the heat during first round of FESJC
A hole-in-one helps the veteran take a 1-stroke lead over three other competitors as the FedEx Cup playoffs get underway at steamy TPC Southwind.
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Sports 901 FC dispatches Tulsa with ease
“They’ve had a heck of a lot of travel,” head coach Stephen Glass said. But Saturday’s win extended the team’s unbeaten run at home to nine straight games.
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High School Sports Prep girls soccer 2024: As ECS gears for a D2-A repeat, several other teams eye state
Here’s a look at what to expect from the top girls soccer teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area this season.
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High School Sports Prep football 2024: MASE hoping bigger and stronger equates to better
After a loss in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs, coach Cedric Miller’s team sets sights on getting over the mountain.
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Golf McCarthy, Matsuyama share the lead midway through the FESJC
Three players, including one of the co-leaders, shoot 63 on a great day for going low at TPC Southwind.
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Handling Memphis’ heat a hot topic for FedEx St. Jude Championship players
Three 63s light up the leaderboard at FedEx St. Jude Championship
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High School Sports Prep volleyball 2024: Usual suspects look to contend once again
Briarcrest, Lake Cormorant and Lewisburg retool after state championship seasons.
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Golf FESJC notebook: McIlroy looking to put it all together at TPC Southwind
Rory McIlroy, the third-ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings, is looking to turn “a pretty good year into a very good one.”
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