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Prep football 2025: Challenging schedule will test Lausanne early and often
The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.
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 Prep football 2025: At Melrose, last year’s lessons are this year’s foundations
Defense figures to be a strong point as Gerald and Jarrett Morrow head into their second season coaching at their alma mater.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: After narrow semifinal loss, Fairley reloads behind its quarterback
Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston
After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: Southwind heads into 6A with a chip on its shoulder
After much success in Class 5A the past two years, the Jaguars are looking to take their place among the big boys.
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: QB situation to be determined but talent abounds at Collierville
A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: New classification, same old MASE
The Phoenix aren’t altering their gameplan after moving up to Class 2A. Last season’s 1A state champions aim to physically dominate their opponents.
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Golf 2026 PGA Tour schedule: When is FedEx St. Jude Championship?
The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule on Tuesday. Memphis remains on the calendar, so TPC Southwind will once again host a tour event in 2026.
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Sports Goals galore as Memphis romps to season-opening victory in women’s soccer
Ellis Kelly scored twice in her debut for Brooks Monaghan’s new-look squad, which hammered Southern Miss 6-0 Thursday night.
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GolfJustin Rose prevails in playoff to capture FESJC title
The veteran kept his nerve on the third extra hole to turn back U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun.
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High School Sports Freshman runners shine at West Tennessee cross country jamboree
Runners from Collierville and Houston High show early form.
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Golf Tommy Fleetwood still leads, but things are tighter at the FESJC
Winless on the PGA Tour, he leads Justin Rose by one stroke heading into Sunday’s finale. Scottie Scheffler is two shots back.
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GolfTommy Fleetwood in control halfway through FESJC
Englishman has scored titles all over the world but is still looking for PGA Tour breakthrough. He currently leads by four strokes heading into the third round, with play suspended due to weather at 3:31 p.m.
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GolfSizzling finish lands Akshay Bhatia atop FESJC leaderboard
The California native goes eagle-birdie-birdie to cap off his best round of the year. He leads by one stroke over Tommy Fleetwood heading into Friday’s second round.
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GolfTour rookie Aldrich Potgieter looks to shine in FESJC debut
Youth hasn’t hindered the 20-year-old South African in a successful 2025 season.
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GolfYour guide to the FedEx St. Jude Championship
Food, drink and the world’s best golfers all part of the fun at newly remodeled TPC Southwind.
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SportsNew faces, same high standard for Tigers women’s soccer team
Juniors Finley Lavin and Ashley Henderson, a Harding grad, will captain a youthful Tigers team as it bids to return to the NCAA Tournament after a one-year absence.
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High School SportsPrep football 2025: PURE Academy embarks on maiden TSSAA voyage with big dreams
First-year coach DeJuan McQuarters’ aim is to turn players into men even more so than winning games. But he has the talent on hand to make some noise on the field too.
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High School Sports Hospitalized Bolton football player dies
Henderson had been at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital since collapsing at practice three weeks ago.
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High School Sports Prep football 2025: Several locals could be in the Mr. Football mix
Here’s a look at some of the top favorites — along with a few intriguing dark horse candidates.
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SportsMLB Home Run Derby pitcher soaks up fly-on-the-wall experience
East Coast Sox head Joe Caruso accompanied Brent Rooker to the Major League All-Star game — and got a front-row seat as the former ECS player made his mark.
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High School Sports Memphis high school football commitment tracker
Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.
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High School Sports Astros draft former Collierville ace
The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.
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High School Sports Cardinals select Houston High standout Ryan Mitchell
On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.
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Sports Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone withdraws from Ed Murphey Classic
Olympian and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not compete Saturday in the Ed Murphey Classic.
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