Defense carries Whitehaven, Bartlett in Region 8-AAAA semis
The Tigers and the Panthers ensure themselves a spot in the substate round with gritty performances.
John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest and Collierville up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 10
Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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High School Sports Hot-shooting MUS downs rival CBHS
Ehi Ataga led the way with 20 points as the Owls clinched the second seed from Division 2-AA West and a home playoff game on Wednesday.
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High School Sports Late free throws send Briarcrest back to final four
Josh Huggins comes through with 8.7 seconds left as the Saints hold off Baylor and advance to the D-2 state boys basketball tournament in Clarksville. Hutchison (D2-AA girls) and St. George’s (D2-A boys) also advanced to state.
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February 2026
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GolfMemphis, FESJC are special to Joe Tomek. Which is why leaving is tough
Unique opportunity is luring the FESJC head to Australia — and away from the city he’s grown to love.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest win player of the week fan vote
D.J. Okoth and Molly McGee recognized after strong performances last week.
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Golf FedEx St. Jude Championship head Joe Tomek stepping down
Executive director of FESJC since 2022 is moving to Australia to oversee 2028 President’s Cup preparations.
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High School Sports Bartlett holds off Houston for district championship
Bartlett keeps its poise and avoids a repeat of 2025, when the Panthers lost to the Houston Mustangs in the 15-AAAA championship game.
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High School Sports Long-range shooting lifts Bartlett over Collierville in district final
The Panthers made nine 3-pointers in the first half to earn a No. 1 seed for the upcoming Region 8 tournament.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, East, Houston and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 9
Standouts from Bartlett, Briarcrest, East, Lausanne and MUS up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19.
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High School Sports Saturday preps report: Houston holds off Arlington in district semis
Mr. Basketball finalist Justin Frison caps a 30-point effort with a big fourth quarter to give the Mustangs a third crack at top-seeded Bartlett. Also, two local wrestlers win state titles.
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High School Sports Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose
The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.
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High School Sports At Memphis Business Academy, loyalty leads to special senior moments
The Executives defeat Douglass in both the boys and girls games, with the biggest cheers reserved for longtime standouts Larry Benson and Curnesha Taylor.
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High School Sports ECS hires South Gibson coach to lead football program
The South Gibson coach Ben Johnson posted a 29-19 record throughout four seasons and led the Hornets to the Class 4A playoffs each year.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Collierville, Harding, Hutchison and Lausanne up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 8
Standouts from Harding, Houston, MUS and St. George’s up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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High School Sports CBHS senior caps career with a thrilling state title
Saturday’s 175-pound final was voted the best wrestling match of the tournament as CBHS’ Findley Smout scored the final three points to win after trailing 7-0 early.
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Player of the Week Standouts from MUS, Lausanne voted players of the week
Jacob Hill and Kaylei Evans honored for by the fans after big games last week.
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Player of the Week Standouts from Crosstown, Northpoint voted player of the week
Isaiah Windless and Londyn Griffin were honored after big efforts last week.
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High School Sports Five local players in line for state’s top hoops award
Four Memphis-area boys were named as finalists for the Mr. Basketball award and Hutchison’s Ava Jones is a finalist for Miss Basketball.
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High School SportsSuper Bowl MVP Walker hasn’t changed much since Arlington High days
Super Bowl MVP the same quiet, hard worker he was in high school.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school girls basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, Lausanne, Northpoint and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 7
Standouts from City University, Crosstown, Houston, Kirby and Northpoint are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
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