Monday prep report: Collierville continues hot start with win over CBHS
Strong pitching, opportunistic bats key for the Dragons as they improve to 10-1.
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 spring athlete of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, FACS, Houston and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week.
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High School SportsUncompromising and unmatched, Houston’s Wolff reaches a career milestone
With a 3-0 victory over the ECS in their season-opener, David Wolff — the dean of Shelby County high school soccer coaches — reached 800 career victories.
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High School SportsTim Wise to coach ECS boys basketball team
Veteran coach, MUS alum, returns to Memphis after winning back-to-back state titles in Mississippi.
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High School Sports CBHS pitcher voted first spring sports player of the week
Riley Goodman pitched a complete-game, five-inning no-hitter as the Brothers defeated North Pontotoc (Mississippi) 16-0.
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High School Sports Ed Murphey Classic announces namesake track club
The club’s aim will be to expose Memphis-area youth to the sport during the summer months at no cost.
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Sports Memphis 901 FC is banking on new goalkeeper Bill Hamid
Relationship with, and admiration for, sporting director Tim Howard helped draw the MLS veteran to Memphis.
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High School SportsPrep notes: Germantown’s Robinson to receive Rex Award
The Rex Award goes to Germantown’s football coach, former Central High standout named to “Thirty Under 30,” and Memphis Business Academy has a new football coach.
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Liberty Bowl honors tennis icon Donald Dell with Distinguished Citizen Award
Tennis Hall of Famer and sports marketing pioneer Donald Dell will receive the prestigious AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award on June 23.
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High School Sports Vote for the high school boys basketball player of the week, Week 14
Standouts from Collierville, East, Hillcrest, KIPP and Mitchell are up for consideration this week.
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High School Sports Douglass falls on late bucket as Alcoa wins Class 2A title
The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.
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High School Sports Douglass outlasts Giles County to advance to Class 2A title game
Tyler Johnson leads the Red Devils with 15 points and nine rebounds. Douglass will play Alcoa in Saturday’s 6:30 pm final.
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High School Sports Independence races past East in 4A semifinals
Mustangs can’t get anything going on the offensive end and end the season with a 26-10 record.
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High School Sports Jordan Frison carries Overton into championship game
Senior scores 36 points in in boys basketball 4A semifinal win over Hillsboro.
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High School Sports Douglass rolls into Class 2A semifinals
TaQuez Butler scores 23 points as Red Devils down York Institute for their 17th straight victory.
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High School Sports Haywood holds off determined Ridgeway in Class 3A semis
Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.
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High School Sports Giles County holds off Power Center Academy
Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.
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High School Sports East holds off Dobyns-Bennett to advance in Class 4A
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
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High School Sports Ridgeway grinds out win over Chester County in Class 3A
Brian Carter scores 21 points and the defense forces 33 turnovers to give the Roadrunners their first state tournament victory in 15 years.
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High School Sports Overton puts away McMinn County to advance to 4A semifinals
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.
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High School Sports Fayette-Ware’s Yates wins Class 3A Mr. Basketball award
“Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.
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High School Sports A preview of the TSSAA BlueCross boys state basketball championships
What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.
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High School Sports Bartlett battles before falling in Class 4A state championship game
Despite offensive woes throughout, the Panthers had chances to make it really interesting late. Instead, they finish as runner-up in their first title game in 95 years.
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High School Sports Bartlett High downs Green Hill, advances to Class 4A title game
Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.
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High School Sports Bartlett basketball star Raven Sims has been ‘terrific addition’
The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.
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