Murphy stays hot as 901 FC picks up three points in Birmingham
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
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New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
After nearly a decade grinding through the minors, the infielder’s perseverance has resulted in a chance with the Oakland Athletics this weekend.
Kyle Murphy’s good form is one reason for optimism heading into Saturday’s visit to division-leading Birmingham.
Kyle Morton, on loan from Houston in Major League Soccer, has had success with Pittsburgh and Saint Louis in USL Championship.
Several of the nation’s top high school players are coming to Memphis in November, led by Tigers target Jalen Duren.
Championship-winning coaches also recognized.
Three other 2021 winners join him for next month’s tournament.
Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.
Kyle Murphy scores twice as 901 FC runs its record to 2-3-4. The draw leaves Memphis with 11 points through its first nine games of the season (two wins and three ties).
The senior midfielder scored 17 goals for the 2021 Class AAA state championship
Standouts from Houston and Lewisburg also honored.
Northern Ireland native brings size and passing skills to Memphis’ back line.
Harding Academy coach also recognized for superb 2021 season.
The former Whitehaven cornerback comes home to show Make The Right Call campers what they can accomplish.
Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.
Senior pitcher Charli Rice was named Miss Softball for Division 2 West, and led the Rebels to a runner-up finish in Division 2-A. Hernando’s Julia Shaw and Collierville’s Taylor Smrt were also honored.
Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”
Grizzlies rookie takes his shooting skills to camp and finally gets chance to “mingle with the community.”
MHEA junior Hobson Stelling is boys swimmer of the year; Arlington junior Raine Boles was Shelby County’s lone state champion in 2021.
Class of 2022 point guard JR Jacobs compensates for his lack of size with poise and intelligence.
Honorees include Walker Stearns of St. George’s, and ‘rock star’ sisters Mel and Stephanie Woodbury of Hutchison. Collierville boys coach Tony Cherone was also honored for stellar 2021 season.
Weekend visit pushed Ohio State past Notre Dame in the race to land 2020 Mr. Football winner.
Rahm won the U.S. Open on Sunday; Patrick Reed also will play in Memphis.
Fatigue was undoubtedly a factor as Memphis peppered the visitors from Oklahoma City with chances in the second half but couldn’t find the net.
Terry Rooker helped launch the careers of four players from his Germantown Giants team.