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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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At Tuesday’s hearing, attorneys for Arlington’s parents argued the TSSAA’s postseason ban was “arbitrary and capricious,” while the TSSAA’s attorney argued that member schools must abide by its decisions.
My Town Movers Fieldhouse, which also is a regional host site, will hold the final four March 26-28.
Tigers rally for victory after trailing by 14 at halftime of Class AAA sectional.
The scheduling change is the latest twist in a case that began with an off-court incident involving the Arlington girls basketball team.
An Arlington parent says injunction was filed because TSSAA penalties following incident were “really harsh.”
Marquette signee led the city in scoring in 2020-21 and carried his team to a second straight state tournament berth.
MVP Kaia Barnett’s double-double helps clinch victory over Knoxville Catholic in D2-AA final.Related story:
Parents from Arlington, which had been banned from the rest of the postseason following an incident earlier in the week, had filed an injunction on Saturday.
Despite 26 points from Chandler Jackson, CBHS falls short in its bid for an elusive state championship.Related story:
Memphis Science and Engineering boys basketball team is the second Shelby County team to be removed from the postseason by TSSAA in two days.
After weathering a shaky third quarter, the Sting knocked off two-time defending state champion Nashville Ensworth.Related story:
Veteran has both MLS and USL experience.
Punishment stems from incident after Tuesday’s win over Dyer County in regional semifinals that left Dyer County coach Derek McCord with injuries that required hospitalization. MASE boys basketball out of postseason due to ineligible playerRelated story:
Alex Anderson plays for father and coach Cedric for final time as Rebels lose in Class 2-A state semifinal.Related story:
The Trojans, who shot 64.7% in the first half, connected on just 26.3% in the second. Division 2-A girls basketball semifinal box score: Providence Christian 42, Northpoint 40Related story:
Marquette signee shines in the final game of his ECS career, a loss to Goodpasture in Division 2-A state semifinal.Related story:
Michigan native made 11 starts in central defense in 2020.
Dalrymple closed his career with a title at 132 at the Chattanooga Convention Center last week. His coach, Derek Harrison, is honored as the coach of the year.
ECS, Northpoint and Tipton-Rosemark open Division 2-A play on Thursday, with Hutchison and CBHS following Friday in Division 2-AA.
Memphis’ divisional competition includes six-time conference finalist Louisville City.
Georgia Tech signee scores 18 points in quarterfinal victory over Brentwood Academy.
Chandler Jackson leads the way with 25 points as Brothers advance to final four in Cookeville next week. Tipton-Rosemark, Evangelical Christian School and Hutchison also advanced on Saturday, joining Northpoint’s girls in their winning bids to reach Cookeville.
Rising senior’s determination and improved physical conditioning impressed the SWAC school.
The senior scored 25 points as Tipton-Rosemark won the Division 2-A West Region championship.
Two wrestlers from CBHS claim state championships on a productive day for Shelby County Division 2 and girls competitors.