Spirit of Memphis
Whitehaven baseball star was born to entertain on the diamond
Junior shortstop Galvin Sims Jr. has plenty of pop at the plate and a flashy game that has attracted plenty of interest.
John Varlas
Reporter
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian, who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
There are 3105 articles by John Varlas :
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April 2021
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Spirit of Memphis New 901 FC coach wants team, community to buy into each other
Former assistant Ben Pirmann took charge of 901 FC in September and guided it to historic victories in two of its final three games.
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901 FC 901 FC makes Ben Pirmann’s role as coach official
Ben Pirmann took over in September for the final three games after Tim Mulqueen was dismissed.
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High School Sports Friday Prep Report: First-half goal lifts Collierville over CBHS
Lightning causes late delay but Dragons finish the job.
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High School SportsBartlett hurdlers enjoy early success, each in their own time
Tyra Nabors is a state champion, Kylan Bernard an up-and-comer; both are setting the early standard for the Panthers.
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High School Sports Veteran coach Leitao honoring hoops enthusiast in Jack Jones Shootout
Two Mr. Basketball winners are on the rosters for the all-star game, which takes place Saturday at Collierville High.
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High School Sports Thursday Prep Report: Houston walks it off against Collierville
Mustangs coach Lane McCarter happy with victory over a very good team in an intense atmosphere.
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: Trio of triples puts Northpoint senior in the record books
Anthony Zarlingo becomes the fourth TSSAA player, and second from his school, to hit three triples in one game.
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High School SportsTuesday prep report: MUS scrapes up enough offense to down St. Benedict
Reliever Clarkson Shoaf helps keep Owls on track.
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Peyton Manning
The Hall of Fame quarterback joins his father on the list of Distinguished Citizen honorees.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: Northpoint leadoff man sets the table as Trojans feast on FACS pitching
Trojans take command with seven runs in the fourth inning.
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High School Sports Johnathan Lawson released from Oregon commitment, reopens recruitment
Johnathan’s brother Chandler, who was a sophomore at Oregon, entered the transfer portal last week.
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High School Sports Friday Prep Report: Riggins pitches Houston to victory
Senior strikes out 14 as Houston wins its 13th of the season.
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High School Sports Thursday Prep Report: Arlington scores late to tie CBHS
Tigers score twice in the second half to forge a draw.
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High School SportsFormer Tigers WR to lead multisport training facility
Memphis alum Hunter Hill to oversee P7 Sports Academy, with state-of-the-art facility in Cordova with capability to hold showcase events.
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March 2021
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High School SportsDaily Memphian high school honor roll: CBHS ace leads the way after 16-strikeout effort
Senior Sam Brumbaugh strikes out 16 in Monday victory over arch rival MUS.
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901 FC Nine Saturday home matches highlight 901 FC schedule
Entire season schedule released; club visits Birmingham for season opener on May 15.
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High School Sports A past, a present and a future Memphian highlight Iverson Classic rosters
Several of the nation’s top prep basketball prospects are heading to Memphis for the May 8 all-star game.
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High School Sports Monday prep report: CBHS pitching tames MUS
Kelso confident his team will “get there” after weather-plagued start to 2021.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason boys basketball awards: Kameron Jones of ECS is the player of the year
Marquette signee led the Eagles to the Division 2-A state tournament while winning Mr. Basketball.
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High School SportsNational title solidifies MHEA boys’ place on local high school scene
Toss the preconceived notions aside: The Eagles, a home-school team without a true home court, beat TSSAA final four teams MAHS and Collierville in the regular season.
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High School Sports Ole Miss, Rice advance to WNIT final but Collierville High is already the big winner
Putting on a tournament like the WNIT isn’t easy but everything is going smoothly at Collierville on and off the court.
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901 FC 901 FC adds former Belgian international star
The 34-year-old winger Roland Lamah brings considerable experience from Europe’s top leagues.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason girls basketball awards: Hutchison grabs top honors
The Daily Memphian names the high school girls basketball player of the year, along with coach of the year, freshman of the year and All-Metro teams for Divisions 1 and 2.
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901 FC Promising young defender joins 901 FC back line
Brecc Evans captained North Texas to the League One championship in 2019.
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