Grieving coaches plead for support, assistance after shooting death of Whitehaven football player
Shooting death of Demetrius Robinson prompts coaches from other schools to stand in solidarity against violence.
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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September 2020
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901 FC 10-man 901 FC holds out for morale-boosting draw
Composed performances against Group G leader Birmingham will build confidence heading into three-game road stretch.
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High School SportsFriday preps: Hayden, defense power CBHS past MUS
Dallan Hayden runs for 263 yards and four touchdowns while CBHS defense shuts down MUS in rivalry showdown.
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High School SportsMUS isn’t easing into 2020, and they wouldn’t want it any other way
Thanks to some key returning veterans, confidence is high at MUS.
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High School Sports Whitehaven football player shot, killed
Whitehaven player killed Thursday would have been a senior on this year's team.
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Sports Charlotte blanks listless 901 FC
Good opportunities early go for naught as Memphis drops to 1-3-5.
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Athletics on hold at Fayette Academy, Northpoint
Friday football canceled for Vikings, Trojans.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian High School Honor Roll: Saints QB Dallas shines once again
Check out the other names on the list from golf, girls soccer and volleyball.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Youthful Briarcrest blanks St. George’s
Ashley Wood takes her season goal total to four as Briarcrest beats St. George's.
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901 FC Tim Howard joining NBC as Premier League analyst
He will continue as sporting director of Memphis 901 FC.
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August 2020
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901 FC 901 FC sets soccer aside to march for ‘unity, togetherness’ and compassion
Team forgoes league game in response to Jacob Blake shooting, choosing to visit National Civil Rights Museum.
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901 FC Memphis 901 FC players won’t play Saturday in North Carolina as social protest
Memphis 901 FC is planning a Saturday march to the National Civil Rights Museum, which they will tour, instead of playing a scheduled game.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: ECS shakes off slow start to win opener
ECS opens title defense with come-from-behind road victory.
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901 FC 901 FC discusses not playing with Carolina on the horizon
Memphis players are discussing the possibility of not playing after racial unrest continues to roil the sports world.
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High School Sports ECS rents out local movie theater for Thursday’s football game viewing
A creative principal has found a way for fans and families to see the season opener after COVID-19 health protocols limited the number of people in the stands.
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High School Sports Briarcrest quarterback Michael Dallas embraces more of the spotlight
The senior's running ability will be crucial in an offense that has lost four stars.
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High School Sports Tuesday prep report: Improving Arlington blanks ECS in girls soccer
Tigers score twice in the second half to down Eagles.
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High School Sports Collierville suspends football after two positive COVID-19 tests ‘specific’ to team
Collierville played Briarcrest on Friday in the opening weekend of high school football.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Dallan Hayden heads the list of top performers
Check out who had the top football, golf, soccer and volleyball performances of the past week.
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High School Sports TSSAA responds to SCS superintendent’s charges regarding fall sports
The state governing board for high school athletics asserted that its plan to return to fall sports was safe.
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High School Sports Collierville rescinds media ban from football games
After a successful first game in terms of social distancing protocols, Collierville will allow for "additional groups" on Friday.
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High School Sports Shelby County Schools tells TSSAA it is evaluating ‘participation’
Dr. Joris Ray raises concerns over fair treatment in a letter to the state governing body for high school athletics.
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901 FC Penalty deep in stoppage time frustrates Memphis 901 FC on the road
Rafael Mentzingen, Keanu Marsh-Brown score in the first half but Birmingham rescues a draw very late.
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High School SportsHayden shines as CBHS opens with impressive victory over Houston
Dallan Hayden scores three times as CBHS downs Houston. It’s the sixth season coach Thomas McDaniel has won its opener.
Related Story: Friday night football lights shine on Houston vs. CBHS, but stands won’t be packed
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901 FC 901 FC remains upbeat heading into difficult challenge in Birmingham
Response in training pleases coach Tim Mulqueen following frustrating loss in Charlotte last week.
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