Recruiting notebook: All’s well that ends well for St. George’s standout
Allison Newman’s season was cut short by injury, but she has signed with Missouri; and a Black girls basketball player makes a statement with her college choice.
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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November 2020
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High School Sports Playoff primer: Class 6A, Division 2-AAA join fray on Friday
Regular-season rematch between Houston and Bartlett in Class 6A highlights Friday’s playoff schedule.
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High School Sports Lausanne football postseason ends following positive COVID-19 test
The Lynx’s Division 2-AA quarterfinal opponent, Lipscomb, advances to the semifinals.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school football stat leaders: Lausanne’s Travis Dockery among leaders
Lynx standout ranks among the top five in receiving and return categories.
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High School Sports Recruiting notebook: Whitehaven’s Allmond picks Jackson State: HBCU ‘felt like home’
Nation’s No. 70 girls basketball senior pledges future to Jackson State.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Greenwood moves to head of the class
ECS junior broke school’s single-game rushing record last week while tying the touchdown mark.
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High School SportsFriday prep report: Greenwood runs wild as ECS throttles Franklin Road Academy
Standout junior sets school rushing record in first-round playoff victory.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school football stat leaders: Briarcrest’s offense leads all area teams
The Saints are averaging almost 400 yards per game.
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High School Sports Prep notebook: Former Vikings coach to speak at FCA breakfast next month
Les Steckel coached in two Super Bowls during a 20-year NFL career.
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High School Sports Pennington, Hayden, Dallas named Mr. Football semifinalists
ECS lineman Pennington is a repeat semifinalist and is joined by Division 2-AAA standouts Dallan Hayden and Michael Dallas.
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High School Sports Playoff primer: Defending state champ ECS opens against Franklin Road in Division 2-AA
Other 2-AA matchups include Battle Ground Academy at Northpoint; St. George’s at Lipscomb Academy, and Harding at Lausanne. In Class 4A it’s Dyersburg at Millington, and Crockett County at Fayette-Ware, and in Class 5A it’s Dyer County at Brighton, and Clarksville at Munford.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Bartlett football pair heads this week’s list
Giaimo, Jefferson shine for Bartlett in victory over Collierville.
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October 2020
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High School Sports Houston, Briarcrest, St. George’s fall in state soccer semifinals
First time since 2014 that Shelby County won’t have at least one state champion.
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High School SportsFriday preps: Bartlett edges Collierville in OT for region title
Senior Robert Giaimo runs for 247 yards and three scores for Panthers.
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Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl announces Dec. 31 date
Memphis’ postseason classic is the seventh-oldest bowl game in the nation.
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High School Sports St. George’s girls soccer ready to deliver payback against familiar foe
The Gryphons, loaded with goals and smarts, are making their 14th consecutive state tournament appearance.
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High School Sports TSSAA high school football stat leaders: Lausanne’s Cunningham moves into top five in rushing yards, TDs
Lynx junior averaging 113.3 rushing yards per game and has scored 11 times.
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High School Sports ‘I might be small, but I am mighty': St. Benedict golfer’s drive comes from within
Claire Hollingsworth undaunted as she turns a disadvantage into her motivation.
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High School SportsRecruiting notebook: With an eye toward giving back, ex-Owl Malone picks Cornell
When the offer from Stetson didn’t work out, the former MUS standout embraced a New England opportunity.
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High School Sports Daily Memphian high school honor roll: Hayden saluted for record performance
CBHS junior sets school rushing record in loss.
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High School SportsFriday preps: Lausanne takes down another 6A opponent
Craig Cunningham scores twice, defense turns in a solid shift as Lausanne continues its upward trajectory.
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High School Sports AutoZone Liberty Bowl teams with SCS to host combine
With football officially off the table, superintendent Joris Ray says listening to data and science will determine if basketball will be played.
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High School Sports TSSAA divides schools for next two-year classification cycle
Schools have until Oct. 29 to notify state if they wish to move up in classification.
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High School Sports Briarcrest volleyball three-peats at state with victory over Baylor
Senior Zykia Jones named MVP of the championship match.
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High School Sports Greenwood happy to shoulder the load for ECS running game
Don’t let Jaylen Greenwood’s size or easygoing manner fool you; he’s a tough customer on the football field.
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