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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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A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.
Food, drink and the world’s best golfers all part of the fun at newly remodeled TPC Southwind.
Juniors Finley Lavin and Ashley Henderson, a Harding grad, will captain a youthful Tigers team as it bids to return to the NCAA Tournament after a one-year absence.
After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.
First-year coach DeJuan McQuarters’ aim is to turn players into men even more so than winning games. But he has the talent on hand to make some noise on the field too.
Henderson had been at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital since collapsing at practice three weeks ago.
Andrew Johnson heads into his senior year with 32 career victories. Now, the goal is to get one on the final weekend of the season.
The goal is to have the Lynx ready to compete with Division 2-AA’s best in the postseason. And they have the players to do just that.
Here’s a look at some of the top favorites — along with a few intriguing dark horse candidates.
East Coast Sox head Joe Caruso accompanied Brent Rooker to the Major League All-Star game — and got a front-row seat as the former ECS player made his mark.
Fourteen local football players have already announced their college intentions.
The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.
On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.
Olympian and world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will not compete Saturday in the Ed Murphey Classic.
Scheffler, the top player in the world, has three victories on Tour this year, including one major.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist plans to take a crack at the American record and world record in the 400 meters on Saturday.
A frustrating end to the 2025 season has only fueled the fire for the Houston High Mustangs’ class of 2027 point guard.
ECS coach also saluted after leading her team to a state championship last month.
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following historic season for the program.
When FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament golfers arrive at TPC Southwind in August, “it should be as good a golf course as they’ll probably see all year.”
Zoie Bernard named player of the year; Correy Gex is the top coach.
Lakeland Prep coach also recognized following a history-making state tournament run.
Rishi Bhavaraju, who recently wrapped up his junior season as a key member of a strong Lausanne team, was only 3 when he was bitten by the baseball bug.
Lausanne’s coach also saluted following another successful Spring Fling.
Starting next year, Spring Fling will look considerably different.