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Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 12

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:25:38 -0600

Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Lausanne, MASE, Oakhaven and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

South Florida's film has Charles Huff's full attention

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:42:37 -0600

Tigers coach says forget what the numbers may or may not say, his team will be in for a battle Thursday in Tampa.

MUS parts ways with football coach

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:03:38 -0600

Memphis University School athletic director Thad McCracken confirmed to The Daily Memphian that head football coach Mark Chubb had been relieved of his duties after three seasons at the helm.

TSSAA first-round playoff report: Collierville, Lausanne surge into next round

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 18:26:54 -0600

Dragons race past White Station in Class 6A; Lynx win their sixth in a row as they eliminate Davidson Academy in Division 2-AA.

Vote for the Daily Memphian high school Player of the Week, Week 11

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 19:19:20 -0600

Standouts from Collierville, ECS, Lausanne, MASE, Melrose and Munford are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Houston rolls past Germantown in Class 6A opener

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 22:55:19 -0600

Raderius Robertson accounts for four touchdowns as the Mustangs roll up 443 yards against their city rivals.

ECS standout voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 17:18:04 -0600

This week’s winner helped his team secure a No. 2 playoff seed in Division 2-AA with a victory over rival St. George’s.

7 local players named Mr. Football semifinalists

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:56:54 -0600

Munford’s Tay Starks is honored for the third time in Class 5A. The winners for the state’s top individual award will be announced Dec. 6 in Nashville.

Final Dandy Dozen rankings: Briarcrest ends at No. 1

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 08:45:50 -0600

Southwind and Whitehaven round out the top three teams in this season's final Dandy Dozen rankings.

TSSAA first-round playoff preview: Race for the BlueCross Bowl begins Friday

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:50:01 -0600

Defense has carried the day for several hopefuls, including Fairley, MASE, Middle College and Mitchell.

State cross-country preview: Memphis again hosting Tennessee's best

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 17:37:23 -0600

University High boys and girls, Collierville girls and Houston boys are all coming off runner-up finishes in 2025.

TSSAA first-round playoff pairings

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:25:29 -0600

All games will be Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. local time. Some sites are to be determined.

Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 10

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:18:30 -0500

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Central, Lausanne, MASE and Oakhaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Friday prep report: Lausanne wraps up No. 1 seed in D2-AA

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:58:46 -0500

The area’s second-ranked offense had another productive night against Northpoint, claiming top spot in D2-AA.

Houston caps perfect girls soccer season with state title win over Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:41:26 -0500

Scarlett Cowles’ goal late in the first half was the game-changer as Mustangs finish the season 22-0-0.

Lausanne quarterback voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:09:59 -0500

The freshman completed 11 of 14 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns as the Lynx rolled to a 62-35 victory over region rival St. George’s.

Houston, Collierville advance to Class AAA girls soccer state final

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:03:27 -0500

The Mustangs put it all together in an emphatic first half against defending state champion Bearden. Collierville edged Franklin in overtime thanks to a long-range effort from Gillian Arey.

Collierville blanks Knoxville West to advance to Class AAA semis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:26:36 -0500

Caroline Sheals’ first-half hat trick took out much of the suspense against battling Knoxville West.

Week 11 high school football preview: Region titles, top playoff seeds on the line

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:22:07 -0500

Munford-Central, Houston-Collierville and Fairley-MASE highlight the final week of the regular season in Tennessee.

St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:12:30 -0500

Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.