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Friday prep report: Houston rolls on Homecoming

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:21:04 -0500

Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Region 7-6A thanks to a big offensive night.

Briarcrest downs Southwind in battle of unbeatens

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:35:48 -0500

The Saints made the needed adjustments after a tied halftime and ended the Jaguars’ 21-game regular-season winning streak.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 5

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:20:37 -0500

Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Kirby, Melrose, St. George’s and White Station are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24.

There's light at the end of the tunnel for Horton night races

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:58:27 -0500

The classic’s team was scrambling to find appropriate lighting for the nighttime races. Now, SpaceXAI is offering a solution.

Week 6 high school football preview: Potent offenses collide in 1-2 clash

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:44:45 -0500

Friday’s showdown between Southwind and Briarcrest in Eads could produce a scoreline similar to 2025.

Collierville volleyball secures district title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:51:05 -0500

The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.

Kirby standout voted player of the week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:20:10 -0500

The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Reagan Bullard as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 5.

ECS soccer hands Lausanne first defeat

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:08:56 -0500

Both coaches, however, found many positives after the Division 2-A West Regional showdown.

Dandy Dozen: 1 and 2, 3 and 4 set to collide Friday

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:47:59 -0500

In all, eight of the 12 teams will be in action against each other on Friday.

St. Benedict football coach resigns

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:08:10 -0500

One day after it was announced that his school had forfeited three football games due to the use of an ineligible player, St. Benedict football coach Mitch McDaniel has resigned.

Fayette Academy junior's rapid improvement brings region golf title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:59:30 -0500

ECS, St. Mary’s and MUS win team titles at the Division 2 regional golf tournament at Audubon.

20 years ago, Eliza Wellford Fletcher played for the team. Now, they're breaking ground on her stadium.

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:25 -0500

As she did when she was alive, Eliza Wellford Fletcher is going to pull the Memphis Tigers soccer team through once again.

Dandy Dozen: Bartlett makes a big jump, but top 5 stays the same

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:19:15 -0500

Panthers climb into the No. 7 spot ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 11 Houston.

After serious health scare, KIPP's Robert Smith is back on the sidelines

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:32:05 -0500

Coaching high school football is never without its challenges, and Robert Smith knows better than most.

Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 4

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:15:59 -0500

Standouts from Central, Lakeland Prep, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Friday prep report: Freshman QB shines for Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:54:07 -0500

Dominic Rocconi throws five touchdown passes as Dragons ease past previously-undefeated Arlington in Region 7-6A opener.

Houston holds off Bartlett in Region 7-6A opener

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:21:03 -0500

Starting league play with a victory was the goal, said Mustangs coach James Thomas. And his team was able to do so thanks in large part to a poised performance from junior quarterback Canon Day.

Lausanne races past Germantown for first victory of the season

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:07:17 -0500

Lawrence Britt accounts for three touchdowns as Lynx avoid their first-ever 0-3 start.

Week 5 high school football preview: Houston hosts Bartlett to open region

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:54:20 -0500

The Mustangs will be looking to end a three-game losing streak against a Panthers team it fell to in 2025.

Lakeland quarterback voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:32:26 -0500

The senior quarterback garnered the most votes after he passed for 342 yards and five touchdowns while running for 59 more and a sixth in his latest game.