Prep, state, Super Bowl champ to coach at Melrose

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 18, 2026 5:04 PM CT | Published: February 18, 2026 5:04 PM CT

The former star quarterback led the Golden Wildcats to a state championship in 1996. Also, Ed Murphey Classic is hosting a track and field coaches clinic Sunday at Southwind High.

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TSSAA MSCIAA High School Football Melrose High Melrose football Cedrick Wilson
John Varlas

John Varlas

John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.


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