Collierville blanks Knoxville West to advance to Class AAA semis
Caroline Sheals’ first-half hat trick took out much of the suspense against battling Knoxville West.
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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October 2026
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: No changes heading into final week of regular season
Briarcrest maintains its hold of the top spot following an impressive victory over Lipscomb Academy. Southwind, Whitehaven, Munford and Central round out the top five.
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High School Sports Houston steamrolls Murfreesboro Oakland in Class AAA quarters
The tournament’s top seed shows off its depth with a convincing victory. Houston improves to 20-0.
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Player of the Week Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 10
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.
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High School Sports State girls soccer preview: Houston, Collierville, Lausanne carry the banner for Shelby County
Mustangs and Dragons are seeded first and second in Class AAA. In D2-A, a young but talented group of Lynx open against Chattanooga Boyd-Buchanan.
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High School Sports State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville aiming to bring titles back to Shelby County
Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.
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Player of the Week Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 9
Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS
A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.
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High School Sports St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis
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.
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High School Sports Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball
Ashari Jenkins is the MVP as the Saints prevail over Christ Presbyterian Academy in five sets for their back-to-back title.
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High School Sports Week 10 high school football preview: Several important region contests on tap
The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.
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Player of the Week MUS standout voted Player of the Week
Jack Hill accounted for three touchdowns as Owls knock Central from the unbeaten ranks.
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High School Sports Briarcrest surges into Division 2-AA championship match
The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.
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High School Sports Arlington advances in Class AAA, Briarcrest staves off elimination
The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Whitehaven climbs into third spot
Central, Covington and CBHS all fall after losses.
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High School Sports Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten
MUS visits Crump Stadium looking to get back on track after a loss to Brentwood Academy.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into second spot
Central — the only undefeated team in the area — also moves up one spot, to third.
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Player of the Week Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 8
Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Lausanne, Southwind and St. Benedict are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks
Jack Hill accounts for three touchdowns as Owls climb back to .500 for the season.
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High School SportsState champ Mathile Walker adds to her family’s golfing history
ECS junior Mathile Walker has matured on an off the course. Her grandfather, in particular, would be very proud.
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Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: State champs from MUS, ECS honored
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High School Sports Daily Memphian postseason golf awards: State champs from MUS, ECS honored
Brantley Moore won his second straight state title for the Owls while Mathile Walker made school history for ECS. Chip Campbell from MUS is our top coach.
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Player of the Week St. Benedict special teams standout voted Player of the Week
Fans salute Hayden Zemaitis following an outstanding punting display against St. George’s.
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High School Sports Week 8 high school football preview: Whitehaven. Southwind. Enough said.
Top offenses collide in a top-of-the-standings battle in Region 8-6A.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tulane’s championship DNA has all of Charles Huff’s focus
The Green Wave’s ground game also concerns the Tigers coach ahead of the first Friday game of the season.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: 2 debut, but it’s status quo elsewhere
MASE and St. George’s are tied at No. 12.
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