Friday prep report: Late touchdown helps Whitehaven escape with win over Germantown
Two former Red Devils settle the score for the Tigers against their old team.
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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High School Sports Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 3
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: Whitehaven, Germantown clash in region opener
Both teams enter Friday’s play following shutout victories last week, and both have won two straight.
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High School Sports Lakeland receiver voted Player of the Week
The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington.
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High School SportsHouston girls soccer coach is the ‘bad guy,’ but the team is really good
Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Briarcrest climbs into second spot
An impressive victory over Nashville Ensworth bumps up the Saints. Southwind remains No. 1; Bartlett returns.
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Memphis Tigers FootballVarlas: Huff to Memphis: Thank you. And come again.
The first game in refurbished Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium wasn’t without its hitches. But coach Charles Huff reminds us good families aren’t perfect either.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 2
Standouts from Brighton, Kingsbury, Lakeland Prep, Trezevant and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.
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High School Sports Friday prep report: Briarcrest roars past Nashville Ensworth
Octavius Flynn scores three second-half touchdowns as the Dandy Dozen No. 3 Saints improve to 3-0.
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High School Sports Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten
Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: MUS races past Kirby
Sophomore quarterbacks Jack Hill and Cullen Hayden shine in Owls win over the Cougars.
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High School Sports Week 3 high school football preview: Top-ranked Southwind visits Houston in Class 6A showdown
Southwind standout running back Khamoni Williams will test Houston defense.
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Player of the Week Brighton running back voted player of the week
The voters have spoken. And they have chosen Ja’Karion Burrell as The Daily Memphian’s high school football player of the week for Week 2.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Some shake-ups, but no change at the top
Southwind holds firm at No. 1 following its 18th straight regular-season victory.
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August 2026
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Memphis Tigers Football Kippy Brown, Tigers pioneer and Super Bowl winner, dies
Brown was the first Black quarterback in Memphis Tigers history. The Sweetwater, Tennessee, native went on to become a Super Bowl-winning assistant coach with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Player of the Week Vote for the high school football player of the week, Week 1
Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Houston, KIPP and Southwind are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Whitehaven outlasts Houston in Dandy Dozen battle
Top two teams Southwind and Munford both roll. Outside the Dandy Dozen, MUS gets its first victory and St. George’s improves to 2-0.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen No. 10 CBHS grinds out a win over White Station
The Brothers — ranked 10th in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen — ground out a 19-7 victory over an improved White Station team Friday night.
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High School Sports Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss
The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.
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High School Sports Week 2 high school football preview: 6A hopefuls collide at Whitehaven
Fresh off an impressive Week 1 victory, Houston travels to face the Tigers. Elsewhere, CBHS hosts White Station while Bartlett looks to start 2-0.
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Player of the Week KIPP lineman voted Player of the Week
The lineman anchored a terrific defensive effort against Bluff City.
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High School SportsAfter passing its first test, improved Bartlett looking for more
With a mostly-impressive performance against MUS in Week 1 under their belts, the Panthers turn their attention to Germantown.
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High School Sports Dandy Dozen: Southwind moves into the top spot
Collierville drops four spaces to No. 5; Bartlett makes its season debut.
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High School Sports High school girls soccer 2026: Houston, Collierville set to battle at the top
This week marks the start of high school girls soccer season in Tennessee and as usual, the Memphis area will have several teams with an eye on the state tournament in Chattanooga. Here’s a closer look at some of the top contenders.
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High School Sports Friday football report: Houston opens strong, Central shuts out Melrose
Impressive wins for Bartlett and Central, among others, in Week 1.
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