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Collierville blanks Knoxville West to advance to Class AAA semis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:56:13 -0500

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

Dandy Dozen: No changes heading into final week of regular season

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:41:58 -0500

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.

Houston steamrolls Murfreesboro Oakland in Class AAA quarters

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:23:17 -0500

The tournament’s top seed shows off its depth with a convincing victory. Houston improves to 20-0.

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

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:35:46 -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.

State girls soccer preview: Houston, Collierville, Lausanne carry the banner for Shelby County

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:51:44 -0500

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.

State volleyball preview: Arlington, Briarcrest, Collierville aiming to bring titles back to Shelby County

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:41:33 -0500

Competition for Dragons, Saints and Tigers gets underway Tuesday in Murfreesboro.

Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 9

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:15:42 -0500

Standouts from Bolton, ECS, Mansassas and MUS are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Friday prep report: CBHS starts fast, downs rival MUS

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:22:53 -0500

A 21-point first quarter was the spark for the 11th-ranked team in the Daily Memphian Dandy Dozen.

St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs spreads positive message despite diagnosis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:05 -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.

Briarcrest repeats in Division 2-AA volleyball

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:11:37 -0500

Ashari Jenkins is the MVP as the Saints prevail over Christ Presbyterian Academy in five sets for their back-to-back title.

Week 10 high school football preview: Several important region contests on tap

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:03:15 -0500

The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.

MUS standout voted Player of the Week

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:34:27 -0500

Jack Hill accounted for three touchdowns as Owls knock Central from the unbeaten ranks.

Briarcrest surges into Division 2-AA championship match

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:04:23 -0500

The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.

Arlington advances in Class AAA, Briarcrest staves off elimination

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:07:39 -0500

The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.

Dandy Dozen: Whitehaven climbs into third spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:49:28 -0500

Central, Covington and CBHS all fall after losses.

Week 9 high school football preview: Central looks to remain unbeaten

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:46:40 -0500

MUS visits Crump Stadium looking to get back on track after a loss to Brentwood Academy.

Dandy Dozen: Southwind climbs into second spot

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:28:22 -0500

Central — the only undefeated team in the area — also moves up one spot, to third.

Vote for The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 8

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:23:40 -0500

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.

Friday prep report: MUS knocks Central from the unbeaten ranks

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:02:28 -0500

Jack Hill accounts for three touchdowns as Owls climb back to .500 for the season.

State champ Mathile Walker adds to her family's golfing history

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:12:05 -0500

ECS junior Mathile Walker has matured on an off the course. Her grandfather, in particular, would be very proud.