John Varlas is a Reporter at The Daily Memphian. A lifelong Memphian, he has dedicated over 20 years to covering high school sports, as well as exploring themes related to competitive and professional sports, including both individual and team disciplines. His work has also been featured in The Murfreesboro Post.
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John Varlas' coverage is heavily focused on local sports, particularly high school and soccer in the Memphis area. He regularly covers events and announcements related to basketball, soccer, and specific teams such as the Memphis 901 FC. His articles include features like player of the week awards for high school athletes.
If you want to reach out effectively to John Varlas, consider providing updates on local sporting events or achievements by high school athletes in Tennessee or specifically within the Memphis area. Offering exclusive interviews with players or coaches involved in these events could also be a good pitch for him.
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By: John Varlas
Here are The Daily Memphian postseason baseball awards for the 2026 season, featuring our player of the year, pitcher of the year and more.
By: John Varlas
ECS’ MeriTaylor Pickle claims coach of the year honors after second straight state title.
By: John Varlas
Hayden Mulrooney sparked the Brothers to a 15-2-1 mark while Axel Sandoval’s Saints reached state for the first time.
Former St. Benedict standout finding his niche at a sports agency supporting local college and high school players.
Best team? Best transfer? Best offensive line? We take a stab at answering questions ahead of the 2026 high school football season.
More than 60 Olympic and world-championship-level athletes are set for competition at the University of Memphis and Beale Street.
By: John Varlas
Future Kansas State athlete Miles Nesmith couldn’t get enough of watching the pros Friday at the University of Memphis. “It was surreal.”
The duo were the only Memphis-area athletes taken in the first four rounds. The draft continues with rounds 5-20 Sunday.
From annual rivalries to tantalizing non-region showdowns and potential playoff deciders, the schedule has a little bit of everything.
By: John Varlas
John Varlas says the local class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the best.
