Sports Briefs

Panthers prey on Wildcats
Practically since Nicholas Blackwell High School changed its name, Bartlett High School has been vying with Bolton High School, squabbling over who is the “real BHS.” Well, many people believe that Bartlett won that fight for good with their defeat over the Bolton Wildcats at the football game on Oct. 23.

Moreover, the Panthers’ victory is forever immortalized in the Memphis Channel 5 News local sports videos archives. Click here to watch the game.

Football team visits the kitchen
On Nov. 14 the football team will host a social event in the Bartlett cafeteria. The Bartlett High School Booster Club will open the doors for $5 for their Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction.

The $5 fee allows attendees eat all the chili they want. Also, the Booster Club will have items for customers to bid on at the Silent Auction.

Wrestling preps for the season
The Bartlett wrestling team began its practices on Oct. 26 with approximately two months of conditioning beforehand. Now the team will get a chance to see what they are truly made of.

On Nov. 12 and 13 both varsity and junior varsity teams will be at Germantown High School for a pre-season wrestling tournament. This will be their first event of the season.

Swimming to kick off at St. George’s
The Bartlett swim team will begin its season on Oct. 31 at 1:30 at St. George’s High School, home of the Gryphons.

Some other schools that will be in attendance include Bartlett’s arch nemesis, Bolton, White Station, St. Mary’s Episcopal School for Girls, and Briarcrest Christian School.

Cross country goes regional
On Oct. 29 ten boys participated in the Region 7 AAA Cross Country Meet: seniors Shane Espinosa, Steven Griffett, Logan Jones, Chris Mellen, and Brent Rainer; juniors Nathan Culp and Brent Rainer; sophomores David McGhee and Ryan Willcox; and freshmen Austin Cantu and Andrew Thornton.

Willcox, who placed tenth with a time of 21:03.1 in the five-kilometer run, will progress to state competition.

Seven girls also attended this meet: seniors Carrie Conner, Jordan Saliba, Lauren Levesque, Madison Grandberry, Mallory Grandberry, and Kristina Sarten; and sophomore Nicole Bingham. Conner came the closest to qualifying for state competition, placing 11th.

Boys’ bowling makes #1
In a neck-and-neck match on Oct. 26, the Bartlett boys’ bowling team faced off against the (almost) undefeated Cordova and became #1 in the district. They are now the only undefeated team in District 17.

Both boys and girls have a match against Collierville at Bartlett Lanes on Nov. 4.