TSWA announces all-state wrestling teams

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state wrestling teams for three classes in boys and one class in girls on Thursday for the 2022-23 season.

BOYS
Class A
106
Samuel Comes, Seymour, Fr.
Justin Muniz, Green Hill, So.
John Haney, Upperman, Fr.
Blake Allen, Gibbs, So.

113
Joseph Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain, Fr.
Lucas Martin, Hillwood, Sr.
Kyle Nielsen, Spring Hill, Fr.
Ezra Finstad, Gibbs, So.

120
Carson Dupill, Greeneville, So.
Henry Ribble, Fairview, Sr.
Landon Turner, Harpeth, Jr.
Nathan Simpson, Page, So.

126
Ethan Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain, So.
Andy Cable, Pigeon Forge, Sr.
Andrew Lewis, Soddy Daisy, Jr.
Jordan Sexton, Knox Halls, So.

132
Caleb Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Sam Hutchison, Knox Halls, Sr.
Keegan Seaver, Fairview, Sr.
Jake Ferrell, David Crockett, So.

138
Harlen Hunley, Knox Halls, So.
Brody McLemore, Eagleville, Jr.
Braylan Cooper, Soddy Daisy, Fr.
Wyatt Davis, Whitwell, So.

145
Hunter Mason, Greeneville, Sr.
Luke London, Sycamore, Sr.
Ayden Hood, Pigeon Forge, Fr.
Oleksaudr Warner, Polk County, Sr. 

152
Colin Dupill, Greeneville, Sr.
Seth McCoy, Forrest, Jr.
Jackson Davis, Signal Mountain, So.
Barrett Whaley, Knox Halls, Fr.

160
Thomas Magness, Harpeth, Sr.
Elijah Turner, Soddy Daisy, Jr.
Briar Whaley, Knox Halls, Jr.
Malachi Bennett, Fairview, Sr.

170
Jake Stacey, Green Hill, Jr.
Aiden Littles, Pigeon Forge, Sr.
Bennet McDougal, Whitwell, So.
Daniel White, Cheatham County, Sr.

182
Kobe Smith, Red Bank, Jr.
Logan Heckert, Sycamore, Sr.
Elijah Hubbs, Gibbs, Sr.
Gabe Ferrell, David Crockett, Sr.

195
Morgan Lowery, Greeneville, Sr.
Aiden Howard, Pigeon Forge, Jr.
Kendrick Curtis, Fairview, Sr.
Nathan Downey, Green Hill, Sr.

220
Robert Atwood, Trousdale County, Jr.
Tyson Click, Samuel Everett, Fr.
Cayden Buchannon, Spring Hill, Sr.
Bull Goodman, Knox Halls, Jr.

285
Caleb Wolfe, Pigeon Forge, Sr.
Ronan O’Connell, Page, Jr.
Keanun Cummings, Marion County, Sr.
Landon Brooks, Gibbs, Sr.

Class AA
106
Jose Cordero, Cleveland, Fr.
Sebron Colson, Blackman, Jr.
Miguel Rincon, Bradley Central, So.
Chase Fisher, Wilson Central, Sr.

113
Mason Jakob, Dobyns Bennett, Fr.
Chase Walker, Cleveland, So.
Chase Creque, Siegel, So.
Colby Baltz, Germantown Houston, Jr.

120
Bryson Terrell, Bradley Central, Sr.
Zac Bosken, Cleveland, So.
Trenton Houston, Cookeville, Sr.
Chase Smalling, Science Hill, Fr.

126
Jarvis Little, Summit, Jr.
Bentley Ellison, Cleveland, Sr.
Titus Norman, Dobyns Bennett, Fr,
Nicholas Mercante, Wilson Central, Sr.

132
Ethan Lipsey, Bradley Central, Sr.
Damen Pullen, Collierville, Jr.
Kaden Rice, Cleveland, So.
Landon Beasley, Oakland, Jr.

138
Landon Desselle, Summit, Jr.
Connor Warnock, Wilson Central, Sr.
Jaxsen Nieuwsma, Oakland, So.
Arash Yazdani, Brentwood, Jr.

145
Luke Belcher, Bradley Central, Sr.
Mason Sells, Blackman, Sr.
Brayden Leach, Summit, So.
Brock Wittman, Franklin, Sr.

152
Logan Fowler, Cleveland, Jr.
Finley Jameson, Summit, Sr.
Riley Fort, Wilson Central, Sr.
Clark Vaughn, Brentwood, Jr.

160
Max Norman, Dobyns Bennett, So.
Tre McTorry, Nolensville, Jr.
Cy Fowler, Cleveland, So.
Jack Stein, Clarksville, So.

170
Lucas Szymborski, Cleveland, So.
Wyatt Gibbs, Brentwood, Sr.
Spencer Kon, Independence, Jr.
Michael Colligan, Maryville, Sr.

182
Aidan Brenot, Clarksville, Sr.
Knox Watson, Bradley Central, Sr.
Jensen Schreiber, Summit, Jr.
Nikolas Burke, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.

195
Devon Medina, Science Hill, Sr.
Tyson Russel, Cleveland, So.
Thomas Stadel, Maryville, Sr.
James Green, Franklin, Sr.

220
Noah Todd, Wilson Central, Sr.
Garret Crowder, Dobyns Bennett, Jr.
Logan McBee, Shelbyville Central, Jr.
Peyton Cooper, Maryville, Sr.

285
Hayden McDonald, Maryville, Sr.
Keimel Redford, Science Hill, Sr.
Will Parodi, Ravenwood, Sr.
Blayne Myers, Coffee County, Jr.

Division II
106
William Phillips, Baylor School, Fr.
Tanner Tran, Father Ryan, Fr.
Axel Ritchie, McCallie School, Fr.
Luke Kibelbek, Lakeway Christian, 8th grade

113
Jacob Bond, Baylor School, So.
Nolan Hardeman, Boyd Buchanan, Fr.
Ethan Lampert, Father Ryan, So.
J.D. Patton, Chattanooga Christian, So.

120
Joe Calvin, Father Ryan, Jr.
Cole Gumlick, Lakeway Christian, So.
Hudson Frazier, Montgomery Bell Academy, So.
Joseph Williams, Boyd Buchanan, Jr.

126
Spencer Reep, Lakeway Christian, Jr.
Alex Ropski, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Brody Gobbell, Father Ryan, So.
Chase Hart, Baylor School, So.

132
Casen Roark, Father Ryan
Cameron Helton, Lakeway Christian|
William Emendorfer, Baylor School
Andrew Connow, Pope John Paul II

138
Nathaniel Askew, Baylor School, So.
Caleb Gumlick, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
Mason Butler, Christian Brothers, So.
Aron Tenpenny, Father Ryan, So.

145
Chancery Deane, Father Ryan, So.
Ryan Tisdale, Baylor School, Sr.
Tyson Wolcott, Friendship Christian, Jr.
Mac Russ, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.

152
Hunter Sturgill, Baylor School, So.
Ian McGehee, Memphis University School, Sr.
Chase Eakes, Friendship Christian, Sr.
Sawyer Rutherford, Father Ryan, So.

160
Wills Bronson, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Brody Casto, Lakeway Christian, So.
James Cross, McCallie School, Jr.
Taylor Wimsatt, Brentwood Academy, Jr.

170
Drake Bowers, Christian Brothers, Jr.
Matt Oberlander, Father Ryan, Sr.
Kaiden Bates, Boyd Buchanan, Jr.
Grady Joyner, Baylor School, Jr.

182
Omaury Alvarez, Baylor School, Sr.
Johnothon Moore, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Brody Belville, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Ja’Von McMahan, McCallie School, Jr.

195
Browning Trainer, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Ryder Smith, Chattanooga Christian, Fr.
Tim Brunet, Father Ryan, Sr.
David Demorest, Battle Ground Academy, So.

220
Gabe Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Jaden Potts, Nashville Christian, Sr.
Bobby Council, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Jeremiah Rhames, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.

285
Max Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Devin Lively, Friendship Christian, Sr.
Carson Gentle, McCallie School, Jr.
Abraham Cromartie, Father Ryan, Sr.

GIRLS
100
Rylee Lent, Independence, Sr.
Vivian Mariscal, Nashville Overton, Jr.
Grace Von Loh, Riverdale, So.
Shyanne Michalski, Clarksville Northwest, Jr.

107
Mila Risner, Oakland, Sr.
Makya Parker, Cleveland, Jr.
Jenna Baines, Greeneville, Jr.
Eleasa Renken, West Creek, So.

114
Ella-Lina Gonzalez, Clarksville, Sr.
Nataleigh Shane, Bradley Central, Fr.
Senna Grassman, Cleveland, Fr.
Melanie Val, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, Jr.

120
Mariana Bowen, Rossview, Fr.
Jes’onia Barefield, West Creek, So.
Morgan Sacharczyk, Riverdale, Sr.
Maddie Jones, Bartlett, So.

126
Audrey Levendusky, Montgomery Central, Fr.
Verena Pate, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, Sr.
Emily Rice, Independence, Sr.
Halai Cox, McGavock Comprehensive, So.

132
Ty Bryant, Clarksville Academy, Sr.
Haley Redmond, Gibbs, Sr.
Lilli Cobb, Clarksville, Sr.
Evelin Ochoa, Rossview, So.

138
Paraskevi Christopolos, Baylor School, Sr.
Brooklyn Long, Independence, Sr.
Sawyer Ward, Science Hill, Fr.
Brooklyn Whiteside, Clarksville, Jr.

145
Genesis Gilmore, Montgomery Central, Sr.
Mercedes Standard, Collierville, Sr.
Trinity Roberts, Heritage, Fr.
Bella Harris, Cleveland, Jr.

152
Maggie Graham, Bartlett, Sr.
Alyssa Adamo, Rossview, Jr.
Kiera Blevins, Bearden, Sr.
Janiya Clemmons, Cane Ridge, Sr.

165
Piper Fowler, Cleveland, So.
Aliya Whaley, Maryville, So.
Irelynn Laurin, Rossview, Fr.
Carter Grissom, Riverdale, Jr.

185
Ella Murphey, Hardin Valley, Jr.
Madelin Zunin, Cleveland, So.
Trinity Lynn, Gibbs, Sr.
Nyla Lee, Bartlett, Sr.

235
Sha’niayha Wysinger, Clarksville, Jr.
Diamond Young, Cleveland, Jr.
Sydney Hueser, Franklin, Sr.
Emma Young, Alcoa, Jr.

Boys basketball all-state teams recognized by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state boys basketball teams for four classes in Division I and two classes in Division II on Wednesday for the 2022-23 season.

Division II-A
Seth Grandberry, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.*
Eddie Ricks III, Clarksville Academy, Sr.*
Isaiah West, Goodpasture Christian, Sr.*
Jamarcus Powell, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
Christian Gilliland, Northpoint Christian, Jr.
Harrison Rollins, The King's Academy, Jr.
Shajai Jackson, Lakeway Christian, Jr.
Kavien Jones, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Stephen Olowoniyi, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
Jayden Jones, Goodpasture, So.
Cole McCormick, Notre Dame, Jr.
A.J. Morman, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Jr.

Division II-AA
Deondrea Lindsey, Knox Catholic, So.*
Tyler Tanner, Brentwood Academy, Jr.*
Lukas Walls, Knox Webb, Sr.*
Jacob Gazzo, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
Cooper Haynes, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
Jaye Nash, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
Michael Pepper, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Kaleb Beasley, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
Marcel Reed, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Fred Bailey, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
Zane Restelli, Baylor School, So.
Dre Jackson, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.

Class 1A
Jason Britton, North Greene, Jr.*
Cadon Buckles, Hampton, Sr.*
Rodgerick Robinson Jr., Middleton, Sr.*
Jordyin Buckley, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Jr.
D’Antoine Hankins, Manassas, Sr.
A.J. Murphy, University School-Johnson City, Jr.
Derrick Roberson, Chattanooga Prep, Fr.
Auden Slaughter, Santa Fe, So.
Mason Keeton, Oneida, Jr.
Ty Pryor, Rockwood, Jr.
Elijah Groves, East Robertson, Jr.
Tate Surber, McKenzie, So.

Class 2A
Jordan Allen, Hillcrest, Jr.*
Jahvin Carter, Alcoa, Jr.*
Jaylen Jones, East Nashville, Sr.*
Ty Glasper, Gatlinburg-Pittman, So.
Leyton Frye, West Greene, Sr.
Dennis Lewis Jr., Brainerd, Sr.
Christian Derry, Chuckey-Doak, Jr.
Doyel Cockrill, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Jamarion Anderson, Bolivar Central, Sr.
Jordan Crawford, East Nashville, Sr.
Rodney Henderson, Tyner, So.
Boo Carter, Brainerd, Jr.

Class 3A
Tylon Chatman, Haywood, Sr.*
Shane Cherry, Austin-East, So.*
Damarien Yates, Fayette-Ware, Sr.*
Marlon McShane, Hamilton, Sr.
Devin Sanders, Melrose, Sr.
Tyler Lee, Fulton, Jr.
Denaj Kimber, Fulton, Jr.
Tyree Smith, East Ridge, Sr.
Monzo Sweeney, Maplewood, Sr.
Janarius Snipe, Haywood, Sr.
Joltin Harrison, Volunteer, Sr.
Taj Kimber, Fulton, Jr.

Class 4A
Jordan Frison, Memphis Overton, Sr.*
Jarred Hall, Lebanon, Sr.*
Brock Vice, Germantown Houston, Sr.*
Jett Montgomery, Independence, Jr.
Alijah Curry, Memphis East, Jr.
K.J. Tenner, Cordova, Jr.
J.J. Faulkner, Knox Karns, Sr.
Caden Windle, William Blount, Jr.
Trey Johnson, Hillsboro, Sr.
Jamar Livingston, Daniel Boone, Sr.
Brady Stump, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
Jasen Brooks, Cleveland, Sr.

TSWA honors girls basketball all-state teams

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state girls basketball teams for four classes in Division I and two classes in Division II on Tuesday for the 2022-23 season.

Division II-A
Jailyn Banks, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.*
Olivia Lee, Trinity Christian, Sr.*
Angelica Velez, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.*
Aaliyah Converse, St. George’s Independent, Jr.
Keira Leffew, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Juleigh Anne Tucker, The King's Academy, Sr.
Aalyah Del Rosario, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
Bree Robinson, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
Haylen Ayers, University School of Jackson, 8th grade
Kelsie Johnson, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
Addie Wilhoit, Providence Academy, 8th grade
Whitley Miller, Nashville Christian, Sr.

Division II-AA
Jaloni Cambridge, Ensworth School, Jr.*
Kayli Clarkson, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.*
Sydney Mains, Knox Catholic, Jr.*
Ella Fite, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
Madelyn Ladd, Knox Webb, Sr.
Meeyah Green, Knox Webb, Fr.
Jaz Williams, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Trinity Fields, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
Bella White, Baylor School, Sr.
Aubriyana Camp, Chattanooga Christian, 8th grade
Bella Shepherd, Lipscomb Academy, Fr.
Ava Krumwiege, Harpeth Hall, So.

Class 1A
Blair Baugus, Wayne County, So.*
Lyndie Ramsey, Unaka, Sr.*
Kylie Reynolds, McKenzie, Sr.*
Layla Bouldin, Van Buren, Jr.
Madi McClain, Hampton, Sr.
Courtney Zensen, Whitwell, Sr.
Kelsey Pike, Oneida, Sr.
Addison Oliver, Harriman, Sr.
Savannah Davis, McKenzie, Jr.
Lucy Curry, Dresden, Sr.
Sonya Wagner, North Greene, Sr.
Maddie Gray, South Fulton, So.

Class 2A
Reese Beaty, York Institute, So.*
Jada Harrison, Westview, Sr.*
Maddy Newman, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.*
Curnesha Taylor, Memphis Business Academy, So.
Molly Masingale, McMinn Central, Jr.
Karina Bystry, McMinn Central, So.
Karli Haworth, Alcoa, Sr.
Micah Hart, Gibson County, Jr.
MJ Simmons, Community, Sr.
Izzy McPherson, Sycamore, Jr.
Evyn Cantrell, Gibson County, Sr.
McCall Sims, Westview, So.

Class 3A
Lauren Bailey, Greeneville, Sr.*
Abigail Johnson, Upperman, Sr.*
Ti’Mia Lawson, Jackson South Side, Sr.*
Lina Lyon, Elizabethton, Sr.
Renna Lane, Elizabethton, Sr.
Jenna Hare, Sullivan East, Sr.
Ellie Butler, Livingston Academy, So.
Brianna Burgess, Creek Wood, Sr.
Hallie Allen, South Gibson, Jr.
Albany Collins, Jackson South Side, Sr.
Carlee Lowry, Signal Mountain, So.
Braley Bushman, Page, Sr.

Class 4A
Imari Berry, Clarksville, Jr.*
Mallory Collier, Bartlett, Sr.*
Avery Treadwell, Bearden, Sr.*
Nevaeh Scott, Bartlett, Sr.
Anna Lee Avery, Germantown Houston, Jr.
Hilary Shikuku, Colliervillle, So.
Natalya Hodge, Bearden, Fr.
Emily Monson, Blackman, Sr.
Cassie Gallagher, Cookeville, Sr.
Kimora Fields, Bradley Central, Fr.
Harmonie Ware, Bradley Central, So.
Aubrey Blankenship, Green Hill, Sr.

*-Miss Basketball Finalist

Tennessee’s Gibson, Austin Peay’s Benefiel garner TSWA weekly accolades

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s McKenna Gibson and Austin Peay’s Jordan Benefiel garnered softball Player and Pitcher of the Week accolades, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from April 10-16.

Gibson batted .538 (7-for-13) with four 3-run homers, 13 RBIs and seven runs scored in four games for the Lady Vols. The Santa Clarita, Calif., native recorded two hits and two runs scored with a three-run homer at Virginia Tech to start the week.

The sophomore registered a three-run homer and a sacrifice fly while scoring twice in the second of three games at Kentucky. She ended the series with a 4-for-4 effort that included two 3-run homers, six RBIs and three runs scored.

Gibson is hitting .369 with five doubles, 13 home runs, 49 RBIs and 28 runs scored in 39 games this season.

Benefiel continued her excellent work in the circle for the Govs, tossing 13.0 scoreless innings in two starts at Lipscomb.

The Pendleton, Ind., native tossed a complete-game shutout in the first of a three-game series against the Bisons, allowing five hits with five walks and five strikeouts. She worked around 11 baserunners in the contest, stranding eight and getting two doubleplays.

The junior righthander worked six more scoreless frames in the series finale, giving up five hits with no walks and five strikeouts, retiring the side in order in the second and fifth innngs.

Benefiel improved her Atlantic Sun Conference record to 9-0 in 10 starts with eight complete games, five shutouts, one combined shutout, an opponents’ batting average of .157, and an ERA of 0.53 with 75 strikeouts in 66 innings of work in league action. Overall she upped her mark to 17-6 with a 1.73 ERA in 25 appearances covering 149.1 innings, allowing just 111 hits and 38 walks with 167 strikeouts. 

2022-23 TSWA SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 21 – Macey Neal, Union University (Player)
February 28 – Chloe Kleischmidt, Tusculum University (Player); Rylee Gattis, Carson-Newman (Pitcher)
March 7 – Acelynn Sellers, Chattanooga (Player); Alyssa Lavdis, Chattanooga (Pitcher)
March 14 – Macauley Bailey, Carson-Newman (Player); Ashlan Sensing, Trevecca Nazarene (Pitcher)
March 21 – Macauley Bailey, Carson-Newman (Player); Caitlyn Manus, Tennessee State (Pitcher)
March 28 – Kendall Andrews, Trevecca Nazarene (Player); Savana Luper, King University (Pitcher)
April 4 – McKenzie Henry, Lincoln Memorial (Player); Ashlan Sensing, Trevecca Nazarene (Pitcher)
April 12 – Megan Hodum, Austin Peay (Player); Jordan Benefiel, Austin Peay (Pitcher)

Lincoln Memorial’s Hall, Sewanee’s Munn earn TSWA weekly honors

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lincoln Memorial’s Chris Hall and University of the South’s Matt Munn were named the baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from April 10-16.

Munn tossed the final seven innings in a 10-inning, 2-1 victory against Oglethorpe University, allowing one run with a career-best 14 strikeouts for the Tigers. The Bellaire, Texas, native gave up just five hits with no walks and one hit batter in the relief outing, holding the Petrels scoreless over his last five innings.

He retired the side in order in the eighth and 10th innings and faced the minimum in the order, erasing a leadoff single with a doubleplay. The 14 strikeouts are the second most in a single game at Sewanee since at least 2008.

Munn improved to 5-3 this season in 10 appearances with seven starts covering 46.1 innings with 16 walks and 51 strikeouts.

Hall batted .615 (8-for-13) with one double, one homer, two RBIs and seven runs scored in three games for the Railsplitters. The Sandy Springs, Ga., native posted three hits with a double and one run scored in a midweek game at Lenoir-Rhyne.

The junior outfielder collected three more hits and scored three times in the first outing of a doubleheader at UVA-Wise. He added two more hits with a two-run homer and three runs scored in the second game of the twinbill against the Cavs.

Hall is batting .321 with two doubles, one triple, one homer, five RBIs and 11 runs scored in 16 games (53 at-bats) this season.

2022-23 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 21 – Jack Roode, University of the South (Player); Jaden Hamm, Middle Tennessee (Pitcher)
February 28 – Jared Dickey, Tennessee (Player); Chase Burns, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 7 – Blake Burke, Tennessee (Player); Chase Dollander, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 14 – Cole Turney, Cumberland University (Player); Jaden Hamm, Middle Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 21 – Gabe Jennings, Middle Tennessee (Player); Hunter Owen, Vanderbilt (Pitcher)
March 28 – Parker Noland, Vanderbilt (Player); Noah Thompson, Lipscomb (Pitcher)
April 4 – Eston Snider, Middle Tennessee (Player); Devin Futrell, Vanderbilt (Pitcher)
April 12 – Austin Kelly, Lipscomb (Player); Logan Van Treeck, Lipscomb (Pitcher)