Golf all-state teams honored by TSWA

January 18, 2024 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for golf on Thursday, with two classes in Division I and two classes in Division II for both boys and girls. Individual results from the state tournament are used to determine all-state accolades, which includes Top 5 finishers and ties.

BOYS
Class A
William Bacon, Kingston, Sr.
Carson Daniel, Bolivar Central, Jr.
Jason Cole Campbell, Summertown, Jr.
Hayden Howell, Stewart County, So.
Maddox Butler, Waverly, Jr.

Class AA
Parker Elkins, Clarksville, Sr.
Tucker Wick, East Hamilton, Jr.
Will Pinson, Franklin, Jr.
Jackson Whaley, Collierville, So.
Griffin Law, East Hamilton, Jr.
Kaiser Godinez, Collierville, Sr.
Jackson Herrington, Dickson County, Sr.
Cooper Jones, Clarksville, Jr.

Division II-A
Thatsakon Phothong, Webb School-Bell Buckle, 8th grade
Leo Froio, Battle Ground Academy, So.
Nolan Smith, Jackson Christian, So.
Miguel De Gracia, Franklin Road Academy, So.
Caleb Clifft, Fayette Academy, Sr.
Walker Webb, Franklin Road Academy, Fr.

Division II-AA
Blades Brown, Brentwood Academy, So.
Henry O'Keefe, Briarcrest Christian, So.
Theo Desroches, Baylor School, Sr.
Cooper Solberg, Memphis University School, Jr.
Will Jackson, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.

GIRLS
Class A
Karlie Campbell, Summertown, Sr.
Brylee Crouse, Kingston, Sr.
Kailey Lane, Kingston, Sr.
Libby Konig, Summertown, Sr.
Tatyana Greene, Cascade, Jr.
Lorien Sweet, Greenback, Sr.

Class AA
Lauren Slatton, Warren County, Sr.
McKenzie Hauk, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.
Sophie Christopher, Germantown Houston, Sr.
Brooke Bennett, Page, So.
Sophia Gambini, Heritage, Jr.

Division II-A
Caroline Pardue, Providence Christian, Sr.
Boonchita Sriwongngam, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
Jackie Henderson, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Claire Todd, Evangelical Christian, Jr.
Isabella Coughlin, Christian Academy of Knoxville, So.

Division II-AA
Alexandra Crews, Ensworth School, Sr.
Savannah Cherry, Ensworth School, Sr.
Dalton Vaughn, St. Cecilia Academy, Jr.
Justine Emond, Baylor School, Jr.
Carlee Rogers, Baylor School, So.

TSWA honors football all-state award winners in classes 4A-6A

January 17, 2024 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for football in Classes 4A-6A in Division I on Tuesday.

CLASS 4A
OFFENSE
QB – Keshawn Tarleton, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.*
QB – Carter Smith, Hardin County, Sr.
QB – Izaiah Hall, Anderson County, Sr.
RB – Rhyan Brown, Melrose, Jr.
RB – Nick Moog, Anderson County, Sr.
RB – Camarion Miller, Haywood, Jr.
WR – A.J. Jones, Marshall County, Jr.
WR – Blake Wolfard, Signal Mountain, Sr.
OL – Richard Bell, Northview Academy, Sr.
OL – Judd Taylor, Carter, Jr.
OL – Kameron Lester, Greeneville, Sr.
OL – Evan Briggs, Upperman, Sr.
OL – Austin Barton, Macon County, Sr.
ATH – Carson Quillen, Greeneville, Jr.
K – Logan Lewis, Lexington, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Clayton Harris, Upperman, Sr.
DL – Kobe Smith, Red Bank, Sr.
DL – Mason Ball, Elizabethton, Sr.
DL – Evan Poticher, Northview Academy, Sr.
DL – Dawson Carson, White House, Jr.
LB – Zeion-Lafredrick Simpson, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
LB – Adam Billingsley, Hixson, Jr.
LB – Amanuel Dickson, Greeneville, Sr.
LB – Chris Sanders, Haywood, Sr.
DB – Javonte Pullom, East Ridge, Sr.
DB – Cameron Miller, Melrose, Sr.
DB – Joshua Sims, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.
DB – Gabe Borders, Macon County, Jr.*
P – Wyatt Joyce, Marshall County, Sr.

CLASS 5A
OFFENSE
QB – Kelvin Perkins, Southwind, So.
QB – Mason Baker, Hendersonville, Sr.
QB – Joshua Keith, Clinton, Sr.
RB – Kayden McCoy, Columbia Central, Sr.
RB – De’Jauvis Dozier, Oak Ridge, Sr.
RB – Dominic Reed, Centennial, Sr.*
WR – Kaiki Baker, Hillsboro, Sr.
WR – Isaiah Cobbs, Munford, Sr.
WR – Brandon Heyward, Oak Ridge, Sr.
OL – Jacob Rathbone, Page, So.
OL – Ty Parker, Walker Valley, Sr.
OL – Otto Van Rensburg, Sevier County, Jr.
OL – Britton Carver, Knox West, Sr.
OL – Hayden Collett, Nolensville, Sr.
OL – Maurice Shirley, Rhea County, Sr.
ATH – Trey Wilhite, Lenoir City, Sr.
K – Grant Chadwick, Tullahoma, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Kavion Benton, Southwind, Sr.
DL – Steven Soles Jr., Powell, Sr.
DL – Jhrevious Hall, Columbia Central, Jr.
DL – Conner Phillips, Walker Valley, Sr.
DL – C.J. Smith, Knox West, Sr.
LB – Eric Hazzard, Page, Jr.*
LB – Antoine Keefer, Southwind, Sr.
LB – Caden Marshall, Henry County, Sr.
LB – Landon Feggins, McMinn County, Sr.
LB – Ryan Scott, Knox West, Sr.
DB – D’Mon Marable, Clinton, Sr.
DB – Jordan Lee, Beech, Sr.
DB – Kollin Collier, Munford, Sr.
DB – Bryson Headrick, Sevier County, So.
P – Owen Taylor, Knox Halls, Sr.

CLASS 6A
OFFENSE
QB – Braden Graham, Riverdale, Sr.
QB – Kaleb Martin, Bradley Central, Sr.
QB – Chandler Day, Germantown Houston, Jr.
RB – Daune Morris, Oakland, Jr.*
RB – Damon Sisa, Germantown Houston, Sr.
RB – Geron Johnson, Bartlett, Jr.
WR – Brock Montgomery, Riverdale, Sr.
WR – Ben Hubbard, Ravenwood, Jr.
WR – Joakim Dodson, Collierville, Jr.
OL – Duce Hewitt, Oakland, Sr.
OL – Robert Bourdon, Collierville, Sr.
OL – Austin Hoane, Cookeville, So.
OL – Luke Keith, Bradley Central, Sr.
OL – Alex Boyd, Maryville, Jr.
OL – Trent Tatum, West Ridge, Jr.
ATH – Boo Carter, Bradley Central, Sr.*
K – Daniel Echeverria, Mt. Juliet, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Daniel Anderson, Germantown, Sr.
DL – Atticus Fiorita, Mt. Juliet, Jr.
DL – Kam Frierson, Rockvale, Sr.
DL – D.J. Allen, Germantown, Sr.
LB – Korey Smith, Oakland, Sr.
LB – Max Orefice, Brentwood, Sr.
LB – Emmit Newman, Jefferson County, Sr.
LB – Jack Alley, Farragut, Sr.
DB – Devin Rutherford Jr, Bartlett, Sr.
DB – Quentin Groves, Siegel, Sr.
DB – Nigel Maynard, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
DB – Marcus Goree, Bradley Central, Sr.
P – Andrew Bingham, Independence, Jr.

*-Mr. Football finalist

TSWA recognizes college players of the week - Jan. 16

January 16, 2024 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – UT Martin junior Jacob Crews had a tremendous week as the Hilliard, Fla., native averaged 28 points and 8.5 rebounds in two contests to earn this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor.

Crews scored a career-best 35 points on Saturday as the Skyhawks toppled Little Rock 77-72. After UTM trailed by five in the second half, the Skyhawks went on a 14-0 run, keyed by 10 points from Crews. He also had seven rebounds in the game.

Earlier in the week, Crews collected his fifth double-double of the season with 21 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in a contest against conference newcomer Western Illinois.

For the week, Crews shot .556 from the field, shooting 15-for-27, including 7-for-14 from beyond-the-arc. He was also 19-for-22 (.864) at the free-throw line.

On the women’s side, Middle Tennessee junior center Anastasiia Boldyreva set new personal bests as she helped lead the Blue Raiders to victories over Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston State. Against the Lady Techsters in the overtime victory, Boldyreva scored a career-high 32 points with 12 rebounds and four blocks, shooting 15-of-23 from the field.

Boldyreva also scored the second-most points by a Conference USA women’s player this year.

The Moscow native followed the performance up with 15 points and 10 boards against Sam Houston State to claim her fifth double-double of the year and the first Blue Raider to record back-to-back double-doubles since 2020.

Against the Bearkats, she was 7-for-7 from the field, including one 3-pointer in 22 minutes of action.

All-state football teams announced for classes 1A-3A

January 12, 2024 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for football in Classes 1A-3A in Division I on Friday.

CLASS 1A
OFFENSE
QB – Cameron Schlicht, Dresden, Sr.*
QB – Dawson White, Moore County, Sr.*
QB – Kamden Wellington, South Pittsburg, Sr.
RB – Calvin Mullins, Lake County, Sr.
RB – Tristan Jett, Dresden, Sr.
RB – JaMychal Buckner, South Pittsburg, So.
WR – Colt Norden, McKenzie, Jr.
WR – Nehemiah Cooney, Oakdale, Sr.
WR – Nick Turnbow, Dresden, Sr.
OL – Mason Smith, Coalfield, Jr.
OL – Tyler Wren, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Sr.
OL – Martavious Collins, South Pittsburg, Sr.
OL – Griffin Metcalfe, Rockwood, Sr.
OL – Aydan Blair, Moore County, Jr.
ATH – Keaten Brown, Union City, Sr.
K – Paul Betzou, Dresden, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Ben Franklin, Cornersville, Sr.*
DL – Eli Justice, Coalfield, Jr.
DL – Carson Nivens, Oliver Springs, Jr.
DL – Colton Robbins, North Greene, Sr.
DL – J.R. Hardrick, South Pittsburg, So.
LB – Jamarion Farrior, South Pittsburg, Sr.
LB – Stanley Burrow, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Sr.
LB – Coalton Henry, Coalfield, Sr.
LB – Jacob Arnold, Union City, Sr.
LB – Marshall Spann, Eagleville, Sr.
DB – Joseph Summers, Oakdale, Sr.
DB – Kyle Adams, Gordonsville, Sr.
DB – Eli Roberts, Coalfield, Sr.
DB – Brandon Mitchell, Memphis Middle College, Sr.
P – River Shropshire, Cosby, Soph.

CLASS 2A
OFFENSE
QB – Stone Wallace, Riverside, Sr.*
QB – Gray Eubanks, Huntingdon, Jr.
RB – Isaiah Groves, East Robertson, Jr.*
RB – Bryce Stanfield, Waverly, Sr.
RB – Dominique Burleson, Hampton, Jr.
WR – Darien Meza, Mt. Pleasant, Sr.*
WR – Corben Reynolds, Loretto, So.
WR – Landon Quinney, Wartburg, Jr.
OL – Mitchael Mosby, Oakhaven, Sr.
OL – John Randolph, East Robertson, Sr.
OL – Ace Meadows, Peabody, Sr.
OL – Aiden Creasy, Riverside, Sr.
OL – Myles Pearcy, Riverside, Sr.
ATH – Sam Pickett, Marion County, Jr.
K – Patton Simbeck, Loretto, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Delandis Dandridge, Fairley, Jr.
DL – Tucker Kyne, Cannon County, Sr.
DL – Kenderrius Robertson, Mitchell, Jr.
DL – Javier Gaspar, Smith County, Sr.
DL – Zach Groves, East Robertson, So.
LB – Cole Gregory, Trousdale County, Sr.
LB – Chandler Hughes, Mt. Pleasant, Sr.
LB – Chance Shapiro, Tellico Plains, Jr.
LB – Taylor Scharber, Marion County, Jr.
LB – Elijah Groves, East Robertson, Sr.
DB – Jacquan Davis, Fairley, Sr.
DB – Damian McWilliams, Polk County, Sr.
DB – Tadarius Canada, Mitchell, Sr.
DB – Dion Blair, South Greene, Sr.
P – Peyton Dickens, Westmoreland, Sr.

CLASS 3A
OFFENSE
QB – Ethan Meadows, Meigs County, Sr.
QB – Eli Graf, Alcoa, Jr.
QB – Ayden Plemons, McMinn Central, Jr.
RB – Skylan Smith, Covington, Jr.*
RB – Jaylen Jackson, Dyersburg, Sr.
RB – Hicks Hunter, Sycamore, So.
WR – Brandon Winton, Alcoa, Sr.*
WR – Radarious Jackson, Sheffield, Jr.*
WR – Kamauri Turner, Giles County, Sr.
OL – Jake Wilson, Covington, Sr.
OL – Landon Thompson, Meigs County, Sr.
OL – Amare Smith, Giles County, Sr.
OL – RaeShawn Boyce, East Nashville, So.
OL – Luke Burkett, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
ATH – Ronye Watson, Chattanooga Central, Jr.
K – Trey Pack, Watertown, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Kalen Edwards, Dyersburg, Jr.
DL – Daylin Edwards, Covington, Jr.
DL – Joe McCord, Alcoa, Sr.
DL – Jaeden Isbell, Tyner, Jr.
DL – Malik Bolling, East Nashville, Sr.
LB – Whittman Whaley, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
LB – Bryson Hiefnar, Meigs County, Jr.
LB – Elijah Cannon, Alcoa, Sr.
LB – Jordan Houston, East Nashville, Sr.
DB – Demarcus Allen, Austin-East, Sr.
DB – Antonio Bell, Sheffield, Sr.
DB – Terrance Lee, Brainerd, Sr.
DB – Wendell Billingsley, Fairview, Sr.
P – Josh Hearn, Ripley, Sr.

*-Mr. Football finalist

Football all-state teams recognized in Division II

January 11, 2024 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for football in three classes in Division II on Thursday.

Division II-A
OFFENSE
QB – Connor Rosson, Columbia Academy, Sr.
QB – Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian, So.
RB – Tyson Wolcott, Friendship Christian, Sr.*
RB – Brian Shields, First Assembly Christian, Sr.*
RB – Montae Baldwin, Columbia Academy, Jr.
RB – Eli Wilson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
WR – Harrison Brownlee, Columbia Academy, Jr.
WR – Carter Hackman, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.
OL – Harrison Vance, Trinity Christian Academy, Sr.
OL – Daniel Cepicky, Columbia Academy, So.
OL – Jesse Perry, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
OL – Aaron Lane, Friendship Christian, Sr.
OL – Eli Gay, Jackson Christian, Sr.
ATH – Jay’Len Mosley, Jackson Christian, Jr.*
K – Landon Williams, Friendship Christian, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Car’Lando Barton, Friendship Christian, Jr.
DL – Andy Griffith, Mt. Juliet Christian, Jr.
DL – Kaleb Newsome, Jackson Christian, Sr.
DL – Joshua Vinson, Trinity Christian Academy, Jr.
LB – Eli Craig, Jackson Christian, Jr.
LB – Zeb Pulliam, Fayette Academy, Jr.
LB – Brooks Jones, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
LB – Cade Jackson, Columbia Academy, Sr.
DB – C.J. Durrough, Columbia Academy, Sr.
DB – Dontae Parker, Friendship Christian, Sr.
DB – Easton Jones, Jackson Christian, Jr.
DB – Charlie Goss, First Assembly Christian, So.
P – Zach Pierce, Clarksville Academy, Sr.

Division II-AA
OFFENSE
QB – Jack Patterson, Northpoint Christian, Sr.
QB – Knox Roberts, Davidson Academy, Sr.
RB – Ty Clark, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.*
RB – E.J. Carter, Notre Dame, Jr.
RB – Da’Rell Brown, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
RB – Tyler Wilson, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
WR – Markeis Barrett, Knox Webb, Sr.*
WR – Arnett Hayes, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
OL – Luke Work, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
OL – John Wayne Oliver, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OL – Harris Jenne, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
OL – Chris Soriano, Northpoint Christian, Jr.
OL – Mario Figueroa, University School of Jackson, Sr.
ATH – Jaylon Sanderfer, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
K – Roman Mathis, Davidson Academy, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Jeremiah Morrow, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DL – Xavier Hickman, Knox Webb, Sr.
DL – Glenn Seabrooks, Davidson Academy, Sr.
DL – Parker McClain, St. George’s, Sr.
LB – Crews Law, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.*
LB – Cooper Cameron, Knox Webb, Sr.
LB – Alto Moore, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
LB – Kaiden Bates, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
DB – Shajai Jackson, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
DB – C.J. Jordan, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DB – Jackson Mathews, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
DB – Asher Keck, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
P – Lucas Hollifield, Grace Christian-Knoxville, Sr.

Division II-AAA
OFFENSE
QB – Jay St. Hilaire, McCallie School, Sr.
QB – Whit Muschamp, Baylor School, Sr.
QB – George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
RB – Brooklen Davis, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
RB – Ja’Von McMahan, McCallie School, Sr.
RB – Shekai Mills-Knight, Baylor School, Jr.
WR – Amari Jefferson, Baylor, Sr.*
WR – Tyreek King, Knox Catholic, Jr.
WR – Enrique Jaimes-Leclair, McCallie School, senior.
OL – Will French, Christian Brothers, Sr.
OL – Max Kidd, Father Ryan, Sr.
OL – Chauncey Gooden, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
OL – Olivier Camerlain, McCallie School, Sr.
OL – Max LeBlanc, Baylor School, Sr.
ATH – Braylon Harmon, Knox Catholic, Sr.
K – Andrew Tancredi, Memphis University School, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Carson Gentle, McCallie School, Sr.*
DL – Ethan Utley, Ensworth School, Jr.
DL – Mekaih Collins, Father Ryan, Sr.
DL – Catcher Miller, Memphis University School, Sr.
LB – Hudson Shoaf, Memphis University School, Sr.
LB – Edwin Spillman, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
LB – Bear Cortes, McCallie School, Jr.
LB – Nelson McKnight, Baylor School, Sr.
DB – Kaleb Beasley, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.*
DB – Brandon Nicholson, Memphis University School, Sr.
DB – Marcellus Barnes, McCallie School, Sr.
DB – Carson Lawrence, McCallie, Jr.
P – Jack Gleason, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.

*-Mr. Football finalist