TSWA honors baseball all-state award winners

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for baseball on Thursday for three classifications in Division I and two classes in Division II. All-state teams for baseball are selected by TSWA members. Each player is nominated by a TSWA member and those nominations are compiled, sorted and selected by a committee of organization members.

Class AAA
C: Jarrett Martin, Hardin County, Sr.
IF: Pierre Seals, Germantown Houston, Sr.
IF: Cooper Clapp, Hardin County, Jr.
IF: Jayden Davis, Cookeville, Jr.
IF: Kyle Magrans, Clarksville, Sr.
UT: Logen Sutton, Powell, Sr.
OF: Tanner Kim, Farragut, Sr.
OF: Cole Torbett, Science Hill, Jr.
OF: Conner Hyatt, Science Hill, Sr.
P: Derek McCarley, Seymour, Sr.
P: Chase Burns, Beech, Sr.
P: Seth Garner, Hardin County, Jr.

Class AA
IF: Riley Franklin, Pigeon Forge, Jr.
IF: Brayden Taylor, Gibbs, Sr.
IF: Holden Warmath, Covington, So.
IF: Brandon Watts, Watertown, Sr.
UT: Eli Huddleston, Upperman, So.
OF: Baron Patterson, Martin Luther King, Sr.
OF: Ethan Syling, Nolensville, Sr.
OF: Logan Jonson, Pigeon Forge, Sr.
P: Reilly Byers, Gibbs, So.
P: Dylan Loy, Pigeon Forge, So.
P: Ethan McElvain, Nolensville, So.
C: Carson Raby, Gibbs, Sr.

Class A
C: Reece Genter, South Pittsburg, Sr.
IF: Grant Burleson, Summertown, Sr.
IF:  Van True, East Robertson, Sr.
IF: Ryder Morey, Moore County, Sr.
IF: Drake Blackwood, Summertown, Sr.
UT: Chris Martin, Moore County, Sr.
OF: Kaleb Meredith, University School of Johnson City, Sr.
OF: Gavin Burleson, Summertown, Jr.
OF: Kaden White, Moore County, Sr.
P: Peyton Smith, East Robertson, Sr.
P: Carson Whaley, North Greene, Sr.
P: Ryan Cagle, South Pittsburg, Sr.

Division II-A
C: Cade Law, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
IF: Kavares Tears, Columbia Academy, Sr.
IF: Langston Patterson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
IF: James Smith, Northpoint Christian, Jr.
IF: Anthony Zarlingo, Northpoint Christian, Sr.
UT: J.D. McCracken, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
OF: Brendan Jones, Goodpasture Christian, Sr.
OF: J.J. Williams, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OF: Ryan Degges, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
P: Bay Griffin, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
P: Camden Hayslip, Friendship Christian, Sr.
P: Bryant Beranek, Columbia Academy, Jr.

Division II-AA
C: Trenton Lyons, Christian Brothers, So.
IF: Tyler Harrington, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
IF:  Kaelen Culpepper, St. Benedict at Auburndale, Sr.
IF: Vytas Valincius, Baylor School, Sr.
IF: Danny Corona, Baylor School, Sr.
UT: Cooper Kinney, Baylor School, Sr.
OF: Luke Ellis, St. Benedict at Auburndale, Sr.
OF: C.J. Thomas, Memphis University School, Sr.
OF: Jay Dill, Baylor School, Sr.
P: Mick Arney, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
P: Miller Green, Lipscomb Academy, So.
P: Henry Godbout, Baylor School, Jr.

Tennis all-state accolades announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for boys and girls tennis on Wednesday for two classifications in Divisions I and II. All-State honors in tennis are based solely on results from the TSSAA Championships in May.

GIRLS
Large Division
SINGLES
Willa Rogers, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.
Lucy Higgins, Lincoln County, Sr.
Margaux Britt, Collierville, Jr.
Elena Kurowski, McMinn County, So.

DOUBLES
Allie Knox, Sr.-Leah McBride, So., Science Hill
Vivy Huddleston, Fr.-Belle Huddleston, Jr., Brentwood

Small Division
SINGLES
Ellison Reynoldson, Camden, So.
Maddie Maben, L&N Stem Academy, Sr.
Leigh Baldwin, Madison Academic, Jr.
Morgan Brown, Watertown, Jr.

DOUBLES
Ella Konig, Jr.-Gracie Kelly, So., Summertown
Mitzi Castro, So.-Sarah Wilson, Sr., Madison Academic

Division II-A
SINGLES
Allie Faulkner, Christian Academy of Knoxville, 8th grade
Kai Wince, Lausanne College, Jr.
Ayden Kujawa, Clarksville Academy, Jr.
Ella Sallee, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.

DOUBLES
Lili Roth, Sr.-Delaney Bone, Jr., Webb School-Knoxville
Brilee Davis, Fr.-Addy Measley, So., University School of Jackson

Division II-AA
SINGLES
Meave Thorton, Knox Catholic, So.
Sean Mullin, St. Benedict at Auburndale, Sr.
Peyton Tomicheck, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Eleni Liakonis, Knox Catholic, Fr.

DOUBLES
Melanie Woodbury, Fr.-Stephanie Woodbury, Jr., Hutchison School
Riley Collins, Jr.-Anna Chambers, Sr., Ensworth School

BOYS
Large Division
SINGLES
Ranjay Arul, Collierville, So.
Griffen Nickels, Science Hill, Sr.
Carter Ramthun, Station Camp, Jr.
Andrew Lee, Oak Ridge, Jr.

DOUBLES
Jackson Stone, Jr.-Ethan Eisenhauer, Sr., Ravenwood
Ajay Arul, So.-Tristian Kelly, So., Collierville

Small Division
SINGLES
Evan Carr, L&N Stem Academy, Sr.
Eli England, Claiborne, Fr.
Boris Combest, Memphis Middle College, Sr.
Logan Turner, Knox Halls, Sr.

DOUBLES
Joshua Rodriguez, Sr.-Joseph Rodriguez, Sr., Merrol Hyde
Preston Johns, Jr.-Justin McCarty, Jr., Gatlinburg-Pittman

Division II-A
SINGLES
Walker Stearns, St. George’s Independent, Sr.
Danny Hamze, Lausanne Collegiate, So.
Nicolas Roth, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
Henry Stack, University School of Nashville, So.

DOUBLES
Alex Juergens, Jr.-Wilder Dewhirst, So., Knox Webb
Jack Wilkerson, Fr.-Tristan Scallion, Fr., University School of Jackson

Division II-AA
SINGLES
Baylor Sai, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Hank Trondson, Ensworth School, So.
Andreas Sillaste, McCallie School, So.
Foster Pierce, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.

DOUBLES
Gabe Getz, Fr.-Will Leathers, Jr., McCallie School
Luke Donovan, Sr.-Roberto Ferrer, So., Memphis University School

TSWA recognizes all-state track and field honorees

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for boys and girls track and field on Tuesday for two classifications in Divisions I and II. All-State honors in track and field are based solely on results from the TSSAA Championships in May.

BOYS
Large Division
POLE VAULT
Evan Puckett, Station Camp, Sr.
Ethan Duck, Centennial, Sr.
Gavin Chesek, Collierville, So.

LONG JUMP
TJ Edler, Ripley, Jr.
Jaden Stevenson. Greeneville, Jr.
Dohnovon Hunt, Memphis Central, Jr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Marzeion Jones, Green Hill, Sr.
Jamell Powell, Arlington, Sr.
Jaden Keller, Tennessee, Sr.

HIGH JUMP
Grant Campbell, Heritage, So.
Marzeion Jones, Green Hill, Sr.
Eric Foley, John Overton, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Eli Penix, Daniel Boone, Jr.
Tristan Boatman, Jefferson County, Sr.
Dominic Schroeder, Jefferson County, Sr.

DISCUS
Eli Penix, Daniel Boone, Jr.
Ben Centers, William Blount, Sr.
Trent Howe, Oak Ridge, Sr.

110 METER HURDLES
Kylan Bernard, Bartlett, Jr.
Shamari Covington, White Station, Jr.
Jakobe Tharp, Rockvale, So.

100 METERS
Christian Langlois, Bearden, Sr.
Jordan Ware, Memphis Central, So.
Javon Burke, Bradley Central, Sr.

200 METERS
Christian Langlois, Bearden, Sr.
Jordan Ware, Bearden, So.
Javon Burke, Bradley Central, Sr.

300 METER HURDLES
Skyy Craig, Walker Valley, Sr.
Dohnovon Hunt, Memphis Central, Jr.
Kylan Bernard, Bartlett, Jr.

400 METERS
Terrick Johnson, Whitehaven, Jr.
Khalid White, Memphis Central, Sr.
Austin Rome, Hardin Valley. Jr.

800 METERS
Landen McNair, Bartlett, Jr.
Miles Ally, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Gabriel Robinson, Ravenwood, Sr.

1600 METERS
Miles Ally, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Landen McNair, Bartlett, Jr.
Ryan Lovelace, Cleveland, Jr.

3200 METERS
Aiden Britt, Lebanon, Sr.
Conner Wingfield, Daniel Boone, Jr.
Kevin Vanderkolk, Brentwood, Sr.

DECATHLON
Mason Collins, Farragut, Jr.
Stockton Owen, Cookeville, Sr.
Skyy Craig, Walker Valley, Sr.

Small Division
POLE VAULT
Matthew Bretscher, L&N STEM Academy, Sr.
Zach Strong, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Bryson Church, West Greene, Jr.

LONG JUMP
Jordan Harris, Alcoa, So.
Lorenzo Currie, Tennessee School for Deaf, Sr.
Benjermin Drake, Whites Creek, Jr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Charles Newman, Alcoa, Jr.
Montex Deloney, Brainerd, Jr.
Landon Ford, Alcoa, Sr.

HIGH JUMP
Tyler Simmons, Memphis Business Academy, Jr.
Chase Rich, York Institute, Sr.
Chardarius Chaffin, Raleigh Egypt, Jr.

SHOT PUT
Kevin Burkett, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
Logan Wagner, South Greene, Jr.
Corey Moseley, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.

DISCUS
Taylan Tribble, Union City, Sr.
Corey Moseley, Union City, Sr.
Braxton Baumann, Alcoa, Sr.

110 METER HURDLES
Darien Johnson, Mitchell, Fr.
Montavious Cooper, Melrose, Jr.
John Roberts, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.

300 METER HURDLES
Montez Deloney, Brainerd, Jr.
Justin Lewis, Brainerd, So.
John Roberts, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.

100 METERS
Barion Brown, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.
Jermain Dodson, Melrose, So.
Iven Dayton Jr, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.

200 METERS
Barion Brown, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.
Iven Dayton Jr., Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Jermain Dodson, Melrose, So.

400 METERS
Benjermin Drake, Whites Creek, Jr.
Keon Wheeler, Brainerd Jr.
Mack Taylor, Wooddale, Jr.

800 METERS
Ryan Keeton, Fairview, Sr.
Dwayne Morris, Austin-East, Fr
Carter Bradford, Sequatchie County, Jr.

1600 METERS
Carter Bradford, Sequatchie County, Jr.
Matthew Andrea, Fairview, Jr.
Abdul Jaber, Alcoa, Jr.

3200 METERS
Will Douglas, Camden Central, So.
Joshua Pote, Signal Mountain, Fr.
Abdul Jaber, Alcoa, Jr.

DECATHLON
Montez Deloney, Brainerd, Jr.
Jude Green, Alcoa, So.
Jayleen Dupree, Brainerd, Jr.

Division II-A
POLE VAULT
Payton Culp, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Grant Speer, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
Cole Galbreath, Harding Academy, Sr.

LONG JUMP
London Humphreys, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
Jaxon Toney, Harding Academy, Jr.
Peyton Morgan, Northpoint Christian, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Monterius Williams, Harding Academy, Jr.
Payton Culp, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Jaxon Toney, Harding Academy, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Conner Moore, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
Jaxon Toney, Harding Academy, Jr.
London Humphreys, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.

SHOT PUT
Dietrick Pennington, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
Josiah Jackson, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Joshua Dabney, Harding Academy, Jr.

DISCUS
Jamal Mitchell, Harding Academy, Sr.
Dietrick Pennington, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
Joshua Dabney, Harding Academy, Jr.

110 METER HURDLES
Ethan Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Payton Culp, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Justin Davis, Harding Academy, So.

300 METER HURDLES
Ethan Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Collins Malone, Columbia Academy, Jr.
Garret Smith, Franklin Road Academy, So.

100 METERS
Tyke Tabor, University School of Jackson, Sr.
JaMicheal McGoy, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
London Humphreys, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.

200 METERS
Tyke Tabor, University School of Jackson, Sr.
London Humphreys, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
Jaelyn Marsh, Nashville Christian, Jr.

400 METERS
Thatcher Frankfather, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Jacob Harrison, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
James Warmbrod, Nashville Christian, So.

800 METERS
Conner Hinson, Columbia Academy, Jr.
Neil Nrayanan, University School of Nashville, Sr.
Garret Wilson, Evang. Christian, So.

1600 METERS
Conner Henson, Columbia Academy, Jr.
Trace Alexander, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Andrew Cross, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.

3200 METERS
Conner Henson, Columbia Academy, Jr.
Andy Henton, Harding academy, Sr.
Trace Alexander, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.

DECATHLON
Payton Culp, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Thatcher Frankfather, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Ethan Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.

Division ll-AA
POLE VAULT
Connor Steanson, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Jack Braman, McCallie School, Sr.
Michael May, McCallie School, Sr.

LONG JUMP
Roland McGhee Jr., Ensworth School, Jr.
Justin Hughes, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
Eric Rivers, McCallie School, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Eric Rivers, McCallie School, Sr.
Sam Banks, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Shamar Porter, Ensworth School, So.

HIGH JUMP
Justin Hughes, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
John Kelly, Ensworth School, Sr.
Nasir Cook, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.

SHOT PUT
DJ Harden, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Brock Carlson, Father Ryan, Sr.
Eli Sutton, Brentwood Academy, Sr.

DISCUS
BJ Robinson, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Eli Sutton, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
Patrick Kutas, Christian Brothers, Jr.

110 METER HURDLES
Michael May, McCallie School, Sr.
Nicholas Robison, McCallie School, Sr.
Sam Banks, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.

100 METERS
Jaxon Hammond, Christion Brothers, So.
Jackson Burns, McCallie School, Sr.
Roland McGhee Jr., Ensworth School, Jr.

200 METERS
Roland McGhee Jr., Ensworth School, Jr.
Jackson Burns, McCallie School, Sr.
Kavan Reynolds, McCallie School, Fr.

300 METER HURDLES
Roland McGhee Jr., Ensworth School, Jr.
Nicholas Robison, McCallie School, Sr.
Michael May, McCallie School, Sr.

400 METERS
Kavan Reynolds, McCallie School, Fr.
Dallan Hayden, Christian Brothers, Jr.
Braylon Harmon, Knox Catholic, Fr.

800 METERS
Carson Turner, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.
Jake Ryan, Christian Brothers, Jr.
Parker Russ, Christian Brothers, Jr.

1600 METERS
Luke Thompson, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Jake Ryan, Christian Brothers, Jr.
Ciro Albamont, Father Ryan, Jr.

3200 METERS
Jack Cottrell, Chattanooga Christian, Sr. 
Jake Ryan, Christian Brothers, Jr.
Jack Bowen, McCallie School, 8th grade

DECATHLON
Michael May, McCallie School, Sr.
Sam Banks, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Nicholas Robison, McCallie School, Sr.

GIRLS
Large Division
POLE VAULT
Hollon Powers, Brentwood, Sr.
Laura Speth, Farragut, Jr.
Samantha Harvey, Farragut, So.

LONG JUMP
Amani Sharif, Rockvale, So.
Dominique Romain, Hardin Valley, Sr.
Hollan Powers, Brentwood, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Sidnee Stanton, Hardin Valley, Jr.
Hollan Powers, Brentwood, Sr.
Madison Cowan, Sullivan South, Sr.

HIGH JUMP
Elise Dobson, Nolensville, Jr.
Torri James, Rossview, Fr.
Amani Sharif, Rockvale, So.

SHOT PUT
Reghan Grimes, Ravenwood, Jr.
Sarah Tang, Independence, So.
Emma Gives, Morristown West, So.

DISCUS
Reghan Grimes, Ravenwood, Jr.
Elissa Longmire, Jefferson County, Fr.
Kacey Webb, Morristown West, Jr.

100 METER HURDLES
Tyra Nabors, Bartlett, Sr.
McKenzi Hayes, Bartlett, Sr.
Elise Dobson, Nolensville, Jr.

100 METERS
Whisper Thomas, Station Camp, Jr.
Avia Lane, Martin Luther King, Fr.
Dominique Romain, Hardin Valley, Sr.

200 METERS
Nyla Blackmon, Southwind, Jr.
Whisper Thomas, Station Camp, Jr.
Sanura Branagin, Whitehaven, Sr.

300 METER HURDLES
Gracie Morse, Franklin County, Sr.
Madison Romain, Hardin Valley, Jr.
Denver Winters, Memphis Central, So.

400 METERS
Eriyanna Reed, Hillsboro, Jr.
Jewel Jennings, Jefferson County, Sr.
Eva Gautreaux, Germantown Houston, So.

800 METERS
Jordan Rayl, Ravenwood, So.
Lydia Tankersley, Germantown Houston, Sr.
Anna Banovac, Brentwood, Sr.

1600 METERS
Jayne Halterman, Independence, Fr.
Zoe Arrington, Tennessee, So.
Leigh Walters, Page, Sr.

3200 METERS
Zoe Arrington, Tennessee, So.
Landri Wilcox, Cookeville, Sr.
Auldyn Plant, Nolensville, So.

PENTATHLON
Hollan Powers, Brentwood, Sr.
Elise Dobson, Nolensville, Jr.
Gracie Morse, Franklin County, Sr.

Small Division
POLE VAULT
Charlotte Harrison, Signal Mountain, Jr.
Christiana Ricker, West Greene, Sr.
Reilly Furr, Signal Mountain, Sr.

LONG JUMP
Sydney McCarty, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
Alyssa Raymond, Memphis East, So.
Samantha Woodson, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Jayln Rice, East Nashville, Sr.
Kara Wilson, Signal Mountain, Jr.
Haley Kells, South Greene, Sr.

HIGH JUMP
Abbey King, South Greene, Sr.
Alayna Darrett, East Nashville, Sr.
Kelsey Gossage, Fairview, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Gabby Beaty, York Institute, So.
Kayla Greene, Whites Creek, Sr.
Destiny Poole, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.

DISCUS
Whitney Houston, City University School of Liberal Arts, Jr.
Gabby Beaty, York Institute, So.
Abbey Cox, West Greene, Fr.

100 METER HURDLES
Alayna Darrett, East Nashville, Sr.
Chelsea Chavis, Chattanooga Arts & Sciences, Jr.
Haley Kells, South Greene, Sr.

300 METER HURDLES
Lexi Bates, Northview Academy, Sr.
Chelsea Chavis, Chattanooga Arts & Sciences, Jr.
Abbey King, South Greene, Sr.

100 METERS
JayleAna Wyatt, Madison Academic, Sr.
Tineshia Rudgley, City University School of Liberal Arts, Sr.
Meghan Scales, Whites Creek, Jr.

200 METERS
Tineshia Rudgley, City University School of Liberal Arts, Sr.
JayleAna Wyatt, Madison Academic, Sr.
Kara Wilson, Signal Mountain, Jr.

400 METERS
Ariya Rice, Austin-East, Jr.
Kylie McCadney, Union City, Sr.
Katieann Thompson, Hickman County, So.

800 METERS
Lily Stinnet, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
Shelby Knight, Alcoa, Sr.
Alysaa Andrea, Fairview, So.

1600 METERS
Stefani Johnson, Gatlinburg-Pittman, So.
Alyssa Andrea, Fairview, So.
Gracen Glover, Signal Mountain, Sr.

3200 METERS
Gracen Glover, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Ada Boyd, Signal Mountain, 8th Grade
Anna Kate Tibbs, Sequatchie County, Sr.

PENTATHLON
Alayna Darrett, East Nashville, Sr.
Kara Wilson, Signal Mountain, Jr.
Mikaela Reagan, York Institute, Sr.

Division II-A
POLE VAULT
Holly Schreiber, University School of Nashville, So.
Mattie Baughman, Harding Academy, So.
Lydia Hawley, Harding Academy, So.

LONG JUMP
Lennox Langham, Webb School-Knoxville, 8th grade
Emily Patterson, Harding Academy, Sr.
Jaylee Lopez, Donelson Christian Academy, Jr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Lennox Langham, Webb School-Knoxville, 8th grade
Emily Patterson, Harding Academy, Sr.
Caroline Upchurch, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Sarah Grace Burns, St. Andrews-Sewanee, Sr.
Aubrey Lane, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, So.
Savannah Davis, Northpoint Christian, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Kym Young, St. George’s Independent, Sr.
Monique Chew, Harding Academy, Sr.
Olivia Jones, University School of Jackson, Sr.

DISCUS
Emily Howard, Harding Academy, Sr.
McKenna Monger, The King’s Academy, Jr.
Lucy Fisher, Lausanne Collegiate, So.

100 METER HURDLES
Kimbriel Winfield, St. George’s, 8th grade
Brianna Baker, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, So.
Ashlyn Patton, Battle Ground Academy, So.

300 METER HURDLES
Brianna Baker, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, So
Avery Levitt, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
Lucy Ellis, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.

100 METERS
Morayo Kassim, University School of Nashville, Jr.
Alima Kassim, University School of Nashville, Fr.
Chloe Bruce, University School of Nashville, Jr.

200 METERS
Morayo Kassim, University School of Nashville, Jr.
Alima Kassim, University School of Nashville, Fr.
Antiya McAlister, Christian Academy of Knoxville, So.

400 METERS
Olivia Rodgers, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Grace Hobday, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Fr.
Emory Miller, Harding Academy, Fr.

800 METERS
Aubrey Lane, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, So.
Allison Newman, St. George's Independent, Sr.
Anna Graves, Webb School-Knoxville, Fr.

1600 METERS
Allison Newman, St. George’s Independent, Sr.
Abby Faith Cheeseman, Webb School-Bell Buckle, 8th grade
Anna Cate Beachum, Webb School-Knoxville, Jr.

3200 METERS
Abby Faith Cheeseman, Webb School-Bell Buckle, 8th grade
Anna Graves, Webb School-Knoxville, Fr.
Alli Hlykema, Jackson Christian, Jr.

PENTATHLON
Aubrey Lane, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, So.
Emily Patterson, Harding Academy, Sr.
Addie Chapman, Silverdale Baptist, Fr.

Division II-AA
POLE VAULT
Jacqueline Frist, Ensworth School, Sr.
Kathryn Hosp, St. Benedict at Auburndale, Jr.
Caroline Weems, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, So.

LONG JUMP
Gianna Bullock, Ensworth School, Sr.
Sullivan Brown, Ensworth School, Fr.
Claire Haley, Ensworth School, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Nicola Van Der Merwe, Girls Preparatory School, Sr.
Sullivan Brown, Ensworth School, Fr.
Emmy Yambrek, Hutchison School, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Gianna Bullock, Ensworth School, Sr.
Kalen Ingram, St. Mary's Episcopal, Sr.
Annie Strong, Brentwood Academy, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Mensi Stiff, Brentwood Academy, So.
Louisa Bohner, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
Kierstin Roy, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.

DISCUS
Mensi Stiff, Brentwood Academy, So.
Kierstin Roy, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
Kaia Barnett, Hutchison School, Jr.

110 METER HURDLES
Gianna Bullock, Ensworth School, Sr.
Evie Culbreath, Baylor School, So.
Claire Haley, Ensworth School, Sr.

300 METER HURDLES
Gianna Bullock, Ensworth School, Sr.
Claire Haley, Ensworth School, Sr.
Emily Kreek, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.

100 METERS
Emory Moore, Harpeth Hall, Sr.
Erica Douglas, Ensworth School, So.
Evie Culbreath, Baylor School, So.

200 METERS
Emory Moore, Harpeth Hall, Sr.
Erica Douglas, Ensworth School, So.
Evie Culbreath, Baylor School, So.

400 METERS
Jaila Lee, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
Jada Cooper, Baylor School, Fr.
Addison Hartle, Ensworth School, Fr.

800 METERS
Felicity Bost, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
Bella Guillamondegui, Harpeth Hall, So.
France Bohner, Girls Preparatory School, 8th grade

1600 METERS
Bella Guillamondegui, Harpeth Hall, So.
Phoebe Moran, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
Mae Mae, Powe, Baylor School, Fr.

3200 METERS
Bella Guillamondegui, Harpeth Hall, So.
Jane Eiselstein, Girls Preparatory School, Sr.
Elizabeth Moody, St. Mary’s Episcopal, Sr.

PENTATHLON
Gianna Bullock, Ensworth School, Sr.
Claire Haley, Ensworth School, Sr.
Emily Kreek, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.

LOCATION UPDATE: TSWA Hall of Fame induction set for July 8

NASHVILLE – Due to new air conditioning units being installed in Baird Chapel at Cumberland University, this summer, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame dinner and induction will take place at Alumni Hall on the Cumberland campus on Thursday, July 8 at 6 p.m. CT, the organization announced this week.

Alumni Hall is a new building that Cumberland University purchased last year that sits on the eastern edge of campus. The Journey church occupied the building previously. The address is 212 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37087.

The 15th Annual TSWA dinner and induction will honor classes from 2020 and 2021. Tommy Bryan (Lebanon), Teresa Walker (Associated Press) and Mark Wiedmer (Chattanooga) were selected for the 2020 class while Larry Taft (Nashville), Maurice Patton (Nashville/Columbia) and George Starr (Cleveland) are part of the 2021 class.

The TSWA will also present awards for college football, men’s and women’s basketball coach and player of the year as well as the plaques and certificates for the annual writing contest, with those winners announced last week.

Tickets for the dinner cost $25 per person and may be purchased at the door via cash or check. Anyone planning to attend is urged to RSVP to Jo Jo Freeman at jojo.freeman@gmail.com by Wednesday, June 30. Those attending will be encouraged but not required to wear masks while entering and exiting Alumni Hall.

Winners announced for 2020 TSWA writing contest

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released the winners of the annual writing contest this week. All of the first, second and third-place winners will be recognized during the Hall of Fame dinner and banquet on Thursday, July 8, at Cumberland University. Thanks to Ron Higgins for again coordinating the judging for all of the categories in the annual writing contest.

TSWA 2020 WRITING CONTEST RESULTS
Entries were from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020

DIVISION I
GARY LUNDY WRITER OF THE YEAR – 1. Adam Sparks, The Tennessean: The winner by a wide, wide margin, led by his thorough, balanced and incredibly detailed investigative report on an expelled Vandy football player found responsible for sexual assault who continued to have access to the football facilities and activities that placed him in the proximity of his accuser. 2. John Varlas, The Daily Memphian. 3. John Glennon, The Athletic/SI.com.

BEST COLUMNIST – 1. John Adams, Knoxville News-Sentinel: There seems to be a clear division in writing styles among these entries. Four writers wrote feature-type columns, using quotes from subjects to give validity to the writers’ opinions. And then you have one writer who didn’t quote anybody in his three columns, which were bursting with strong opinions delivered with facts and perspective. 2. Mark Wiedmer, Chattanooga Times-Free Press. 3. Tom Kreager, The Tennessean.

BEST FEATURE WRITER – 1. John Glennon, The Athletic/SI.com: Superb writing and reporting in all three stories, but the feature recalling Titans’ clandestine workouts in 2012 of free agent quarterback Peyton Manning was simply amazing. Writer doesn’t get in the way of great storytelling. 2. John Varlas, The Daily Memphian. 3. Adam Sparks, The Tennessean.

BEST EVENT WRITER – 1. Mark Wiedmer, Chattanooga Times-Free-Press: Easy winner. Each of his entries checked all the boxes of excellent event stories. Creative leads, great context, hints of atmosphere, sprinkling quotes in just the right places. 2. Tom Kreager, The Tennessean. 3. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press.

BEST NEWS WRITER – 1. Tom Kreager, The Tennessean: Great detail and clarity on controversial happenings, such as a high school walkout protesting the unexpected firing of a popular coach, as well explaining who has jurisdiction to stop high school playoff games because of COVID-19 and who doesn’t have jurisdiction to halt regular season play. 2. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press. 3. None awarded.

BEST PREP WRITER – 1. John Varlas, The Daily Memphian: It was obvious this writer put a lot of legwork into his stories. It wasn’t just making numerous phone calls for a wonderfully written obit on the passing of a legendary Memphis-area football coach. It was about being on the scene at a protest of Shelby County School football players upset about the postponement of their seasons because of COVID-19. 2. Stephen Hargis, Chattanooga Times-Free-Press. 3. Tom Kreager, The Tennessean.

NOTE: DID NOT HAVE ENTRIES TO JUDGE BEST DAILY SECTION, BEST SPECIAL SECTION, BEST INVESTIGATIVE SERIES, BEST INDIVIDUAL LAYOUT AND BEST OUTDOOR WRITER

DIVISION II
GARY LUNDY WRITER OF THE YEAR – 1. Kevin Weaks, Union City Messenger: Three compelling subjects – a look at the MacIntyre coaching tree, a ground-breaking African-American high school football player and a longtime friend remembering Johnny Majors upon his death – were all smooth, easy reads. 2. Cecil Joyce, Daily News Journal. 3. None awarded.

BEST SPECIAL SECTION (COMBINED DIVISION II AND III) – 1. Union City Messenger 2020 Football Preview (Kevin Weaks, editor): A read-all-season section that has extras other preseason sections don’t, simple touches such as graphics filled with quick read info reviewing the previous 2019 season and the 2020 schedule stripped across the bottom using colorful logos of opponents. 2. Weakley County Press 2020 High School Football Preview (Randy Cavin, editor). 3. Macon County Times Area Basketball Preview (Craig Harris, editor).

BEST FEATURE WRITER – 1. Cecil Joyce, Daily News Journal – Winner could have done a better job choosing stories. There should be one human tragedy – such as car wrecks, overcoming deadly disease – story limit. Fortunately, the winner saved himself writing about a secondary school superfan coping with no sports because of the pandemic. 2. Taylor Vortherms, The Daily Times, Maryville. 3. Kevin Weaks, Union City Messenger.

BEST EVENT WRITER – 1. Cecil Joyce, Daily News Journal: Simply had better story angles and creative leads that made you want to read on. And when you did, there was a judicious use of quotes to keep the story flow smooth. 2. Kevin Weaks, Union City Messenger 3. None awarded.

BEST NEWS WRITER – 1. Kevin Weaks, Union City Messenger: Two of the winner’s three stories were COVID-19 pandemic-related, but both were timely and extremely informative, such as UTM officials and athletes trying to understand the ins and outs of the NCAA’s extra year of eligibility offers. 2. Cecil Joyce, Daily News Journal. 3. None awarded.

BEST PREP WRITER – 1. Cecil Joyce, Daily News Journal: Excellent news story on Oakland High football program being placed on probation gave the winner an edge in this category. 2. Kevin Weaks, Union City Messenger. 3. None awarded.

NOTE: DID NOT HAVE ANY OR NOT ENOUGH ENTRIES TO JUDGE BEST SECTION, BEST COLUMNIST, BEST INDIVIDUAL LAYOUT

DIVISION III
GARY LUNDY WRITER OF THE YEAR – 1. Craig Harris, Macon County Times: His three stories were vastly different – a feature on eighth-grader gunshot victim recovering to play football, a multi-voiced reaction story to COVID-19 shutting down high school sports and a “What if?” column wondering how some of the local high school seasons would have played out if not for the COVID-19 shutdown. 2 Russell Vannozzi, Main Street Media. 3 Bill Traughber, Nashville Retrospect.

BEST FEATURE WRITER – 1. Russell Vannozzi, Main Street Media: Impressed with the thoroughness of the features by the winning writer, yet without droning on and on. Also, his leads didn’t beat around the bush. Got the reader quickly into the story. 2. Craig Harris, Macon County Times. 3. Randy Cavin, Weakley County Press.

BEST NEWS/EVENT WRITER – 1. Bill Sorrell, West 10 Media: Had the best leads, the best organization, the best flow. The lengths of all these stories were long with lots of quotes, maybe a few too many. 2. Russell Vannozzi, Main Street Media. 3. Cory Woodroof, Williamson Home Page.

NOTE: PAIRED DIVISION III SPECIAL SECTION ENTRIES WITH DIVISION II DUE TO A LACK OF ENTRIES

DIVISION IV
BEST FEATURE WRITER – 1. Chad Bishop, Vanderbilt: Writer took the reader inside each of his subjects, such Vanderbilt women’s soccer player turned placekicker Sara Fuller and put the reader in their worlds with detailed, but not overwritten writing. 2. Phil Stukenborg, University of Memphis. 3 Mark McGee, Lipscomb.

BEST EVENT WRITER – 1. Thomas Corhern, Tennessee Tech: Engaging leads but story organization and flow were strongpoints. Gave the readers all the answers to any questions they might have. 2. Anne C. Wehunt, Chattanooga. 3. Jay Blackman, Chattanooga.