TSWA recognizes all-state football in classes 1A, 2A, 3A

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state football teams for three classes in Division I on Wednesday for the 2022 season.

Class 1A
OFFENSE
QB – Jackson Cassidy, McKenzie, Sr.
QB – Sam Driggers, Peabody, Sr. 
QB – Kamden Wellington, South Pittsburg, Jr.
RB – Marquez Taylor, McKenzie, Sr. 
RB – Gage McKinney, Cloudland, Sr.
RB – Kumaro Brown, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Jr. 
RB – Joseph Marcom, Clay County, Sr. 
WR – Alex Young, Fayetteville, Jr.
WR – Racash Kelly, South Pittsburg, Jr.
OL – Isaac DeHaan, Peabody, Sr. 
OL – Misan Sisk, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Sr.
OL – Jacob Street, Cloudland, Sr.
OL – Levi Garrettt, Clay County, Sr.
OL – Bradyn Burgess, Coalfield, Sr.
ATH – Dawson White, Moore County, Jr.
K – Zach Aird, McKenzie, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Jacob Winchester, Lookout Valley, Sr.
DL – Braxton Wilson, Fayetteville, Sr.
DL – Mason Smith, Coalfield, So.
DL – Andre Allen, Fayetteville, Sr.
DL – Bryson Greer, Gordonsville, Sr.
LB – Jamarion Farrior, South Pittsburg, Jr.
LB – Isaiah Thomison, Fayetteville, Sr.
LB – Lance Taylor, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, Jr.
LB – Rashad McCreary, McKenzie, Sr. 
LB – Will Dudney, Gordonsville, Sr.
DB – Kevarion Whitaker, Fayetteville, Jr. 
DB – Alec Kerr, Clay County, Sr. 
DB – Landon Ramsey, Unaka, Sr. 
DB – Jayden Mount, South Pittsburg, Sr.
ATH – Tatum Oliver, Dresden, Sr.
P – David Pardo, Whitwell, Sr.

Class 2A
OFFENSE
QB – Joshua Jackson, Tyner, Sr.
QB – E.J. Gilliam, Freedom Prep, Jr. 
QB – Brycen McDonald, Lewis County, So.
RB – Zech Prince, East Robertson, Sr.
RB – Desmond Thomas, Riverside, Jr.
RB – Markel McKinley, Tyner, Sr. 
WR – Dyer Barnes, Lewis County, Sr.
WR – Clint Seymore, Loretto, Jr.
WR – Greg Martin, Oakhaven, Sr. 
OL – Jonah Chapman, Tyner, Sr.
OL – Tanner Cheatam, East Robertson, Sr.
OL – Derek Burgess, Polk County, Sr.
OL – Marshall Booker, Westmoreland, Sr.
OL – Nehemiah Storey, Rockwood, Sr.
ATH – Gray Eubanks, Huntingdon, So.
K – Patton Simbeck, Loretto, Jr. 

DEFENSE
DL – Jamarion Varnell, Tyner, Sr.
DL – Gavin Alderson, Mt. Pleasant, Sr.
DL – Dalton Purgason, Meigs County, Sr.
DL – Casen Goosetree, East Robertson, So.
LB – Gage Smith, Union City, Sr.
LB – Hayden Smith, Westview, Sr.
LB – Jersey Chubb, Tyner, Sr.
LB – Hunter Clark, Bledsoe County, Sr.
LB – Trae Ruffin, Tyner, Sr.
DB – Jacquan Davis, Fairley, Jr. 
DB – Quincy Hamilton, Westview, Sr.
DB – Parker Wilks, Riverside, Jr. 
DB – Rayshaun Hinton, Tyner, Sr.
DB – Jayden Pryor, Richland, So.
ATH – Tadarius Canada, Mitchell, Jr.
P – Ethan Ray, Lewis County, Jr. 

Class 3A
OFFENSE
QB – Zach Lunsford, Alcoa, Sr.
QB – Brady Hammonds, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
QB – Zacc Beard, East Nashville, Sr.
RB – Jordan Harris, Alcoa, Sr. 
RB – Easton Elliott, Waverly, Sr.
RB – TreQuan Waters, East Nashville, Sr.
WR – Frank Gordon, East Nashville, Sr.
WR – Whittman Whaley, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
WR – Carlos Orr, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
OL – Lance Williams, Alcoa, Sr.
OL – Tyler Jeffries, Alcoa, Sr. 
OL – DeMarco Ellis, East Nashville, Sr. 
OL – Jimmy Enoch, Smith County, Sr.
OL – Stuart Flores, Waverly, Jr.
ATH – Jamarion Dowell, Covington, Sr.
K – Chase Cardin, Giles County, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Jamison Keeley, Smith County, Sr.
DL – Joe McCord, Alcoa, Jr.
DL – Ian Robinson, Covington, Sr.
DL – Eli Owens, Alcoa, So. 
LB – Ripley Hutcherson, Signal Mountain, Sr.
LB – LaDon Pointer, East Nashville, Sr.
LB – Aaron Davis, Alcoa, Sr.
LB – Brayden Cornett, Alcoa, Jr.
LB – Rio Little, Chuckey-Doak, Sr.
DB – Martels Carter, Jr., Brainerd, So.
DB – Mark Joseph, Sheffield, Sr.
DB – Eli Graf, Alcoa, So.
DB – A.C. Mason-Young, Covington, Sr.
DB – Rolando Braxton, East Nashville, Sr.
ATH – Elijah Cannon, Alcoa, Jr.
P – Esteban Mendoza, Unicoi County, Sr.

Division II all-state football teams named by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state football teams for three classes in Division II on Tuesday for the 2022 season.

Division II-A
OFFENSE
QB – D.J. Merriweather, Clarksville Academy, Sr. 
QB – Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian, Fr.
QB – Garrett Weekly, Friendship Christian, Sr. 
RB – Kevin Finch, University School of Jackson, Sr.
RB – Eli Wilson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr. 
RB – Ashton Jones, Donelson Christian, Jr.
WR – Brayden Waller, Trinity Christian, So. 
WR – Brock Montgomery, Friendship Christian, Jr. 
WR – Jacques Wyatt III, Clarksville Academy, Sr. 
OL – Devin Lively, Friendship Christian, Sr.
OL – Kanye Sawyer, University School of Jackson, Sr.
OL – Devin Ray, Nashville Christian, Sr. 
OL – David Lyles, Donelson Christian, Sr. 
OL – Jesse Perry, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr. 
ATH – Tyson Wolcott, Friendship Christian, Jr. 
K – Zack Cisco, Jackson Christian, Jr. 

DEFENSE
DL – Nick Donato, The King’s Academy, Sr. 
DL – Ty O’Neal, University School of Jackson, Sr. 
DL – Jaden Potts, Nashville Christian, Sr. 
DL – L.J. Tolbert, Donelson Christian, Sr. 
DL – Car’Lando Barton, Friendship Christian, So. 
LB – Brooks Jones, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.
LB – Will Keltner, Trinity Christian, Sr. 
LB – Sam McMillin, University School of Jackson, Jr. 
LB – Brady Russell, Donelson Christian, Sr.
DB – Jaylen Mosley, Jackson Christian, So. 
DB – Jayce Barksdale, University School of Jackson, Jr. 
DB – Shajai Jackson, Lakeway Christian Academy, Jr. 
DB – Zeke Connatser, The King’s Academy, Sr. 
DB – Tylor Smiley, Friendship Christian, Sr. 
ATH – James Warmbrod IV, Nashville Christian, Sr.
P – Landon Williams, Friendship Christian, Jr. 

Division II-AA
OFFENSE
QB – Charles Robinson, Webb School of Knoxville, Sr.
QB – Hank Brown, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
QB – Brock Glenn, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
RB – Ty Clark III, Franklin Road Academy, Jr. 
RB – Boo Carter, Chattanooga Christian, Jr. 
WR – London Humphreys, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
WR – Junior Sherrill, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
TE – Bo Burklow, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OL – John Wayne Oliver, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
OL – Joe Crocker, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
OL – Luke Work, Lausanne Collegiate, Jr.
OL – Brandon Solis, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
OL – Chauncey Gooden, Lipscomb Academy, So.
OL – William Wall, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
ATH – Brett Rogers, Silverdale Baptist, Sr.
K – Lucas Hollifield, Grace Christian, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Devoris Havis, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
DL – Jay Wade, Webb School of Knoxville, Sr.
DL – Tony Carter, Lipscomb Academy, So.
DL – Donovan Nevils, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
DL – Glenn Seabrooks, Davidson Academy, Jr.
LB – Crews Law, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr. 
LB – Cooper Cameron, Webb School of Knoxville, Jr.
LB – Joey Bonifacio, Webb School of Knoxville, Sr.
LB – Edwin Spillman, Lipscomb Academy, Jr. 
LB – Bryan Longwell, Lipscomb Academy, Sr. 
DB – Shavar Young, Webb School of Knoxville, Fr.
DB – Markeis Barrett, Webb School of Knoxville, Jr.
DB – Kaleb Beasley, Lipscomb Academy, Jr. 
DB – Ondre Evans, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
ATH – Javoris Havis, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
P – Max Gilbert, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr. 

Division II-AAA
OFFENSE
QB – Marcel Reed, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
QB – George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy, So. 
QB – Whit Muschamp, Baylor School, Jr.
RB – Caleb Hampton, Baylor School, Sr. 
RB – Johnothan Moore, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr. 
WR – Amari Jefferson, Baylor School, Jr. 
WR – Max Leblanc, Baylor School, Jr.
WR – Claiborne Richards, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
TE – Dalton Restelli, Baylor School, Sr.
OL – Brycen Sanders, Baylor School, Sr.
OL – Trevor Duncan, Knox Catholic, Sr.  
OL – Asher Skyles, Baylor School, Sr.
OL – Caleb Dorris, Ensworth School, Sr.
OL – Davis Greene, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
ATH – Jeremy St. Hilaire, McCallie School, Jr.
K – George Laster, Brentwood Academy, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Gabe Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
DL – Eriq George, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
DL – Carson Gentle, McCallie School, Jr.
DL – Tony Boggs, Baylor School, Sr.
DL – Hank Weber, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
DL – Jamarr Jones, Pope John Paul II, Sr.
LB – Etienne Delisle, McCallie School, Sr. 
LB – John Emendorfer, Baylor School, Sr.
LB – A.J. Barbat, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
LB – Deuce Scott, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
DB – Evan Haynie, Baylor School, Sr.
DB – Max Carroll, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
DB – Braylon Harmon, Knox Catholic, Jr.
DB – Josh Mailander, Pope John Paul II, Sr.
P – Brock Taylor, Knox Catholic, Sr. 
P – London Bironas, Brentwood Academy, So.

Volleyball all-state teams recognized by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state volleyball teams for three classes in Division I and two classes in Division II on Saturday for the 2022 season.

CLASS AAA
OH: Addison Hurst, Cleveland, Sr.
OH: Lauren Hurst, Cleveland, So.
OH: Kaira Knox, Nolensville, So.
OH: Amanda Mack, Maryville, Jr.
OH: Ashley Miller, Brentwood, Sr.
OH: Lexi Pendleton, Germantown Houston, Sr.
OH: Abbi Peterson, Collierville, Sr.
OH: Mia Reese, Hillsboro, Sr.
MH: Rylee Haynie, West Ridge, Jr.
MH: Campbell McKinnon, Collierville, Jr.
S: Liv Gravatt, Maryville, Sr.
S: Kinslee McGowan, Cleveland, Jr.
S: Dylan Sulcer, Brentwood, Sr.
L: Bella LePore, Ravenwood, Sr.
L: Molly Williams, Science Hill, Sr.

CLASS AA
OH: Madison Blair, Tennessee, Sr.
OH: Katie Bowers, Creek Wood, Sr.
OH: Georgia Dobson, East Hamilton, So.
OH: Mia Finley, Central Magnet, Sr.
OH: Maddie Hurst, Grainger, Jr.
OH: Bailey Leake, Dyer County, Sr.
OH: Carlee Lowry, Signal Mountain, So.
OH: Chloe Marsh, Greeneville, Sr.
MH: Lauren Bailey, Greeneville, Sr.
MH: Jocilynn Riley, Creek Wood, Sr.
MH: Ellie Smith, Lexington, Sr.
S: Emily Redman, Signal Mountain, Jr.
S: Tristin Sutton, East Hamilton, Jr.
L: Lauren Hudson, Dyer County, Jr.
L: Sidnee Pendland, Tennessee, Jr.

CLASS A
OH: Ansley Burleson, Summertown, Sr.
OH: Ava Higgins, Sale Creek, Jr.
OH: Jordyn Roderick, South Greene, Sr.
OH: Emma Schnitzer, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, So.
OH: Meah Thompson, Eagleville, So.
OH: Laney Weathers, Loretto, Sr.
MH: Savannah Moore, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, Fr.
MH: Abbie Jo Shaffer, Summertown, So.
MH: Ally Weathers, Loretto, So.
S: Addison Compton, South Greene, So.
S: Karma Higgins, Sale Creek, Fr.
S: Gracie Kelly, Summertown, Sr.
S: Audrey Tribble, Eagleville, Jr.
L: Briley Dover, Loretto, Sr.
L: Macey Snapp, South Greene, Sr.

Division II-AA
OH: Elizabeth Aylward, Harpeth Hall, Sr.
OH: Kendall Barnes, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
OH: Blair Cherry, Knox Catholic, Sr.
OH: Emily Farm, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, Jr.
OH: Kennedy Holley, Knox Catholic, Jr.
OH: Emily Holmes, Father Ryan, Jr.
OH: Elli Kinney, Baylor School, Sr.
OH: Lennox Langham, Knox Webb, So.
MH: Kenedi Jennings, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
S: Devyn Dunn, Knox Catholic, Sr.
S: Ashley Pruitt, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
S: Hannah Scott, Ensworth School, Sr.
L: Katie Barrier, Ensworth School, Sr.
L: Katie McClary, Father Ryan, Sr.
L: Morgan Sharpe, Baylor School, Sr.

Division II-A
OH: Darby Felts, Lakeway Christian, Fr.
OH: Anna Hartman, Providence Christian, Sr.
OH: Mackenzie Huntington, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
OH: Kaden Sanders, Goodpasture Christian, Sr.
OH: Quinn Thurman, Northpoint Christian, Fr.
MH: Gillian Baisden, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
MH: Ryan Nevils, Goodpasture Christian, Sr.
MH: Cali Sandhoff, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
MH: Lily Watson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.
S: Sophie Bauer, Northpoint Christian, Jr.
S: Kyra Hampton, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
S: Haley Hudson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.
S: Tayler Ruffin, Goodpasture Christian, Sr.
L: Sloane Cantrell, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
L: Isabelle Northam, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.

TSWA announces all-state girls soccer teams

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state girls soccer teams for three classes in Division I and two classes in Division II on Friday for the 2022 season.

Class AAA
GK: Sophie Dawe, Germantown Houston, Sr.
GK: Peyton Huber, Bearden, Sr.
D: Liv Stott, Bearden, Jr.
D: Nadia Johnson, Knox West, Jr.
D: Reagan Tate, Hendersonville, Sr.
MF: Lauren Fang, Germantown Houston, Sr.
MF: Maddie Padelski, Nolensville, So.
MF: Nyla Blue, Bearden, Jr.
MF/F: Camden Prosser, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
F: Ellett Smith, Germantown Houston, So.
F: Kayla Barr, Maryville, Sr.
F: Brinley Murphy, Bearden, Sr.

Class AA
GK: Gabbie Rainey, Page, Sr.
GK: Emma Dulworth, Livingston Academy, Sr.
D: Anna Fisher, Dyersburg, Jr.
D: Shelby Clark, Central Magnet, Sr.
D: Molly Hartman, Greeneville, Sr.
MF: Ella Piercey, South Gibson, Sr.
MF: Julia Ann Hamilton, Central Magnet, Jr.
MF: Abby Thornton, Page, Sr.
MF/F: Anniemarie Konieczny, Greeneville, Sr.
F: Gracie Segundo, Page, Sr.
F: Zainab Manneh, Dyersburg, Jr.
F: Anna Shaw, Greeneville, Sr.

Class A
GK: Ella Murr, Alcoa, Sr.
GK: Annebelle Demastus, Culleoka, So.
D: Bella Henderson, Merroll Hyde, Jr.
D: Alana Stallworth, Cumberland Gap, Jr.
D: Kyla Sanders, Adamsville, Sr.
MF: Mary Kinsley Nye, Madison Academic, So.
MF: Cheyenne Frye, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, Jr.
MF: Mary McIllwain, Merrol Hyde, Sr.
MF/F: Sophie Williams, Culleoka, So.
F: Abigail Carroll, Crosstown, So.
F: Aly Ramsey, Cumberland Gap, Sr.
F: Charlotte Tymon, Alcoa, Jr.

Division II-AA
GK: Farah House, Girls Preparatory School, Fr.
GK: Abby Lankford, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
D: Lauren Charping, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
D: Olivia Prim, Father Ryan, Sr.
D: Mary Wood, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
MF: Ali Howard, Briarcrest Christian, So.
MF: Katie Shea Collins, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
MF: Sophia Mize, Baylor Academy, Jr.
MF/F: Sasha Carbone, Girls Preparatory School, Sr.
F: Molly Browne, Hutchison School, Fr.
F: Mamie Carman, Lipscomb Academy, So.
F: Kennedy Ball, Girls Preparatory School, Sr.

Division II-A
GK: Lilly Kate Varino, University School of Jackson, Sr.
GK: Riley Stooksbury, St. George's Independent, Fr.
D: Stella Spencer, University School of Jackson, Sr.
D: Lindsey Summarell, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
D: Ava Pormeroy, Nashville Christian, Sr.
MF: Betha Pucek, University School of Jackson, Sr.
MF: Keaton Mitchell, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
MF: Addie Chapman, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
MF/F: Olivia Lee, Trinity Christian Academy, Sr.
F: Morgan English, University School of Jackson, Sr.
F: Ashley Henderson, Harding Academy, Sr.
F: Eva Schreiber, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.

Tusculum's Belton, Union's Parks earn TSWA weekly awards

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Parks earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Tylandrius Parks was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 23.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in a pair of victories for the Bulldogs.

The Pocahontas, Tenn., native recorded 26 points, seven boards and six assists versus Montevallo, connecting on 11-of-15 shots overall and 4-for-7 from 3-point range. The senior guard just missed a triple-double in an overtime win against Auburn Montgomery, tallying 20 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, hitting only 4-of-14 from the field but making 12-for-16 at the foul line.

Parks has scored 20-plus points six times this year, including three consecutive outings. He averages 20.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists through 11 games this season.

2022-23 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Bryant Thomas, Carson-Newman
November 22 – Boe Njuidjol, Union University
November 29 – Ben Sheppard, Belmont
December 6 – Ren Dyer, Carson-Newman
December 14 – Inady Legiste, Tusculum University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Tusculum’s Belton repeats as TSWA Player of the Week winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tusculum University’s Mya Belton was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 17.7 points and 11.7 rebounds with three double-doubles for the Pioneers.

The Bythewood, S.C., native registered 18 points, 10 boards, four assists and three steals in a victory over Brescia University, making 7-of-15 shots overall and 4-for-7 from 3-point range. She followed that with 13 points, 12 boards, four steals and six blocks in a league victory against Emory & Henry.

Belton finished the week with 22 points and 13 rebounds versus Southern Wesleyan, hitting 8-of-18 shots overall and 3-for-5 from behind the arc. She averages 13.8 points, 8.6 boards and 2.2 blocks per game through 13 contests this season.

2022-23 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Cjaba Harbison, Vanderbilt
November 22 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
November 29 – Raven Thompson, Chattanooga
December 6 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 14 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University