TSWA weekly awards - August 31

Bryan College's Brad Spooner

FOOTBALL: Bethel’s Castronova, Cumberland’s Campagne earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bethel University’s Sam Castronova and Cumberland University’s Alex Campagne were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association for their efforts in contests from August 21-27. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2017-18 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

Castronova completed 21-of-32 passes with one touchdown in Bethel’s season-opening 19-13 victory over Edward Waters College. The Buffalo, N.Y., native connected with nine different receivers in the contest and his 22-yard TD pass to Marvin Rudd in the third quarter gave the Wildcats a 16-0 advantage.

Campagne recorded a game-best 11 tackles in Cumberland’s 24-17 season-opening win against Bluefield College. The Crestview, Fla., native tallied four solo stops and one tackle for loss. The Phoenix limited the Rams to just 322 yards of total offense, including 208 in the final three quarters.

MEN’S SOCCER: Bryan’s Spooner named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bryan College’s Brad Spooner earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, posting three goals in a pair of victories for the Lions. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2017-18 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

The Norwich, England, native tallied a pair of goals in a 5-1 victory over Bob Jones University, the first unassisted in the 33rd minute and then again in the 65th minute. The sophomore midfielder added an insurance score in the 87th minute in a 3-1 win versus 12th-ranked Thomas University.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Belmont’s Cason garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University’s Sydney Cason collected a pair of goals in two matches, including a game-winner, to earn the Tennessee Sports Writer’s Association Women’s Soccer weekly honor. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2017-18 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

The Hendersonville, Tenn., native posted her first collegiate goal in the 77th minute, converting a rebound in the 3-2 win. The freshman midfielder produced another goal with a header in the 80th minute versus Tennessee Wesleyan.

Austin Peay's Ashley Slay

VOLLEYBALL: Austin Peay’s Slay named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay’s Ashley Slay was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week, posting back-to-back 20-kill outings. This is the first of weekly awards for the 2016-17 academic year sponsored by the TSWA.

The Nashville, Tenn., native collected 10 kills against UMKC to open the Culvers Governors Classic and followed that with 20 kills versus Marshall. The senior then registered 20 kills with three aces, two blocks and four digs in a 3-2 victory over 19th-ranked Missouri.

Slay added 19 kills against Northern Iowa, finishing with 69, 4.31 per set, in the four matches.

Track All-State teams announced by TSWA

Lennex Walker from Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences won the pentathlon as well as four individual events at this year's state championships.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2017 Track All-State teams on Tuesday for classes A-AA and AAA as well as Division II. Student-athletes are selected based on their finish in the TSSAA Championships.

AAA
Boys
POLE VAULT
Cole Shea, Mt. Juliet
Jett Kinder, Brentwood
Garrett Lee, Brentwood

LONG JUMP
Isaiah Norman, Cordova
Jalen Tate, West Creek
Keegan Jones, Cleveland

TRIPLE JUMP
Jalen Tate, West Creek
Courtney Thomas, Memphis Central
Dahndray Holmes, Rossview

HIGH JUMP
Emilio Martin, Blackman
Shawn Stacy, Bearden*
Tanner Henry, Dobyns Bennett

SHOT PUT
Joshua Sobota, Bearden*
Spencer Goode, Bradley Central
Michael Redding, South Doyle

DISCUS
Joshua Sobota, Bearden*
Landon Harrell, Heritage
Isaiah Martin, West Creek

110 METER HURDLES
Benjedi Casseus, Cleveland
Kyle Costner, Brentwood
Zeke Westfield, Walker Valley

300 METER HURDLES
Courtney Thomas, Memphis Central
Damon Hodge, Hillsboro
Josh Owten, Memphis Central

100 METERS
Michael Scruggs, Riverdale
Donovan Whitmore, Siegel
Rashad Haynes, Memphis Central*

200 METERS
Donovan Whitmore, Siegel
Elijah Driver, Ravenwood
DeQuan Dallas, Melrose

400 METERS
Sir Newton Lee, Memphis East
Brendan Elrod, Cumberland County
Xavien Hughes, Germantown

800 METERS
Colin Jones, Germantown Houston
Keaton Jones, Germantown Houston
Kenton Bachmann, Hardin Valley

1600 METERS
Alex Crigger, Science Hill
Conner Hawkins, Cookeville
John Elrod, Wilson Central

3200 METERS
Ben Varghese, Daniel Boone*
Tutus Winders, Henry County
Silas Winders, Henry County

DECATHLON
Rashad Haynes, Memphis Central
Jett Kinder, Brentwood
Kyle Costner, Brentwood

Girls
POLE VAULT
Brittany Bishop, Anderson County
Taylor Pickett, Brentwood*
Melissa Briant, Collierville

LONG JUMP
Kethlin Campbell, Shelbyville Central
Lauryn James, Cordova*
Kiara Rhodes, Whitehaven

TRIPLE JUMP
Imani Udoumana, Oakland*
Avery Truelove, Centennial
Taylor Pickett, Brentwood

HIGH JUMP
Addisyn Rowe, David Crockett*
Kiara Rhodes, Whitehaven*
Riley White, Ravenwood

SHOT PUT
Katherine Coffey, Brentwood*
Krystal Starling, Ooltewah
Symphony Buxton, Hardin Valley

DISCUS
Katherine Coffey, Brentwood
Atlantis Warren, Germantown
Hannah Johnson, Independence*

100 METER HURDLES
Kiara Rhodes, Whitehaven*
Imani Udoumana, Oakland
Jessica Green, Collierville

300 METER HURDLES
Kiara Rhodes, Whitehaven
Kendall Long, White Station
Taylor Pickett, Brentwood

100 METERS
Kethlin Campbell, Shelbyville Central
Kirstin Jones, Whitehaven*
Tiyanna Johnson, Cleveland

200 METERS
Kethlin Campbell, Shelbyville Central
Kirstin Jones, Whitehaven*
Ashtin Holman, Franklin County

400 METERS
Riley White, Ravenwood*
Jessica Kelley, Ridgeway
LaNea Wallace, Germantown Houston

800 METERS
Jessica Lord, Morristown West
Riley Coggin, Brentwood
Breja Hooks, Oakland

1600 METERS
Addi Coggins, Independence
Lindsey Stallworth, Knox West
Ella Baran, Germantown Houston*

3200 METERS
Erica Fisher, Arlington
Addi Coggins, Independence
Victoria Simmons, Siegel

PENTATHLON
Kiara Rhodes, Whitehaven*
Taylor Pickett, Brentwood
Kelsea Buchanan, John Overton

A-AA
Boys
POLE VAULT
Garrett McQuain, Lipscomb Academy
Bobby Willingham, Christ Presbyterian Academy*
Paul Schwarzentraub, L&N STEM

LONG JUMP
Joseph Norwood, Brainerd
Quinton Poole, Creek Wood
Kortland Martin, Humboldt

TRIPLE JUMP
Jaylen Foster, L&N STEM
Jaque Ross, Dyersburg
Deanthony Hill, Mitchell

HIGH JUMP
Ryan Charles, CPA
Timetric Hodges, Maplewood
Raishun Morris, Hillcrest

SHOT PUT
Hunter Eads, Sullivan East
Rodderick Cummings, East Nashville
Elijah Simmons, Pearl Cohn*

DISCUS
Donald Johnson, Page
Ian Williams, Alcoa*
Evan Grooms, Greeneville

110 METER HURDLES
Brevin Sims, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences
Michael McMahan, Page
Malik McAdory, Fairley

300 METER HURDLES
Rodney Castille, Liberty Tech*
Brevin Sims, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences
Kiyontae Warren, Austin East

100 METERS
Jeremy McDowell, Maplewood*
Kedrick Wilbanks, Red Bank
Kendrick Wilbanks, Red Bank

200 METERS
Jeremy McDowell, Maplewood*
Walter Miller, Millington Central*
Nickson Pierre, Pearl Cohn

400 METERS
Nickson Pierre, Pearl Cohn
Emmanuel Bynum, Prep Academy W.E.B. DuBois
Walter Miller, Millington Central

800 METERS
Georde Goodwyn, Knox Catholic
Timothy Thacker, Grace Christian
Jhon-wes Walker, Covington

1600 METERS
Georde Goodwyn, Knox Catholic
Jake Renfree, Knox Catholic
Thomas Porter, Signal Mountain

3200 METERS
Jake Renfree, Knox Catholic*
Devin Sullivan, Knox Catholic
Georde Goodwyn, Knox Catholic

DECATHLON
Ryan Charles, CPA
Joachim Kennedy, Hume-Fogg
Jaque Ross, Dyersburg

Girls
POLE VAULT
Mary Leichner, Page*
Gigi Maddox, Page
Farris Parker, CPA

LONG JUMP
Lennex Walker, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences*
Mikele Vickers, Lipscomb Academy
Makayla Transou, Jackson South Side

TRIPLE JUMP
Lennex Walker, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences*
Chloe Harp, Montgomery Central
Jalena Curbeam, East Nashville

HIGH JUMP
Denia Hill-Tate, Martin Luther King
Mackenzie Harris, Middle Tennessee Christian*
Kailyn Tyler, Lipscomb Academy

SHOT PUT
Camryn Bowman, Signal Mountain*
Camryn Koroma, Elizabethton
Jasmine Roberts, Elizabethton

DISCUS
Camryn Bowman, Signal Mountain*
Camryn Koroma, Elizabethton
Jasmine Roberts, Elizabethton

100 METER HURDLES
Lennex Walker, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences*
Denia Hill-Tate, Martin Luther King
Stephanie Wisse, Unicoi County

300 METER HURDLES
Lennex Walker, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences
Kennedi Johnson, East Nashville
Josea Smith, Craigmont

100 METERS
Mike Vickers, Lipscomb Academy
Alexis Wilson, Tyner Academy*
Blake Blakemore, Austin East

200 METERS
Alexis Patterson, East Nashville
Blake Blakemore, Austin East
Calise Hardy, Whites Creek

400 METERS
Payton Barlow, White House*
Calise Hardy, Whites Creek
Norah Ogbonnaya, Martin Luther King

800 METERS
Rebecca Story, Christian Academy of Knoxville*
Loral Winn, Dresden*
Heather Feuchtenberger, Elizabethton*

1600 METERS
Rebecca Story, Christian Academy of Knoxville*
Taylor Cuono, Central Magnet
Loran Winn, Dresden

3200 METERS
Rebecca Story, Christian Academy of Knoxville*
Gigi Maddox, Page*
Callie Tucker, Knoxville Catholic

PENTATHLON
Lennex Walker, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences*
Stephanie Wisse, Unicoi County
Kennedi Johnson, East Nashville

Division II
Boys
POLE VAULT
Warner Lamar, Montgomery Bell Academy
Jack Bolton, Battle Ground Academy
Daniel Tell, Briarcrest Christian

LONG JUMP
Ty Kimberlin, Harding Academy
Thomas Ozburn, Brentwood Academy*
Tyler Jacobs, University School of Nashville

TRIPLE JUMP
Michael Archie, Brentwood Academy
Hakim McMorris, McCallie School*
Ty Kimberlin, Harding Academy

HIGH JUMP
Caleb Harris, Brentwood Academy
Eric Johnson, St. Benedict at Auburndale
McClain Portis, Montgomery Bell Academy

SHOT PUT
Tim Covington, Ensworth School
Jordan McCoy, Brentwood Academy
Kobe Gibson, Memphis University School

DISCUS
Tanner Antonutti, Ensworth School
Nyle Love, Lausanne Collegiate*
Jacob Likes, Christian Brothers

110 METER HURDLES
Deantoine Boyce, Lausanne Collegiate*
Tate Pierson, Brentwood Academy
Dylan McGee, Briarcrest Christian

300 METER HURDLES
Hakim McMorris, McCallie School
Daniel Tell, Briarcrest Christian
Tate Pierson, Brentwood Academy

100 METERS
Calvin Austin III, Harding Academy*
Nicholas Martin, Harding Academy*
Elijah Howard, Knox Webb

200 METERS
Calvin Austin III, Harding Academy*
Elijah Howard, Knox Webb
Nicholas Martin, Harding Academy*

400 METERS
Calvin Austin III, Harding Academy*
John Harkins, Christian Brothers
Julien Isabel, Harding Academy

800 METERS
Charlie Gilliland, Memphis University School
Graham Ragsdale, Montgomery Bell Academy
Michael Feehan, Christian Brothers

1600 METERS
Carter Coughlin, Knox Webb
Carter Cheeseman, Brentwood Academy
Graham Ragsdale, Montgomery Bell Academy

3200 METERS
Carter Coughlin, Knox Webb*
Jack Clunan, Father Ryan
George Payne, Brentwood Academy

DECATHLON
Hakim McMorris, McCallie School
Daniel Tell, Briarcrest Christian
Ty Kimberlin, Harding Academy

Girls
POLE VAULT
Rachel Smith, Baylor School*
Talia Barton, University School of Nashville
Carmen Ross, Baylor School

LONG JUMP
Tyra Gittens, Ensworth School*
Adreanna Parlette, St. Cecilia*
Sydni Harvey, Brentwood Academy

TRIPLE JUMP
JuToreyia Willis, Baylor School
Morgan Louderback, Brentwood Academy
Alayna Holbert, Brentwood Academy*

HIGH JUMP
Tyra Gittens, Ensworth School*
Adreanna Parlette, St. Cecilia
Campbell Carroll, Franklin Road Academy

SHOT PUT
Antoinette Lewis, Harding Academy*
Aliyah Wells, Briarcrest Christian
Jada Dotson, Ensworth School

DISCUS
Molly Martin, Evangelical Christian
Raegan Coleman, Harpeth Hall
Victoria Caldwell, Brentwood Academy*

100 METER HURDLES
Tyra Gittens, Ensworth School*
Adreanna Parlette, St. Cecilia*
Katlin Summarell, Battle Ground Academy

300 METER HURDLES
Katlin Summarell, Battle Ground Academy
Annie Taylor, Harpeth Hall*
Kayla Hayes, Baylor School

100 METERS
Makayla Packer, Baylor School
Jasmine Jefferson, Knox Webb*
Miaya Smith, St. George’s

200 METERS
Tyra Gittens, Ensworth School*
Jasmine Jefferson, Knox Webb
Miaya Smith, St. George’s

400 METERS
Savanna Owens, Briarcrest Christian*
Jasmine Jefferson, Knox Webb*
JaTorria Lee, Ensworth School

800 METERS
Meghan Underwood, Briarcrest Christian
Whitney Powell, Brentwood Academy
Claire Smith, Harpeth Hall*

1600 METERS
Niamh Schumacher, The King’s Academy*
Meredith Helton, Brentwood Academy*
Niki Narayani, Knox Webb

3200 METERS
Niamh Schumacher, The King’s Academy*
Niki Narayani, Knox Webb*
Claire Cheeseman, Brentwood Academy*

PENTATHLON
Tyra Gittens, Ensworth School*
Morgan Louderback, Brentwood Academy
Kelsey Kay Herring, Harpeth Hall

* - 2016 TSWA All-State honoree

TWSA announces Tennis All-State honorees

Baylor School's Drew Hawkins won her second straight state championship in 2017 to earn All-State honors.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2017 Tennis All-State teams on Monday for classes A-AA and AAA as well as Division II-A and AA. Each team consists of the top four singles players and top two doubles teams from bracket play in the TSSAA Championships.

Boys Tennis
AAA
SINGLES
Sam Fischer, Brentwood*
Stone Cozart, Tennessee
Michael Mercante, Wilson Central
Sai Mummareddy, Germantown

DOUBLES
Charlie Moseley/Jacob Marshall*, Tennessee
Josh Walker/Dylan Chambers, Mt. Juliet

A-AA
SINGLES
David Skrabut, Page
Jacob Lorino, Knox Catholic*
Benjamin Sidwell, Trinity Christian*
Daniel Cox, Red Bank

DOUBLES
Reed Bristow/Ethan Fussell, Christian Academy of Knoxville*
Sam Lee/Rory Glatt, L&N STEM Academy

Division II-A
SINGLES
Harrison Williams, Knox Webb
Walker Anderson, Battle Ground Academy
Timmy O’Brien, Zion Christian*
Cade Reasons, University School of Jackson

DOUBLES
John Kimball/Walker Stearns, St. George’s
Ben Pearce/Ohm Sharma, Knox Webb

Division II-AA
SINGLES
George Harwell, Montgomery Bell Academy*
Frederick Danielson, Memphis University School
Weston Touliatos, Memphis University School*
Cooper Long, Baylor School

DOUBLES
Charlie Thel/Ryan Crump, The McCallie School
Alec Kadrie/Benjamin Taverne, Baylor School

Girls Tennis
AAA
SINGLES
Somer Henry, Brentwood*
Sneha Sinha, Collierville*
Lainey Hill, Dobyns Bennett*
Julia Adams, Bearden

DOUBLES
Evelyn Calhoun/Georgia Fischer*, Brentwood
Lindsay Carney/Allison Griffin, Germantown Houston

A-AA
SINGLES
Sarah Brackin, Page
Allison Ivey, Christian Academy of Knoxville
Andi Clayton, Hume-Fogg
Nellina Wooten, Obion County

DOUBLES
Ellie Pectol/Sydni Lollar, Greeneville*
Sara Allen/Erin Allen, Knox Catholic*

Division II-A
SINGLES
Lauren Yoon, Knox Webb
Ester Yang, St. Andrews-Sewanee
Hannah Grace Howell, St. George’s
Talia Stein, University School of Nashville

DOUBLES
Caroline Ross*/Carina Dagotto, Knox Webb
Lauren Yoon/Anna Wisniewski, Knox Webb*

Division II-AA
SINGLES
Drew Hawkins, Baylor School*
Lindy McBrayer, Baylor School
Maddox Bandy, Girls Preparatory School
Maggie Cannata, Ensworth School

DOUBLES
Catherine Owen/Grace Anne Dunavant, Hutchison
Lauren Carrelli*/Lily Mooney, Baylor School

* - 2016 TSWA All-State honoree

Soccer All-State teams named by TSWA

McCallie's Drew Viscomi garnered his second straight All-State accolade in 2017.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2017 Soccer All-State teams on Saturday for classes A-AA and AAA as well as a combined team for Division II. Each team consists of two goalkeepers and 10 field players, a combination of forwards, midfielders and defenders.

Class AAA
GK: Jakob Hurst, Oakland, Sr.
GK: Kevin Hale, Collierville, Sr.
F: Eric Izegurre, Germantown Houston, Sr.
F: Austin Bihlmeyer, Farragut, Sr.
F: Tommy Marino, Cleveland, Sr.
F: Tyler Jessen, Station Camp, So.
MF: Blake Sams, Ravenwood, Sr.
MF: Collin Scott, Germantown Houston, Sr.
MF: Sebastian Musicante, Germantown Houston, Sr.
D: Joseph Malloy, Franklin, Sr.
D: Matthew Hulihan, Maryville, Sr.
D: Ben Reid, Coffee County, Jr.

Class A/AA
GK: Garrett Beam, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
GK: Quinten Mitchel, Greeneville, Jr.
F: Michael Jones, Grace Christian, Sr.
F: Rodrigo Atilano, Jackson North Side, Jr.
F: J.P. Vital, Greeneville, So.*
F: Nathan Djona, Spring Hill, Sr.
MF: Matt Zaczyk, CAK, Sr.*
MF: Ben Smith, Alcoa, Sr.
MF: Luis Sanchez, Central Magnet, Sr.
MF: Owen Keck, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
D: Riley Alexander, Greeneville, Sr.
D: Marshall Davis, Jackson Christian, Sr.

Division II
GK: Dean Cheevers, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
GK: Mats Pokela, Baylor School
F: Cole Cannon, Christian Brothers, Sr.
F: Gabriel Castro, Lausanne Collegiate, Jr.*
F: Drew Viscomi, The McCallie School*
F: Jacob Cook, Knox Webb, Sr.
MF: Ellis Moore, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
MF: John Armbruster, Father Ryan, Sr.
MF: Jack Edwards, University School of Jackson, Jr.
D: Jonah Bryan, The McCallie School*
D: Trey Thomas, Memphis University School, Jr.
D: Henry Sanders, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.

* - 2016 TSWA All-State honoree

TSWA recognizes Softball All-State athletes

Leah Sohm from Gibbs High School earned her second straight All-State accolade from the TSWA.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2017 Softball All-State teams on Friday for classes A, AA and AAA as well as a combined team for Division II. Each team consists of one catcher, four infielders, three outfielders, three pitchers and one utility player.

Class AAA
C: McKenzie Henry, William Blount, Jr.
IF: Loryn Sherwood, Stewarts Creek, Jr.*
IF: Mia Edwardson, Science Hill, Jr.
IF: Leah Sohm, Gibbs, Sr.*
IF: Gracie Osbron, Henry County, Jr.
OF: Katie Rutledge, Coffee County, So.
OF: Jazmine Geary, Heritage, So.
OF: Delaney Smith, Rhea County, Sr.
UT: Hannah Koenig, Brentwood, Jr.
P: Allison Farr, Powell, So.
P: Emma Frost, Morristown East, So.
P: Kayla Boseman, Ooltewah, Sr.

Class AA
C: Josie Willingham, Jackson South Side, So.
IF: Analeigh Coursey, Creek Wood, So.
IF: Kaitlyn Kelley, Lexington, Jr.
IF: Emma Webb, CAK, Sr.
IF: Caitlin Turner, Greenbrier, Sr.
OF: Jenna Johnson, Page, So.
OF: Taylor Hopper, Dyersburg, Sr.
OF: Bailey Griffith, Creek Wood, Jr.
UT: Lauren Brickey, Elizabethton, Jr.
P: Brooke Parrott, Chattanooga Central, Sr.
P: Alyssa Arden, White House-Heritage, Jr.*
P: Allison Zimmerman, CAK, Sr.*

Class A
C: Sophie Dunavant, Jackson Christian, Jr.
IF: Madelyn Dycus, Goodpasture, Sr.
IF: Ashley Ellison, Grace Christian Academy, Sr.
IF: Ari Ramsaran, University School of Johnson City, Sr.
IF: Laura Mealer, Forrest, 8th grade
OF: Kristin Hunt, Grace Christian Academy, Jr.
OF: Kaci Fuller, Huntingdon, Fr.
OF: Tori Malone, Coalfield, Jr.
UT: Aubrey Reed, Meigs County, Jr.
P: Samantha King, Forrest, Sr.
P: Emily Harkleroad, Silverdale Baptist, Sr.*
P: Ashley Rogers, Meigs County, Jr.*

Division II
C: Grace Spain, Davidson Academy, Sr.
IF: Riley Walker, Friendship Christian, Sr.
IF: Kallie Pickens, University School of Jackson, Jr.
IF: Cheyenne Lindsey, Baylor School, Jr.
IF: Regan Weekly, The King’s Academy, So.*
OF: Davis Smith, Davidson Academy, Sr.
OF: Haley Smith, GPS, Jr.
OF: Carlie Jamison, Father Ryan, Sr.
UT: Madison Webber, The King’s Academy, So.
P: Kaylan Cole, The King’s Academy, Fr.
P: Shelby Walters, GPS, Jr.
P: Alex Behnke, Donelson Christian Academy, So.

* - 2016 TSWA All-State honoree