Carson-Newman's Teichmann, Trevecca's Boyer garner TSWA weekly honors

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Carson-Newman’s Teichmann named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Grant Teichmann earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades Wednesday, averaging 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists in two games for the Eagles.

The Brentwood, Tenn., native scored 15 points with four 3-pointers and added nine rebounds and eight assists in an 87-79 victory over Anderson University. The senior guard then connected on 10-of-18 shots with four more triples, netting 26 points along with four boards, four assists and two steals versus Queens University.

Teichmann is averaging 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game this season.

2018-19 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
November 20 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 4 – Chris Porter-Bunton, Austin Peay
December 11 – Admiral Schofield, Tennessee
December 18 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
December 24 – Kyvon Davenport, Memphis
December 31 – Jordan Bone, Tennessee
January 9 – Dylan Windler, Belmont

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Trevecca’s Boyer garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trevecca University’s Brittin Boyer posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors Wednesday, averaging 14.5 points and 13.0 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles in two victories.

The Sullivan, Ill., native netted 17 points with a career-high 15 rebounds in a 66-57 victory at Alderson Broaddus, hitting 5-of-7 field goals and 7-for-8 at the foul line. She added three steals and four assists for the Trojans. The 15 rebounds are the most in a single game in the Division II era at TNU and the most caroms in a contest for any Trevecca player since 2011.

The senior forward followed that with 12 points and 11 boards in a 65-62 win at Davis & Elkins, connecting on 4-of-6 from the field and 4-for-5 at the foul line. Boyer is averaging 11.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per game this season.

2018-19 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 20 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Rennia Davis, Tennessee
December 4 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
December 11 – Evina Westbrook, Tennessee
December 18 – Kori West, King University
December 24 – Jenny Roy, Belmont
December 31 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont
January 9 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College

TSWA recognizes Belmont's Windler, Maryville's Varney with weekly awards

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Windler named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Dylan Windler earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades Monday, averaging 23.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in two games for the Bruins.

The Indianapolis, Ind., native netted 23 points with eight rebounds, two assists and two steals against Jacksonville State, connecting on 8-of-11 shots from the field with three 3-pointers. The senior followed that with 23 points and nine boards along with two steals versus Tennessee State, hitting 8-of-14 field goals with a pair of triples.

Windler averages 18.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game through 13 contests this season for Belmont.

2018-19 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
November 20 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 4 – Chris Porter-Bunton, Austin Peay
December 11 – Admiral Schofield, Tennessee
December 18 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
December 24 – Kyvon Davenport, Memphis
December 31 – Jordan Bone, Tennessee

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Maryville’s Varney garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Klaire Varney posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors Monday, registering 22.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.7 steals with a pair of double-doubles in three outings for the Scots.

The Crossville, Tenn., native posted 15 points and 12 rebounds versus Emory University but followed that with 26 points, three boards and four assists in a victory at Agnes Scott College. She made 10-of-14 shots overall with three 3-pointers against the Scotties.

The sophomore guard then netted 25 points with 10 caroms, five assists and eight steals at Huntingdon College, connecting on 7-of-17 field goals but hitting all 10 free throw attempts.

Varney averages 17.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.6 steals through 14 games this season for Maryville.

2018-19 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 20 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Rennia Davis, Tennessee
December 4 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
December 11 – Evina Westbrook, Tennessee
December 18 – Kori West, King University
December 24 – Jenny Roy, Belmont
December 31 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont

Tennessee's Bone, Belmont's Harmeyer garner TSWA weekly accolades

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Tennessee’s Bone named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Jordan Bone earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades Monday, registering a double-double in a victory over Tennessee Tech.

The Nashville, Tenn., native posted 16 points and 10 assists, his second points-assists double-double of the year and the first Tennessee player to record a pair of points-assists double-doubles in the same season since Tyrone Beaman in 1982-83. The junior guard hit 6-of-11 shots overall with one 3-pointer and was 3-for-3 at the foul line in the 96-83 win for the Vols.

Bone has dished out 26 assists with four turnovers over the last three games and is averaging 14.5 points and 6.5 assists per game this season, ranking second in the SEC in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.3) and third in assists per game. He has scored at least 15 points in seven outings this season and recorded 10 or more assists three times.

2018-19 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Tyree Boykin, Union University
November 20 – Grant Teichmann, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Grant Williams, Tennessee
December 4 – Chris Porter-Bunton, Austin Peay
December 11 – Admiral Schofield, Tennessee
December 18 – Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
December 24 – Kyvon Davenport, Memphis

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Harmeyer garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Ellie Harmeyer posted Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors Monday, collecting a double-double in the Bruins only game of the week.

The Kenosha, Wis., native led all players in scoring and rebounding in Belmont’s 84-76 loss at 10th-ranked Tennessee, finishing with 20 points and 10 boards. The junior forward made 7-of-14 shots and hit all six free throws while grabbing five offensive rebounds and helping the Bruins outscore the Lady Vols, 50-34, in the paint. Belmont trailed by 18 at one point in the contest but grabbed a lead midway through the fourth quarter before falling to UT.

Harmeyer is averaging 14.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this season, leading Belmont in both categories.

2018-19 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Mika Wester, Carson-Newman
November 20 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 27 – Rennia Davis, Tennessee
December 4 – Klaire Varney, Maryville College
December 11 – Evina Westbrook, Tennessee
December 18 – Kori West, King University
December 24 – Jenny Roy, Belmont

All-State football teams recognized for Division II

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2018 Football All-State teams for Division II-A, Division II-AA and Division II-AAA on Thursday.

Division II-A
OFFENSE
QB – Stone Norton, Davidson Academy, Sr.
QB – Rube Scott Rhea, Fayette Academy, Jr.
RB – Da’Joun Hewitt, Davidson Academy, Sr.
RB – Kemari McGowan, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.
WR – Drew Berry, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
WR – Zach Simpson, Jackson Christian, Sr.
WR – Jared Vetetoe, Davidson Academy, So.
OL – Hayden Jarrell, Nashville Christian, Sr.
OL – Chris Pillow, Davidson Academy, Jr.
OL – Austin Starr, Chattanooga Grace, Sr.
OL – Dawson Wilburn, Fayette Academy, Sr.
OL – Mason Williams, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
ATH – Darius Hylick, Mt. Juliet Christian, Sr.
K – Nick Whitlow, Clarksville Academy, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Brandon Anderson, The King’s Academy, Sr.
DL – Ani Izuchukwu, Davidson Academy, Sr.
DL – Ryan Jackson, Friendship Christian, Jr.
DL – Luke Smith, Friendship Christian, Sr.
LB – Ernie Gallatin, Friendship Christian, Sr.
LB – Andrew Kittrell, Mt. Juliet Christian, Sr.
LB – Jesse Parrish, Nashville Christian, Sr.
LB – AJ Quinn, Davidson Academy, So.
DB – Logan Collier, Mt. Juliet Christian, Sr.
DB – Jackson Eskew, Friendship Christian, Jr.
DB – Reid Holland, Fayette Academy, Sr.
DB – Cade Tinsley, Chattanooga Grace, Sr.
ATH – Deiondre Wilson, Clarksville Academy, Jr.
P – Braden Reece, Friendship Christian, Sr.

Division II-AA
OFFENSE
QB – Ryan Eledge, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
QB – Spencer Smith, St. George’s, Sr.
RB – Mondo Ellison, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
RB – Eric Gray, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
WR – Noah Henderson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
WR – Tiy Reed, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
WR – Dawson Williams, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
OL –  Jacob Brigman, Notre Dame, Jr.
OL – Wes Dorsey, Knoxville Grace, Sr.
OL – Eli Mayberry, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
OL – Jacob Stopkotte, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OL – Gary Walton, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
ATH – Andrew Madden, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
K – Chandler Caughron, Evangelical Christian, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Chico Bennett, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
DL – Josh Hartsuff, Evangelical Christian, Jr.
DL – Richard Kinley, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DL – Tymon Mitchell, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
LB – Timber King, St. George’s, Sr.
LB – Bryce McCormick, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
LB – Kane Patterson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
LB – Yusef Thomas, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DB – Alec Boruff, Knoxville Webb, Sr.
DB – Michael Feiden, Knoxville Grace, So.
DB – Cameron Sims, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
DB – Cameron Wynn, Notre Dame, Sr.
ATH – Elijah Howard, Knox Webb, So.
P – Jack Norris, Franklin Road Academy, So.

Division II-AAA
OFFENSE
QB – DeAngelo Hardy, The McCallie School, Jr.
QB – Sellers Shy, Memphis University School, Sr.
RB – Tomario Pleasant, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
RB – Jabari Small, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
WR – Maurice Hampton, Memphis University School, Sr.
WR – Thomas Hayden, Memphis University School, Sr.
WR –Rory White, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
OL – Nate Clifton, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
OL – Marcus Henderson, Memphis University School, Jr.
OL – Jackson Lampley, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
OL – Jacob Likes, Christian Brothers, Sr.
OL – Omari Thomas, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
ATH – Antwan Roberts, Pope John Paul II, So.
K – Alex Massad, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Thomas Gore, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
DL – Ian Hall, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
DL – Bill Norton, Christian Brothers, Sr.
DL – Dre Taylor, The McCallie School, Sr.
LB – Devyn Curtis, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
LB – Quindarrius Dunnigan, The McCallie School, Sr.
LB – Jackson Hannah, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
LB – Dorian Hopkins, Memphis University School, Sr.
DB – Tahir Annoor, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
DB – Brandon Benn, The McCallie School, Sr.
DB – Keshawn Lawrence, Ensworth School, Jr.
DB – Wesley Walker, Ensworth School, Sr.
ATH – Seamus O’Connell, Father Ryan
P – Noah Grant, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.

TSWA recognizes All-State football squads for 1A, 2A

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2018 Football All-State teams for Class 1A and Class 2A on Wednesday.

Class 2A
OFFENSE
QB – Cooper Baugus, Peabody, Jr.
QB – Aaron Swafford, Meigs County, Jr.
RB – Kaleb Craig, Union City, Sr.
RB – Terry Wilkins, Fairley, Jr.
WR – Jeremiah Batiste, Tyner Academy, Jr
WR – JD Dixon, Waverly, Sr.
WR – Heath Price, Watertown, Sr.
OL – JC Eubanks, Peabody, Sr.
OL – Gage Gardner, Meigs County, Jr.
OL – Alex Pell, Polk County, Sr.
OL – Preston Perdue, Lewis County, Jr.
OL – Devin Mathis, Watertown, Sr.
ATH – Ethan Cobb, Eagleville, Sr.
K – Drew Logsdon, Columbia Academy, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Colby Boyatt, Oneida, Jr.
DL – Jake Gregory, Trousdale Co., Sr.
DL – Tyrique Henry, Tyner, Sr.
DL – Tucker Runions, Lewis Co., Sr.
LB – Hunter Barnhart, Oneida, Jr.
LB – Tarvaris Claiborne, Trousdale Co., Jr.
LB – Trace Corne, Meigs County, Sr.
LB – Jarel Dickson, Peabody, Jr.
DB – Keyvont Baines, Trousdale County, Sr.
DB – Rush Lansdell, Columbia Academy, Sr.
DB – Trevor Griffin, Eagleville, Jr.
DB – Kendrick Hightower, Fairley, Sr. 
ATH – Gavin Stanfield, Waverly, Sr. 
P – Kolby Morgan, Oneida, So.

Class 1A
OFFENSE
QB – Warner Ashworth, Whitwell, Sr.
QB – Bryce Hanley, Greenback, Sr.
RB – Zyshon Alderson, Mt. Pleasant, Sr.
RB – Dezmon Johnson, Lake County, Sr.
WR – Keshawn Hudson, Mt. Pleasant, Jr.
WR – Tanner Stewart, Whitwell, Sr.
WR – Holden Willis, Greenback, Jr.
OL – Derrell Bailey, Greenback (OL/DL), Jr.
OL – CJ Coble, Cornersville, Sr.
OL – Brayden Condra, Whitwell, Jr.
OL – Chris Morris, Freedom Prep, Jr.
OL – Reese Plemons, Greenback (OL/DL), Sr.
ATH – Cameron Whitaker, Cornersville, Sr.
K – Creed Ramsey, Greenback, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Dalton Goad, Clay County, So.
DL – Jabron Hale, South Pittsburg, Sr.
DL –Jace Kilgore, Whitwell, Jr.
DL – Keith Sanders, Lookout Valley, Sr.
LB – Campbell Puckett, Lake County, Jr.
LB – Thundur Roberts, Whitwell, Sr.
LB – Trenton Warren, Cornersville, Sr.
LB – Jonathan Woodward, Coalfield, Sr.
DB – Hunter Ensley, Huntingdon, Jr.
DB – Hudson Petty, Whitwell, Sr.
DB – Ronto Tipton, South Pittsburg, Jr.
DB – Eli Woodard, Cornersville, Sr.
ATH – Seth Riddle, Greenback, Sr.
P – Alex Aguilar, KIPP, Jr.