Tennis, track all-state teams honored by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams for track and tennis on Friday. Tennis includes two teams in Division I and two teams in Division II for boys and girls and track includes three teams in Division I and three teams in Division II for boys and girls.

BOYS TENNIS
Class A
SINGLES
Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.
Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade
Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.

DOUBLES
Declan Cleary, Sr.-Lars Blomquist, Fr., Merrol Hyde
Bo Dodds, Sr.-Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County

Class AA
SINGLES
Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.
Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.
Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.
Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.

DOUBLES
David Camarason, Fr.-Andrei Camarason, Jr., Sevier County
Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville

Division II-A
SINGLES
Jack Veazey, Jackson Christian, Sr.
Aidan Redner, Notre Dame, Jr.
Sam Bailey, Providence Academy, Fr.
Erick Brasfield, University School of Jackson, Fr.

DOUBLES
Max Parker, Fr.-Veer Kodali, Fr., University School of Nashville
Caleb Climber, Sr.-Tate Campbell, So., Christian Academy of Knoxville

Division II-AA
SINGLES
Anurag Kallambella, Baylor School, So.
Bo Schroerlucke, Memphis University School, Jr.
Brady Dixon, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
Haygood Dunavant, Memphis University School, Fr.

DOUBLES
Patrick Mactaggart, So.-Jackson Mactaggart, Sr., Baylor School
Cole Evans, So.-Simon Masse, Sr., McCallie School

GIRLS TENNIS
Class A
SINGLES
Ananya Panicker, Signal Mountain, Jr.
Isabella Ramirez White House, So.
Ci Ci Schultz, Central Magnet, Sr.
Jazalyn Conner, Lewis County, Jr.

DOUBLES
Willow Foster, 8th grade-Logan Foster, So., Merrol Hyde
Ella Mabry, Fr.-Annalee Kelly, Sr., Summertown

Class AA
SINGLES
Emma Baker, Page, Sr.
Madison Huffman, Hardin Valley, Sr.
Ensley Baker, Science Hill, Jr.
Autumn Gunter, Hendersonville, Sr.

DOUBLES
Gray Feaster, Sr.-Callie Schroeffel, So., Knox West
Esme Lin, Fr.-Abigail Hawthorne, Fr., Tennessee High

Division II-A
SINGLES
Brooke Franklin, Franklin Road Academy, So.
Ivana Patkova, Lausanne Collegiate, Jr.
Sarah Skelton, Friendship Christian, So.
Adiella Knight, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.

DOUBLES
Tori Robinson, Sr.-Mary Grace Cleek, Jr., Trinity Christian
J.J. Bowman, Jr.-CeCe McClellan, Jr., Battle Ground Academy

Division II-AA
SINGLES
Natalie Frisbie, Pope John Paul II, Fr.
Maud Fiorello, Girls Preparatory School, Sr.
Millie Beukes, Baylor School, So.
Maggie Mavar, Hutchison School, So.

DOUBLES
Evie Mahler, So.-Sloan Proffitt, Sr., Baylor School
Lucy Arce, Jr.-Peyton Standifer, Fr., Baylor School

BOYS TRACK
Class A
POLE VAULT
Tyler Bailey, Happy Valley, Sr.
Jullian Pate, Happy Valley, Sr.
Elijah Spence, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.

LONG JUMP
Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.
Dayon Cooper, South Pittsburg, Jr.
Jackson Savarese, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Miles Helton, Memphis Middle College, Jr.
Kohl Ward, Tyner Academy, Jr.
Stephen Saulter, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.
Miles Helton, Memphis Middle College, Jr.
Kamron Mitchell, Bluff City, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Aiden Reid, Union City, Sr.
Chris Graver, Marion County, Jr.
Andrew Hawkins, Manassas, Sr.

DISCUS
Chester Burgess, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Kyle Price, Union City, Jr.
Aiden Reid, Union City, Sr.

110-METER HURDLES
Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.
Tyler Bailey Bailey, Happy Valley, Sr.
James Cable, Happy Valley, Sr.

100 METERS
Karontae Cunningham, Tyner Academy, So.
Alex Bennett, Memphis Middle College, Sr.
Malik Porter, Chattanooga Prep, So.

1600 METERS
McCade Frye, Sweetwater, Sr.
Jack Mantooth, Westview, Sr.
Harrison Harker, University School-Johnson City, Sr.

400 METERS
Karontae Cunningham, Tyner Academy, So.
Jace Bone, Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences, Sr.
Kylen Gailes, Bluff City, Fr.

300-METER HURDLES
Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.
Kohl Ward, Tyner Academy, Jr.
Ashton Campbell, Fairley, Sr.

800 METERS
Vaughn Bounds, Dresden, So.
Bradyn Lewis, Gatlinburg-Pittman, So.
Brayden Spann, University High-Memphis, Sr.

200 METERS
Karontae Cunningham, Tyner Academy, So.
Alex Bennett, Memphis Middle College, Sr.
Landan Left, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.

3200 METERS
Jack Mantooth, Westview, Sr.
McCade Frye, Sweetwater, Sr.
Harrison Harker, University School-Johnson City, Sr.

DECATHLON
Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.
Kohl Ward, Tyner Academy, Jr.
Ben Ballast, South Greene, Sr.

Class AA
POLE VAULT
Gavin Quinn, Station Camp, Jr.
Gavin McKenzie, Signal Mountain, Jr.
Colton Dunn, Station Camp, Jr.

LONG JUMP
Joseph Hall, Anderson County, Sr.
Tayshaun Dye, Millington Central, Sr.
Necari Hall, Dyersburg, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Ryan Burney, Hixson, Sr.
Waylon Spierdowis, Gibbs, Jr.
Tayshaun Dye, Millington Central, Sr.

HIGH JUMP
Chukwudi Obi, Central Magnet, So.
Antwaan Underwood, Loudon, Sr.
Carter Malone, Sullivan East, Jr.

SHOT PUT
Hudson Sveadas, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Samuel Pittman, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Jackson Fowler, Red Bank, Jr.

DISCUS
Hudson Sveadas, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Pete Laxton, Soddy Daisy, Sr.
Jackson Fowler, Red Bank, Jr.

110-METER HURDLES
Waylon Spierdowis, Gibbs, Jr.
Josiah Tucker, Alcoa, Sr.
Johnathan Currie, Ripley, So.

100 METERS
Rodney Gude, Millington Central, Sr.
Jaden McKinney, Power Center, Sr.
Reeves Gill, Spring Hill, Sr.

1600 METERS
Wyatt Boling, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Trey Bailey, Greeneville, Jr.
Kevin McCurry, Volunteer, Sr.

400 METERS
Charles Brown, Millington Central, Sr.
Jayden Howes, Creek Wood, Jr.
Jaylon Brown, Whites Creek, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Waylon Spierdowis, Gibbs, Jr.
Trey TenBrook, Knox Carter, Sr.
Parker Dowd, Northview Academy, Sr.

800 METERS
Aiden Haun, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Wyatt Boling, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Ayden Burke, Cocke County, Jr.

200 METERS
Rodney Gude, Millington Central, Sr.
Charles Brown, Millington Central, Sr.
Nathan Highland, Spring Hill, Sr.

3200 METERS
Trey Bailey, Greeneville, Jr.
Avery Young, Montgomery Central, So.
Caden Costello, Station Camp, Sr.

DECATHLON
Waylon Spierdowis, Gibbs, Jr.
Graham Atkins, Gibbs, So.
Jibriel Koko, Alcoa, Sr.

Class AAA
POLE VAULT
Brody Foster, Knox Halls, Sr.
Sawyer Robinette, Maryville, Sr.
Heath Swaggerty, Tennessee High, Jr.

LONG JUMP
Miles Nesmith, Memphis Central, Sr.
Carson Vaughn, Franklin, Sr.
Brandon Brooks, Nolensville, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Miles Nesmith, Memphis Central, Sr.
Brandon Brooks, Nolensville, Sr.
Javarus Slack, Cleveland, So.

HIGH JUMP
Brandon Walker, Franklin County, Sr.
Miles Nesmith, Memphis Central, Sr.
Oliver Bender, Nolensville, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Luke Saldana, Warren County, Sr.
Ethan Harris, Green Hill, Sr.
Brock Murray, Hendersonville, Sr.

DISCUS
Brock Murray, Hendersonville, Sr.
Max Reece, Science Hill, Jr.
Christian Bryant, Franklin, So.

110-METER HURDLES
Cameron High, Brentwood, Sr.
LeBron Willis, Bartlett, Sr.
Kameron Davis, White Station, Fr.

100 METERS
Darren Ogbonlowo, Brentwood, Sr.
Emery Kirby, Southwind, Jr.
Javaston Badgett Jr., Knox Central, Sr.

1600 METERS
Asher Oates, Independence, Sr.
Owen Clemons, Cleveland, Sr.
Tommy Babbit, Maryville, Jr.

400 METERS
Maxwell Manning, Germantown Houston, So.
Jacques Baker, Oakland, Jr.
Gavin Johnson, Riverdale, Jr.

300-METER HURDLES
Courtney Lee, Whitehaven, Sr.
Tiann Vosloo, Ooltewah, So.
Jayden Howard, Morristown-West, Sr.

800 METERS
Mason Greenhalgh, Oak Ridge, Sr.
Elijah Williams, Dobyns Bennett, Jr.
Eamon Ailshie, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.

200 METERS
Darren Ogbonlowo, Brentwood, Sr.
Keyonte Allison, James Lawson, Jr.
Liam Ching, Brentwood, Jr.

3200 METERS
Asher Oates, Independence, Sr.
Andrew Algood, Ravenwood, Sr.
Dylan Robinson, Daniel Boone, So.

DECATHLON
Brody Foster, Knox Halls, Sr.
Clayton Blanton, Ravenwood, Jr.
Dustin Navarro, Dickson County, Jr.

Division II-A
POLE VAULT
Toby Sarnacke, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Jr.
Owen Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Devin Young, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.

LONG JUMP
Marlo Nichols, Middle Tennessee Christian, So.
Omarii Sanders, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Kam Davis, Lausanne Collegiate, Jr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Tramayne Jenkins, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
Lutor Tive, The King’s Academy, Sr.
Chris Green, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.

HIGH JUMP
Omarii Sanders, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Braylin Davis, University School of Nashville, Sr.
Carson Crump, St. George’s, So.

SHOT PUT
Keilan Neal, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Will White, Boyd Buchanan, So.
James Thompson, Harding Academy, Sr.

DISCUS
Mason Bates, Boyd Buchanan, Jr.
Onaza Iloh, Harding Academy, Sr.
Will White, Boyd Buchanan, So.

110-METER HURDLES
Owen Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Kayden Whitset, Ezell-Harding, Fr.
Jake Mason, Boyd Buchanan, Fr.

100 METERS
Marterius Boyd, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
Maximus Curry, Battle Ground Academy, So.
Riley Biddle, Donelson Christian, Jr.

1600 METERS
Elijah Wharton, Davidson Academy, Jr.
Graham Karnes, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Luke Troutt, Davidson Academy, Sr.

400 METERS
Kohbe Ward, Concord Christian, Fr.
Landon Lucas, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Binyam Dunne, University School of Nashville, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Owen Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Cates Kennedy, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Carson Upchurch, Nashville Christian, Sr.

800 METERS
Jack Fruin, University School of Nashville, Jr.
Hudson Little, Jackson Christian, Jr.
Luke Troutt, Davidson Academy, Sr.

200 METERS
Maximus Curry, Battle Ground Academy, So.
Dasani Moulden, Concord Christian, Fr.
Riley Biddle, Donelson Christian, Jr.

3200 METERS
Elijah Wharton, Davidson Academy, Jr.
Isaac Wharton, Davidson Academy, Jr.
Duncan Tarayia, The King’s Academy, So.

DECATHLON
Owen Fulford, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Toby Sarnacke, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Jr.
Cates Kennedy, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.

Division II-AA
POLE VAULT
Mac McFarland, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
Henri Perry, Montgomery Bell Academy, So.
McEwen Taylor, Memphis University School, Sr.

LONG JUMP
De’Shun Tipton, McCallie School, Sr.
Elliott Haisten, McCallie School, Jr.
Akeem Batey, Ensworth School, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Isaiah Folorunsho, Briarcrest Christian, So.
De’Shun Tipton, McCallie School, Sr.
Trey Polley, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Ezra Sixto, Baylor School, Sr.
Drew Johnson, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Ehi Ataga, Memphis University School, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Jr Fowler, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Dylan Taylor, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
James Ory, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.

DISCUS
Jr Fowler, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Dylan Taylor, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Charles Doughtie, Memphis University School, Sr.

110-METER HURDLES
Carter Hoyle, Baylor School, So.
Akeem Batey, Ensworth School, Sr.
Elliott Haisten, McCallie School, Jr.

100 METERS
Andrew Smith, McCallie School, Sr.
Remon Brown, Christian Brothers, Sr.
McEwen Taylor, Memphis University School, Sr.

1600 METERS
Andrew Beroset, McCallie School, Jr.
Porter Spiceland, Memphis University School, Sr.
Ian Jacobs, McCallie School, Sr.

400 METERS
Gabe Cabell, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
Warner Hart, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
Remon Brown, Christian Brothers, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Carter Hoyle, Baylor School, So.
Henri Perry, Montgomery Bell Academy, So.
Chandler Thompson, Knox Catholic, Jr.

800 METERS
Ryder Ortner, Father Ryan, Sr.
Andrew Beroset, McCallie School, Jr.
Porter Spiceland, Memphis University School, Sr.

200 METERS
Andrew Smith, McCallie School, Sr.
Remon Brown, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Gabe Cabell, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.

3200 METERS
Marshall McConville, Baylor School, Sr.
Cade Duncanson, Knox Catholic, Jr.
Henry Webb, McCallie School, Sr.

DECATHLON
Mac McFarland, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
Akeem Batey, Ensworth School, Sr.
Trey Polley, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.

GIRLS TRACK
Class A
POLE VAULT
Nevaeh Rowe, West Greene, Fr.
Aalyiah Rangel, Happy Valley, Sr.
Sienna Gabbard, South Greene, Fr.

LONG JUMP
Jaylee Johnson, South Pittsburg, So.
Joslyn Brookins, Tyner Academy, Sr.
Grace Kout, Pearl-Cohn, So.

TRIPLE JUMP
Alexa Gabbard, South Greene, Sr.
Ca’Lae Ervin, Union City, Sr.
Ella Stinnett, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Landon Oseguera, Memphis Middle College, So.
Taylor Hood, East Nashville, Jr.
Scarlet Walkden, Grundy County, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Kaylee Harr, Ivy Academy, Jr.
Tatyana Walker, Manassas, Jr.
Malerie Wiseman, Tellico Plains, Jr.

DISCUS
Malerie Wiseman, Tellico Plains, Jr.
Natalie Foshie, North Greene, Sr.
Allison McCombs, L&N Stem Academy, Sr.

100-METER HURDLES
Adajah Nixon, Tyner Academy, Sr.
Breshanti Hinton, Tyner Academy, Sr.
Marquesyonna Horton, Stratford, Jr.

100 METERS
Chyna Harris-Rucker, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Meeshya Harris-Rucker, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Dalencia Kittrell, University School-Johnson City, Sr.

1600 METERS
Liana Nuckolls, University High-Memphis, Sr.
Abigail Wallace, McKenzie, So.
Kate Brent, Harpeth High, Sr.

400 METERS
Chyna Harris-Rucker, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Dalencia Kittrell, University School-Johnson City, Sr.
Meeshya Harris-Rucker, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Adajah Nixon, Tyner Academy, Sr.
Christian Burford, Memphis Middle College, Sr.
Ainsley Beard, Union City, So.

800 METERS
Liana Nuckolls, University High-Memphis, Sr.
Kate Brent, Harpeth High, Sr.
Bailey Warbington, Dresden, So.

200 METERS
Chyna Harris-Rucker, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Meeshya Harris-Rucker, Pearl-Cohn, Sr.
Dalencia Kittrell, University School-Johnson City, Sr.

3200 METERS
Hudson McDaniel, Dresden, Fr.
Abigail Wallace, McKenzie, So.
Sarah Mussard, University School-Johnson City, Jr.

PENTATHLON
Alexa Gabbard, South Greene, Sr.
Jordan Fields, Happy Valley, So.
Carlay Bryson, Memphis Mitchell, Jr.

Class AA
POLE VAULT
Braden Lawler, Station Camp, Sr.
Addelyn Harrison, Spring Hill, Sr.
Lyla Anglin, Station Camp, Fr.

LONG JUMP
Leah Gregory, Memphis East, Jr.
Kyree Maxey, Station Camp, Sr.
Camdyn Garland, Elizabethton, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Leah Gregory, Memphis East, Jr.
Braden Lawler, Station Camp, Sr.
Rebekah Spierdowis, Gibbs, Fr.

HIGH JUMP
Marlee Burkley, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Maggie Rives, Liberty Creek, So.
Hollee Wilson, Creek Wood, Jr.

SHOT PUT
Leah Mowell, Cherokee, Jr.
Liahna Nave, Elizabethton, Jr.
Jamira Smalls, Elizabethton, Sr.

DISCUS
Liahna Nave, Elizabethton, Jr.
Leah Mowell, Cherokee, Jr.
Lilly Stone, Creek Wood, Jr.

100-METER HURDLES
Marlee Burkley, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Rebekah Spierdowis, Gibbs, Fr.
Jomeria Tate, Raleigh Egypt, So.

100 METERS
Aaliyah Varnado, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Daniya Dunning, Brainerd, Jr.
Marlee Burkley, Signal Mountain, Sr.

1600 METERS
Ava Moody, Anderson County, Sr.
Brynn Balturshot, Station Camp, Sr.
Maxine Richards, Signal Mountain, Sr.

400 METERS
Jazmyne Blackwell, Alcoa, Jr.
A’Myah Alexander, Whites Creek, Jr.
Addison Miller, Gibbs, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Rebekah Spierdowis, Gibbs, Fr.
Marlee Burkley, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Harper Gibson, Martin Luther King, Sr.

800 METERS
Maxine Richards, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Chaiti Ainapure, Liberty Creek, So.
Brindley Duncan, Tullahoma, Jr.

200 METERS
Aaliyah Varnado, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Maliyah Roseberry, Brainerd, Jr.
Daniya Dunning, Brainerd, Jr.

3200 METERS
Ava Moody, Anderson County, Sr.
Hadleih Mitchey, Heritage, Fr.
Brynn Balturshot, Station Camp, Sr.

PENTATHLON
Marlee Burkley, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Rebekah Spierdowis, Gibbs, Fr.
Harper Gibson, Martin Luther King, Sr.

Class AAA
POLE VAULT
Ava Williams, Collierville, Jr.
Olivia Clark, Blackman, Jr.
Addison Paul, Germantown Houston, So.

LONG JUMP
Anna Keeney, Ravenwood, Jr.
Onose Aigbomian, Collierville, Fr.
Khari Webb, Collierville, Sr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Ehi Aigbomian, Collierville, Jr.
Mackenzie Eisenberg, Knox West, Jr.
Destiny McCoy, Siegel, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Khari Webb, Collierville, Sr.
Aaliyah Story, Daniel Boone, Sr.
Mackenzie Eisenberg, Knox West, Jr.

SHOT PUT
Toju Williams, Rockvale, Sr.
Ehi Aigbomian, Collierville, Jr.
Ashton Blair, Tennessee High, Sr.

DISCUS
Jordann Davis, Bartlett, Jr.
Riley Williams, Riverdale, Fr.
Indaniya Adams, East Hamilton, Jr.

100-METER HURDLES
Anna Keeney, Ravenwood, Jr.
Rihanna Rinkin, Bartlett, Sr.
Jazmyne Groves, James Lawson, Jr.

100 METERS
Jacarrie Headd, James Lawson, Jr.
Kylie Walden, Collierville, So.
Maddie Burgin, Maryville, So.

1600 METERS
Lauren Banovac, Brentwood, Sr.
Larkin Johnson, Centennial, Sr.
Gabrielle Gulstrom, Collierville, So.

400 METERS
Maddie Burgin, Maryville, So.
Dreame Williams, James Lawson, So.
Kennedi Woods, Collierville, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Khari Webb, Collierville, Sr.
Jazmyne Groves, James Lawson, Jr.
Rihanna Rinkin, Bartlett, Sr.

800 METERS
Lia Banovac, Brentwood, Sr.
Siena Thompson, Brentwood, So.
Tiesha Turner, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.

200 METERS
Kylie Walden, Collierville, So.
Maddie Burgin, Maryville, So.
Jacarrie Headd, James Lawson, Jr.

3200 METERS
Lorelai Whitten, Summit, So.
Leila Hailey, Rockvale, Sr.
Lakin Hailey, Rockvale, Sr.

PENTATHLON
Khari Webb, Collierville, Sr.
Anna Keeney, Ravenwood, Jr.
Keaton Romans, Tennessee High, Jr.

Division II-A
POLE VAULT
Carolina Pfeffer, Franklin Road Academy, Fr.
Esther Leyshon, Harding Academy, Jr.
Mary Taylor Many, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.

LONG JUMP
Brynne Miller, Harding Academy, Jr.
Lucy Schmoke, Franklin Road Academy, So.
Kenley Dondeville, Harding Academy, 8th grade

TRIPLE JUMP
Brynne Miller, Harding Academy, Jr.
Annabelle Bradford, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Mache Flournoy, Davidson Academy, Jr.

HIGH JUMP
Cadence Nabors, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
Kayla Underwood, Lakeway Christian, Jr.
Nina Puckett, Davidson Academy, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Lesley Burton, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
Cai’ra Simmons, Davidson Academy, Sr.
Alexa Haynes, St. George’s, So.

DISCUS
Alexa Haynes, St. George’s, So.
Taylor Haynes, St. George’s, 8th grade
Mia Thompson, Harding Academy, Sr.

100-METER HURDLES
Ava Castleberry, Northpoint Christian, Sr.
Emmalee Lentile, Harding Academy, Sr.
Zuri Settles, Franklin Road Academy, Fr.

100 METERS
Keira Bulluck, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
Alayah Hines, Boyd Buchanan, 8th grade
Ava Castleberry, Northpoint Christian, Sr.

1600 METERS
Maggie Crosslin, St. Cecilia Academy, Sr.
Anna-Marie Porter, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Fr.
Emery Adams, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Fr.

400 METERS
Shemika Wiley, Goodpasture Christian, 8th grade
Lilly Teague, University School of Jackson, Jr.
Baylor Kohlbusch, Concord Christian, 8th grade

300-METER HURDLES
Ava Castleberry, Northpoint Christian, Sr.
Lucy Schmoke, Franklin Road Academy, So.
Brianna Smith, Trinity Christian, Jr.

800 METERS
Abby Olsen, Providence Christian, So.
Sarah Jane Inman, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
Lillian Crigger, St. Andrews-Sewanee, Sr.

200 METERS
Alayah Hines, Boyd Buchanan, 8th grade
Keira Bulluck, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
Brynne Miller, Harding Academy, Jr.

3200 METERS
Maggie Crosslin, St. Cecilia Academy, Sr.
Emery Adams, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Fr.
Ryan Belt, Providence Academy, Fr.

PENTATHLON
Brynne Miller, Harding Academy, Jr.
Edith McCall, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
Lucy Schmoke, Franklin Road Academy, So.

Division II-AA
POLE VAULT
Claire Wetick, St. Agnes Academy, Jr.
Bella Blue, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
Mya Jones, Ensworth School, Sr.

LONG JUMP
Caroline Perri, Father Ryan, Sr.
Haylee Breaux, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
Evie Wilson, Brentwood Academy, Jr.

TRIPLE JUMP
Navia Partee, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
Ariana Ivery, Girls Preparatory School, So.
Taylin Anderson, Hutchison School, 8th grade 

HIGH JUMP
Halli Olivo, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
Caroline Watts, Ensworth School, Jr.
Nellie Keras, Hutchison School, Sr.

SHOT PUT
Alayna Duhart, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Charlotte Fowler, Knox Catholic, Fr.
Jau’Ona Taylor, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.

DISCUS
Jaida Harmon, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Charlotte Fowler, Knox Catholic, Fr.
Elle Stanley, Harpeth Hall, So.

100-METER HURDLES
Halli Olivo, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
Claire Wetick, St. Agnes Academy, Jr.
Evie Wilson, Brentwood Academy, Jr.

100 METERS
Lacy Young, Knox Webb, So.
Chloe Truss, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Christine Hagerty, Harpeth Hall, Jr.

1600 METERS
Calysta Garmer, Knox Webb, Sr.
Jazzlyn Garmer, Knox Webb, Sr.
Addy Cotter, Baylor School, Fr.

400 METERS
Caroline Perri, Father Ryan, Sr.
Olivia Grace Akatue, Harpeth Hall, So.
Chloe Truss, Knox Catholic, Sr.

300-METER HURDLES
Halli Olivo, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
Evie Wilson, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Claire Wetick, St. Agnes Academy, Jr.

800 METERS
Helen Kates, Girls Preparatory School, So.
Calysta Garmer, Knox Webb, Sr.
Marilyn Stubblefield, Brentwood Academy, So.

200 METERS
Lacy Young, Knox Webb, So.
Chloe Truss, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Simone Romain, Knox Webb, So.

3200 METERS
Addy Cotter, Baylor School, Fr.
Jazzlyn Garmer, Knox Webb, Sr.
Calysta Garmer, Knox Webb, Sr.

PENTATHLON
Caroline Perri, Father Ryan, Sr.
Halli Olivo, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
Evie Wilson, Brentwood Academy, Jr.

Boys soccer all-state teams recognized by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams for boys soccer on Thursday, which includes three teams in Division I and two teams in Division II.

Class A
GK – Mark Hetrick, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Sr.
GK – Tristan Goetz, Richland, So.
D – Stiven Colbert, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
D – Jaxon Wayland, Merrol Hyde, Sr.
D – Jonas Craig, Madison Academic, Jr.
MF – Alijha Madwah, Madison Academic, Jr.
MF – Seth Dies, Cheatham County, So.
MF – Cristofer Lanza, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
F/MF – Ohany Rivera, Memphis Business Academy, Sr.
F – Tristan Ramirez, Independence Academy, Jr.
F – Kieran Stamm, Merrol Hyde, Sr.
F – Adrick Hall, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Sr.

Class AA
GK – Holden Preston, Station Camp, Sr.
GK – Kooper McFarland, South Gibson, Jr.
D – Myles VanCleave, Hume-Fogg, Jr.
D – Rebel Blackwell, South Gibson, Jr.
D – Finn Straussfogel, South-Doyle, Sr.
MF – Simon Brown, Hume-Fogg, Sr.
MF – Roger Osegura Cruz, South-Doyle, Sr.
MF – Samuel Gourley, Greeneville, Sr.
F/MF – Christopher Cerda, Crockett County, Sr.
F – Ryan Hendon, Station Camp, Sr.
F – Dominik Gutierrez, Sycamore, Jr.
F – Drake Teague, Elizabethton, Sr.

Class AAA
GK – Connor Shave, Ravenwood, Jr.
GK – Eli Keener, Bearden, Sr.
D – Elijah van der Heijden, Hillsboro, Sr.
D – Lincoln Unger, Farragut, Sr.
D – Kaden Armitage, Rossview, Sr.
MF – Simon Hetrick, Ravenwood, Sr.
MF – Gracen Adams, Germantown Houston, Sr.
MF – Zach Arradi, Siegel, Sr.
F/MF – Samir Cox, Collierville, Sr.
F – Aiden Pierpoint, Page, Sr.
F – Sloan Bolaños, Cleveland, Sr.
F – Grayson Huffaker, Knox West, Sr.

Division II-A
GK – Austin Beckner, Providence Academy, Jr.
GK – Konrad Knoll, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, So.
D – Logan Williamson, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Sr.
D – Eduardo Carreira, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Jr.
D – Pedro Salvador, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Jr.
MF – Vicenzo Barbosa, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Jr.
MF – Rueben Edgecombe, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
MF – Josh Bonk, Notre Dame, Sr.
F/MF – Loxley Hall, St. George’s, Jr.
F – Vitor Robazza, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
F – Matheus Poubel, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
F – Caleb Salenda, Notre Dame, Sr.

Division II-AA
GK – Tate McCarty, Knox Catholic, Sr.
GK – Cade Baldridge, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
D – Wyatt Welhoelter, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
D – Thomas Vance, Baylor School, Sr.
D – Darius Otchere, McCallie School, Sr.
MF – Bo Robbins, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
MF – Hayden Mulrooney, Christian Brothers, Sr.
MF – George Lundy, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
F/MF – Alejandro Dominguez, McCallie School, Sr.
F – James Rump, Christian Brothers, Sr.
F – Finn Arnold, McCallie School, Sr.
F – Brayden Faulk, Pope John Paul II, So.

TSWA names softball all-state teams

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams for softball on Wednesday, which includes four teams in Division I and two teams in Division II.

Class 1A
C – Josie Graham, North Greene, So.
C – Hadassah Cooney, Oakdale, So.
C – Riley Akens, Copper Basin, Sr.
IF – Carlee Gallaher, Oliver Springs, Sr.
IF – Layla Alcorn, Oliver Springs, Jr.
IF – Kat Johnson, Gordonsville, So.
IF – Willow Bennett, Cloudland, So.
IF – Ashtyn Walker, Eagleville, Jr.
OF – Braylen Melton, Wartburg, Sr.
OF – Riley Goodson, Oakdale, Sr.
OF – Madison Kendrick, Eagleville, Jr.
OF – Tralyn Southerland, North Greene, So.
UT – Ellie Nguyen, Eagleville, So.
UT – Abby Glisson, Bradford, So.
P – Landry Smith, Oakdale, So.
P – Hannah Brooks, North Greene, Jr.
P – Ava Lastovka, McEwen, So.
P – Callie Dillard, Gordonsville, Jr.
P – Reagan Turbyfill, Cloudland, Jr.
P – Kinsley Ross, Copper Basin, Fr.

Class 2A
C – Lily Nixon, Marion County, So.
C – Kianna Woodward, Unicoi County, Sr.
IF – Hannah Milligan, Sequatchie County, Fr.
IF – Kaley Toney, Unicoi County, Sr.
IF – Izzy Garland, Summertown, So.
IF – Lacey Maness, Scotts Hill, Sr.
IF – Brynna Thomasson, Marion County, Jr.
OF – Emmy Edgmon, Sequatchie County, Fr.
OF – Mae Ricks, Summertown, So.
OF – Anna Haskins, Community, Sr.
OF – Aaliyah Engle, Unicoi County, Jr.
UT – Mattie Maxie, Community, So.
UT – Aubree Anderson, White House Heritage, Jr.
P – Sailor Presley, Kingston, Sr.
P – Sadie Scott, Sweetwater, Jr.
P – Ella Borbeck, Eagleton College/Career Academy, So.
P – Hayley Beth Brewer, Adamsville, Jr.
P – Annie Prince, Community, Sr.
P – Lela Byrd, Unicoi County, Sr.
P – Emma McCallie, Marion County, So.

Class 3A
C – Harlie Phillips, Watertown, Jr.
C – Sydney New, Volunteer, Jr.
IF – Ellie Proffit, Cocke County, Jr.
IF – Halle Bailey, Alcoa, Sr.
IF – Raya Inge, Alcoa, So.
IF – Hayley Stevens, Millington, Jr.
IF – Wesley Thornton, Crockett County, So.
OF – Alyssa Wood, Watertown, Sr.
OF – Da’Ja Casby, Alcoa, Sr.
OF – Shelby Williams, Gibbs, Sr.
OF – Emerson Fitzwilson, Liberty Creek, Sr.
UT – Bailee Shelton, McNairy Central, Sr.
UT – Carly Williams, Lexington, Jr.
P – Kaylea Osborne, Alcoa, Sr.
P – Hailee Hartsell, Cocke County, Sr.
P – Shylo Williford, Grainger, Fr.
P – Kaylor West, Liberty Creek, Sr.
P – Madelyn Dulaney, David Crockett, Jr.
P – Brynlee Jones, Greeneville, Sr.
P – Anna Stallings, Crockett County, Sr.

Class 4A
C – Rylee Raby, Farragut, Jr.
IF – Chezney Whipker, Green Hill, Sr.
IF – Avary Stockwell, Green Hill, Sr.
IF – Isabella Saunders, Maryville, Sr.
IF – Kloe Quigle, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
IF – Reed Jackson, Henry County, Jr.
OF – Molly Underwood, Columbia Central, Sr.
OF – Reagan Schmitz, Green Hill, Jr.
OF – Jaeda Tucker, Ooltewah, So.
OF – Hanna Corder, Lincoln County, Sr.
OF – Harper White, Maryville, So.
UT – Audrey Cathey, Summit, Sr.
UT – Kenzie White, Clarksville, So.
P – Samya Sandifer, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
P – Hallie Grace Johnson, Farragut, Jr.
P – Allie McConnelee, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
P – Mackenzie Ventura, Riverdale, Sr.
P – Isabel Meeks, Science Hill, Sr.
P – Emmaline Davis, East Hamilton, Fr.
P – Coralee Grove, Dickson County, Sr.

Division II-A
C – Keke Jordan, Boyd Buchanan, So.
C – Norah Box, Friendship Christian, 8th grade
IF – Chloe Aaron, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
IF – Ava Malone, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Jr.
IF – Haylen Ayers, University School of Jackson, Jr.
IF – Ella Fruechtemeyer, Battle Ground Academy, So.”
IF – Aniston Glass, Tipton-Rosemark, Jr.
OF – Brooklyn Jones, Goodpasture Christian, Jr.
OF – McKinley Grubb, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
OF – Amelia Williams, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Fr.
OF – Cailyn Butler, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
UT – Ainsley McMullen, Donelson Christian, Jr.
UT – Lola Sprenkle, Tipton-Rosemark, Sr.
P – Malloree Harr, Boyd Buchanan, 8th grade
P – Avery Ramey, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
P – Khloe Burton, Battle Ground Academy, So.
P – Millie Pardue, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
P – Lanie Howe, Tipton-Rosemark, Sr.
P – Emily Bogoski, Christian Academy of Knoxville, So.
P – Angela Eden, Friendship Christian, Sr.

Division II-AA
C – Xahara Willis, Baylor School, So.
C – Sydney Lawson, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
IF – Addison Smith, Girls Preparatory School, So.
IF – Millie Fox, Chattanooga Christian, So.
IF – Nyla Halfacre, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
IF – Avery Story, Lipscomb Academy, So.
IF – Katelyn Rojas, Harpeth Hall, So.
IF – Adrianna Reyes, Girls Preparatory School, So.
OF – Hannah Smith, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
OF – Anna Kate Higdon, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Fr.
OF – Jayla Gladden, Girls Preparatory School, So.
OF – Abby Lewis, Girls Preparatory School, 8th grade
UT – Leah Robinson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
UT – Ella Claire Chaffin, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.
UT – Calieah Reyes, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
P – Kylie Black, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
P – Adison Wallington, Baylor School, Jr.
P – Madison Young, St. Benedict, Sr.
P – Sky Marshall, Girls Preparatory School, Fr.
P – Rylee Jasper, Baylor School, Jr.

Baseball all-state teams announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams for baseball on Tuesday, which includes four teams in Division I and two teams in Division II.

Class 1A
C – Kam Drake, Richland, Jr.
C – Jordan Steinhauer, Coalfield, Jr.
IF – Isaac Gaby, North Greene, Sr.
IF – Brody Gleason, Eagleville, Sr.
IF – Knox Pemberton, Coalfield, So.
IF – Alex Phillips, South Pittsburg, Sr.
IF – Cole Stevenson, University School-Johnson City, Jr.
OF – Dylan Cunningham, Sale Creek, So.
OF – Elisha Henson, Hampton, Sr.
OF – Tucker Mayo, Richland, Sr.
OF – Drake Rzemieniewski, Eagleville, Jr.
UT – Jameson Andrews, Richland, Sr.
UT – Brody Raby, Sale Creek, So.
P – Colton Bennett, Gordonsville, Sr.
P – Waylon Burgess, Coalfield, Sr.
P – Colby Clark, Hampton, Fr.
P – Parker Rogers, Wartburg, So.
P – Easton Sullivan, Greenfield, Sr.
P – Jack Treece, Coalfield, Jr.
P – Gage Whitt, Richland, Jr.

Class 2A
C – Gage Browne, Kingston, Sr.
C – Sam Hetzer, White House-Heritage, So.
IF – Brighton Presley, Kingston, So.
IF – Isaiah Harrill, Kingston, Jr.
IF – Kolby Jones, Unicoi County, Sr.
IF – Brody Watson, Pigeon Forge, Jr.
IF – Kason Young, East Robertson, Jr.
OF – Cason Blackwood, Summertown, Sr.
OF – Bowen Combs, Meigs County, Jr.
OF – Lane Cope, Eagleton College/Career Academy, Sr.
OF – Lane Parker, Happy Valley, Jr.
UT – Caleb Cayce, White House-Heritage, Sr.
UT – Gavin Crum, Chuckey-Doak, Sr.
P – Jackson Bennett, Summertown, Sr.
P – James Carter, Milan, Sr.
P – Jayden Hathcock, Cascade, Sr.
P – Collier Helton, Pigeon Forge, Fr.
P – Will Johnson, Milan, Jr.
P – Riley Martin, Smith County, Jr.
P – Owen McMahon, Sycamore, Sr.

Class 3A
C – C.J. Potter, Watertown, Sr.
C – Carter Winders, Crockett County, Sr.
IF – Tommy Baker, South Gibson, Sr.
IF – Brady Fronabarger, Crockett County, Sr.
IF – T.J. Leonard, Daniel Boone, Sr.
IF – Kaine Ricker, Greeneville, Jr.
IF – Miles Watson, Alcoa, Jr.
OF – Tegan Begley, Greeneville, Sr.
OF – Maddox Bishop, Greeneville, Sr.
OF – Bo Cooper, Signal Mountain, Sr.
OF – Elijah Miller, Seymour, Sr.
UT – Gaven French, Heritage, Jr.
UT – Will Price, Gibbs, Sr.
P – Myles Cox, Alcoa, Jr.
P – Jackson Goddard, Liberty Creek, Sr.
P – Will Harmon, Greeneville, Sr.
P – Matthew Heimpel, Montgomery Central, Sr.
P – Nolan Horvath, Battle Creek, So.
P – Drew Massey, Liberty Creek, So.
P – Braden Serbin, Watertown, Sr.

Class 4A
C – KJ Anderson, Cookeville, Jr.
C – Parker Free, Oak Ridge, Jr.
IF – Jack Beck, Columbia Central, Sr.
IF – Kaden Powell, Beech, Sr.
IF – Nick Riordan, Knox Central, Sr.
IF – Nate Stoots, Science Hill, Sr.
IF – Mikee Teasley, Oak Ridge, Sr.
OF – Collin Bland, Germantown Houston, Sr.
OF – Stephen Bobo, Shelbyville, Sr.
OF – Michael Holt, Ravenwood, Sr.
OF – Drew Hostetler, Siegel, Sr.
UT – Travis Brummitt Jr., Farragut, Sr.
UT – Tyler Cook, Bradley Central, Sr.
P – Colton Baron, Siegel, Sr.
P – Will Beasley, Germantown Houston, Sr.
P – Lane Brown, Dickson County, Sr.
P – Brody Carr, Jefferson County, Sr.
P – Wyatt Clatur, Nolensville, Sr.
P – Cam Hayworth, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.
P – Andrew Reilly, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.

Division II-A
C – Grady Callaway, Davidson Academy, So.
C – Cainan Crowe, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
IF – Jack Hamilton, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
IF – Easton Housewright, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Fr.
IF – Quinn Showalter, St. George’s, Sr.
IF – Gunner Skelton, Columbia Academy, Sr.
IF – Joey Sulish, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
OF – Cole Blanton, Providence Academy, Sr.
OF – Owen Fogle, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
OF – Wyatt Jones, Christian Academy of Knoxville, So.
OF – Chancellor Shipp, St. George’s, So.
UT – Aaron Hise, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
UT – Bradyn Stringer, Friendship Christian, Sr.
P – Chase Gockenbach, Lakeway Christian, So.
P – Maddux Hasty, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
P – Carter Hinsley, Boyd Buchanan, Sr.
P – Cayden King, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
P – Jameson Napper, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Sr.
P – Charlie Walker, Providence Academy, Sr.
P – Mason Woods, St. George’s, Jr.

Division II-AA
C – Will Brick, Christian Brothers, Sr.
C – Blake Lundy, Baylor School, Jr.
IF – Brooks Berry, Baylor School, Sr.
IF – Jack Dugan, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
IF – D.J. Lowery, Knox Catholic, Jr.
IF – Mac Morris, Baylor School, Jr.
IF – Colt Springall, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
OF – Crew Chance, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
OF – Jerome Lehoux, McCallie School, Sr.
OF – Jack Schuman, Baylor School, Sr.
OF – Noah Wilson, McCallie School, Sr.
UT – Joey Ansell, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
UT – Grayson Gregory, Knox Webb, Sr.
P – Henry Allen, Baylor School, Sr.
P – Garrett Cyphers, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
P – Corbin Downen, Briarcrest Christian, Fr.
P – Wells Grisham, Baylor School, Sr.
P – Bo Holloway, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
P – Scotty Stafford, Christian Brothers, Sr.
P – Hayden Yandell, Father Ryan, Sr.

Annual TSWA writing contest award winners announced

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced winners in its annual writing contest on Wednesday, which includes stories written between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2025. Special thanks to Ron Higgins for coordinating the judging of the contest again this year.

TSWA 2026 WRITING CONTEST RESULTS
(Stories written between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2025)

DIVISION 1
GARY LUNDY WRITER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Sparks, Knoxville News-Sentinel 2. Tim Buckley, The Daily Memphian 3. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press.
Judges’ comment: "The gap between first place and the rest of the field is as wide as the Grand Canyon. What sets this writer apart from the rest is simple. He provides answers before the reader can think of questions. Three solid stories, but the one on the inner workings of Tennessee’s NIL operation, especially how revenue sharing is split and what determines how each football player is paid, is groundbreaking. For a reporter to be granted this access by the Tennessee athletic department reveals how respected he is as a professional journalist. Such trust is the ultimate compliment.”

BEST COLUMNIST
1. John Adams, Knoxville News-Sentinel 2. Tim Buckley, The Daily Memphian 3. Stephen Hargis, Chattanooga Times-Free Press.
Judges’ comments: "A good columnist should draw a range of emotions from readers. And that’s not easy unless you write with clarity or perspective or humor or a bit of all three. The winner in this category is a pitcher mixing his pitches. He’ll throw a fastball, like his harsh criticism of a UT football player, who did nothing but cash his NIL checks before quitting and transferring. He’ll throw a curve by rationalizing that any UT football fan traveling to Ohio State for a CFP game effectively contributed to OSU’s NIL fund. He’ll throw a change-up with his tribute to UT baseball coach Tony Vitello after Vitello was named manager of the San Francisco Giants.”

BEST FEATURE WRITER
1. Adam Sparks, Knoxville News-Sentinel 2. John Varlas, The Daily Memphian 3. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press.
Judges’ comments: "Where to begin? Maybe with a well-organized in-depth piece on Tennessee’s NIL program, full of surprises, facts and info. Then there’s the in-depth feature on well-traveled UT starting QB Joey Aguilar. The lede – “In 2019, six years before Joey Aguilar was Tennessee’s quarterback, he stood alone in the dark at a train station in Antioch, California” – is an immediate attention grabber.”

BEST EVENT WRITER
1. Drew Hill, The Daily Memphian 2. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press 3. Frank Bonner, The Daily Memphian.
Judges’ comments: "Critics say readers don’t read game stories anymore. The obvious winner in this category has developed an engaging style in his Memphis Grizzlies’ game stories. He opens with a multi-voiced mini-feature on a key player or moment in the game. He eventually transitions to other elements, separating them into subheads. He combines observation, quotes and perspective. His stories flow.”

BEST NEWS WRITER
1. Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press 2. Frank Bonner, The Daily Memphian 3. None awarded.
Judges’ comments: "Good old-fashioned reporting throughout the trio of varied stories by the winner. This wasn’t regurgitated press conference entries. You can see the legwork and the phone calls made, especially on the Titans’ receiver indicted on a misdemeanor charge of failing to report felony aggravated assault to law enforcement.”

BEST PREP WRITER
1. John Varlas, The Daily Memphian 2. Stephen Hargis, Chattanooga Times-Free Press 3. None awarded.
Judges’ comments: "The first-place winner writes like someone with decades of perspective on the prep beat. His trio of stories was strong, but his obit on the passing of a long-time Memphis-area baseball coach was an amazing tribute.”

BEST INVESTIGATIVE/SERIES
1. Adam Sparks, Knoxville News-Sentinel 2. Drew Hill, Daily Memphian 3. None awarded.
Judges’ comments: "A thorough and stunning investigative series on a former Tennessee walk-on football receiver who was hired as a consultant for the football program while being employed by On3 and scamming investors in one of his former business ventures. Excellent job of reporting and explaining a tangled web of deceit.”

BEST SPECIAL SECTIONS (ALL DIVISIONS COMBINED)
1. Union City Messenger 2. The Daily Times 3. Chattanooga Times-Free Press
Judges’ comments: "It’s obvious the state of Tennessee takes its high school football seriously. The preseason sections submitted by various publications were as thorough as the limitations of space and advertising would allow. The winner has a formula that works. It has an abundance of advertisers, which allows it to publish four separate eight-page sections, with one section each for its primary high schools and its lone college. These sections have pertinent graphics, huge color pictures, excellent writing and pullout season schedules. While it is not as appealing graphically as the slick magazine-style entry of the second-place finisher, it is easier for the reader to navigate. And kudos to the runner-up. Their section could hang with any larger circulation paper.”

NOTE: DID NOT HAVE MULTIPLE ENTRIES TO JUDGE BEST DAILY SECTION, BEST INDIVIDUAL LAYOUT AND BEST OUTDOOR WRITER.

DIVISION II and III (Combined due to a lack of entries)
GARY LUNDY WRITER OF THE YEAR
1. Jimmy Hyams, Off the Hook Sports.com 2. Russell Vannozzi, Main Street Nashville 3. Noah R. Houck, The Advocate/Democrat
Judges’ comments: "Great writers don’t just have talent, they evolve. They get past the cliches and overwriting a story to the point of insulting the intelligence of their readership. Great writers self-analyze. Finally, great writers are comfortable enough in their skin to find a style that suits them. The winner in this category doesn’t write stories. He tells them, like he’s sitting there having a beer with you. His stories on Bob Kesling and Roy Kramer are gems, but his tribute to a friend who died is touching and humorous. It’s hard to pull off, but this writer does it.”

BEST COLUMNIST
1. Jimmy Hyams, Off the Hook Sports.com 2. Maria M. Cornelius, KnoxTnToday.com
Judges’ comments: "Collection of solid columns. There were dissections on Josh Heupel’s relationship with his alma mater (Oklahoma), on why Heupel fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks, and on Vandy QB Diego Pavia’s one-man show in a win over the Vols.”

BEST FEATURE WRITER
1. Jimmy Hyams, Off the Hook Sports.com 2. Maria M. Cornelius, KnoxTnToday.com 3. Caleb Jarreau, The Daily Times
Judges’ comments: “Writers recognize they don’t get in the way when they have great subjects who are full of stories or anecdotes. They basically write transitions and keep the story flowing. The winner of this category did that.”

BEST PREP WRITER
1. Caleb Jarreau, The Daily Times 2. Josh Lane, The Daily Times 3. Nate Tosado, The Daily Times
Judges’ comments: “Goldfish for a team’s unofficial mascot. A peanut butter bagel-eating pitcher. A multi-voiced in-depth look at a goal-line stand. This writer won because he found a way to immediately draw readers into his stories, and kept them there with good, tight writing.”

BEST EVENT/NEWS WRITER
1. Charles Pulliam, Williamson Herald. 2. Russell Vannozzi, Main Street Nashville 3. Kevin Weaks, Union City Messenger
Judges’ comments: “Three wise selections for entries – a golfer playing on a badly sprained ankle clinching a state title for a team, a high school track team winning its first state championship in 125 years and a collection of different angles in a single game story.”

NOTE: DID NOT HAVE MULTIPLE ENTRIES TO JUDGE BEST DAILY SECTION, BEST INDIVIDUAL LAYOUT AND BEST OUTDOOR WRITER.

DIVISION IV
No entries