Memphis' Crawford, Belmont's McCabe recognized by TSWA

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Memphis’ Crawford named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – University of Memphis guard Markel Crawford earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Tuesday, netting 21.5 points with 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in two Tigers victories.

The Memphis, Tenn., native, he connected on 9-of-12 shots overall and finished with 19 points, a season-high eight rebounds and two assists in a 70-61 win over Connecticut. The junior followed that with 24 points and three assists in just 26 minutes at Tulane, hitting 8-of-11 shots overall with a career-best five 3-pointers.

Crawford is averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Tigers, who stand 12-4 and 2-1 in AAC play.

2016-17 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 17 – Matthew Butler, UT Martin
November 22 – Josh Robinson, Austin Peay
November 29 – Dedric Lawson, Memphis
December 6 – Evan Bradds, Belmont
December 13 – Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb
December 20 – Dedric Lawson, Memphis
January 3 – Reggie Upshaw, Middle Tennessee

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s McCabe earns TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University’s Sally McCabe garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Tuesday, averaging 15.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.5 blocks in a pair of victories for the Bruins.

The Mt. Juliet, Tenn., native posted 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in a 71-66 victory over UT Martin. The junior center recorded a season-high 19 points and tied season-bests with 13 rebounds and seven blocks in a win against Southeast Missouri.

McCabe is averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game this season for the Bruins, who are currently 12-5 overall and 4-0 in OVC action.

2016-17 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 17 – Jada Smith, Union University
November 22 – Bella Taylor, University of the South
November 29 – Jada Smith, Union University
December 6 – Whitney Mitchell, King University
December 13 – Samantha Reeves, Christian Brothers
December 20 – Darby Maggard, Belmont
January 3 – Ty Petty, Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee's Upshaw, Petty sweep TSWA awards

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Upshaw named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Reggie Upshaw earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades on Tuesday, scoring a career-high 34 points with nine rebounds and four steals in the Conference USA opener against UAB.

The Chattanooga, Tenn., native made 11-of-16 shots overall with a career-high four 3-pointers and also connected on 8-of-11 at the foul line for his career-best 34 points. The senior forward became the fourth player in Blue Raider history and just the 13th player in C-USA history to reach 1,250 career points and 750 career rebounds, surpassing both marks against the Blazers in the 60-49 victory.

Upshaw is averaging 15.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game this season for Middle Tennessee.

2016-17 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 17 – Matthew Butler, UT Martin
November 22 – Josh Robinson, Austin Peay
November 29 – Dedric Lawson, Memphis
December 6 – Evan Bradds, Belmont
December 13 – Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb
December 20 – Dedric Lawson, Memphis

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Petty earns TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Ty Petty garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Tuesday, registering 25.0 points, 2.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 steals in a pair of games and posting her 1,000th career point for the Blue Raiders.

The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native collected 21 points, four rebounds and four assists versus Central Michigan, moving into seventh place on the career assists list in the contest against the Chippewas. The senior guard netted a career-best 29 points in a come-from-behind win at UAB in the Conference USA opener.

Petty hit three 3-pointers and made all 10 of her free throw attempts, running her streak to consecutive made foul shots to 31 against the Blazers. She became the 30th member of the 1,000-point club at Middle Tennessee in the victory and is averaging 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season.

2016-17 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 17 – Jada Smith, Union University
November 22 – Bella Taylor, University of the South
November 29 – Jada Smith, Union University
December 6 – Whitney Mitchell, King University
December 13 – Samantha Reeves, Christian Brothers
December 20 – Darby Maggard, Belmont

All-state teams for golf announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its all-state golf teams for all classes on Tuesday.

2016 TSWA GOLF ALL-STATE
Division I Class A-AA Girls
Caroline Cavin, Christian Academy of Knoxville
Hannah Bratton, Trinity Christian Academy
Siarra Stout, Christ Presbyterian Academy
Lindsey Hollis, Signal Mountain
Christina Vetvong, Lipscomb Academy

Division I Class AAA Girls
Mariah Smith, Clarksville
Aubree Jones, Brighton
Addison Baggarly, Tennessee
Malia Stovall, Franklin County
Alyssa Montgomery, Knox Central
Jayna Choi, Houston
Catherine Caudill, Rossview

Division II Class A Girls
Hannah Powell, St. Andrew’s
Victoria England, St. George’s
Megan Tang, St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Angelica Chan, Franklin Road Academy
Shelby Hatchett, University School of Jackson

Division II Class A Girls
Rachel Heck, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Abby Heck, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Caroline Frist, Ensworth School
Aubrey Frantz, Father Ryan
Maribeth Peevy, St. Benedict at Auburndale

Division I Class A-AA Boys
Kyle Cottam, Knoxville Catholic
Jay Fox, Goodpasture
Austin Carter, Sullivan South
Luke Zieman, Christ Presbyterian Academy
Jake Mynatt, Carter

Division I Class AAA Boys
Trenton Johnson, Brentwood
Ryan Hall, Knox Halls
Alex Hodge, Knox Halls
Bryce Lewis, Hendersonville
Michael Shears, Franklin
Garrett Whitfield, Science Hill

Division II Class A Boys
Winston Margaritis, St. George’s
Josh Holtschlag, Franklin Road Academy
Ryan Davis, University School of Jackson
Grant Hill, Harding Academy
Davis Irving, St. George’s
Seldon Matthews, Franklin Road Academy
Austin Russell, Donelson Christian Academy

Division II Class AA Boys
Goodman Rudolph, Memphis University School
Sam Marshall, Baylor School
A.J. Lintunen, Baylor School
Jack Crosby, Memphis University School
Wyatt Berry, Memphis University School

TSWA all-state cross country teams recognized

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its all-state cross country teams for all classes on Monday.

2016 TSWA CROSS COUNTRY ALL-STATE
Class A-AA Girls
Rebecca Story, Christian Academy of Knoxville
Taylor Luthringer, Signal Mountain
Taylor Cosey, Christian Academy of Knoxville
Shila Kapaya, Knoxville Catholic
Taylor Cuneo, Central Magnet

Class AAA Girls
Sasha Neglia, Dobyns-Bennett
Annika Sleenhof, Ravenwood
Erica Fisher, Arlington
Addi Coggins, Independence
Halle Hausman, Science Hill

Division II Class A Girls
Niamh Schumacher, The King’s Academy
Niki Narayani, Webb School-Knoxville
Lucy Rutherford, Davidson Academy
Lindsay Holliday, Webb School-Knoxville
Chelsey Jordan, Webb School-Knoxville

Division II Class A Girls
Meredith Helton, Brentwood Academy
Claire Cheeseman, Brentwood Academy
Carley Braman, Girls Preparatory School
Caroline Archer, Brentwood Academy
Kylie Wittman, Brentwood Academy

Class A-AA Boys
Georde Goodwyn, Knoxville Catholic
Jake Renfree, Knoxville Catholic
Cole Relford, Cascade
Tyler Youngblood, Sullivan South
Diego Zuazua, Nolensville

Class AAA Boys
Brodey Hasty, Brentwood
Taylor Vroon, Brentwood
Titus Winders, Henry County
Alex Crigger, Science Hill
Jackson Vroon, Brentwood

Division II Class A Boys
Carter Coughlin, Webb School-Knoxville
Riley Schumaker, Webb School-Knoxville
Jacob Robinson, University School of Nashville
Gabriel Tardy, Webb School-Knoxville
Soh Pokorny-Yadav, Lausanne

Division II Class AA Boys
Carter Cheeseman, Brentwood Academy
Will Peters, Montgomery Bell Academy
Davis Holliday, Brentwood Academy
Jack Clunan, Father Ryan
Matthew Porter, Brentwood Academy

Soccer all-state honorees announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its all-state soccer teams for all classes on Sunday.

2016 GIRLS' SOCCER ALL-STATE
Class A-AA
F – Jessica Sallah, Greeneville
F – Kenzie Ellenburg, Greeneville
F – Lexie Hill, Rockwood
F – Allie Dunn, Grace Christian
F – Emily Morrison, Chuckey-Doak
F – Madisson Davis, White House
F – Brittany Bray, Madison
F – Chandler Holmes, Lexington
F – Olivia Hoffman, Chatttanooga Christian
MF – Sara Houff, Grace Christian
MF – Maddy Dawson, Cosby
MF – Anna Avinger, CPA
MF – Emma Roggers, Boyd Buchanan
MF – Kelsey Barta, Notre Dame
D – Emily Patti, CAK
D – Allyson Trimmer, White House
D – Madline Littleton, CPA
D – Catie Beth Hatch, Jackson Christian
D – Kate Dirkse, Chattanooga Christian
GK – Lauren Teal, Notre Dame
GK – Hannah Leonard, Greeneville

Class AAA
F – Reyna Coston, Maryville
F – Peyton DePriest, Franklin
F – Ashely Lawson, Siegel
F – Leslie Frye, Lincoln County
F – Morgan Hutchinson, McMinn County
F – Chloe Arnold, Tennessee High
F – Michaela Nicholson, Station Camp
F – Julia Garst, Independence
MF – Preston Robinette, Maryville
MF – Karlie Paschall, Ravenwood
MF – Gybson Roth, Clarksville
MF – Anna Lanter, Soddy-Daisy
MF – Sydney Cason, Hendersonville
MF – Maggie Van de Vuurst, Collierville
MF – Kendall Powell, Cookeville
MF – Paola Ellis, Houston
D – Tennessee Barkalow, Clarksville
D – Anna-Heidi Utsi, Clarksville
D – Madison Smith, Franklin
D – Lauren Webber, Collierville
D – Katrina Ostrom, Houston
GK – Hailey Abston, Lenoir City
GK – Kaylee Hammer, Houston
GK – Makensie Cotter, Hendersonville

Division II
F – Tally Bishop, Father Ryan
F – Faith Gober, DCA
F – Avery Catlett, Webb
F – Abbey Fleming, USJ
F – Emily Large, GPS
F – Lane Lawrence, GPS
F – Lainee Bohannan, Baylor
F – Molly Martin, ECS
F – Taegan Allen, Briarcrest
F – Isabel Correia, St. George's
MF – Wrenne French, BGA
MF – Chloe Tremblay, BGA
MF – Hailey Braemer, Ensworth
MF – Kamryn Bloh, Baylor
MF – Jordan Ricketts, ECS
MF – Kylee Bright, Briarcrest
D – Sara Corum, GPS
D – Abbie Vibberet, Baylor
D – Ashton Pugh, Briarcrest
D – Graham Sippel, ECS
D – Carolyn Darke, Father Ryan
GK – Jenna Rolfe, Ensworth
GK – Morgan Williams, USJ