TSWA announces baseball, softball players of the week

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BASEBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Huff, King’s Boyd garner TSWA accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
 – Middle Tennessee’s Drew Huff and King University’s Grant Boyd were named the Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association on Tuesday for their performances for games March 26-April 1.

Huff batted .500 (10-for-20) with two doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs and four runs scored in four games for the Blue Raiders.

The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native posted a career day at Belmont, going 4-for-7 with a triple, one home run, three runs scored and a school single-game record nine RBIs. He hit a grand slam and drove in two runs with a triple and added an RBI groundout and a two-run single in the contest.

The junior infielder singled, drove in a run and scored once in the first contest of a three-game series at Old Dominion. Huff collected two hits with a double in the second outing and was 3-for-5 with a double in the final game against the Monarchs. He is batting .272 with two doubles, one home run, 20 RBIs and 13 runs scored in 26 games this season.

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Boyd allowed one earned run with 14 strikeouts in 10.2 innings over two outings for the Tornado. The senior righthander worked 1.2 scoreless innings of relief, striking out four against Mars Hill University.

The Chesterfield, Va., native tossed a complete game in the series finale versus Limestone University, scattering 10 hits while giving up one earned run in a 4-2 victory. He walked four and struck out 10, upping his mark to 5-2 with a 2.87 ERA in 11 appearances over 53.1 innings, allowing 42 hits with 56 strikeouts. Opponents are batting .215 against him this season.

2018 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 20 – Kyle Blackwell, Cumberland University (Player); Dillon Cate, Carson-Newman (Pitcher)
February 27 – Fernando Garcia, Bryan College (Player); Grant Boyd, King University (Pitcher)
March 6 – Sam Mang, Trevecca University (Player); Stephen Chamblee, Bryan College (Pitcher)
March 13 – Sam Mang, Trevecca University (Player); Will Neely, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 20 – David Scoggins, Bryan College (Player); Sean Hunley, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 27 – Hayden Lewis, Union University (Player); Mason Hickman, Vanderbilt (Pitcher)

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SOFTBALL: Maryville’s Brewer, Trevecca’s Carr named TSWA award winners
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
– Maryville College’s Morgan Brewer and Trevecca University’s Savannah Carr were named the Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association on Tuesday for their performances for games March 26-April 1.

Brewer batted .583 (14-for-24) in six games for the Scots with five doubles, one home run, nine RBIs and nine runs scored, helping Maryville win 4-of-6 contests in conference play.

The Maryville, Tenn., native posted three hits with a two-run homer and two runs scored in the first of two games at Piedmont College. She posted a single one RBI and a run scored in the second contest against the Lions.

The sophomore infielder collected three hits with a double and two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader versus Huntingdon College and added a double and a run scored in the second contest against the Hawks.

Brewer finished the week with a pair of three-hit outings versus Agnes Scott, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, two RBIs and two runs scored in the first contest. She was 3-for-4 with two doubles, four RBIs and a run scored in the second game against the Scotties. She is batting .393 with 11 doubles, 30 RBIs and 42 runs scored in 35 contests this season.

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Carr collected four victories in the circle for the Trojans, allowing one run on 11 hits over 17.0 innings of work. The Springfield, Tenn., native worked two shutout frames in relief versus Kentucky Wesleyan to post her first win of the week.

The junior righthander gave up one run on five hits in five innings in a 4-1 victory over Lake Erie College and got the win in the second game as well with three shutout innings of relief. She finished the week with a three-hit, complete-game shutout against Ursuline College. She got 34 ground ball outs in her 17.0 innings of work for the week.

Carr improved to 9-1 on the season with a 1.39 ERA in 14 contests covering 50.1 innings, allowing 39 hits with 28 strikeouts.

2018 TSWA WOMEN’S SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 20 – Bailey Alexander, Trevecca University (Player); Lacie Rinus, Carson-Newman (Pitcher)
February 27 – Jocelyn De La Cruz, Middle Tennessee (Player); Caylan Arnold, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 6 – Kyler Trosclair-Klatt, Memphis (Player); Caylan Arnold, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 13 – Lexi Rouse, Belmont (Player); Molly Smith, Memphis (Pitcher)
March 20 – Essence Strambler, Maryville College (Player); Kayley Caplinger, Cumberland University (Pitcher)
March 27 – Brigid Antonelli, Cumberland University (Player); Savannah Carr, Trevecca University (Pitcher)

 

Cumberland’s Antonelli, Trevecca’s Carr named TSWA softball award winners

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Cumberland University’s Brigid Antonelli and Trevecca University’s Savannah Carr were named the Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association on Tuesday for their performances for games March 19-25.

Antonelli batted .364 (8-for-22) with six RBIs and seven runs scored in six games for the Phoenix. The Redondo Beach, Calif., native posted two hits in both ends of a doubleheader versus Bryan College, scoring three runs and driving in another in the sweep for CU.

The junior singled, walked twice, scored three times and drove in a run in the first of two doubleheaders at Shawnee State. She singled twice, drove in four runs and scored once in the third contest against the Bears and singled in the finale versus SSU.

Antonelli is batting .354 with four doubles, one home run, 19 RBIs and 21 runs scored in 29 contests this season for Cumberland.

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Carr tossed 10.0 innings over two appearances for the Trojans, allowing one run on six hits with nine strikeouts. The Springfield, Tenn., native worked three innings of relief against Hillsdale College, giving up one run on two hits with three strikeouts.

The junior righthander tossed a complete-game shutout versus the Chargers, allowing four hits with six strikeouts in a 5-0 victory. Carr is 6-1 with a 1.78 ERA in 11 appearances this season covering 35.1 innings, striking out 23. Opponents are batting .220 against her.

2018 TSWA WOMEN’S SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 20 – Bailey Alexander, Trevecca University (Player); Lacie Rinus, Carson-Newman (Pitcher)
February 27 – Jocelyn De La Cruz, Middle Tennessee (Player); Caylan Arnold, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 6 – Kyler Trosclair-Klatt, Memphis (Player); Caylan Arnold, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 13 – Lexi Rouse, Belmont (Player); Molly Smith, Memphis (Pitcher)
March 20 – Essence Strambler, Maryville College (Player); Kayley Caplinger, Cumberland University (Pitcher)

 

Union's Lewis, Vanderbilt's Hickman garner TSWA baseball accolades

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BASEBALL: Union’s Lewis, Vanderbilt’s Hickman garner TSWA accolades
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
– Union University’s Hayden Lewis and Vanderbilt’s Mason Hickman were named the Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association on Tuesday for their performances for games March 19-25.

Lewis batted .500 (7-for-14) with one double, two triples, one home run, five RBIs and four runs scored in four games for the Bulldogs. The Jackson, Tenn., native doubled, drove in three runs and scored once in a mid-week contest at Trevecca University.

The senior outfielder doubled in the first of a doubleheader at Valdosta State and added a single in the second contest versus the Blazers. In the series finale Lewis was 4-for-4 with two triples, a solo homer and three RBIs. He is batting .281 with five doubles, five triples, two home runs, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored in 27 games this season.

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Hickman tossed a two-hit shutout in the series finale against LSU, walking two and striking out nine in seven innings in a 1-0 victory for the Commodores. The Hendersonville, Tenn., native did not allow a hit after the second inning, retiring 16 of the final 18 batters he faced, including 12 straight at one point.

The freshman righthander improved to 5-0 with a 2.08 ERA in six appearances this season, striking out 28 in 26.0 innings of work. He has issued just nine walks and opponents have a .180 batting average against him.

2018 TSWA BASEBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
February 20 – Kyle Blackwell, Cumberland University (Player); Dillon Cate, Carson-Newman (Pitcher)
February 27 – Fernando Garcia, Bryan College (Player); Grant Boyd, King University (Pitcher)
March 6 – Sam Mang, Trevecca University (Player); Stephen Chamblee, Bryan College (Pitcher)
March 13 – Sam Mang, Trevecca University (Player); Will Neely, Tennessee (Pitcher)
March 20 – David Scoggins, Bryan College (Player); Sean Hunley, Tennessee (Pitcher)

 

Boys all-state teams for 2017-18 recognized by TSWA

Memphis East's Alex Lomax earned his third straight All-State honor, leading Memphis East to a state championship.

Memphis East's Alex Lomax earned his third straight All-State honor, leading Memphis East to a state championship.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its All-State boys basketball teams for 2017-18 on Friday. Each Division I team features 15 players from Classes A, AA, AAA and 10 players on the teams in Division II-A and DII-AA. Any player who was a finalist for a Mr. Basketball award was automatically included on the All-State team.

Division II-A
C.J. Gettelfinger, Grace Christian Academy, JR
Keon Johnson, The Webb School, SO
Malik Riddle, Rossville Christian Academy, SR
Grant Ledford, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, SR
Daniel Loos, Clarksville Academy, SO
Chase Ridenour, Webb School of Knoxville, JR
Schyler Forrest, Lausanne Collegiate, JR
Tripp McEachern, Goodpasture, SR
Luke Howard, Harding Academy, JR
Bryce McCormick, Christ Presbyterian Academy, JR

Division II-AA
Junior Clay, McCallie School, SR
Darius Garland, Brentwood Academy, SR
Cedric Henderson Jr., Briarcrest Christian, SR
John McBride, Memphis University School, SR
Camron Johnson, Brentwood Academy, SR
Patrick Urey, The Baylor School, SR
J.C. Clausi, Father Ryan, SR
Warren Zager, Ensworth School, SR
Thomas Carr, Montgomery Bell Academy, SR
Beyaun Hendricks, The Baylor School, JR

Class A
Caden Mills, Van Buren County, SR
Arecko Gipson, MASE, SR
Jackson Hicks, Oakdale, SR
Dawson Abbott, Pickett County, SR
Tylandrius Parks, Middleton, SR
Justin Pankey, Humboldt, SR
Brandon Adams, LEAD Academy, SR
Antavious Buford, Douglass, JR
Devin Payne, Douglass, SR
Carson Cary, Columbia Academy, JR
Ryan Weathers, Loretto, SR
Jamey Sanders, W.E.B. DuBois, SR
Dillon Fountain, Wartburg Central, SR
Andy Stevens, North Greene, SR
Parker McKinney, Coalfield, SR

Class AA
Kadrion Johnson, Marshall County, JR
Jayden Lockett, East Nashville, SR
Jessie Walker, Brainerd, SR
Quatarius York, Fayette-Ware, SR
Juwan Carpenter, Stratford, JR
Jordan Johnson, Hamilton, SR
Martrell Brooks, Hamilton, SR
Bryce Mason, McMinn Central, SR
Bryce McBride, Jackson South Side, SR
Daryl McElrath, Riverside, SR
Dante Harris, Alcoa, SO
Trey Davis, Fulton, JR
Travion Austin, Ripley, SR
Cameron Smith, Pigeon Forge, SR
Trevor Hensley, Unicoi County, SR

Class AAA
Mark Freeman, Southwind, SR
Tyler Harris, Cordova, SR
Alex Lomax, Memphis East, SR
Chandler Lawson, Memphis East, JR
James Wiseman, Memphis East, JR
Alec Kegler, Clarksville Northeast, JR
Ques Glover, Bearden, JR
Trent Stephney, Bearden, JR
Spencer Chandler, Anderson County, SR
Taelyr Gatlin, Brighton, SR
Brock Jencek, Knoxville Catholic, SR
Reese Glover, Franklin, JR
Trent Gibson, Blackman, SR
Keishawn Davidson, Oakland, JR
Joe Anderson, Maryville, SO

 

TSWA announces 2017-18 girls all-state teams

Upperman's Akira Levy earned her third straight All-State honor, helping the Lady Bears to another state championship.

Upperman's Akira Levy earned her third straight All-State honor, helping the Lady Bears to another state championship.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its All-State girls basketball teams for 2017-18 on Thursday. Each Division I team features 15 players from Classes A, AA, AAA and 10 players on the teams in Division II-A and DII-AA. Any player who was a finalist for a Miss Basketball award was automatically included on the All-State team.

Division II-A
Casey Collier, Webb School of Knoxville, JR
Ashton Hulme, University School of Jackson, SR
Ashlyn Pittman, Friendship Christian, SR
Sydneey Boykin, Clarksville Academy, SO
Jade Wells, Northpoint Christian, SR
Lauren Gross, Northpoint Christian, SR
Haylee Luttrell, Webb School of Knoxville, SR
Cassie Peters, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, JR
Carrington Washburn, Christ Presbyterian Academy, SO
Mariah Edmonds, Providence Christian, FR

Division II-AA
Sydni Harvey, Brentwood Academy, SR
Savanna Owens, Briarcrest Christian, SR
Dontavia Waggoner, Ensworth School, SO
Makaila Wilson, Brentwood Academy, SR
Maggie Brown, Brentwood Academy, SO
Kaiya Wynn, Ensworth School, FR
Annabel Frist, Ensworth School, FR
JuToreyia Willis, Baylor School, SR
Emily Carletello, Father Ryan, SR
Brooke McCurdy, Girls Preparatory School, SR

Class A
Courtney Pritchett, Pickett County, SR
Tess Darby, Greenfield, SO
Chloe Moore, Greenfield, SO
Kyleigh Hardy, Jackson County, SR
Chyna Brooks, Perry County, SR
Taylor Smith, Huntingdon, SR
Derrenishia Jackson, Booker T. Washington, SR
Samantha Russell, Tellico Plains, JR
Kinsley Logan, Moore County, SR
Madison Holley, Wartburg, SO
Savannah Lee, Trinity Christian Academy, SR
Hannah Garrett, Clarkrange, SR
Julia Huntley, Loretto, SR
Shyanne Tuelle, Hampton, SR
Anna Smith, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, FR

Class AA
Akira Levy, Upperman, SR
Gracee Dishman, Cumberland County, JR
Taylor Lamb, South Greene, SR
Jamirah Shutes, Haywood, SR
Shawnta Shaw, Pearl-Cohn, SR
Sydni Lollar, Greeneville, SR
Keeley Carter, Macon County, SO
Quanardra Miller, Jackson South Side, JR
Kaia Upton, East Nashville, SR
Sade Hudson, Trezevant, SR
Akeria James, Craigmont, JR
Emmy Nelson, Cheatham County, JR
Riley Hurst, Upperman, SR
Deja Graves, Westview, SR
Riley Hicks, Alcoa, SR

Class AAA
Rhyne Howard, Bradley Central, SR
Brinae Alexander, Riverdale, SR
Elizabeth Dixon, Ridgeway, SR
Jayla Hemingway, Germantown Houston, JR
Jireh Washington, Memphis Central, SR
Gabby Crawford, Munford, SR
Kiera Downey, Ravenwood, SR
Alexis Whittington, Riverdale, SR
Alasia Hayes, Riverdale, SO
Trinity Lee, Bearden, SR
Holly Harris, Franklin, SR
Jakhyia Davis, Bearden, SO
Kenedi Hambrick, Cane Ridge, SR
Emma Palmer, Mt. Juliet, SO
Haley Schubert, Powell, SR