All-state boys soccer teams announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its All-State teams for boys soccer for the 2018-19 academic year on Monday for classes A, AA and AAA in Division I and A and AA in Division II.

Class AAA
GK: Mykal Manfred, Gallatin, Sr.
GK: Holden Giesecke, Bearden, Jr.
F: Hendrick Mendoza Jr., Cordova, Sr.
F: Wes Jeter, Farragut, Sr.
F: Cameron Carroll, Rossview, Sr.
F: Edson Castro, Knox Karns, Sr.
MF: Grant Caldwell, Germantown Houston, Sr.
MF: Kevin Avalos, Smyrna, So.
MF: Collin Lewis, Bearden, Sr.
D: Hunter Bossman, Independence, Sr.
D: Everett Hauser, Bearden, Sr.
D: Bryce Brown, Collierville, Sr.

Class AA
GK: Russell Harper, Central Magnet, Sr.
GK: Austin Naab, Knox Catholic, Jr.
F: Spencer Belanger, Knox Catholic, Sr.
F: Elias Henriquez, Sevier County, Jr.
F: J.P. Elyze-Vital, Greeneville, Sr.
MF: Hayden Grubb, South-Doyle, Sr.
MF: Brett Luftin, Lexington, Jr.
MF: Brandon Parrish, Fairview, Jr.
MF: Nawn Thang, Nashville Overton, Sr.
D: Dylan Thomas, Nolensville, Sr.
D: Devin Vital, Greeneville, Sr.
D: Malachi Ashley, Greeneville, Sr.

Class A
GK: Jed McWherter, Madison Academic, So.
GK: Joseph Galea, Signal Mountain, So.
F: Walker Page, University School-Johnson City, Sr.
F: Ricardo Turcois, Gatlinburg Pittman, Jr.
F: Jared Tomson, Watertown, Sr.
F: Brendan Shipley, Chuckey-Doak, Sr.
MF: Malachi Jones, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Fr.
MF: Luis Ortiz, Gatlinburg Pittman, Sr.
MF: Joseph Soriano, Madison Academic, Sr.
MF: Shewit Worton, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Fr.
D: Aiden Aldridge, Gatlinburg Pittman, Jr.
D: Hudson Harvey, Sweetwater, Jr.

Division II
GK: Wayne Davis, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
GK: Andrew Prescott, McCallie School, Jr.
F: Will Turner, Father Ryan, Sr.
F: Will Pucek, University School of Jackson, Jr.
F: Cameron Fowler, Knox Webb, Sr.
MF: Logan Stoltenborg, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
MF: Brandon Brackett, Evangelical Christian, Jr.
MF: Henry Hylbert, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
MF: Sam Klauer, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
MF: Hayes Wood, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
D: Trey Armour, Lausanne Collegiate, Jr.
D: Harrison Rody, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.

TSWA honors baseball all-state teams for 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its All-State teams for baseball for the 2018-19 academic year on Friday for classes A, AA and AAA in Division I and one team in Division II.

CLASS A
C: Reece Genter, South Pittsburg, So.
IF: Zane Howard, Lookout Valley, Sr.
IF: Mitch Sisk, Trinity Christian Academy, Sr.
IF: Hunter Ensley, Huntingdon, Jr.
IF: Byrce Hanley, Greenback, Sr.
OF: Seth Riddle, Greenback, Sr.
OF: Kavares Tears, Columbia Academy, So.
OF: Campbell Puckett, Lake County, Jr.
UT: Blade Tidwell, Loretto, Jr.
P: Reese Plemons, Greenback, Sr.
P: Peyton Edwards, Union City, Sr.
P: Lane Forsythe, Trinity Christian Academy, Jr.

CLASS AA
C: Luke Jones, Greenbrier, Sr.
IF: Noah Gent, Pigeon Forge, Sr.
IF: Will Shelton, Alcoa, Sr.
IF: Matthew Dailey, Elizabethton, Sr.
IF: Drew Lowry, Signal Mountain, Sr.
OF: Evan Carter, Elizabethton, Jr.
OF: Blaine McIntosh, Sycamore, Sr.
OF: Ty Simpson, Westview, Fr.
UT: Jack Julian, Hixson, Sr.
P: Will Mabrey, Upperman, Sr.
P: Collin Hudson, Sequatchie County, Sr.
P: Austin Mitchell, Sequatchie County, Jr.

CLASS AAA
C: Dalton Rushing, Brighton, Sr.
IF: Parker Noland, Farragut, Sr.
IF: Ashton King, Farragut, Sr.
IF: Jack Dougherty, Collierville, Jr.
IF: Blake Money, Summit, Jr.
OF: Zane Denton, Ravenwood, Sr.
OF: Grayson Hit, Bartlett, Jr.
OF: Riley Black, Bradley Central, Jr.
UT: Nick James, Clarksville, Sr.
P: Ryan Hagenow, Farragut, Jr.
P: Robert Hassell III, Independence, Jr.
P: Chris McElvain, Summit, Sr.

DIVISION II
C: Taylor Howell, University School of Jackson, Sr.
IF: Travis Odom, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
IF: Ben Durham, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.
IF: Danny Corona, Baylor School, So.
IF: John Rhodes, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
OF: Cade Sammons, University School of Jackson, Sr.
OF: Maurice Hampton, Memphis University School, Sr.
OF: Garrett Schultz, Ensworth School, Sr.
UT: Jacob Tate, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
P: Colin Ahearn, Baylor School, Jr.
P: Hunter Loyd, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
P: Gehrig Ebel, Baylor School, Jr.

Girls basketball all-state recognized by TSWA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its All-State teams for boys basketball for the 2018-19 academic year on Thursday for classes A, AA and AAA in Division I and A and AA in Division II.

Class A
Karly Weathers, Loretto, Fr.
Chloe Moore-McNeil, Greenfield, Jr.
Macey Lee, Trinity Christian Academy, Jr.
Tess Darby, Greenfield, Jr.
Caitlyn Ross, Midway, Sr.
Bralyn McGaha, Cosby, So.
Kendyl West, Oneida, Jr.
Makayla Moates, Eagleville, Jr.
Maddie Zensen, Whitwell, Jr.
Antonika Jones, Douglass, Sr.
Ciara Taylor, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, So.

Class AA
Abbi Douglas, Cheatham County, Sr.
Gracee Dishman, Cumberland County, Sr.
Kimia Carter, Brainerd, Sr.
Braelyn Wykle, South Greene, Sr.
Keeley Carter, Macon County, Jr.
Reagan Hurst, Upperman, So.
Brooklyn Crouch, Upperman, Fr.
Faith Wilken Page, Sr.
Demariae Ingram, Marshall County, Sr.
Kelsey Keiler, Marshall County, Jr.
Quanardra Miller, Jackson South Side, Sr.
Khyla Wade-Warren, McNairy Central, Jr.
Hailey Hardaway, Bolivar, Sr.
Akeria James, Craigmont, Sr.
Jalynn Gregor, Macon County, So.

Class AAA
Jamaryn Blair, Bradley Central, Fr.
Madison Hayes, East Hamilton, Jr.
Mallory Hampton, Rhea County, Jr.
Jada Guinn, Oak Ridge, Sr.
Jayla Hemingway, Germantown Houston, Sr.
Courtney Whitson, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
Jakhyia Davis, Bearden, Jr.
Emma Palmer, Mt. Juliet, Jr.
Aislynn Hayes, Riverdale, Sr.
Alasia Hayes, Riverdale, Jr.
Jazmyn Harmon, Ravenwood, Jr.
Anna Walker, Bradley Central, Jr.
Madison Griggs, Germantown Houston, Sr.
Lanetta Williams, Arlington, Sr.
Se’Quoia Allmond, Whitehaven, So.

Division II-A
Yaubryon Chambers, Providence Christian, Sr.
Casey Collier, Knox Webb, Sr.
Emily Jones, University School of Jackson, Jr.
Ally Welfel, Goodpasture Christian, Jr.
Claire Brock, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Jennifer Sullivan, The King’s Academy, Fr.
Abby West, Tipton-Rosemark, Jr.
Megan Sanfratello, Tipton-Rosemark, Jr.
Sage Hawley, Harding Academy, Jr.
Amara McKay, Northpoint Christian School, Sr.

Division II-AA
Dontavia Waggoner, Ensworth School, Jr.
Maggie Brown, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Kiaya Wynn, Ensworth School, So.
Brali Simmons, St. Agnes Academy, Jr.
Carmyn Harrison, Hutchison School, So.
Taylor Clemons, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.

College players of the week honored by TSWA

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FOOTBALL: Tennessee Tech’s Fisher, Sewanee’s Porter earn TSWA weekly awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
– Tennessee Tech’s Bailey Fisher and Sewanee’s Wesley Porter were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association for their efforts in contests from September 16-22.

Fisher accounted for 404 yards of total offense and five touchdowns (three rushing, two passing) in Tennessee Tech’s 38-24 road win over Western Illinois, the first non-conference road victory for the Golden Eagles since 2013. The sophomore completed 23-of-37 passes for 314 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and a 17-yard score just before halftime.

He rushed 13 times for 90 yards with TD runs of six, one and 26 yards. The 26-yard scamper iced the game for TTU with 4:47 to play. Fisher has completed 63 percent of his throws for 979 yards and four touchdowns while carrying the ball 39 times for 120 yards and seven TDs through four games this year.

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Porter posted six tackles, five solo, and intercepted a pair of passes, one for a touchdown, in Sewanee’s contest against Birmingham Southern. The Salisbury, N.C., native registered an interception at the Sewanee 18-yard line on the opening possession of the game from Birmingham Southern and made three tackles in the first half.

The junior added two stops in the third quarter and returned an INT 58 yards for a score in the final period. Porter has 19 tackles with three interceptions and one forced fumble through three games this season.

2019 TSWA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Bailey Fisher, Tennessee Tech (Offense); Wanya Moton, UT Martin (Defense)
September 10 – Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee (Offense); Rondrow Peebles, Carson-Newman (Defense)
September 17 – Jacob Bunch, Maryville College (Offense); Kordell Jackson, Austin Peay (Defense)

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MEN’S SOCCER: King’s Delisle named TSWA award winner
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
– King University’s Ben Delisle earned Tennessee Sports Writers Association Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades, posting two goals with an assist in the program’s first-ever victory over Tusculum University.

The Montreal, Quebec, native scored on a penalty kick in the 21st minute to give the Tornado a 1-0 edge and his through-ball to Callum Davidson put King ahead, 2-1, in the 78th minute. Delisle netted the game-winner on another PK in overtime for the 3-2 win by the Tornado. He has two goals and two assists in two matches this season.

2019 TSWA MEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Ben Siri, Cumberland University
September 10 – Tobias Solem, Carson-Newman
September 17 – Kai Miettinen, Maryville College

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WOMEN’S SOCCER: Sewanee’s Roemershauser garners TSWA weekly honor
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
– Sewanee’s Addie Roemershauser registered Tennessee Sports Writers Association Women’s Soccer weekly honors, netting five total goals in a pair of outings for the Tigers.

The New Orleans, La., native scored twice in the second half at NCAA Division II Alabama-Huntsville, finding the back of the net unassisted in the 50th minute to get Sewanee on the board. She added another goal from Abbie Kleckley in the 73rd minute.

The freshman posted three goals in a victory against Agnes Scott, including an unassisted score in the 31st minute to give the Tigers a 2-0 halftime lead. Roemershauser collected goals in the 80th and 86th minutes for the final two scores of the match. She has seven goals and one assist in seven matches this season.

2019 TSWA WOMEN’S SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Haley Hopkins, Vanderbilt
September 17 – Shannon Reagan, Maryville College

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VOLLEYBALL: Maryville’s Bonee named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maryville College’s Meredith Bonee was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Volleyball Player of the Week, recording a triple-double and a double-double in three outings for the Scots.

The Knoxville, Tenn., native collected 13 assists in a sweep versus Johnson University and tallied a double-double against Averett University with seven kills, 25 assists and 11 digs. The sophomore finished the week with a triple-double at Bridgewater College, posting 14 kills, 10 assists and 13 digs to give Bridgewater its first loss of the season.

It marked her third triple-double of the season and sixth of her career for the Scots. She also recorded her seventh double-double of the year and 19th of her career. Bonee has 111 kills (2.58 per set), 201 assists (4.67 per set) and 133 digs (3.09 per set) through 13 matches for Maryville.

2019 TSWA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
September 4 – Kaela Massey, East Tennessee State
September 10 – Julie Ward, King University
September 17 – Hannah Flowers, Memphis

All-state boys basketball teams announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its All-State teams for boys basketball for the 2018-19 academic year on Wednesday for classes A, AA and AAA in Division I and A and AA in Division II.

Class A
Carson Cary, Columbia Academy, Sr.
Ja'Darius Harris, Peabody, Sr.
Anthony Jones, Humboldt, Sr.
Catthadious Moore, Manassas, Sr.
Dalton Marsh, Red Boiling Springs, Jr.
Mari Stoudemire, Eagleville, Sr.
Sky Polk, Columbia Academy, Sr.
Gary Smith, Columbia Academy, Jr.
Jaylen McCullum, Harriman, Sr.
Austin McKeehan, Cosby, Sr.
Ben Austin, McKenzie, Sr.
Montrez Ward, Humboldt, Sr.
Ryley McClaran, Eagleville, Jr.
Cahlib Edwards, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences, Jr.
Antavious Buford, Douglass, Sr.

Class AA
Chandler Lawson, Wooddale, Sr.
K.J. Johnson, Marshall County, Jr.
Blake Atwood, Johnson County, Sr.
Dominique Oggs, Sweetwater, Sr.
Edward Lacey, Fulton, Jr.
Deshawn Page, Fulton, Sr.
Dereke Upton, Austin-East, Sr.
LaDerron Freeman, Brainerd, Jr.
Kevin Halfacre, Brainerd, Jr.
Kobe Smith, Tyner, Jr.
Marquez Williams, Howard School, Sr.
Jonathan Lawson, Wooddale, So.
Jalen Brown, Trezevant, So.
Deovaunta Williams, Raleigh-Egypt, Sr.
Markeston Douglas, Haywood, Jr.

Class AAA
Ques Glover, Bearden, Sr.
Trent Stephney, Bearden, Sr.
James Wiseman, Memphis East, Sr.
Antavion Collum, Bartlett, Sr.
Joe Anderson, Maryville, Jr.
Marvin Hughes, McGavock School, Jr.
Will Pruitt, Mt. Juliet, Jr.
Deron Perry, Riverdale, Sr.
Ray Tyler, Oakland, Jr.
Cameron Montgomery, East Hamilton, Sr.
Jamaal Walker, East Hamilton, Sr.
JaCobi Wood, Cleveland, Jr.
Malcolm Dandridge, Memphis East, Sr.
Matthew Murrell, Whitehaven, Jr.
Brandon Brown, White Station, Sr.

Division II-A
Luke Burnett, Knox Webb, Jr.
Keon Johnson, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Jr.
Luke Howard, Harding Academy, Sr.
Grant Ledford, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
Emory Lanier, Knox Webb, Jr.
Tarreq Williams, Sacred Heart, Sr.
Jake Blair, Friendship Christian, Sr.
Michael Houge, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
Alex Anderson, Tipton-Rosemark, So.
Jelani Willis, First Assembly Christian School, So.

Division II-AA
Kennedy Chandler, Briarcrest Christian, So.
Randy Brady, Brentwood Academy, So.
Beyuan Hendricks, Baylor School, Sr.
Eric Rivers, McCallie School, So.
Marcellus Brigham, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
Chandler Jackson, Christian Brothers, Fr.
Marcus Fitzgerald, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Keshawn Lawrence, Ensworth School, Jr.