All-state awards for volleyball announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams in volleyball for all classes on Tuesday for the 2019 season. Fifteen players were selected for each classification.

CLASS AAA
OH: Shaye Eggleston, Brentwood, Jr.
OH: Ashllyn King, Blackman, Jr.
OH: Joy Douglass, Cleveland, Sr.
OH: Staley Humphries, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
OH: Jaycie Jenkins, Daniel Boone, Sr.
OH: Kennedy Shaw, Germantown Houston, Sr.
MH: Jillian Amsler, Franklin, Sr.
MH: Hannah Watson, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
MH: Jordan Jones, Germantown Houston, Sr.
S: Sophia Bossong, Siegel, Sr.
S: Piper Drazek, Brentwood, Sr.
S: Rachel McCollum, Collierville, So.
S: Carly Cooper, Ravenwood, Sr.
LIB: Haley Sanders, Brentwood, Jr.
LIB: Erica South, Cookeville, Sr.

CLASS AA
OH: Katie Crutchfield, Portland, Sr.
OH: Morgan McMurray, Anderson County, Jr.
OH: Sydney Owens, Lexington, Sr.
OH: Madison Hayes, East Hamilton, Sr.
OH: Avery Young, Nolensville, So.
OH: Abby Rector, Hixson, Sr.
OH: Abbey Jayne, Sullivan South, Sr.
MH: Savanah Pippin, Portland, Jr.
MH: Raegan Holyfield, Crockett County, Sr.
S: Hillary English, East Hamilton, Sr.
S: Madison Hughes, Milan, Sr.
S: Hannah Freeman, Anderson County, Jr.
LIB: Megan Turner, Gibbs, Sr.
LIB: Lauren Starcke, Nolensville, Jr.
LIB: Emily Rogers, Portland, Sr.

CLASS A
OH: Natalie Fountain, Watertown, Jr.
OH: Mercedes Collins, South Greene, Sr.
OH: Ivy Bales, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
OH: Laynee Dew, Halls, Sr.
OH: Rylee Long, Summertown, Jr.
MH: Ann Elise Jackson, Harpeth, Sr.
MH: Karly Weathers, Loretto, So.
MH: Katie Burdette, Summertown, So.
S: Olivia Cox, Harpeth, Sr.
S: Sydney Gentry, South Greene, So.
S: Caiti Beth Gallaher, Summertown, Jr.
S: Brookelyn Davis, Watertown, Jr.
LIB: Allison Smith, Sale Creek, Jr.
LIB: Sydney Murrell, Watertown, Sr.
LIB: Baylee McDowell, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.

DIVISION II
OH: Lily Martin, Ensworth School, Sr.
OH: Annabelle Sulish, Concord Christian, So.
OH: Elaine Redman, Baylor School, Jr.
OH: Aziah Buckner, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
OH: Kathleen Bula, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, Sr.
OH: Lucy Green, Father Ryan, Jr.
MH: Maggie Keenan, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
MH: Tess Margio, Baylor School, So.
MH: Alexa Austin, The King’s Academy, Jr.
S: Jamison White, Harpeth Hall, Sr.
S: Loren Robertson, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
S: Annika Thompson, St. George’s, Sr.
S: Kolbie Greene, The King’s Academy, Jr.
LIB: Cassie Kuerschen, Knox Catholic, Jr.
LIB: Emma Perkins, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.

TSWA honors golf all-state award winners

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams in golf for all classes on Saturday for the 2019 season. Results from the TSSAA state championships determine all-state honors in golf by the TSWA.

Boys Golf
Division II-A
Patton Samuels, Clarksville Academy
Will Rieck, Battle Ground Academy
Kaleb Wilson, Christian Academy of Knoxville
Reece Britt, Webb School of Knoxville
Conner Brown, The Webb School

Division II-AA
Jaron Leasure, Montgomery Bell Academy
Jonathan Xoinis, Chattanooga Christian
Bradford Cummins, Montgomery Bell Academy
Sheldon McKnight, Baylor School
Julian Maxwell, Ensworth School

Small Class
Evan Woosley-Reed, Cascade
Aidan Collier, North Greene
Braedon Wear, Alcoa
Foster Wood, Signal Mountain
Cayden Chambers, Waverly

Large Class
Jaden Zimmer, Crockett County
Jon Wes Lovelace, Volunteer
Jack Tickle, Tennessee
Jackson Wilcox, Franklin
Tarun Hoskere, Science Hill

Girls Golf
Division II-A
Tzunami Polito, Franklin Road Academy
Emily Wilson, Franklin Road Academy
Margaret Porter, Evangelical Christian
Ella Cress, Northpoint Christian
Carla Kay Hickam, Northpoint Christian

Division II-AA
Rachel Heck, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Kennedy Noe, Knoxville Catholic
Kyndall Shamblin, Baylor School
Anna Heck, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Annabel Frist, Ensworth School

Small Class
Sophie Linder, Gordonsville
Karlie Campbell, Summertown
Kaley Campbell, Summertown
Maggie Glass, McKenzie
Lanie Campbell, Summertown

Large Class
Lynn Lim, Station Camp
Kendall Maynard, Clarksville
Shelly Jang, Ravenwood
Lexanne Halama, Farragut
Madeline Simcox, Tennessee
Isabella Van der Biest, Dobyns Bennett

Cross country all-state teams announced by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state teams in cross country for classes on Friday for the 2019 season. Results from the TSSAA state championships determine all-state honors in cross country by the TSWA.

Boys Cross Country
Division II-A
Timothy Hays, University School of Nashville, Sr.
Pelham Bergesen, University School of Nashville, Sr.
Andrew Cox, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
Trace Alexander, So., Battle Ground Academy, So.
Ethan Rhoden, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.

Division II-AA
Edimo Ninterestse, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
John Arrowsmith, McCallie School, Sr.
Cayden Durrough, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Dylan Zeller, McCallie School, Sr.
Colin Knapp, Father Ryan, So.

Small Class
Seth Jinks, L&N Stem Academy, Sr.
T.J. Martin, Alcoa, Sr.
B.J. Frankum, Union City, Jr.
Nick Daniel, University School-Johnson City, So.
Austin Wingfield, Signal Mountain, Sr.

Large Class
Silas Winders, Henry County, Sr.
Evan Allen, Chester County, Sr.
Miles Ally, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jackson Williams, Arlington, Sr.
Aiden Britt, Lebanon, Jr.

Girls Cross Country
Division II-A
Allison Newman, St. George's, Jr.
Lauren Rutlin, St. George's, Fr.
Abbie Baker, First Assmbly Christian, Jr.
Sarah McDonald, St. George's, Sr.
Annabelle Cothran, Columbia Academy, So.

Division II-AA
Callie Tucker, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Bella Guillamondegui, Harpeth Hall, Fr.
Kylie Wittman, Kylie, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
Helen Webb, Baylor School, Fr.
Phoene Moran, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.

Small Class
Alyssa Andrea, Fairview, Fr.
Emma Bradford, Sequatchie County, Sr.
Lily Stinnett, Gatlinburg-Pittman, So.
Jaedyn Stalnecker, Forrest, Fr.
Lexie LaDuc, Cannon County, Fr.

Large Class
Sasha Neglia, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
Leigh Walters, Page, Jr.
Jenna Hutchins, Science Hill, So.
Landri Wilcox, Cookeville, Jr.
Andie-Marie Jones, Maryville, So.

TSWA recognizes all-state football teams in Division II

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state football teams for classes in Division II on Thursday for the 2019 season. Fourteen players on offense and defense were selected for each classification. Mr. Football finalists automatically were members of the team.

DII-A
OFFENSE
QB – Rube Scott Rhea, Fayette Academy, Sr.
QB – Caedan Clark, Jackson Christian, Sr.
RB – Kevin Davis, Trinity Christian, Sr.
RB – Griffin Swinea, Davidson Academy, Jr.
WR – Zack Tilley, The King’s Academy, Sr.
WR – Wesley Carlock, University School of Jackson, Sr.
WR – Will Cisco, Jackson Christian School, Jr.
OL – J’Marion Gooch, The King’s Academy, Jr.
OL – Cade Taylor, University School of Jackson, Sr.
OL – Raleigh Seals, University School of Jackson, Fr.
OL – Luke Austein, Fayette Academy, Sr. 
OL – Tim Marmino, Fayette Academy, Sr.
ATH – Kemari McGowan, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
K – Neill Kane, Friendship Christian, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Blaine Verdung, University School of Jackson, Jr.
DL – Chris Pillow, Davidson Academy, Sr.
DL – Kendyle Ball, Davidson Academy, So.
DL – Harris Adams, Nashville Christian, Jr.
LB – Harrison Warren, Columbia Academy, Sr.
LB – Carter Craig, University School of Jackson, Sr.
LB – AJ Quinn, Davidson Academy, Jr.
LB – Bryce Rawls, Davidson Academy, Sr.
DB – Marshaun Bowers, The King’s Academy, 8th
DB – Ethan Petrowski, Tipton-Rosemark, Sr. 
DB – Martease Edwards, Nashville Christian, Jr. 
DB – William Spence, Nashville Christian, Jr. 
ATH – Ja’Chim Williams, The King’s Academy, Jr.
P – Ben Pledger, University School of Jackson, So.

DII-AA
OFFENSE
QB – Nick Semptimphelter, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
QB – Cooper Riggs, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Jr.
RB – Jamichael Baxter, Chattanooga Christian, Jr.
RB – Jeffrey Watkins, Notre Dame, Sr.
WR – Jalen Geer, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
WR – Issac Smith, St. George’s, Sr. 
WR – Kyle McNamara, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
OL – Dietrick Pennington, Evangelical Christian School, Jr. 
OL – Jacob Brigman, Notre Dame, Sr.
OL – Jarrett Mathews, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OL – Jackson Bradley, Webb School-Knoxville, Jr. 
OL – David Enoch, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
ATH – Caleb Curcio, Grace Christian Academy, Jr.
K – Zander Tonkin, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Hamilton Chadwell, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
DL – Treveon Scott, Chattanooga Christian, Jr. 
DL – Garrett Staley, Grace Christian, Jr. 
DL – Luc Nadaud, Webb School-Knoxville, Sr. 
LB – Max Smith, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
LB – Austin Hill, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
LB – Dee Hinton, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
LB – Langston Patterson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, So.
DB – Eli Evans, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr.
DB – Preston Edmondson, Boyd-Buchanan, Sr. 
DB – Carson Gagnon, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
DB – Antonio Stevens, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
ATH – Eli Morris, Boyd-Buchanan, Jr.
P – Jack Norris, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.

DII-AAA
OFFENSE
QB – DeAngelo Hardy, McCallie, Sr.
QB – Gerard Bullock, Ensworth School, Sr.
RB – Elijah Howard, Baylor School, Jr.
RB – Jabari Small, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
WR – Eric Rivers, McCallie School, Jr.
WR – Andre Turentine, Ensworth School, Jr.
WR – Rory White, Pope John Paul II, Sr.
OL – Cooper Mays, Knox Catholic, Sr. 
OL – Austin Gentle, McCallie School, Jr.
OL – Bryn Tucker, Knox Catholic, Sr.
OL – Marcus Henderson, Memphis University School, Sr. 
OL – Eli Sutton, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
ATH – BJ Harris, McCallie School, Jr.
K – Paxton Perry, Brentwood Academy, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Jay Hardy, McCallie School, Sr.
DL – Tyler Baron, Knox Catholic, Sr.
DL – Omari Thomas, Briarcrest Christian, Sr. 
DL – James Howard, McCallie School, So.
LB – Noah Martin, Baylor School, Sr.
LB – Devyn Curtis, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
LB – Graham Holzapfel, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
LB – D.J. Brown, Memphis University School, Jr. 
DB – Riley Jenne, Baylor School, Jr.
DB – Cole Allen, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
DB – Keshawn Lawrence, Ensworth School, Sr.
DB – Cody Hopkins, Memphis University School, Sr. 
ATH – Thompson Byrd, McCallie School, Sr.
P – Paxton Robertson, Knox Catholic, Sr.

King's Floyd, Belmont's Harmeyer garner TSWA honors

MEN’S BASKETBALL: King’s Floyd earns TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Jordan Floyd was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, registering 38.5 points in two contests, including a school single-game record for the Tornado.

The Stone Mountain, Ga., native netted 36 points at Southern Wesleyan, making 15-of-25 shots overall with five 3-pointers. He added three rebounds and three assists in the victory.

The senior posted a school single-game record 43 points against Mount Olive, hitting 18-of-27 shots with five more triples. The 18 field goals made set a single-game record as well. He recorded three rebounds and four steals. It marked the eighth 30-point game of the season.

Floyd is averaging 29.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14 contests this year.

2019-20 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jordan Floyd, King University
November 19 – Adam Kunkel, Belmont
November 26 – Precious Achiuwa, Memphis
December 3 – Nick Muszynski, Belmont
December 10 – Ty Parks, Union University
December 18 – Jordan Floyd, King University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Harmeyer named TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Ellie Harmeyer garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades, averaging 19.0 points and 13.0 rebounds with a pair of double-doubles.

She netted 22 points and 13 boards on 8-of-13 shooting versus SIU-Edwardsville, adding two assists and two steals. She made one 3-pointer and all five free throw attempts against the Cougars.

The Kenosha, Wis., native registered 16 points and 13 rebounds against Eastern Illinois, connecting 7-of-11 at the foul line along with two assists. She is averaging 17.2 points and 11.0 boards in 13 games this season.

2019-20 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 13 – Jaelencia Williams, Union University
November 19 – Kayla Marosites, Carson-Newman
November 26 – Charity Savage, Middle Tennessee
December 3 – Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee
December 10 – Deandra Luna, Bryan College
December 18 – Ellie Harmeyer, Belmont