Hayes, Sheppard garner TSWA weekly honors

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Sheppard earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Ben Sheppard was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 21.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals in a pair of wins for the Bruins.

The Atlanta, Ga., native made 9-of-15 field goals overall for a career-best 21 points, adding four boards and two assists in a victory against Murray State. The sophomore was a big part of limiting Racers guard Tevin Brown to 2-of-8 shooting and six total points as well.

Sheppard tied his career-high with 21 points two days later at UT Martin, hitting 9-of-14 shots from the field with three 3-pointers. He posted seven boards and six steals versus the Skyhawks and is averaging 9.8 points and 4.8 rebounds for the 10-1 Bruins.

2020-21 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
December 9 – Tavon King, Cumberland University
December 15 – Luke Smith, Belmont
December 22 – Devin Whitfield, Lincoln Memorial

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Middle Tennessee’s Hayes garners TSWA Player of the Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee’s Anastasia Hayes was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, registering 28.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in two victories against Florida Atlantic.

The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native collected 34 points, seven boards and four assists in Friday’s win, hitting 14-of-26 shots overall. The Blue Raiders outscored the Owls, 50-28, in the final 20 minutes to overcome a halftime deficit. Hayes recorded 19 of her 34 points in the first half to keep her team in the game.

The redshirt junior netted 22 points with four more assists the following day versus FAU, connecting on 8-of-18 shots. Middle Tennessee trailed by 10 with five minutes remaining but two free throws from Hayes with just under a minute to play knotted the contest at 64. She then delivered a pass to Deja Cage for a layup with 0.9 seconds left for the winning basket.

Hayes is averaging 28.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in seven contests this season.

2020-21 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
December 9 – Allissa Mulaski, Bryan College
December 15 – Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee
December 22 – Eboni Williams, Chattanooga

TSWA releases golf all-state accolades

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state golf teams for all classifications on Saturday for the 2020 season. Players who finished in the Top 5 plus ties at the state championships were named all-state.

Boys
LARGE CLASS
Lance Simpson, Farragut, Sr.
Jackson Herrington, Dickson County, Fr.
Garrett Chumley, Oakland, Sr.
Carson Kammann, Knox West, Jr.
Gray Campbell, Crockett County, Sr.
Jake Garland, Oakland, Jr.
John Cheek, Science Hill, So.
Tyler Williamson, Greenbrier, So.

SMALL CLASS
Evan Woosley-Reed, Cascade, Jr.
Cayden Chambers, Waverly, Sr.
Beck Lewis, Signal Mountain, Sr.
Aidan Collier, North Greene, So.
Blake Woody, Kingston, So.

DIVISION II-A
Kaleb Wilson, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Luke Sienkiewicz, Evangelical Christian, Jr.
Reece Britt, Knox Webb, Sr.
Jackson Hughey, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Timothy Pinkston, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.

DIVISION II-AA
Riley Grindstaff, Father Ryan, Sr.
Sheldon McKnight, Baylor School, Jr.
Harrison Thompson, Knox Catholic, So.
Carter Sayman, McCallie School, So.
Drew Oxley, Christian Brothers, Sr.
Bradford Cummins, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
Clark Akers, Ensworth School, Sr.
Bennett McNabb, McCallie School, Sr.

Girls
LARGE CLASS
Kara Carter, Sullivan South, Sr.
Isabella Van der Biest, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.
Lynn Lim, Station Camp, Jr.
Isabella Adkins, Tennessee, Sr.
Anna Claire Bridge, Collierville, Sr.

SMALL CLASS
Sophie Linder, Gordonsville, So.
Karlie Campbell, Summertown, Fr.
Lanie Campbell, Summertown, Jr.
Karson Adkins, Adamsville, Sr.
Kaley Campbell, Summertown, Sr.

DIVISION II-A
Emily Wilson, Franklin Road Academy, Jr.
Ella Cress, Northpoint Christian, Jr.
Claire Henson, University School of Jackson, Fr.
Tzunami Polito, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
Caroline Pardue, Providence Christian, Fr.
Isabella Johnson, Providence Christian, 8th grade

DIVISION II-AA
Kynadie Adams, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
Anna Heck, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, So.
Elvira Rastvortseva, Baylor School, Sr.
Ava Bankston, Lipscomb Academy, So.
Stephanie Xian, Baylor School, Sr.

All-State cross country teams honored by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state cross country teams for all classifications on Friday for the 2020 season. All runners who finished in the Top 5 at the state championships were named all-state.

Boys
LARGE CLASS
Aiden Britt, Lebanon, Sr.
Kevin Vanderkolk, Brentwood, Sr.
Miles Ally, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Kaden Keller, Hardin Valley Academy, Jr.
Jackson Martin, Creek Wood, So.

SMALL CLASS
Will Douglas, Camden Central, So.
Grayson Kennedy, Sequatchie County, Jr.
Joshua Pote, Signal Mountain, Fr.
Irving Medina, Chuckey-Doak, Sr.
Carter Bradford, Sequatchie County, Jr.

DIVISION II-A
Connor Henson, Columbia Academy, Jr.
Andy Henton, Harding Academy, Sr.
Austin Rhea, Webb School-Knoxville, Sr.
Colten Lee, First Baptist Academy, Jr.
Kaden Narayani, Webb School-Knoxville, Jr.

DIVISION II-AA
Jack Cottrell, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
Luke Thompson, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Riley Smith, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Evan Simpson, McCallie School, Fr.
William Holleman, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.

Girls
LARGE CLASS
Jenna Hutchins, Science Hill, Jr.
Landri Wilcox, Cookeville, Sr.
Kaitlyn Vanderkolk, Brentwood, Sr.
Ann-Marie Braese, Arlington, Jr.
Olivia Barnes, Arlington, Sr.

SMALL CLASS
Alyssa Andrea, Fairview, So.
Kelsey Thompson, Signal Mountain, So.
Jaedyn Stalnecker, Forrest, So.
Lily Stinnett, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
Sophia Gibby, Signal Mountain, Sr.

DIVISION II-A
Abby Cheeseman, Webb School-Bell Buckle, 8th grade
Abbie Baker, First Assembly Christian, Sr.
Anna Graves, Webb School-Knoxville, Fr.
Hope Ilias, Friendship Christian, Jr.
Alli Hylkema, Jackson Christian, Jr.

DIVISION II-AA
Mae Mae Powell, Baylor School, Fr.
Jessica Joshi, St. Mary’s Episcopal, Sr.
Annamar Bacchetta, Harpeth Hall, 8th grade
Jane Eiselstein, Girls Prepatory School, Sr.
Elizabeth Moody, St. Mary’s Episcopal, Sr.

Division II all-state football teams named by TSWA

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state football teams for the three classes in Division II on Thursday for the 2020 season. Mr. Football finalists were automatically members of the team.

Division II-A
OFFENSE
QB – Aaron Smith, Jackson Christian, Sr.*
QB – Jared Vetetoe, Davidson Academy, Sr.
RB – Jon Lewis, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.*
RB – Griffin Swinea, Davidson Academy, Sr.*
WR – Kelvi Rice, Davidson Academy, Sr.
WR – Peyton Tinsley, Jackson Christian, Sr.
WR – Ja’Chim Williams, The King’s Academy, Sr.
OL – JP Oliver, Trinity Christian, Sr.
OL – Jalen Brockman, Davidson Academy, Jr.
OL – Aleric Watson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Jr.
OL – Aidan Francis, Donelson Christian Academy, Jr.
OL – Darian List, Nashville Christian, Sr.
ATH – Luke Perko, Zion Christian, Jr.
K – Neill Kane, Friendship Christian, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Blaine Verdung, University School of Jackson, Sr.
DL – Riley Stanton, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.
DL – Kendyle Ball, Davidson Academy, Jr.
DL – Harris Adams, Nashville Christian, Sr.
LB – Kytn Wolf, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Sr.
LB – Collins Malone, Columbia Academy, Jr.
LB – AJ Quinn, Davidson Academy, Sr.
LB – Steele Haynes, University School of Jackson, Jr.
DB – Garrett Weekly, The King’s Academy, So.
DB – Martease Edwards, Nashville Christian, Sr.
DB – Tyke Tabor, University School of Jackson, Sr.
DB – Marshaun Bowers, The King’s Academy, Fr.
ATH – Nakelin McAfee, The King’s Academy, Jr.
P – Ben Pledger, University School of Jackson, Jr.

Division II-AA
OFFENSE
QB – Cade Law, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
QB – Cooper Riggs, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
RB – Jaylen Greenwood, Evangelical Christian School, Jr.
RB – James Dunn, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.*
WR – Pierce Browning, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, So.
WR – Grant Sterchi, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
WR – Michael Human, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
OL – Dietrick Pennington, Evangelical Christian School, Sr.*
OL – Chazan Page, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
OL – Brody Grant, Boyd Buchanan, Jr.
OL – Jackson Bradley, Webb School-Knoxville, Sr. 
OL – Spencer Dams, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
ATH – Connor Delashmitt, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
K – Ross Badgett, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.

DEFENSE
DL – Colin Stewart, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
DL – Treveon Scott, Chattanooga Christian, Jr. 
DL – Malchi Harrison, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
DL – Chi McNeil-Harrison, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
LB – Luke Bowman, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
LB – Ethan Dabbs, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
LB – Langston Patterson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.*
LB – Leo Bonifacio, Webb School-Knoxville, Jr.
DB – Shelby Whiteside, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
DB – Jaden Lyles, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
DB – Wes Smith, St. George’s, Sr.
DB – Reid Williford, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
ATH – Brendan Jones, Goodpasture, Jr.
P – Otto Niendorf, Webb School-Knoxville, Jr.

Division II-AAA
OFFENSE
QB – Michael Dallas, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
QB – D.C. Tabscott, Father Ryan, Sr.*
RB – Dallan Hayden, Christian Brothers, Jr.*
RB – Antwan Roberts, Pope John Paul II, Sr.
WR – Eric Rivers, McCallie School, Sr.
WR – Clarkson Shoaf, Memphis University School, Jr.
WR – Colin Cook, Pope John Paul II, So.
OL – Patrick Kutas, Christian Brothers, Jr.
OL – Austin Gentle, McCallie School, Jr.
OL – Noah Josey, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
OL – Jack Gentle, McCallie School, Jr.
OL – Eli Sutton, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
ATH – BJ Harris, McCallie School, Sr.*
K – Teagen Lenderink, Brentwood Academy, Sr.*

DEFENSE
DL – Phillip Husband, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
DL – Walter Nolen, St. Benedict at Auburndale, Jr.
DL – Parker Peterson, Father Ryan, Sr.
DL – James Stewart, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
LB – JD Tessman, McCallie School, Sr.
LB – Ansley Ware, Pope John Paul II, So.
LB – Toleo Malone, Ensworth School, Sr.
LB – Aaron Crowder, McCallie School, Jr.
DB – Michael May, McCallie School, Sr.
DB – Roderic Lewis, Memphis University School, Sr.
DB – Amir Annoor, Brentwood Academy, Sr.
DB – Javis Mynatt, Knox Catholic, Jr.
ATH – Andre Turrentine, Ensworth School, Sr.
P – Josh Turbyville, Knox Catholic, Jr.

All-state football awards announced in classes 1A, 2A

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state football teams for Classes 1A and 2A on Wednesday for the 2020 season. Mr. Football finalists were automatically members of the team.

CLASS 2A
OFFENSE
QB – Luke Myers, South Greene, Jr.*
QB – Jacob Dooley, Waverly, Jr.
RB – Khalik Ganaway, Peabody, Jr.*
RB – Dylan Roebeck, Bledsoe County, Sr.
RB – Jordan Cason, Watertown, Sr.
WR – Brady Stanfield, Waverly, Sr.
WR – Quanterrius Hughes-Malone, Watertown, Sr.
WR – Kaden Snitzer, Eagleville, So.
OL – Malachi Hayden, Meigs County, Sr.
OL – Blake Minnis, Peabody, Sr.
OL – Neil Brown, Union City, Sr.
OL – Jackson Kelley, Rockwood, Sr.
OL – Shelton Hopkins, Peabody, Sr.
ATH – Will Meadows, Meigs County, Sr.*
K — Jay Higgins, South Greene, Jr.

DEFENSE
DL – Kaigan Thomas, Bledsoe County, Jr.
DL – C.J. King, Oneida, Jr.
DL – Jason Baskerville, Peabody, Jr.
DL – Luke Lewis, Riverside, Sr.
LB – London Burkett, Peabody, So.
LB – Hagan Lowe, Meigs County, Sr.
LB – Cameron Rankins, Trousdale County, Sr.
LB – Tucker Johnson, Adamsville, Sr.
DB – Taye Hutchins, Marion County, Sr.
DB – Marcus Collins, Eagleville, Jr.
DB – Xadrian Fickey, Rockwood, Jr.
DB – Carson Vandiver, Peabody, Sr.
ATH – Jordan Carter, Watertown, Sr.
P – Kolby Morgan, Oneida, Sr.

CLASS 1A
OFFENSE
QB – Kyler Parker, Moore County, Sr.*
QB – Emmett Hegland, Midway, Jr.
RB – Hunter Frame, South Pittsburg, Sr.*
RB – Kenardo Jackson, Fayetteville, Fr.
RB – Kolbi Stewart, Huntland, Sr.
WR – Caleb Goodman, Midway, Jr.
WR – Jordan King, Jellico, Sr.
WR – Devin Ramsey, Unaka, Jr.
OL – Colton Alexander, Greenback, Sr.
OL – Bryson Ridge, Coalfield, Jr.
OL – Gus Hill, Fayetteville, Jr.
OL – Jared Stone, South Pittsburg, Sr.*
OL – Jesse Mounts, West Carroll, Sr.
ATH – Seth Lowe, Coalfield, Sr.
K – Cooper Keown, South Pittsburg, Fr.

DEFENSE
DL – Radshun Cheirs, Lake County Sr.
DL – Gio Davis, South Pittsburg, Jr.
DL – Isaac McKinney, Coalfield, Sr.
DL – Ethan Beasley, Mt. Pleasant, Sr.
LB – JJ Beene, South Pittsburg, Sr.
LB – Braden Matoy, Greenback, Jr.
LB – Brandon Nation, Oliver Springs, Sr.
LB – Kade Wood, Huntingdon, So.
DB – Kaden White, Moore County, Sr.
DB – Zayshon Pullen, Fayetteville, Sr.
DB – J.T. Morgan, Lake County, Sr.
DB – Gavin Hill, Oliver Springs, Sr.
ATH – Cody Wildridge, West Carroll, Sr.
P – Jackson Collier, Mt. Pleasant, So.

* - Mr. Football finalist