Harbison, Nguidjol recognized with TSWA weekly honors

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Union’s Nguidjol earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union University’s Boe Nguidjol was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 19 points and eight rebounds in a victory for the Bulldogs.

The Los Angeles, Calif., native made 7-of-12 field goals with a pair of 3-pointers in the win against Christian Brothers. The senior forward connected on 3-of-5 free throws as well while adding eight boards, three assists and five steals.

Nguidjol averages 13.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals through 20 games this season.

2022-23 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Bryant Thomas, Carson-Newman
November 22 – Boe Njuidjol, Union University
November 29 – Ben Sheppard, Belmont
December 6 – Ren Dyer, Carson-Newman
December 14 – Inady Legiste, Tusculum University
December 20 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 3 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 10 – Elon Smallwood, Trevecca University
January 17 – Michael Mays, King University
January 24 – Michael Mays, King University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Vanderbilt’s Harbison earns TSWA Player of the Week accolade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt’s Ciaja Harbison was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, tying a single-game school record with 41 points in a victory over Texas A&M.

The Louisville, Ky., native netted a career-best 41 points along with three rebounds and five steals in the win versus the Aggies. She made 14-of-19 field goals with two 3-pointers and connected on 11-of-13 attempts at the foul line. She tied the program record for points in a game set by Chantelle Anderson in 2001.

Harbison scored 10 of the Commodores’ final 13 points (assisting on the other basket during that stretch) after the Aggies cut the deficit to eight to seal the victory. It was the most points scored by an individual in the SEC this season. Harbison is the only player in the league currently ranked in the top five in scoring (19.6), assists (4.4) and steals (2.2).

2022-23 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Ciaja Harbison, Vanderbilt
November 22 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
November 29 – Raven Thompson, Chattanooga
December 6 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 14 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 20 – Mya Belton, Tusculum University
January 3 – Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
January 10 – Jordan Horston, Tennessee
January 17 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
January 24 – Madison Bartley, Belmont

Bartley, Mays garner TSWA weekly honors

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Bartley earns TSWA Player of the Week accolade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont’s Madison Bartley was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 24.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in two wins for the Bruins.

The Kettering, Ohio, native scored 26 points with eight boards versus Missouri State, connecting on 9-of-20 shots from the field and 8-for-8 at the foul line. She netted 14 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter in a 75-66 victory.

The junior forward collected 22 points and four rebounds in less than 16 minutes of action against Southern Illinois, making 9-of-10 field goals with one 3-pointer and 3-for-4 at the charity stripe.

Bartley is averaging 12.5 points and 4.7 boards per game through 19 contests this season.

2022-23 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Cjaba Harbison, Vanderbilt
November 22 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
November 29 – Raven Thompson, Chattanooga
December 6 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 14 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 20 – Mya Belton, Tusculum University
January 3 – Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
January 10 – Jordan Horston, Tennessee
January 17 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman

MEN’S BASKETBALL: King’s Mays earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Michael Mays was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 25.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in three games for the Tornado.

The Bristol, Tenn., native started the week with 25 points and 10 boards versus Barton College, surpassing the 1,000-career point plateau in a three-point loss for King. He made 8-of-20 from the field and 8-for-8 at the foul line.

He followed that with 32 points and four caroms against Belmont Abbey, connecting on 9-of-19 shots from the field with four 3-pointers and 10-for-11 at the charity stripe. Mays posted 19 points and four rebounds versus Carolina University, hitting 5-of-9 field goals with three triples and 6-for-6 free throws.

Mays is averaging 22.9 0points and 3.8 rebounds per outing in 17 games this season for the Tornado.

2022-23 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Bryant Thomas, Carson-Newman
November 22 – Boe Njuidjol, Union University
November 29 – Ben Sheppard, Belmont
December 6 – Ren Dyer, Carson-Newman
December 14 – Inady Legiste, Tusculum University
December 20 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 3 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 10 – Elon Smallwood, Trevecca University
January 17 – Michael Mays, King University

Mays, Wykle earn TSWA weekly recognition

MEN’S BASKETBALL: King’s Mays earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – King University’s Michael Mays was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, scoring 30 points with seven rebounds in the team’s only contest of the week.

The Bristol, Tenn., native hit 9-of-19 shots overall, 4-for-11 from 3-point range, and made all eight free throws in an 87-78 victory at North Greenville. The seven rebounds marked a new season-high while it was the 13th time this season he has scored in double figures and the second time this year he has scored 30 or more points.

Mays is averaging 22.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per outing in 15 games this season for the Tornado.

2022-23 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Bryant Thomas, Carson-Newman
November 22 – Boe Njuidjol, Union University
November 29 – Ben Sheppard, Belmont
December 6 – Ren Dyer, Carson-Newman
December 14 – Inady Legiste, Tusculum University
December 20 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 3 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 10 – Elon Smallwood, Trevecca University

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Carson-Newman’s Wykle earns TSWA Player of the Week accolade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carson-Newman’s Braelyn Wykle was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 29.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in two wins for the Eagles.

The Greeneville, Tenn., native posted a career-high 39 points in an 83-81 victory over Tusculum University, connecting on 15-of-28 shots from the field, including 5-for-10 from 3-point range and 4-for-4 at the foul line. She added seven boards and two assists for the Eagles.

The junior guard followed that with 20 points and three rebounds in a win at Newberry, mazking 8-of-21 from the field with four more triples. It marked the 50th contest with 20 or more points in her Carson-Newman career.

Wykle is averaging 19.4 points along with 3.7 boards and 2.1 assists per game through 17 contests this season.

2022-23 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Cjaba Harbison, Vanderbilt
November 22 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
November 29 – Raven Thompson, Chattanooga
December 6 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 14 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 20 – Mya Belton, Tusculum University
January 3 – Rickea Jackson, Tennessee
January 10 – Jordan Horston, Tennessee

Horston, Smallwood named TSWA players of the week

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Tennessee’s Horston earns TSWA Player of the Week accolade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Jordan Horston was voted the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, recording 20.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists in two victories for the Lady Vols.

The Columbus, Ohio, native made 11-of-21 shots overall and 5-for-5 at the foul line, finishing with 27 points, 14 boards and five assists in a home victory over Mississippi State. The senior guard followed that with 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a road win at Vanderbilt, becoming only the fourth player in Lady Vols history to amass 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 400 assists in a career (Kara Lawson, Alexis Hornbuckle, Dena Head).

Jackson is averaging 15.8 points along with 6.8 boards and 3.7 assists per game through 17 contests this season.

2022-23 TSWA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Cjaba Harbison, Vanderbilt
November 22 – Braelyn Wykle, Carson-Newman
November 29 – Raven Thompson, Chattanooga
December 6 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 14 – Jami Tham, Tusculum University
December 20 – Mya Belton, Tusculum University
January 3 – Rickea Jackson, Tennessee

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Trevecca’s Smallwood earns TSWA Player of the Week honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trevecca University’s Elon Smallwood was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 25.0 points in two outings for the Trojans.

The Brentwood, Tenn., native hit 12-of-17 shots overall 5-for-7 from 3-point range in a three-point loss to Lake Erie, adding two rebounds, two assists and one steal. The senior netted 18 points, four rebounds and two assists against Walsh College, making 6-of-17 from the field with three more triples.

2022-23 TSWA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
November 15 – Bryant Thomas, Carson-Newman
November 22 – Boe Njuidjol, Union University
November 29 – Ben Sheppard, Belmont
December 6 – Ren Dyer, Carson-Newman
December 14 – Inady Legiste, Tusculum University
December 20 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University
January 3 – Tylandrius Parks, Union University

TSWA releases golf, cross country all-state honors

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state golf and cross country teams for the 2022 season on Friday. All-state teams in both sports are based off results from the TSSAA Championships.

Cross Country
BOYS
A-AA
Jackson Martin, Creek Wood, Sr.
Will Douglas, Camden Central, Sr.
San’Sariu Coleman, Covington, Sr.
Colton King, Huntingdon, Sr.
Stewart Brown, Chester County, Sr.

AAA
Owen Clemons, Cleveland, Fr.
Trevor Coggin, Farragut, Sr.
Cade Crum, Bearden, So.
Braden Ebbert, Farragut, Jr.
Matteo Tonnos, Farragut, Jr.

DIVISION II-A
Drew Johnson, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.
Sammy Mohamed, Harding Academy, Sr.
Austin Cason, University School of Nashville, Sr.
Joshua Cross, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Conner Carter, First Assembly Christian School, Sr.

DIVISION II-AA
Luke Thompson, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Jack Bowen, McCallie School, So.
Hugh Carlson, McCallie School, Sr.
Keegan Smith, Knox Catholic, So.
Carter Johnson, Brentwood Academy, Jr.

GIRLS
A-AA
Zoe Arrington, Tennessee, Sr.
Maxine Richards, Signal Mountain, Fr.
Sophia Boutros, Page, So.
Abi Cobb, Liberty Creek, So.
Gabrielle Boutros, Page, So.

AAA
Claire Stegall, Nolensville, So.
Larkin Johnson, Centennial, Fr.
Rachel Haws, Brentwood, So.
Hannah Kramer, Knox Karns, So.
Lydia Cromwell, Brentwood, So.

DIVISION II-A
Abby Faith Cheeseman, Webb School-Bell Buckle, So.
Lauren Rutlin, St. George's Independent, Sr.
Auldyn Plant, University School of Nashville, Sr.
Sarah Donovan, Westminster Academy, Sr.
Sophie McInturff, Webb School-Bell Buckle, So.

DIVISION II-AA
Bella Guillamondegui, Harpeth Hall, Sr.
Anna Graves, Webb School-Knoxville, Jr.
Meriel Rowland, Hutchison, Jr.
Calysta Garmer, Webb School-Knoxville, Fr.
Annamaria Bacchetta, Harpeth Hall, So.

Golf
BOYS
CLASS A
Jason Cole Campbell, Summertown, So.
Peyton Ogle, Signal Mountain, Sr.
William Bacon, Kingston, Jr.
Kolben Gregg, South Greene, So.
Colin Smith, Stewart County, Sr.
Andrew Westmoreland, Millington Central, Sr.
Matthew Westmoreland, Millington Central, Jr.
Carson Daniel, Bolivar Central, So.

CLASS AA
Jackson Herrington, Dickson County, Jr.
Tyler Williamson, Greenbrier, Sr.
Kaiser Godinez, Collierville, Jr.
Chance Elston, Collierville, Jr.
Joseph Agee, Cookeville, Sr.

DIVISION II-A
Eliot Brashear, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
Cooper Russell, Christian Academy of Knoxville, So.
Trace Robinson, Trinity Christian Academy, Sr.
Andrew Reeves, Webb School-Bell Buckle, So.
Collin Keino, Apostolic Christian Academy, So.

DIVISION II-AA
Blades Brown, Brentwood Academy, Fr.
Tommy Frist, Ensworth School, Sr.
Viktor Stollinger, Baylor School, Sr.
Thad Whitfield, McCallie School, Jr.
Hil Thompson, Christian Brothers, Jr.
Guillaume Paquette, Baylor School, Jr.

GIRLS
CLASS A
Karlie Campbell, Summertown, Jr.
Sophie Linder, Gordonsville, Sr.
Kailey Lane, Kingston, Jr.
Brylee Crouse, Kingston, Jr.
Lorien Sweet, Greenback, Jr.
Ansley Pratt, Decatur County Riverside, Sr.

CLASS AA
Sophie Christopher, Germantown Houston, Jr.
Lauren Slatton, Warren County, So.
Daniella Pryor, Cookeville, Sr.
Lexus Julian, Cookeville, Sr.
Sophia Dipaolo, Franklin, Sr.

DIVISION II-A
Bella Bugg, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
Boonchita Sriwongngam, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Jr.
Isabella Johnson, Providence Christian Academy, So.
Caroline Pardue, Providence Christian Academy, Jr.
Camille Burnette, Fayette Academy, Sr.

DIVISION II-AA
Anna Heck, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School, Sr.
Reagan Robinson, Father Ryan, Sr.
Savannah Cherry, Ensworth School, Jr.
Mattie Nall, Baylor School, Jr.
Ava Bankston, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.