TSWA announces boys, girls basketball polls presented by CoachT.com - Jan. 14

January 14, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced initial rankings for boys and girls basketball for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the four Division I classifications and Top 5 in two Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote. Weekly polls will continue until the end of the regular season.

GIRLS
Class 1A
1. Pickett County (13-3) – 67 (6)
2. Wayne County (13-2) – 64 (1)
3. Moore County (13-3) – 54
4. Richland (12-2) – 35
5. Greenfield (13-3) – 32
6. Clarkrange (13-4) – 27
7. Coalfield (14-4) – 21
8. North Greene (14-3) – 20
t9. McEwen (13-3) – 15
t9. MASE (11-2) – 15
Others receiving votes: Union City 9, East Robertson 7, Clarksburg 6, Van Buren County 6, Unaka 3, Dresden 3, University High-Memphis 1

Class 2A
1. Westview (15-1) – 66 (5)
2. McMinn Central (17-1) – 56 (2)
3. Gibson County (16-4) – 50
4. East Nashville (14-0) – 40
5. Summertown (14-1) – 39
6. York Institute (11-5) – 33
7. Alcoa (14-4) – 32
8. Gatlinburg-Pittman (13-5) – 27
9. Smith County (14-4) – 17
10. Cheatham County (14-3) – 9
Others receiving votes: Loretto 8, Stewart County 4, Cannon County 2, Watertown 1, Trousdale County 1

Class 3A
1. Upperman (17-3) – 63 (3)
2. Heritage (17-1) – 55 (2)
3. White County (17-2) – 54 (1)
4. Dyersburg (13-3) – 53 (1)
5. Northview Academy (16-1) – 46
6. Jackson South Side (13-2) – 33
7. Cocke County (15-5) – 28
8. David Crockett (17-3) – 20
9. South Gibson (15-4) – 18
10. Crockett County (13-3) – 10
Others receiving votes: Livingston Academy 2, Scott 2, Sycamore 1

Class 4A
1. Bradley Central (17-0) – 70 (7)
2. Coffee County (18-0) – 63
3. Bearden (18-3) – 54
4. Nolensville (15-1) – 36
5. Blackman (13-2) – 34
6. Cookeville (11-3) – 29
7. Sevier County (15-3) – 26
8. Clarksville (12-0) – 16
9. Collierville (16-3) – 12
10. Morristown East (16-4) – 10
Others receiving votes: Brentwood 9, Cleveland 8, Oak Ridge 6, Lincoln County 5, Lebanon 3, Bartlett 3, Farragut 1

Division II-A
1. University School of Jackson (13-3) – 34 (6)
2.The King’s Academy (15-4) – 21 (1)
3. Ezell-Harding (14-2) – 14
4. Providence Christian (10-3) – 10
5. Evangelical Christian (13-1) – 6
Others receiving votes: Christian Academy of Knoxville 4, Webb School-Bell Buckle 4, Franklin Road Academy 3, Northpoint Christian 3, Goodpasture Christian 3, Nashville Christian 2, Notre Dame 1

Division II-AA
1. Knox Webb (15-3) – 35 (7)
2. Father Ryan (13-1) – 15
3. Ensworth School (9-5) – 14
t4. Lipscomb Academy (13-3) – 10
t4. Christ Presbyterian Academy (11-3) – 10
Others receiving votes: Chattanooga Christian 8, Harpeth Hall 5, Hutchison School 4

BOYS
Class 1A
1. Chattanooga Prep (14-4) – 70 (7)
2. Eagleville (14-2) – 59
3. Sante Fe (13-2) – 46
4. Pickett County (11-5) – 45
5. Humboldt (12-5) – 30
6. North Greene (13-4) – 26
7. MASE (10-2) – 24
8. Richland (9-4) – 19
t9. University High-Johnson City (10-3) – 17
t9. Wayne County (11-5) – 17
Others receiving votes: Clay County 15, Bradford 7, Unaka 5, Gordonsville 3, McKenzie 1, Oakhaven 1

Class 2A
1. Loretto (17-0) – 59 (5)
2. Alcoa (14-4) – 55 (1)
3. Gatlinburg-Pittman (15-3) – 39
4. Jackson County (11-2) – 37
5. Tellico Plains (15-1) – 26
t6. Peabody (14-3) – 21
t6. Fairley (11-4) – 21
8. Tyner Academy (10-6) – 18
t9. White House Heritage (13-3) – 13
t9. Kingston (13)
Others receiving votes: Mt. Pleasant 8, Westview 7, Summertown 6, Eagleton Academy 4, Liberty Creek 1, Memphis Business Academy 1, Cannon County 1

Class 3A
1. Upperman (14-2) – 69 (6)
2. Hume-Fogg (11-3) – 59
3. Fayette Ware (11-5) – 44
4. Jackson North Side (16-2) – 43
5. Jackson South Side (10-1) – 39
6. Stone Memorial (12-5) – 33
7. Tennessee High (13-4) – 29
8. Tullahoma (15-2) – 17
9. Elizabethon (14-4) – 13
10. David Crockett (12-4) – 8
Others receiving votes: Red Bank 8, Station Camp 6, Greeneville 5, Carter 5, Fulton 2, Heritage 2, Marshall County 2, Sycamore 1

Class 4A
1. Bartlett (10-7) – 64 (5)
2. Hillsboro (14-4) – 63 (2)
3. Bearden (17-3) – 51
4. Germantown Houston (13-5) – 49
5. Whitehaven (9-3) – 36
6. Franklin (12-3) – 32
7. Walker Valley (15-2) – 20
8. Sevier County (13-4) – 16
9. Maryville (12-6) – 14
10. Blackman (11-4) – 12
Others receiving votes: Dobyns-Bennett 10, Memphis Central 6, Brentwood 5, Kirkwood 3, West 2, Henry County 1, Beech 1

Division II-A
1. Providence Christian (12-1) – 23 (4)
2. Goodpasture Christian (15-1) – 21
3. Ezell Harding (18-0) – 21 (1)
4. Christian Academy of Knoxville (16-2) – 5
5. Providence Academy (12-5) – 5 (1)
Others receiving votes: Jackson Christian 5, Trinity Christian 4, Harding Academy 2, Boyd Buchanan 2, Friendship Christian 1, Webb School-Bell Buckle 1

Division II-AA
1. Pope Prep (16-2) – 31 (3)
2. Knox Webb (18-2) – 28 (4)
3. Briarcrest Christian (14-3) – 20
4. Ensworth School (13-4) – 16
5. Lipscomb Academy (13-3) – 5
Others receiving votes: Montgomery Bell Academy 4, Knox Catholic 1

TSWA recognizes girls soccer all-state teams

January 10, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state girls soccer teams for three classes in Division I and two classes in Division II, with 12 players in each classification.

Class AAA
GK – Mac Allen, Siegel, Sr.
GK – Drew Tolley, Bearden, Sr.
D – McKlain Jones, Germantown Houston, Sr.
D – Kate Wingfield, Germantown Houston, So.
D – Siena Elder, Franklin, Sr.
MF – Ellet Smith, Germantown Houston, Sr.
MF – Scarlett Cowles, Germantown Houston, So.
MF – Maci Ritzman, Bearden, Sr.
MF/F – Halle Bibee, Bearden, Sr.
F – Leah Krugh, Oakland, Sr.
F – Lillian Opie, Stewarts Creek, Jr.
F – Jayla Blue, Bearden, Jr.

Class AA
GK – Lily Evatt, Greeneville, Sr.
GK – Mariah Skeens, Tennessee, So.
D – Ella Usrey, Signal Mountain, Jr.
D – Emma Kate Weems, Greeneville, Sr.
D – Maddie Morris, Station Camp, Sr.
MF – Sierra Healy, South Gibson, Sr.
MF – Lana Lavinder, Tennessee, Sr.
MF – Adi Regrutto, Signal Mountain, Jr.
MF/F – Aryana Patterson, Tennessee, Sr.
F – Aubrey Colvin, South Gibson, Sr.
F – Ayden Wood, Station Camp, Sr.
F – Osiris Rodriguez, Franklin County, Sr.

Class A
GK – Addie Taylor, Liberty Creek, Jr.
GK – Emma O’Neill, Merrol Hyde, So.
D – Tess Anderson, Westview, Jr.
D – Anna Chen, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences, Sr.
D – Presley Altepeter, Merrol Hyde, Sr.
MF – Ashlee Brent, Westview, So.
MF – Mary Kinsley Nye, Madison Academic, Sr.
MF – Emery Conway, Kingston, Jr.
MF/F – Jaylin Baxter, Merrol Hyde, So.
F – Sophie Pater, Lakeland Prep, So.
F – Maddie Horton, Westview, Jr.
F – Gianna Cruz, Merrol Hyde, Sr.

Division II-A
GK – Riley Stooksbury, St. George’s Independent, Jr.
GK – Emily Clem, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
D – Lydia Smith, Lausanne Collegiate, So.
D – Sarah Schmiedicke, St. George’s Independent, Sr.
D – Lauren Hutchison, University School of Jackson, Jr.
MF – Lia Sanvee, Evangelical Christian, Jr.
MF – Mary Clark Consolo, St. George’s Independent, Jr.
MF/F – Reagan Whitledge, University School of Jackson, Jr.
F – Allie Broadway, Evangelical Christian, Jr.
F – Sophia Rush, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
F – Lilly Teague, University School of Jackson, So.
F – Brooke Bolton, Silverdale Baptist, Sr.

Division II-AA
GK – Sara Hill, Baylor School, Sr.
GK – Lauren Newell, Knox Webb, Fr.
D – Mary Mac Emery, Knox Webb, So.
D – Zoe Misenhimer, Baylor School, Jr.
D – Scottie Newton, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
MF – McKalie Ball, Knox Webb, Jr.
MF – Jenna Clements, Knox Catholic, Sr.
MF – Lauren Alexander, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
MF/F – Breahn Fisher, Ensworth School, Sr.
F – Ali Howard, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
F – Pearce Groer, Knox Webb, Sr.
F – Emily Betterton, Baylor School, Jr.

Cross country all-state teams announced

January 9, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state cross country teams on Thursday for two Division I and two Division II classes for boys and girls. All-State teams are selected based directly on results from the state meet.

GIRLS
Class A-AA
Ava Moody, Anderson County, Jr.
Brynn Balturshot, Station Camp, Jr.
Sydney Tackett, Liberty Creek, Sr.
Arvella Nave, Elizabethton, Fr.
Abigail Wallace, McKenzie, Fr.

Class AAA
Claire Stegall, Nolensville, Sr.
Lorelai Whitten, Summit, Fr.
Sienna Anderson, Summit, Jr.
Laila Hailey, Rockvale, Jr.
Lauren Banovac, Brentwood, Jr.

Division II-A
Abby Faith Cheeseman, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.
Gracie Orton, Columbia Academy, 8th grade
Kiera Pinto, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
Presley Miller, Columbia Academy, Sr.
Taleigh Scurlock, Donelson Christian, 8th grade

Division II-AA
Calysta Garmer, Knox Webb, Jr.
Jazzlyn Garmer, Knox Webb, Jr.
Carolina Areheart, Knox Webb, Jr.
Addy Cotter, Baylor School, 8th grade
Gilly Shumate, Girls Preparatory School, Sr.

BOYS
Class A-AA
Jaden Hillis, Liberty Creek, Sr.
Jack Mantooth, Westview, Jr.
Trey Bailey, Greeneville, So.
Korben Lewis, Martin Luther King, Sr.
Zacharias Ostrander, Cumberland County, Sr.

Class AAA
Asher Oates, Independence, Jr.
Callahan Fielder, Brentwood, Sr.
Evan Beeler, Farragut, Sr.
Garrett Hawkins, Hardin Valley, Sr.
Kehler Vaughn, Brentwood, Jr.

Division II-A
Eli Wharton, Davidson Academy, So.
Isaac Wharton, Davidson Academy, So.
Yianni Sinis, Tipton-Rosemark, Jr.
Noah Losacker, Lakeway Christian, So.
Toby Van de Ven, St. Andrews-Sewanee, Sr.

Division II-AA
Keegan Smith, Knox Catholic, Sr.
Jack Bowen, McCallie School, Sr.
Jack Wallace, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
Zachary Youngblood, Chattanooga Christian, Sr.
Joe Edwards, Christian Brothers, Sr.

TSWA honors golf all-state teams

January 8, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced all-state golf teams on Wednesday for two Division I and two Division II classes for boys and girls. All-State teams are selected based directly on results from the state tournament, which includes the Top 5 in each class plus ties.

BOYS GOLF
Class A
Greyson Koch, White House Heritage, Jr.
Ayden Smith, Stewart County, Sr.
Maddox Butler, Waverly Central, Sr.
Dane Gilbert, Hickman County, So.
Nolan Fawcett, McKenzie, So.

Class AA
Owen Hill, Cookeville, Jr.
Laird Williams, Page, Sr.
Tucker Wick, East Hamilton, Sr.
Cooper Gettler, Mt. Juliet, Sr.
Luke Purifoy, Brentwood, Jr.

Division II-A
Bryson White, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
Brady Ray, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Leo Froio, Battle Ground Academy, Jr.
Houston Brasfield, University School of Jackson, Jr.
Casen Justice, Jackson Christian, So.
Walker Webb, Franklin Road Academy, So.
Jacob Rose, Grace Christian-Knoxville, Sr.

Division II-AA
Carter Graham, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Andrew Sciortino, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
Billy Boroughs, McCallie School, Sr.
Charles Snider, Memphis University School, So.
Brantley Moore, Memphis University School, So.

GIRLS GOLF
Class A
Maddie Gray, Westview, Sr.
Shelby Smith, Stewart County, Jr.
Tatyana Greene, Cascade, Sr.
Anna Clanton, Cascade, Sr.
Ella Busby, Summertown, Jr.

Class AA
Sophia Gambini, William Blount, Sr.
Poppy Pewitt, Dickson County, Fr.
Addisyn Newman, Hardin Valley, Fr.
Chloe Boyd, DeKalb County, So.
Reese Rexroat, Beech, Sr.

Division II-A
Isabella Johnson, Providence Christian, Sr.
Tori Robinson, Trinity Christian, Jr.
Isabella Coughlin, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Jr.
Claire Todd, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
Alli Troxell, Boyd Buchanan, 8th grade
Jackie Henderson, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.

Division II-AA
Catherine Bowie, Hutchison School, Fr.
Hana Barber, St. Mary’s Episcopal, Sr.
Justine Emond, Baylor School, Sr.
Jada Lin, St. Mary’s Episcopal, 8th grade
Lyra Whitman, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.

College players of the week named by TSWA - Jan. 7

January 7, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Union sophomore forward Parker Applegate had a great week against nationally-ranked competition to earn the Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association on Tuesday.

Applegate, a Murfreesboro native, averaged 22.5 points and 10.5 rebounds as he was efficient from the floor, shooting 8-for-9 from 3-point range – including 5-for-5 against Division II No. 6 Alabama-Huntsville in an 82-81 loss – as well as 9-for-10 from the free-throw line and 14-for-17 from the floor.

Against UAH, Applegate scored 23 points and pulled down 12 boards as he shot 8-for-9 from the floor and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe. He also swatted away a shot. He followed that up against West Alabama as he collected 22 points on 6-for-8 shooting and 3-for-4 from long range with a 7-for-8 effort at the line. He also recorded a block in the contest.

For the season, Applegate is shooting .542 from the field, .550 from long-range and .869 from the line as he averages 12.9 points per game.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Vanderbilt freshman guard Mikayla Blakes was named the TSWA’s Women’s Basketball Player of the Week after two strong performances as the Somerset, N.J., native had an incredible Southeastern Conference debut, setting the program’s 42-year-old freshman scoring record with 36 points in a 108-82 victory over Georgia.

Blakes was 9-for-20 from the field with five 3-pointers – as well as 13-for-14 at the line – in the victory, helping the Commodores set a program record for most points scored in an SEC contest. She also dished out five assists with a block and a steal.

The 36 points are the most scored by a Division I freshman this season and the most scored by an SEC player this week.

Blakes also had 24 points – her 10th game this season with 20 or more points, setting a Vanderbilt freshman record – to go along with three steals and a block in a 96-78 loss to No. 16 Kentucky.