TSWA announces volleyball all-state teams

January 6, 2026 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the all-state teams for volleyball on Tuesday, which includes three classes in Division I and two classes in Division II.

Class A
OH – Derionna Bell, Gordonsville, Sr.
OH – Amanda Gardner, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, Sr.
OH – Sydney Heisig, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, So.
OH – Campbell Leathers, Eagleville, So.
OH – Savanna Moore, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, Sr.
OH – Morgan Ryan, East Robertson, Jr.
OH – Gracie Sims, Union City, Sr.
OH – Jena Wright, Merrol Hyde Magnet, Jr.
MH – Millie Emerson, Summertown, Sr.
S – Brooke Briggs, Gordonsville, Sr.
S – Preslee Campbell, Eagleville, Sr.
S – Gentry Hansen, Merrol Hyde Magnet, So.
L – Jalyn Hammons, Sale Creek, Jr.
L – Presley Knowles, Eagleville, Jr.
L – Breleigh Winters, Loretto, Sr.

Class AA
OH – Anarela Mejias Ayala, Valor Prep, Jr.
OH – Abby Baker, Creek Wood, Sr.
OH – Stella Huber, Lexington, Sr.
OH – Jentelle McNairl, Valor Prep, So.
OH – Makayla Moore, Sullivan East, Fr.
OH – Abigail Prado, Seymour, Jr.
OH – Becca Rogers, Signal Mountain, Sr.
OH – Jacey Taylor, Chuckey-Doak, So.
MH – Rylee Key, Dyer County, Jr.
MH – Wesley Thornton, Crockett County, So.
S – Raylie Gray, Volunteer, Jr.
S – Emery Huddleston, Upperman, Jr.
S – Kierstyn Ray, Dyer County, Jr.
L – Ella Burd, Lakeland Prep, Sr.
L – Evie Rogers, Dyer County, Jr.

Class AAA
OH – Elia Dinsmore, Independence, Sr.
OH – Addie Harris, Arlington, Jr.
OH – Eliza Hicks, William Blount, Sr.
OH – Maggie Kalisz, Summit, Sr.
OH – Mia McGrath, Siegel, Sr.
OH – Daisy Oatsvall, Brentwood, Sr.
OH – Molly Teague, Blackman, Sr.
OH – Sydni Vice, Germantown Houston, Sr.
OH – Gunny Brock, Cleveland, Sr.
MH – Keira Garinger, Clarksville, Sr.
MH – Eliza McKnight, Brentwood, Sr.
S – Mela Brice, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr.
S – Lauren Duncan, Brentwood, Sr.
S – Lucy O’Daniel, Science Hill, So.
S – Amanda Shanahan, Summit, Sr.
L – Isa Dau, Science Hill, Jr.

Division II-A
OH – Jada Burns, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
OH – Darby Felts, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
OH – Sadie Kroeger, Providence Christian, Sr.
OH – Camryn Neal, Silverdale Baptist, Sr.
OH – Anna Ofenheusle, Friendship Christian, Sr.
OH – Anna Clay Shirley, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
MH – Kayte Madison Bjornstad, Providence Christian, Sr.
MH – Sophie Easterday, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
MH – Kendall Stansbury, Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville, Sr.
S – Addison Addair, Lakeway Christian, Sr.
S – Bailee Culpepper, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
S – Caroline Hilton, Silverdale Baptist, Sr.
S – Sarah Johnson, Northpoint Christian, So.
L – Addison Burks, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
L – Annie Harney, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.

Division II-AA
OH – Tallulah Carney, Knox Webb, Sr.
OH – Heidi Green, Father Ryan, Jr.
OH – Mia Kinney, Knox Catholic, Jr.
OH – Emma Mulvaney, Baylor School, Sr.
OH – Camille Northcross, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
OH – Raegan Reeves, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
MH – Lucy Haywood, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
MH – Haylee Munsey, Knox Catholic, Sr.
MH – Nancy Ward, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
S – Maddie Hobbs, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
S – Elise Jensen, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
S – Sarah O’Connor, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
L – Ella Fisher, Pope John Paul II, So.
L – Cat Nygaard, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
L – Rory Oleksik, Baylor School, Jr.

TSWA names college players of the week - Dec. 23

December 23, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – Trevecca Nazarene’s Jax Abernathy earned TSWA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, averaging 21.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in two games for the Trojans, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

He recorded 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 4-for-7 from 3-point range, with three rebounds and three assists versus Valdosta State. He followed that with 22 points, five boards and three assists in a four-point loss against West Florida. Abernathy is leading the Trojans with 15.7 points per game in 11 outings this season.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Tennessee Tech’s Cam Mathews was voted Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, collecting 26.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in two victories for the Golden Eagles. She scored a career-best 34 points against Southeast Missouri, connecting on 10-for-14 shots overall, including 6-for-9 from 3-point range and 8-for-8 at the free-throw line, adding five rebounds.

She netted 19 points with four 3-pointers and eight boards versus UT Martin. Mathews is averaging 11.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 10 games this season.

College players of the week recognized by TSWA - Dec. 16

December 16, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – Union University’s Terrence Ringo, Jr., earned TSWA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, posting 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in a pair of wins, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

He recorded 18 points and eight boards, hitting 8-of-10 shots from the field, versus Blue Mountain, and followed that with 20 points, 12 rebounds and four assists against Christian Brothers. His tip-in with 3.6 seconds remaining put the Bulldogs in front for good versus CBU.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Belmont’s Tuti Jones was voted Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, registering a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds against 15th-ranked Kentucky.

She netted a season-high 24 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-for-9 from beyond the arc, adding five assists and three steals. She was a perfect 8-for-8 at the free throw line and scored 10 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter.

TSWA honors college players of the week - Dec. 9

December 9, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – Maryville College’s Chase Morgan earned TSWA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, averaging 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists in two wins for the Scots, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

He netted 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting with eight boards, five assists and three steals against Johnson & Wales [NC]. He followed that with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals versus East Texas Baptist, connecting on 10-of-17 shots overall. Morgan is averaging 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 11 games this season.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes was voted Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, posting 28 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals in a win against Virginia in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

She connected on 7-of-17 shots overall with a pair of 3-pointers and made 12-for-13 at the foul line. She became the fastest Commodore to score 1,000 career points, accomplishing the feat in 42 career games, surpassing Chantel Anderson’s previous record of 57 games.

TSWA/USA Today Network Prep Poll - Dec. 8

December 8, 2025 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the final football rankings for the 2025 season on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers 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.

Division I
Class 1A
1. South Pittsburg (14-1) – 150 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. McKenzie (13-2) – 135. Last Week: No. 2
3. Coalfield (11-3) – 119. Last Week: No. 3
4. Richland (10-3) – 104. Last Week: No. 4
5. Fayetteville (7-6) – 90. Last Week: No. 5
6. Clay County (11-2) – 77. Last Week: No. 6
7. Memphis Middle College (10-2) – 57. Last Week: No. 7
8. Sale Creek (11-2) – 47. Last Week: No. 8
9. Dresden (9-3) – 30. Last Week: No. 9
10. South Fulton (9-3) – 12. Last Week: No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 2A
1. Huntingdon (14-1) – 150 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. Marion County (13-2) – 129. Last Week: No. 2
3. Milan (12-1) – 118. Last Week: No. 3
4. East Robertson (12-1) – 100. Last Week: No. 4
5. Eagleton (10-4) – 88. Last Week: No. 5
6. Gordonsville (12-1) – 73. Last Week: No. 6
7. East Nashville (6-6) – 64. Last Week: No. 7
8. Bledsoe County (10-3) – 46. Last Week: No. 8
9. Fairley (9-3) – 26. Last Week: No. 9
10. Peabody (9-3) – 21. Last Week: No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 3A
1. Westview (14-0) – 150 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. Gatlinburg-Pittman (14-1) – 133. Last Week: No. 2
3. Covington (12-2) – 116. Last Week: No. 3
4. Tyner Academy (12-2) – 110. Last Week: No. 4
5. Meigs County (11-2) – 91. Last Week: No. 5
6. Giles County (9-4) – 70. Last Week: 6
7. Melrose (10-2) – 60. Last Week: No. 7
8. Dyersburg (8-5) – 48. Last Week: No. 8
9. Unicoi County (9-3) – 30. Last Week: No. 9
10. Fairview (9-3) – 17. Last Week: No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 4A
1. Alcoa (14-1) – 150 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. Pearl-Cohn (10-5) – 134. Last Week: No. 2
3. Greeneville (12-2) – 121. Last Week: No. 3
t4. South Gibson (10-4) – 97. Last Week: No. 4
t4. Anderson County (9-3) – 97. Last Week: No. 5
6. Springfield (11-2) – 73. Last Week: No. 6
7. Upperman (9-3) – 56. Last Week: No. 8
8. Marshall County (9-4) – 44. Last Week: No. 7
9. Red Bank (8-5) – 32. Last Week: No. 9
10. Stone Memorial (10-2) – 14. Last Week: No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 5A
1. Page (14-0) – 150 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. Sevier County (13-2) – 139. Last Week: No. 2
3. Beech (10-2) – 116. Last Week: No. 3
4. Knox Halls (8-5) – 101. Last Week: No. 4
5. Centennial (7-6) – 94. Last Week: No. 5
6. Lincoln County (10-3) – 76. Last Week: No. 6
7. Knox Central (10-3) – 61. Last Week: No. 7
t8. Henry County (8-4) – 34. Last Week: No. 8
t8. Powell (9-2) – 34. Last Week: No. 9
10. Munford (10-2) – 22. Last Week: No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 6A
1. Oakland (15-0) – 150 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. Ravenwood (14-1) – 134. Last Week: No. 2
3. Southwind (13-1) – 118. Last Week: No. 3
4. Blackman (12-2) – 108. Last Week: No. 4
5. Maryville (11-2) – 85. Last Week: No. 5
6. Green Hill (10-3) – 78. Last Week: No. 6
7. Collierville (9-4) – 56. Last Week: No. 7
8. Whitehaven (7-5) – 49. Last Week: No. 8
9. Riverdale (8-4) – 25. Last Week: No. 9
10. Antioch (10-2) – 18. Last Week: No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-A
1. Nashville Christian (13-0) – 75 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. University School of Jackson (11-2) – 60. Last Week: 2
3. Trinity Christian (10-3) – 44. Last Week: No. 3
4. Providence Christian (9-3) – 30. Last Week: No. 4
5. Friendship Christian (9-3) – 14. Last Week: No. 5
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-AA
1. Battle Ground Academy (13-1) – 75 (5). Last Week: No. 2
2. Franklin Road Academy (11-2) – 60. Last Week: No. 1
3. Boyd Buchanan (11-1) – 42. Last Week: No. 3
4. Lausanne Collegiate (8-4) – 33. Last Week: 4
5. Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville (9-3) – 15. Last Week: No. 5
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-AAA
1. Baylor School (12-0) – 75 (15). Last Week: No. 1
2. Brentwood Academy (11-1) – 60. Last Week: No. 2
3. McCallie School (10-3) – 45. Last Week: No. 3
4. Christ Presbyterian Academy (4-9) – 26. Last Week: No. 4
5. Ensworth School (7-4) – 16. Last Week: No. 4
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Publications that participated in the voting include The Tennessean in Nashville, the Knoxville News-Sentinel, The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, The Daily Herald in Columbia, The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, The Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville, 615Preps.com, The Chattanooga Times-Free Press, Five Star Preps, The Mirror-Exchange in Milan, Tri-Cities Sports, The Westmoreland News, The Herald Citizen in Cookeville and Union City Messenger.