College players of the week named by TSWA - Jan. 20

January 20, 2026 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – Sewanee’s Fletcher Bigham earned TSWA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, posting 31.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in two road conference victories, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

The Charlotte, N.C., native contributed 23 points and 13 rebounds at Oglethorpe University, making 10-of-14 shots overall with three 3-pointers. He followed that with a career-best 40 points along with 14 boards at Berry College, connecting on 13-of-20 from the floor and 7-for-11 from 3-point range. The junior surpassed 1,000 career points versus Berry and recorded his 11th and 12th double-doubles of the season.

Bigham is averaging 21.0 points, 11.9 boards and 2.1 blocks in 16 games this year.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: UT Martin’s Kenley McCarn was voted Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 27.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals in two games for the Skyhawks.

She scored 15 points with nine boards, three assists and five steals versus SIU Edwardsville in the first game of the week. She then posted a career-high 40 points against Lindenwood University, connecting on 14-for-16 from the floor, including 4-for-4 from 3-point range and 8-for-8 at the free throw line while adding three assists.

McCarn is netting 17.1 points with 4.8 rebounds in 17 contests this season.

TSWA/USA Today Network Prep Basketball Poll - Jan. 19

January 19, 2026 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the second week of basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday, January 19. The Top 10 teams in each of the four Division I classifications and Top 5 in two 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.

BOYS
Division I
Class 1A
1. Eagleville (16-0) – 117 (10). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Pickett County (20-2) – 108 (1). Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Jackson County (17-3) – 99 (1). Last Week: Ranked No. 3
4. Richland (12-3) – 81. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
5. Humboldt (8-6) – 72. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
6. Perry County (11-5) – 53. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
7. Gleason (16-3) – 30. Last Week: Ranked No. 8
8. Wayne County (12-7) – 35. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
9. Jo Byrns (11-5) – 29. Last Week: Ranked No. 9
10. Booker T. Washington (11-4) – 21. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: Unaka (12)

Class 2A
1. Peabody (17-1) – 110 (8). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Tellico Plains (14-4) – 98. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
t3. Cannon County (15-3) – 96. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
t3. Chattanooga Prep (7-10) – 96 (4). Last Week: Ranked No. 4
5. Summertown (15-3) – 70. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
6. Gatlinburg-Pittman (13-4) – 53. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
7. Huntingdon (10-2) – 50. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
8. Tyner Academy (11-7) – 35. Last Week: Ranked No. 9
9. White House Heritage (14-5) – 22. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
10. East Nashville (9-3) – 12. Last Week: Not Ranked
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 3A
1. Upperman (16-4) – 120 (12). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Tullahoma (13-4) – 97. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
3. Jackson North Side (12-3) – 79. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
t4. Heritage (15-5) – 78. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
t4. Fulton (13-4) – 78. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
6. Fayette-Ware (15-3) – 54. Last Week: Ranked No. 9
7. Alcoa (8-8) – 49. Last Week: Ranked No. 8
8. Red Bank (14-4) – 47. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
9. White County (12-5) – 25. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
10. Cumberland County (15-7) – 22. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 4A - CORRECTED
1. Bartlett (17-4) – 120 (12). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Bearden (22-1) – 107. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Maryville (18-3) – 89. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
4. Germantown Houston (12-5) – 80. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
5. Walker Valley (15-2) – 69. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
6. Brentwood (18-2) – 64. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
7. Whitehaven (17-7) – 42. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
8. Beech (19-2) – 38. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
9. Southwind (18-5) – 23. Last Week: Not Ranked
10. Blackman (14-3) – 17. Last Week: Not Ranked
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-A
1. Providence Christian (14-5) – 55 (7). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Battle Ground Academy (19-4) – 53 (5). Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Franklin Road Academy (16-3) – 34. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
4. Boyd Buchanan (14-9) – 25. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
5. St. George’s (14-5) – 13. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-AA
1. Knox Webb (21-2) – 60 (12). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Knox Catholic (16-3) – 44. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
3. Lipscomb Academy (21-1) – 40. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
4. Briarcrest Christian (15-3) – 27. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
5. Brentwood Academy (16-4) – 12. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
Other who received 10 or more points: None

GIRLS
Division I
Class 1A
1. Richland (14-2) – 120 (12). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Jackson County (13-7) – 97. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Gordonsville (17-2) – 94. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
4. Greenfield (17-2) – 82. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
5. Wayne County (16-4) – 77. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
6. Van Buren County (13-3) – 56. Last Week: Ranked No. 9
7. North Greene (17-3) – 46. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
8. Coalfield (15-5) – 38. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
9. Cloudland (19-3) – 29. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
10. Moore County (10-6) – 21. Last Week: Ranked No. 8
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 2A
1. York Institute (16-3) – 118 (10). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Gatlinburg-Pittman (15-3) – 105 (2). Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Westview (14-3) – 96. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
4. Cascade (16-4) – 79. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
5. Huntingdon (17-3) – 65. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
6. Gibson County (16-6) – 59. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
7. Smith County (13-8) – 42. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
8. Stewart County (17-3) – 39. Last Week: Ranked No. 8
9. Pearl-Cohn (13-4) – 33. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
10. Tyner Academy (14-3) – 11. Not Ranked
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 3A
1. Upperman (17-3) – 120 (12). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. White County (20-3) – 108. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
3. Daniel Boone (19-2) – 80. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
4. Stone Memorial (16-3) – 75. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
5. Cocke County (21-3) – 70. Last Week: Ranked No. 8
6. Northview Academy (15-2) – 53. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
7. South Gibson (17-4) – 51. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
8. Jackson South Side (15-5) – 45. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
9. Dyersburg (14-3) – 34. Last Week: Ranked No. 9
10. Clinton (20-2) – 14. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
Other who received 10 or more points: Heritage (10)

Class 4A
1. Bradley Central (18-0) – 120 (12). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Bearden (18-3) – 107. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Cookeville (18-1) – 97. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
4. Sevier County (12-4) – 76. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
5. Whitehaven (18-3) – 68. Last Week: Ranked No. 6
6. Green Hill (18-1) – 51. Last Week: Ranked No. 7
7. Blackman (13-3) – 39. Last Week: Ranked No. 10
8. Lebanon (15-4) – 38. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
9. Nolensville (15-3) – 27. Last Week: Ranked No. 8
10. Bartlett (10-10) – 21. Last Week: Ranked No. 9
Other who received 10 or more points: Mt. Juliet (16)

Division II-A
1. Christian Academy of Knoxville (19-2) – 57 (9). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Middle Tennessee Christian (17-2) – 49 (2). Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. University School of Jackson (13-5) – 38 (1). Last Week: Ranked No. 3
4. Ezell-Harding (19-0) – 23. Last Week: Ranked No. 4
5. The King’s Academy (18-5) – 9. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-AA
1. Knox Webb (15-5) – 59 (11). Last Week: Ranked No. 1
2. Christ Presbyterian Academy (16-1) – 47. Last Week: Ranked No. 2
3. Lipscomb Academy (17-5) – 33. Last Week: Ranked No. 3
4. Ensworth School (12-2) – 28 (1). Last Week: Ranked No. 4
5. Father Ryan (14-3) – 13. Last Week: Ranked No. 5
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, The Chattanooga Times-Free Press, The Mirror-Exchange in Milan, Tri-Cities Sports and Five Star Preps.

TSWA recognizes college players of the week - Jan. 13

January 13, 2026 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – Union University’s Terrence Ringo, Jr., earned TSWA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honors, averaging 23.5 points, 15.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in two games, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

He recorded 25 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in an overtime loss to Valdosta State and collected 22 points, 15 boards, four assists and four blocks against West Florida. He shot 60 percent from the field and made 10-for-14 free throws over the two outings.

Ringo, Jr., is registering 17.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 15 outings this year.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes was voted Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 assists and 2.5 steals in wins against Missouri and Texas A&M.

She posted 20 points with three 3-pointers, four rebounds and six assists versus Missouri. Blakes made 9-of-16 shots overall and 7-for-7 at the foul line for 25 points along with five assists at Texas A&M. It marked her sixth straight game with 20-plus points.

She is recording 24.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.6 steals in 17 contests this season.

TSWA/USA Today Network Prep Basketball Poll - Jan. 12

January 12, 2026 Forrest Freeman

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the initial basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday, January 12. The Top 10 teams in each of the four Division I classifications and Top 5 in two 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.

BOYS
Division I
Class 1A
1. Eagleville (14-0) – 117 (10).
2. Pickett County (18-2) – 109 (1).
3. Jackson County (16-3) – 98 (1).
4. Wayne County (12-5) – 78.
5. Richland (10-3) – 72.
6. Humboldt (8-6) – 50.
7. Perry County (7-4) – 46.
8. Gleason (14-3) – 30.
9. Jo Byrns (8-5) – 24.
10. Booker T. Washington (8-4) – 22.
Other who received 10 or more points: Unaka (12)

Class 2A
1. Peabody (15-1) – 106 (4).
2. Tellico Plains (12-4) – 94 (3).
3. Cannon County (13-3) – 93.
4. Chattanooga Prep (7-10) – 77 (5).
5. Gatlinburg-Pittman (12-3) – 72.
6. Summertown (13-3) – 65.
7. Huntingdon (9-1) – 41.
8. Westmoreland (12-1) – 38.
9. Tyner Academy (9-7) – 28.
10. White House Heritage (13-4) – 16.
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Class 3A
1. Upperman (14-4) – 120 (12).
2. Jackson North Side (11-2) – 101.
t3. Heritage (14-4) – 76.
t3. White County (12-3) – 76.
5. Tullahoma (12-4) – 60.
6. Fulton (11-4) – 46.
7. Red Bank (12-3) – 37.
8. Alcoa (7-8) – 30.
9. Fayette-Ware (13-3) – 26.
10. Cumberland County (13-6) – 15.
Other who received 10 or more points: Seymour (11)

Class 4A
1. Bartlett (15-2) – 120 (12).
2. Bearden (20-1) – 94.
3. Walker Valley (13-1) – 90.
4. Maryville (16-3) – 88.
5. Germantown Houston (10-5) – 68.
6. Brentwood (16-2) – 66.
7. Whitehaven (15-7) – 33.
8. Memphis Central (17-2) – 25.
9. Franklin (13-2) – 21.
10. Beech (14-2) – 19.
Other who received 10 or more points: Henry County (11)

Division II-A
1. Providence Christian (13-5) – 49 (6).
2. Battle Ground Academy (16-4) – 48 (4).
3. Franklin Road Academy (15-2) – 27.
4. Boyd Buchanan (12-8) – 22.
5. St. George’s (13-4) – 21.
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-AA
1. Knox Webb (19-2) – 59 (11).
2. Lipscomb Academy (19-1) – 45 (1).
3. Knox Catholic (14-3) – 35.
4. Briarcrest Christian (13-3) – 29.
5. Brentwood Academy (14-3) – 10.
Other who received 10 or more points: None

GIRLS
Division I
Class 1A
1. Richland (11-2) – 118 (10).
t2. Gordonsville (16-2) – 93 (1).
t2. Jackson County (12-7) – 93 (1).
4. Coalfield (14-4) – 80.
5. Wayne County (14-4) – 60.
6. Greenfield (14-2) – 53.
7. North Greene (15-3) – 49.
8. Moore County (9-5) – 38.
9. Van Buren County (11-3) – 37.
10. Cloudland (17-3) – 36.
Other who received 10 or more points: Unaka (12)

Class 2A
1. York Institute (15-3) – 118 (10).
2. Gatlinburg-Pittman (13-3) – 105 (2).
3. Cascade (14-3) – 85.
4. Westview (12-3) – 78.
5. Gibson County (15-5) – 61.
6. Smith County (11-7) – 42.
7. Huntingdon (15-3) – 29.
8. Stewart County (15-3) – 25.
9. McMinn Central (9-6) – 24.
10. Pearl-Cohn (11-4) – 23.
Other who received 10 or more points: Summertown (15), Adamsville (13)

Class 3A
1. Upperman (15-3) – 114 (6).
2. Stone Memorial (15-2) – 108 (5).
3. White County (18-3) – 93 (1).
4. Daniel Boone (17-2) – 79.
5. Northview Academy (14-1) – 71.
6. Jackson South Side (13-4) – 49.
7. South Gibson (15-4) – 46.
8. Cocke County (18-3) – 36.
9. Dyersburg (12-3) – 30.
10. Clinton (18-2) – 17.
Other who received 10 or more points: Heritage (12)

Class 4A
1. Bradley Central (15-0) – 119 (11).
2. Bearden (17-3) – 96.
3. Cookeville (16-1) – 88.
4. Sevier County (11-3) – 76.
5. Lebanon (14-3) – 74.
6. Whitehaven (16-3) – 59.
7. Green Hill (17-0) – 58.
8. Nolensville (13-3) – 44.
9. Bartlett (9-9) – 22.
10. Blackman (11-3) – 13.
Other who received 10 or more points: Lincoln County (10)

Division II-A
1. Christian Academy of Knoxville (17-2) – 53 (9).
2. Middle Tennessee Christian (15-1) – 46 (2).
3. University School of Jackson (11-5) – 34.
4. Ezell-Harding (17-0) – 18.
5. The King’s Academy (16-4) – 12.
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Division II-AA
1. Knox Webb (12-5) – 53 (10).
2. Christ Presbyterian Academy (14-1) – 40 (1).
3. Lipscomb Academy (16-4) – 30.
4. Ensworth School (11-2) – 29.
5. Father Ryan (13-2) – 27 (1).
Other who received 10 or more points: None

Soccer all-state teams named by TSWA

January 12, 2026 Forrest Freeman

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

Class A
GK – Mia Woodrick, Pigeon Forge, Sr.
GK – Harper Poston, University High-Johnson City, Fr.
D – Tessa Anderson, Westview, Sr.
D – Embrely Rednour, Merrol Hyde, So.
D – Kaydence Papich, Westview, So.
MF – Ashlee Brent, Westview, Jr.
MF – Kady Johnson, Adamsville, Sr.
MF – Jaylin Baxter, Merrol Hyde, Jr.
MF/F – Gabby Cruz, Merrol Hyde, So.
F – Ravyn Anthony, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, So.
F – Addyson Hines, Memphis East, Sr.
F – Maddie Horton, Westview, Sr.
F – Charlotte Williams, University High-Johnson City, Fr.

Class AA
GK – Addie Taylor, Liberty Creek, Sr.
GK – Hannah Stainbrook, Hume-Fogg, So.
D – Marley VanBuskirk, Greeneville, Sr.
D – Jayd Powell, Gibbs, Sr.
D – Isla Richard, Signal Mountain, Sr.
MF – Rylee Hood, South Gibson, So.
MF – Brooks Hamilton, Seymour, So.
MF – Adi Regrutto, Signal Mountain, Sr.
MF – Emma Wood, Station Camp, Jr.
MF/F – McLayne Bobo, Tullahoma, Sr.
F – Haddy Manneh, Dyersburg, So.
F – Emery Conway, Kingston, Sr.
F – Addie Medina, Liberty Creek, Jr.

Class AAA
GK – Sophie Keener, Bearden, Jr.
GK – Ella Beaver, Germantown Houston, Jr.
D – Josie Parker, Germantown Houston, So.
D – Emma Rainey, Bearden, Sr.
D – Morgan Huskey, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
MF – Sophie Cogan, Collierville, So.
MF – Scarlett Cowles, Germantown Houston, Jr.
MF – Tyler Roth, Bearden, Sr.
MF/F – Brenna Overbay, Science Hill, Jr.
F – Lillian Opie, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
F – Caroline Anglin, Collierville, So.
F – Jayla Blue, Bearden, Sr.
F – Morgan Holloway, Hardin Valley, Sr.

Division II-A
GK – Riley Stooksbury, St. George’s, Sr.
GK – Molly Fuhrmann, Evangelical Christian, So.
D – Sarah Schmiedicke, St. George’s, Sr.
D – Eden Unger, Evangelical Christian, So.
D – Lola Padula, Battle Ground Academy, Sr.
MF – Elle Weathersby, St. George’s, Jr.
MF – Scarlett Zullo, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
MF – Lilly Teague, University School of Jackson, Jr.
MF – Delaney Jane Walker, Concord Christian, Sr.
MF/F – Maggie Bosworth, Donelson Christian, Jr.
F – Mark Clark Consolo, St. George’s, Sr.
F – Allie Broadway, Evangelical Christian, Sr.
F – Reagan Whitledge, University School of Jackson, Jr.

Division II-AA
GK – Lauren Newell, Knox Webb, So.
GK – Presley Lebo, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
D – Ella Magee, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
D – Mary Mac Emery, Knox Webb, Jr.
D – Zoe Misenhimer, Baylor School, Sr.
MF – Hayden Moneymaker, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
MF – Reese Rowlett, Baylor School, Jr.
MF – Kallie West, Girls Preparatory School, Jr.
MF – Simone Romain, Knox Webb, So.
MF/F – Livi Langan, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
F – McKalie Ball, Knox Webb, Sr.
F – Ayanna Hamler, Baylor School, So.
F – Emily Betterton, Baylor School, Sr.