15 area players receive all USA honors from USA Today

USA Today has named their American Family Insurance All-USA teams for Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee. 

Congrats to Kenyada Bennett from Horn Lake, Adam Coe from Lake Cormorant and Fabien Lovett & Jaylon Reed from Olive Branch on being selected to the Mississippi team.

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Congrats to Verndarius Hodges from West Memphis and Biron Rossell from West Memphis Christian on being selected to the Arkansas team.

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Congrats to Eric Gray from Lausanne, Jeremy Banks & Jerome Carvin from Cordova, Kalyn Grandberry from Raleigh Egypt, Jordan Davis from Southwind, Bill Norton from CBHS, Jaylin Williams from Germantown and Jaylon Sanders & Rayshad Williams from Whitehaven on being selected to the Tennessee team.

Gray was named offensive player of the year & Davis was named defensive player of the year as well.


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TSWA All State teams for D2

Here are the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association) All State teams for all of D2. Area players are highlighted in red.

In D2AAA, Brentwood Academy led the way with 8 players selected.

D2AAA Offense

QB-Ty Allen-MBA
QB-Gavin Schoenwald-Brentwood Academy
RB-Tyler Badie-Briarcrest
RB-Tomario Pleasant-Brentwood Academy
WR-Rico Dozier-McCallie
WR-Camron Johnson-Brentwood Academy
TE-Jay Gibson-McCallie
OL-Walker Culver-Baylor
OL-Jackson Lampley_MBA
OL-Jordan McCoy-Brentwood Academy
OL-Pryce Wade-Ensworth
OL-Ryan Winkel-CBHS
K-Trey Thomas-MUS
ATH-Cam Jones-St. Benedict


D2AAA Defense

DL-Tanner Antonutti-Ensworth
DL-Jack Boutte-Father Ryan
DL-Bill Norton-CBHS
DL-Airin Spell-Brentwood Academy
LB-Jackson Byrd-Father Ryan
LB-Zach Hamlet_CBHS
LB-Luke Knox-Brentwood Academy
LB-Jackson Sirmon-Brentwood Academy
DB-Jaylon Baker-Baylor
DB-Brendon Harris-Baylor
DB-Jaylon King-Ensworth
DB-Daniel Taylor-Brentwood Academy
P-Harrison Smith-Brentwood Academy
ATH-Gordon Pollock-MBA


In D2AA, state champion Lausanne and BGA each had 5 players selected to lead the way.

D2AA Offense

QB-Ryan Eledge-CPA
QB-Drew Martin-BGA
RB-Mondo Ellison-Chattanooga Christian
RB-Eric Gray-Lausanne
WR-Ryan Miller-USJ
WR-Ollie Reese-BGA
WR-Lance Wilhoite-FRA
OL-Will Lawrence-Harding Academy
OL-Joe More-CPA
OL-Eli Mayberry-BGA
OL-Parker Pulliam-Lausanne
OL-Sam Stovall-Notre Dame
K-Charles Campbell-USJ
ATH-Cameron Wynn-Notre Dame


D2AA Defense

DL-Dallas Brown-Notre Dame
DL-Chico Bennett-BGA
DL-Josh Crawford-Lausanne
DL-Tymon Mitchell-FRA
LB-Morgan Ernst-Knoxville Webb
LB-Nyle Love-Lausanne
LB-Kane Patterson-CPA
LB-Watson Tansil-FRA
DB-Erek Campbell-Lausanne
DB-Kel Hawkins-BGA
DB-Kohl Henke-Boyd-Buchanan
DB-Sam West-CPA
P-Wade Martin-Northpoint Christian


In D2A, Davidson Academy had the most players selected with 6.

D2A Offense

QB-Stone Norton-Davidson Academy
QB-Alex Pittman-Mt Juliet Christian
RB-Da'Joun Hewitt-Davidson Academy
RB-Xavier Myers-Nashville Christian
WR-Logan Collier-Mt Juliet Christian
WR-Zach Simpson-Jackson Christian
WR-Ben Switzer-Davidson Academy
OL-Chris Akporoghene-King's Academy
OL-Jackson Cherry-Friendship Christian
OL-Ian Kane-Davidson Academy
OL-Cade Powers-Friendship Christian
OL-Jackson Schierling-DCA
K-Jajuan Foutch-Friendship Christian
ATH-Nathan Bess-Davidson Academy


D2A Defense

DL-David Hylick-Mt Juliet Christian
DL-Ani Izuchukwu-Davidson Academy
DL-Blake Johnson-DCA
DL-Brant Lawless-Nashville Christian
LB-Taylor Carmen-Friendship Christian
LB-Darius Hylick-Mt Juliet Christian
LB-Cole Lusby-King's Academy
DB-Eric Baxter-Ezell Harding
DB-Cade Tinsley-Chattanooga Grace Baptist
DB-Jesse Watson-Nashville Christian
DB-Cody Wyllins-King's Academy
P-Caeden Clark-Jackson Christian
ATH-Kemari McGowan-MTCS

TSWA All State teams for 1A & 2A

Here is the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association) All State teams for 1A & 2A. Area players are highlighted in red.

In 2A, state champion Union City, runner-up Tyner & Columbia Academy led the way with 3 players each on the squad.


2A Offense

QB-Ethan Cobb-Eagleville
QB-Gavin Stanfield-Waverly
RB-Tre Davidson-Columbia Academy
RB-Trey Jones-Union City
WR-Graham Hatcher-Eagleville
WR-Heath Price-Watertown
WR-Trey Tidwell-Waverly
OL-Andrew Foster-Scotts Hill
OL-Caleb Garrett-Rockwood
OL-Josh Hill-Forrest
OL-Austin Jernigan-Union City
OL-Colton Quick-Union City
K-Noah Holsinger-Trinity Christian
ATH-Keyvont Baines-Trousdale Co


2A Defense

DL-Marvin Cliff-Peabody
DL-Jake Gregory-Trousdale Co
DL-Khance Hill-Peabody
DL-Tracey Justice-Tyner
LB-Joshua Cook-Columbia Academy
LB-Jawan Elston-Tyner
LB-Josiah Millsaps-Tellico Plains
LB-Michael Punzalan-Jackson Co
DB-Jaylen Bowens-Tyner
DB-Rush Landsdell-Columbia Academy
DB-Zander Price-Rockwood
DB-Jacob Saylors-Marion Co
P-Gabe Boring-Bledsoe Co
ATH-Aaron Swafford-Meigs Co


In 1A, state champion Greenback led the way with 5 selections while runner-up Cornersville & Coafield each had 4 players chosen.


1A Offense

QB-Bryce Hanley-Greenback
QB-Parker McKinney-Coalfield
RB-Braxton Givens-Gordonsville
RB-Desmond Johnson-Lake Co
WR-Blake Isaacs-Unaka
WR-Michael Lowe-Coalfield
WR-Paul Todd-Hillcrest
OL-Derrell Bailey-Greenback
OL-Hayden Branham-South Pittsburg
OL-Brice Dunkelman-Cornersville
OL-Jake Kilby-Coalfield
OL-Blake Thompson-Collinwood
K-Creed Ramsey-Greenback
ATH-Austin Amor-Grace Christian


1A Defense

DL-Ethan Beasley-Mt. Pleasant
DL-Reese Plemons-Greenback
DL-Brock Powers-Cornersville
LB-Breeden Gilbert-Greenback
LB-Drake Miklas-Coalfield
LB-Hudson Nanney-Dresden
LB-James Nobles-Lake Co
LB-Garrett Raulston-South Pittsburg
DB-Avery Davis-Wayne Co
DB-Brandon Moore-Fayetteville
DB-Hudson Petty-Whitwell
DB-Eli Woodard-Cornersville
P-Kolbe McMahon-Cornersville
ATH-Kade Pearson-Huntingdon

TSWA All State team for 3A and 4A

Here is the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association) All State team for 3A & 4A. Area players are highlighted in red.

In 4A, Anderson Co and state champion Greeneville each have 6 players while Marshall Co has 3 players on the team.

4A Offense

QB-Cade Ballard-Greeneville

QB-Stanton Martin-Anderson Co

RB-Kamron Liggett-Marshall Co

RB-Dontae Smith-Spring Hill

WR-Dayron Johnson-Springfield

WR-Keveon Mullins-East

WR-Dalton Wilson-Anderson Co

OL-Dawson Bragg-White House

OL-Chris Everhart-Greeneville

OL-Nick Rideout-Greeneville

OL-Dave Roberts-Marshall Co

OL-Thomas Roberts-Anderson Co

K-Michael Jamahl McGhee-Chattanooga Central

ATH-Clayton Utley-Anderson Co

4A Defense

DL-Jordan Branch-Crockett Co

DL-Jacques Gillespie-Taylor-Greenville

DL-Tavi McLean-Marshall Co

DL-Tyler McMurtry-White House

LB-Mason Phillips-Anderson Co

LB-Lorenzo Stewart-East Ridge

LB-Tristan Taylor-Haywood Co

LB-Ty Youngblood-Greeneville

DB-D'Corion Bryant-Springfield

DB-Seth Carlisle-Macon Co

DB-Michael Carroll-Anderson Co

DB-Seth Crawford-Greeneville

P-Zac Courter-Grainger

ATH-Decourtney Reed-Haywood

In 3A, state champion Alcoa has 5 players on the team while Austin-East and Pearl Cohn each have 3 players.

3A Offense

QB-John Bachus-Giles Co
QB-Woodrow Lowe III-Bolivar
RB-Kalyn Grandberry-Raleigh Egypt
RB-Darius James-Fairview
WR-Jimmyrious Parker-Pearl Cohn
WR-Jaylon Shepperson-Smith Co
WR-KJ Zeigler-Giles Co
OL-Jaalon Gupton-Stratford
OL-Briason Mays-Bolivar
OL-Lucas McKeehan-Alcoa
OL-Chandler Page-Pearl Cohn
OL-Bryson Perkins-Alcoa
K-Calvin Jackson III-Red Bank
ATH-Zeke Rankin-Alcoa


3A Defense

DL-Jamel Davis-Red Bank
DL-Matthew Escobar-Austin-East
DL-Lukas Neely-Claiborne Co
DL-Tristan Woody-Alcoa
LB-David Anderson-Pearl Cohn
LB-Triston Hampton-Sycamore
LB-Tristan Mann-Fairview
LB-Jack Warwick-Alcoa
DB-Quentin Booker-Covington
DB-Juliun Lane-West Greene
DB-Isaiah Ligon-Austin-East
DB-Brian Thompson-East Nashville
P-Eddie Hakizamana-Austin-East
ATH-Ethan Barker-Sequatchie Co

TSWA All State team for 5A and 6A

Here is the TSWA (Tennessee Sports Writers Association) All State team for 5A & 6A. Area players are highlighted in red.

In 6A, Murfreesboro Oakland led the way with 4 selections. Cordova & Whitehaven each had 3 players chosen while Germantown, Brentwood, Cane Ridge and state champion Maryville each had 2.

6A Offense

QB-Dylan Hopkins-Maryville
QB-Carson Shacklett-Brentwood
RB-Jeremy Banks-Cordova
RB-Savion Davis-Riverdale
WR-Jacolby Hewitt-Cordova
WR-Jared McCray-Cane Ridge
WR-Lameric Tucker-Bradley Central
OL-Branson Boone-Oakland
OL-Jerome Carvin-Cordova
OL-Maxwell Iyama-Siegel
OL-Cole Mabry-Brentwood
OL-Max Martini-Germantown
K-Aaron Sears-Oakland
ATH-Greg Williams-White Station

6A Defense

DL-Christian Cantrell-Oakland
DL-Cade Hoppe-Mt Juliet
DL-Brailyn Jackson-Hardin Valley
DL-Devon Robinson-Whitehaven
LB-Jahsun Bryant-Cane Ridge
LB-Drew Butler-Farragut
LB-Bryson Eason-Whitehaven
LB-Anthony McCarthy-Ravenwood
DB-Will Orren-Maryville
DB-Woodi Washington-Oakland
DB-Jaylin Williams-Germantown
DB-Rayshad Williams-Whitehaven
P-Thomas Burks-Blackman
ATH-Alontae Taylor-Coffee Co

In 5A, state champion Knoxville Catholic dominated the squad with 5 players chosen. Beech had 3 while Shelbyville, Walker Valley, Knoxville West & Oak Ridge each had 2.

5A Offense

QB-Kolten Gibson-Walker Valley
QB-Grayson Tramel-Shelbyville
RB-Tai Carter-Summit
RB-Kaemon Dunlap-Beech
WR-Avery Brown-Shelbyville
WR-Shawn Marcum-Campbell Co
WR-Zeke Westfield-Walker Valley
OL-Ollie Lane-Gibbs
OL-Mason Leatherwood-Summit
OL-Cade Mays-Knoxville Catholic
OL-Cole Pulley-Beech
OL-Bryn Tucker-Knoxville Catholic
K-Paxton Robertson-Knoxville Catholic
ATH-Darien Davis-Columbia

5A Defense

DL-Adarius Cox-Oak Ridge
DL-Jordan Davis-Southwind
DL-Tyrece Edwards-Knoxville West
DL-Marcus Webb-Munford
LB-Coby Angel-Oak Ridge
LB-Ty Boeck-Soddy Daisy
LB-Drew Francis-Knoxville West
LB-Chaz Williamson-Beech
DB-Hunter Huff-Knoxville Halls
DB-Caleb McQueen-Kenwood
DB-DJ Mitchell-Knoxville Catholic
DB-TJ Neal-Hillsboro
P-Ian Cummins-Knoxville Central
ATH-Dashon Bussell-Knoxville Catholic

Miss the all star games in the area? Not any more!

Didn't get a chance to make it to one of the all star games in the area? You can watch it right here!

Here is the link for the West Tennessee All Star Game that was played on December 8 at Liberty HS in Jackson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyJHW9SGEAc

Area players participating in this game are:

Brighton-Josh DuPuis, Jordan John
Covington-Benton Glass, Octravous Lewis, Ethan McDivitt, Tyrese Winfrey
Fayette Academy-Zach Doohen
Fayette Ware-Devin Burns
Munford-Nathan Davenport, Kylan Washington

Here is the link for the 16th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl All Star Game that was played on December 9 at MUS.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl HS ASG Part 1

AutoZone Liberty Bowl HS ASG Part 2

AutoZone Liberty Bowl HS ASG Part 3


Here are the rosters for that game:

AutoZone Liberty Bowl HS ASG rosters

D2A West All Region team

Here is the D2A West All Region Team as selected by the coaches.

Player of the Year-Da'Joun Hewitt-Davidson Academy
Offensive Player of the Year-Xavier Myers-Nashville Christian
Defensive Player of the Year-Brant Lawless-Nashville Christian
Kicker of the Year-Nathan Bess-Davidson Academy
Lineman of the Year-Ian Kane-Davidson Academy
Athlete of the Year-Jesse Watson-Nashville Christian

First Team Offense

QB-Stone Norton-Davidson Academy
RB-Mac Fullen-Tipton Rosemark
RB-Reid Holland-Fayette Academy
WR-Spencer Hayden-Fayette Academy
WR-Zach Simpson-Jackson Christian
WR-Ben Switzer-Davidson Academy
TE-AJ Quinn-Davidson Academy
OL-Luke Austein-Fayette Academy
OL-Jack Elliott-Nashville Christian
OL-Maverick Marlin-Nashville Christian
OL-Chris Pillow-Davidson Academy
OL-Jacob Wasil-Davidson Academy
OL-Dawson Wilburn-Fayette Academy


First Team Defense

DL-Jack Elliott-Nashville Christian
DL-Chris Pillow-Davidson Academy
DL-Jacob Wasil-Davidson Academy
DL-Dawson Wilburn-Fayette Academy
LB-Jordan Artzer-Tipton Rosemark
LB-Deshaun Jackson-Davidson Academy
LB-Sid Morris-Nashville Christian
LB-Bryce Rawls-Davidson Academy
LB-Quint Stackley-Fayette Academy
DB-Bobby Bowling-Nashville Christian
DB-Will Rhea-Fayette Academy
DB-Wilson Swann-Davidson Academy
DB-Zach Young-Nashville Christian


First Team Special Teams

P-Caeden Clark-Jackson Christian
K-Zach Doohen-Fayette Academy
ATH-Garrett Bragg-Clarksville Academy


Second Team Offense

QB-Gunnar Lewis-Jackson Christian
QB-Bryce Robinson-Clarksville Academy
RB-Jake Roane-Tipton Rosemark
RB-Will Washington-Fayette Academy
WR-Bobby Bowling-Nashville Christian
WR-Demandrez McClain-Zion Christian
WR-Jared Vetetoe-Davidson Academy
TE-Hunter Bracy-Clarksville Academy
OL-Rolly Amadasun-Davidson Academy
OL-Warren Hanson-Nashville Christian
OL-Zach McCranie-Tipton Rosemark
OL-Evan Payne-Jackson Christian
OL-Trey Rast-Jackson Christian


Second Team Defense

DL-Aaron Gray-Nashville Christian
DL-JT May-Tipton Rosemark
DL-Collin Newsom-Jackson Christian
DL-Jake Rice-Jackson Christian
LB-Hunter Bracy-Clarksville Academy
LB-Jesse Parrish-Nashville Christian
LB-Hunter Pulliam-Fayette Academy
LB-AJ Quinn-Davidson Academy
DB-Garrett Bragg-Clarksville Academy
DB-Owen Hughes-Jackson Christian
DB-Ben Switzer-Davidson Academy
DB-Jared Vetetoe-Davidson Academy


Honorable Mention

Fayette Academy-Peyton Bowling, Trey Powers
Rossville Christian-Brent Henderson, Anterious Ryan
Tipton Rosemark-Franklin Garner-Carter Weakley
Davidson Academy-Austin Ford, Eli Palmer
Jackson Christian-Grant Eison, Zach Shelton
Nashville Christian-Will Irwin, Hayden Jarrell
Zion Christian-Curtis Lance, Mark Lowery