Af Bridges Awards Program Winners • Distinguished Service Recognition

WINTER 2015

• A.F. BRIDGES AWARDS PROGRAM WINNERS • DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION • 2015 BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULES

TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HERMITAGE, TENNESSEE TSSAA NEWS ROUTING REPORT 2014 FALL STATE CHAMPIONS TSSAA is proud to recognize the 2014 Fall Sports Champions This routing report is provided to assist principals and athletic directors in ensuring that the TSSAA News is seen by all necessary CHEERLEADING CROSS-COUNTRY GOLF school personnel. Junior Varsity Pom A-AA GIRLS A-AA GIRLS Each individual should check the appropriate Collierville High School Signal Mountain High School Signal Mountain High School box after having read the News and pass it on to the next individual on the list or return it to Junior Varsity Hip Hop AAA GIRLS AAA GIRLS the athletic administrator. St. Benedict at Auburndale Morristown-Hamblen High School Rossview High School West q Athletic Director Small Varsity Pom DIVISION II-A GIRLS q Girls Tennis Coach q Baseball Coach Arlington High School DIVISION II-A GIRLS St. George’s Independent School q Boys Tennis Coach Webb School of Knoxville q Girls Basketball Coach Large Varsity High Kick DIVISION II-AA GIRLS q Girls Track & Field Coach Franklin County High School DIVISION II-AA GIRLS St. Agnes Academy q Boys Basketball Coach Harpeth Hall High School q Boys Track & Field Coach Large Varsity Jazz A-AA BOYS q Girls Cross Country Coach Bearden High School A-AA BOYS Christ Presbyterian Academy q Girls Volleyball Coach Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet q Boys Cross Country Coach q Wrestling Coach Small Varsity Hip Hop AAA BOYS q Football Coach Arlington High School AAA BOYS Farragut High School q Cheerleading Coach Daniel Boone High School q Boys Golf Coach Small Varsity Jazz DIVISION II-A BOYS q Girls Golf Coach Brentwood Academy DIVISION II-A BOYS Webb School of Knoxville q Girls Soccer Coach q Webb School of Knoxville Boys Soccer Coach Large Varsity Pom DIVISION II-AA BOYS q Softball Coach Collierville High School DIVISION II-AA BOYS Memphis University School q Bowling Coach Other______Brentwood Academy Large Varsity Hip Hop St. Benedict at Auburndale FOOTBALL GIRLS SOCCER Cheer Only Building DIVISION II-A A-AA Webb School of Knoxville Crockett County High School Knoxville Catholic High School Routine Non-Building DIVISION II-AA AAA Montgomery Bell Academy Stewarts Creek High School Clarksville High School Routine Non-Tumbling CLASS 1A Division II-A Union City High School Cane Ridge High School Battle Ground Academy Junior Varsity CLASS 2A Division II-AA Peabody High School Arlington High School Girls Preparatory School Small Varsity CLASS 3A Hendersonville High School Christ Presbyterian Academy GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Medium Varsity A CLASS 4A Ravenwood High School Goodpasture Christian School Fulton High School

Large Varsity AA CLASS 5A Centennial High School Christian Academy of Knoxville Knoxville West High School

Super Varsity AAA CLASS 6A Arlington High School Brentwood High School Maryville High School

Junior Varsity Co-Ed Division II-A Stewarts Creek High School Webb School of Knoxville

Small Co-Ed Division II-AA Blackman High School Baylor School

Large Co-Ed Dyer County High School

2 TSSAA STAFF BERNARD CHILDRESS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE MENEES ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MATTHEW GILLESPIE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARK REEVES ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RICHARD MCWHIRTER ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRINA MELTON ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WINTER 2015 EDITION LAUREN LYNCH ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HEATHER CARTER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EMILY CROWELL ARTICLES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TERRY HILLIER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 7 A. F. Bridges Awards GAYLE SIMMS High Schools are honored for sportsmanship. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SHONNIE SPEICHER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Father Ryan vs. Pearl LYNNE SUTTON 10 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 50th Anniversary Game KIM ALLEY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ALLISON BRYAN 16 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award Winners ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Backs and linemen are honored for their performances on the gridiron. STEPHEN BARGATZE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES COURTNEY BRUNETZ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING BRADLEY LAMBERT FEATURES TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

BOARD OF CONTROL PRESIDENT - MIKE REED 5 Distinguished Service Recognition HAMBLEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL, MORRISTOWN A coach, official, contributor, and high school and middle school VICE PRESIDENT - JERRY MATHIS TULLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL, TULLAHOMA administrator are recognized for contributions and excellence. JODY WRIGHT FULTON HIGH SCHOOL, KNOXVILLE 11 BlueCross Basketball Schedules TOMMY LAYNE SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DUNLAP Division I and II Boys and Girls championship playoff schedules. STEVE CHAUNCY HILLWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE BRYAN TRUE TMSAA Update & the AD and LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL , HOHENWALD 18 GREG SCOTT Cheer Coaches’ Conference Info MILAN HIGH SCHOOL, MILAN RICKY CATLETT JACKSON NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSON 19 Stephen Bargatze ISAAC WHITE WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS An update on The Right Team LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAN BLACK DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS BRADFORD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

VICE PRESIDENT - MICHAEL REYNOLDS FARRAGUT HS, KNOXVILLE

MIKE HENSON HUNTINGDON HS, HUNTINGDON

KEITH TURNER SCIENCE HILL HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSON CITY

GREG MCCULLOUGH MEMPHIS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS MIKE TATUM LEWIS COUNTY HS, HOHENWALD RON WOODARD MAPLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE JEFF LUTTRELL WATERTOWN HS, WATERTOWN DANNY GILBERT SODDY-DAISY HS, SODDY-DAISY 3 WHAT’S HAPPENING NFHS Coaches Association Award Program Portal Expands to Include Financial Info

We are proud to announce that, again this year, the Board of Control has Recent updates to the Portal now allow each member school to closely given TSSAA permission to participate in the NFHS Coaches Association monitor its financial standing with the association. A statement Award Program. This program is designed to recognize State Active Coaches including all charges and payments is visible under the Accounting of the Year and Sectional Coaches of the Year in each sport sanctioned by the menu option on the school dashboard. Schools can also print invoices Association. Coaches are selected based on their accomplishments the previous from the same page. school year. State and Sectional Coach of the Year winners will receive a certificate from the National Federation recognizing their accomplishments. Postseason Wrestling Forms Online Sectional Award winners will also be considered for the NFHS National Coach of the Year Award. A National committee will select the National Coaches of Postseason financial forms for Wrestling are now inside the Portal. the Year and these individuals will receive a plaque from the national office Once administrators fill in the form fields, the totals are calculated recognizing their accomplishment. Each state is also allowed to nominate automatically and a PDF of the completed form is immediately available one Citation (Coach) nominee. NFHS Citations are presented to individuals for printing. who have made significant contributions to the NFHS and/or other national organizations that have had an impact on high school activities. Nominees for TSSAA Hall of Fame Contributor of the Year must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, moral character, and carry the endorsement of their respective We are currently in the process of selecting the TSSAA Hall of Fame Class of state high school association. 2014. We will be announcing this year’s inductees during the month of February. The luncheon and induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 18. It TSSAA is proud to recognize our award winners for the 2013-14 school year. will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in They are as follows: Murfreesboro.

Boys Sports Girls Sports If you have any questions please contact Heather Carter at 615-889-6740 or Football Basketball [email protected] Darren Bowling, Len Dugger, Union City High School Elizabethton High School Congrats to State Bowling Champions Basketball Track Faragi Phillips, Beverly Blackwell, To the best of anyone’s knowledge, something happened at this year’s state Mitchell High School Signal Mountain High School bowling tournament that has never happened before in TSSAA history. All four Track Volleyball of the state championship teams from 2014 each repeated as state champions in Bobby Alston, Lynn Dearing, 2015. Memphis University School Goodpasture Christian School Baseball Softball Congratulations to: Matt Buckner, Steve Wilder, Farragut High School Dyersburg High School DII Girls’ Champion – St. Benedict at Auburndale Soccer Soccer DII Boys’ Champion – Friendship Christian School Mike Burgoyne, Mark Leader, Franklin High School Knoxville Catholic High School DI Girls’ Champion – Hardin County High School Wrestling Cross Country DI Boys’ Champion – Columbia Central High School Jake Yost, Michael Wortley, Cleveland High School Webb School of Knoxville Cross Country Golf Derek Youel, Anthony Richardson, Brentwood High School Sullivan South High School Golf Girls Bowling Rob Daugherty, Jennifer Channell, Alcoa High School Hardin County High School Tennis Reedy Toney, Tennessee High School Boys Bowling Mark Strickland, Friendship Christian School

4 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION ADMINISTRATOR - MIKE MULLINS TSSAA is proud to recognize Mike Mullins as its Mr. Mullins’ term as Athletic Director has been more than simply bricks and mortar. distinguished service honoree as an administrator. Since becoming the AD, the Wildcats have won 6 state championships, had 5 state runner-up finishes, and earned countless sectional, regional, and district titles. Along with Mike Mullins is finishing his 9th year as Athletic the numerous team accomplishments, there have been individual awards as well, ranging Director at Oak Ridge High School and his 29th year from All-American to All-District recognitions. Additionally, Mike had a large hand in in interscholastic athletics and education. Prior to being assembling a highly regarded Oak Ridge coaching staff. Mr. Mullins was recognized for named Athletic Director in 2005, Mr. Mullins previously his own accomplishments by being awarded the 2009-2010 A.F. Bridges Athletic Director served the Wildcats as an Assistant Athletic Director for of the Year Award. four years. Coach Mullins began his coaching and teaching career at his alma mater, Powell Valley As Athletic Director, Mike Mullins is responsible High School in 1986. He served as Defensive Coordinator and Strength Coach for the for leading an athletic department that is committed to Indians Football team for three years before moving to Oak Ridge. In 1989, he became a excellence, both in competition and in the classroom. The broad-based athletic program is part of an Oak Ridge Football staff that averaged 11 wins per season for 14 years. Some comprised of 17 varsity sports and serves over 500 student-athletes. of the many highlights included winning the AAA state championship in 1991 and being nationally ranked by USA Today. As the Athletic Director at ORHS, Mike has spearheaded a number of capital improvement projects. The most striking undertaking is the Wildcat Arena, a part of a Mike Mullins has been active, both inside and outside of the high school, serving on $61 million dollar renovation to Oak Ridge High School. This state-of-the-art facility is many committees. He has been a TSSAA coordinator for District 3 AAA since 2005, a home to the Wildcat Basketball and Volleyball teams and is one of the finest high school member of the TSSAA A.F. Bridges Sportsmanship Committee, and a committee member venues in the state. Other facility upgrades completed under Mr. Mullins’ watch include: for Anderson County Young Life. His professional involvements include memberships the PRO2serve soccer complex, newly renovated weight room, and numerous locker room with the NIAAA, TIAAA, TACA, and the National Strength Coaches Association. enhancements. While still in the planning stages, there will also be a multi-million dollar renovation to historic Blankenship Field. A 1986 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, Mike and his wife, Karla, reside in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They have two sons, Aaron and Austin.

OFFICIAL - BUDDY FORREST

TSSAA would like to honor Buddy Forrest for his state basketball and baseball tournaments. He later became and is still a TSSAA basketball contribution to the many student athletes and coaches he supervisor, baseball and softball assignor. Buddy has held these positions for TSSAA for has worked with over his many years in TSSAA. several years, continuing to do an outstanding job of teaching and training officials in these sports. Buddy grew up and still lives in Waverly, Tennessee. He attended Waverly Central High School where he Buddy is married to Teresa and they have four children and three played football, basketball and baseball. After high grandchildren. school he was drafted into the U.S. Army. While in the Army, Buddy spent 14 months in the Vietnam War. TSSAA is honored to recognize Buddy Forrest for his many years of service to the athletes and coaches in the State of Tennessee. Buddy first registered with TSSAA in 1974. He went on to have an outstanding officiating career in basketball, baseball and softball. He worked numerous post season tournaments along with

CONTRIBUTOR - LARRY WILKERSON

One of Larry’s great passions in all of his years of golf is the Masters tournament Larry Wilkerson has been a very instrumental fixture in Augusta. Since 1980, he has attended all but one Masters Tournament, either as a at the TSSAA State Golf Championships for many years. spectator or as a volunteer. He started working at the tournament as a Marshall, mostly on A retired real estate agent and property appraiser from hole number one, and 2014 marked his 20th year in that role. By far the best part of this middle Tennessee, Larry has made quite a name for experience for him now is that his two sons have also been selected as Marshalls. This past himself in the world of golf officiating. year, all three of them were able to work together on hole number one, and in appreciation for their service they are welcomed back to Augusta to play one day in the spring. Larry is a former member of the Tennessee Golf Association Board of Directors, as well as the TGA Larry has worked for the TSSAA at its State Golf Championships for the past 15 years, Rules Committee. He has also served on the Rules beginning in 1999. He has served in the role of starter, rules official, and scoring official Committee for several NCAA Regional Championships. at the state tournament. The TSSAA is very appreciative of Larry’s service, as he brings a He has officiated in numerous championships on the high level of expertise and a wealth of experience to the state tournament. collegiate level for the Sunbelt and Ohio Valley conferences. Larry and his wife, Jane, have two sons and reside in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

5 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION COACH - LESLEY SMITH RIDDLE

TSSAA is proud to recognize Lesley Smith Riddle Coach Riddle is now in her 14th year as head coach at Livingston Academy. Her teams as its distinguished service honoree as a coach. Lesley have made state tournament appearances seven times with two semi-Final appearances, 1 played high school basketball for Coach Larry Looper Runner-up, and 1 State Championship in 2004. As of January 6, 2015, her collective win/ at Livingston Academy, as a four year starter, with a loss record is 501-202. Lesley has received numerous coaching awards over the years, but team record of 108-14, culminating with Livingston none of those would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of all the Academy’s first every state championship in her senior young athletes that she has coached. year, 1990. After six and a half years in the classroom at Livingston Academy, Lesley became an Lesley signed a basketball scholarship with Vanderbilt Assistant Principal. She served in that capacity for two and a half years. In the fall of 2009 University where she double majored in Mathematics she was hired as Principal, the position she currently holds. and Secondary Education. Her team advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 1993. While her life is very busy during the school year, she manages to find time to enjoy boating, skiing, hiking, and many outdoor adventures with her husband Tim. Lesley graduated from Vanderbilt in the spring of 1994, and shortly thereafter, accepted her first teaching and head coaching position at Oneida City High School. During her TSSAA proudly salutes Lesley Smith Riddle for her contributions to student-athletes in three years at Oneida, Lesley’s teams had one Sub-state, and two final four state tourney Tennessee. appearances. In 1998, Lesley accepted a teaching and head coaching position at Farragut High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. She spent four years there before returning to her alma mater to take up the reins at Livingston Academy.

MIDDLE SCHOOL - INDIA WEAVER

TSSAA is proud to recognize India Weaver as its India began her career as a Certified Athletic Trainer and was later promoted to Head distinguished service honoree at the middle school level. Certified Athletic Trainer in 2007 where she was responsible for the strategic direction of Athletic Health Services. India’s diverse responsibilities within the department fueled her India Weaver has been creating value for Memphis desire to become more involved with management and operations. City Schools and now Shelby County Schools for over a decade. During her tenure, she matriculated through In 2011, India received the TSSAA A. F. Bridges System Administrator of the Year all aspects of sports. Her progression began with middle Award followed by the TIAAA Athletic Administrator of the Year Award in 2012. In school athletics and each year the scope of her respon- 2015, she was promoted to Athletic Manager of Shelby County Schools, the largest school sibilities expanded resulting in a strong command of district in the state of Tennessee. It is comprised of 60+ secondary schools, 600+ coaches athletic administration. and 13,000 student-athletes. Ms. Weaver is the first woman to ever occupy this role. As a proud TMSAA and TIAAA board member, India plans to continue to build upon the Professionally, Ms. Weaver is unique because of her foundation of her predecessors to advance the mission of Shelby County Schools. triangulation of skill sets in education, health services and athletic business. India is a Tennessee licensed Teacher, licensed Allied Sports Health Professional and a Nationally TSSAA proudly salutes India Weaver for her outstanding efforts in the state of Certified Athletic Administrator. Tennessee.

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As part of the "JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!" program, TSSAA recognizes member schools that have made the effort to remind their athletic family that there is a particular code of conduct, a particular level of expected behavior, and a way to act that is proper if one wishes to be a part of an athletic contest, regardless of how they participate.

"JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!" focuses on the foundation of what we hope all participants will do. Just do what you are supposed to do in representing yourself, your family, your school and community.

Those schools that received no reported unsportsmanlike conduct incidents during the 22013-13010-11 season have received a certificate highlighting the "JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!" logo and this effort. We are specifically recognizing proper sportsmanship at athletic 2010-2011 contests, but we all understand that the athletic contests are a small part of our educational program. DIVISIONAL AWARDS Local officials associations have been asked to nominate schools that they service that have displayed this overall positive effort to teach, expect, and demand a positive atmosphere of sportsmanship at their particular contests. Member schools have also been asked to nominate individuals or schools for special recognition for going the extra mile to do what's right. Nominations have also come from representatives of the Tennessee Obervers Program for Sports. The TOPS observers have shared the positive efforts A. F. BRIDGES that have been recognized at athletic contests across our state. A. F. BRIDGES From these nominees and the schools that have received no reported unsportsmanlike conduct during the previous school year, 27 schools have been selected to receive the A.F. Bridges Award at the divisional level. Three Class A, three Class AA, and three Class AAA schools in each grand division have been recognized for a total of nine schools in each division and 27 schools overall. These schools will be presented "JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!" recognition banners at the regional meetings in each grand division of our state during November. Again, the TSSAA Board of Control has earmarked $27,000 toward a scholarship fund to recognize AWARDS outstanding student athletes from the A. F. Bridges Divisional Finalists. Each school will receive $1,000 toward a scholarship to AWARDS recognize an outstanding student athlete who represents the essence of good sportsmanship and citizenship. The criteria for this scholarship will be established by the school, and student athletes will be recognized later during the school year. STATE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Of these 27 divisional recipients, one school in each class will receive Tennessee's top award for overall outstanding effort in its division. These schools will be presented the A.F. BRIDGES STATE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE. This is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a school to honor its overall efforts to promote citizenship and sportsmanship at school, and at athletic contests. ATHLETIC DISTRICT AWARDS The A.F. Bridges Awards program includes awards for School System Administrator of the Year, Principal of the Year, Athletic Director of the Year, Female Coach of the Year, Male Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, and Contributor of the Year. Recognition will be made in the above mentioned categories in each of the nine athletic districts in our state. Nominations have been made by a Citizenship/Sportsmanship Committee in each athletic district and final selection has been made by a State Selection Committee. The awards are named the A.F. BRIDGES AWARD in honor of the TSSAA's first executive secretary. A.F. BRIDGES A.F. Bridges was born in Athens, Louisiana on March 17, 1905. He attended school in Lincoln County, Tennessee and graduated from Central High School in Fayetteville in 1922. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Peabody College in Nashville. He TM began his work as a teacher and coach at Peabody High School in Trenton, and after a number of years with the Milan, Henderson, and Covington schools, he returned in 1936 as Superintendent of the Trenton schools. Soon after, he became the Superintendent of the Covington City Schools. After three years in Covington, Mr. Bridges was named as the first full-time Executive Secretary of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association and established the first TSSAA state office in Trenton in 1946. Under the leadership of A. Foster Bridges, athletics in the state of Tennessee reached a level of excellence and competence that earned the respect of all people. Mr. Bridges brought national recognition to Tennessee in high school athletics, and particularly in the field of girls' athletics and in the establishing of one of the most respected training G I V E N I N R E C O G N I T I O N O F T H E I D E A L S O F E T H I C S A N D programs for officials in the nation.Mr. Bridges was a person of high principles who displayed firmness and fairness, as well as the high ideals of ethics and integrity, as he and many other school people established I N T E G R I T Y I N T H E T E A C H I N G A N D P R O M O T I O N O F the foundation of TSSAA across our state. It is our sincere wish that through honoring Mr. Bridges by naming this awards program after him, we will have the opportunity to remind young people of the positive C I T I Z E N S H I P A N D S P O R T S M A N S H I P characteristics, not only of this gentleman, but of athletics in general and participants specifically.

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9 A True Game Changer

Team members of the 1965 Father Ryan and Pearl teams, as well as the current team members from Father Ryan and Pearl-Cohn, are recognized on the court prior to the 50th anniversary game played on January 5 at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville.

Think back 50 years. It was 1965 and the South and the nation were in the midst of his brother, long-time Pearl coach James Armstrong to receive the salutes from the the Civil Rights era. Sit-ins in Nashville. Bombings in Birmingham. Freedom Riders crowd. Next to them were Father Ryan players Pat Sanders, Hal Hounihan, Bob Forte, traveling the Deep South. It was a time of conflict and concern. Lyn Dempsey, Don Craighead, Kenny Crump, Martin Gilmore and others, including coaches Murray Lynch and Hosey Holzapfel. But on January 4, 1965, those days of conflict changed to a night of community. But the loudest applause cascaded down onto Mrs. Carolyn Ridley, widow of Pearl’s That evening Father Ryan High School Coach Cornelius Ridley, and Father Ryan’s Bill Derrick. Ridley and Derrick were the and Pearl High School, two of the best visionaries behind the game, the men who simply said, “It wasn’t right that whites and basketball teams in the state, met on the blacks couldn’t play against each other,” and who demonstrated that belief that night, court at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium one that began a lifelong friendship between the two TSSAA Hall of Famers. in front of a crowd of 9,000 in the first athletic event in the area between an African-American team and an integrated team. It was a game that featured a stirring finish and a lasting impact, in large measure Hatch Show Print of the 50th anniversary because the huge throng gathered, cheered, game between Father Ryan and Pearl celebrated and went home, without incident.

It was a game decided by a Lyn Dempsey basket over Perry Wallace at the buzzer, giving Father Ryan a 52-51 win. It was also a game that changed the South. That same year, the TSSAA opened its organization to all schools across the state, the only Pictured 2nd from right is Joe Casey, former Nashville Metro Police Chief, TSSAA Hall of Southern state association to do so voluntarily, and paved the way for Pearl’s run to the Fame member, and one of the referees of the Father Ryan vs. Pearl game 50 years ago. state title in 1966. Also pictured are the referees of the 50th anniversary game: Left - Keith Bruce; Middle - Josh Artis; Right - Chris Cline The significance of the game and its impact on race relations in the South was the reason for a dramatic, daylong celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the game on Having integrated athletics in 1963 with the addition of senior Jesse Porter and junior January 5th of this year. Father Ryan played Pearl-Cohn at Municipal Auditorium Willie Brown, inducted last year into the TSSAA Hall of Fame as a Contributor, and and saluted the coaches, as the first school in the South to integrate its classrooms, Father Ryan had long been players and managers a leader in social justice. And Pearl High had been a jewel in Nashville’s education who made the 1965 system since its founding in the 1880s. These two schools and this game went a long game possible. Pearl’s way toward changing thinking in the South, both about athletics and about race. That Walter Fisher, Perry was the subject of the Nashville Sports Council’s Luncheon that day and the focus of Wallace, Ted McClain, the new exhibit at the Civil Rights Room of the Downtown Public Library, opened that Melvin Smith, Tony afternoon in front of 100 guests who heard the memories and words of Wallace and Moorman, Tyrone Porter, two true pioneers. It was the reason that the New York Times sent a columnist Fizer and Joe Herbert to Nashville to report on these historic events. joined assistant coach Melvin Black and Dorris A day to remember…for the schools for the TSSAA, for the city and for the state. A Armstrong, representing night of community that changed the South. Father Ryan vs. Pearl-Cohn on January 5, 2015

10 2015 BLUECROSS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

NOTE: Each day will be one session. A ticket purchased will be good the entire day. Tickets for every day, with the exception of Championship Saturday, are $10 each.

Tickets on the final day of each tournament (Saturday) are $12. 2015

DIVISION II State Basketball D-I GIRLS D-I BOYS Tournament CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIPS Lipscomb University MARCH 4-7, 2014 MARCH 11-14, 2014 Nashville, TN FEBRUARY 26-28, 2014 Wednesday, March 4 Wednesday, March 11 10:00 am – AAA Quarterfinal 10:00 am – AAA Quarterfinal Session 1 – Thursday, February 26 11:30 am – AAA Quarterfinal 11:30 am – AAA Quarterfinal 10:00 am – Girls AA Semifinal 1:15 pm – AAA Quarterfinal 1:15 pm – AAA Quarterfinal 11:30 am – Boys AA Semifinal 2:45 pm – AAA Quarterfinal 2:45 pm – AAA Quarterfinal 1:15 pm – Girls AA Semifinal 4:30 pm – A Quarterfinal 4:30 pm – A Quarterfinal 2:45 pm – Boys AA Semifinal 6:00 pm – A Quarterfinal 6:00 pm – A Quarterfinal

Session 2 – Friday, February 27 Thursday, March 5 Thursday, March 12 10:00 am – Girls A Semifinal 9:30 am – A Quarterfinal 10:00 am – A Quarterfinal 11:30 am – Boys A Semifinal 11:00 am – A Quarterfinal 11:30 am – A Quarterfinal 1:15 pm – Girls A Semifinal 12:30 pm – AA Quarterfinal 1:15 pm – AA Quarterfinal 2:45 pm – Boys A Semifinal 2:15 pm – AA Quarterfinal 2:45 pm – AA Quarterfinal 3:45 pm – AA Quarterfinal 4:30 pm – AA Quarterfinal Session 3 –Saturday, February 28 5:15 pm – AA Quarterfinal 6:00 pm – AA Quarterfinal 1:00 pm – Girls AA Championship 3:00 pm – Boys AA Championship Friday, March 6 Friday, March 13 5:30 pm – Girls A Championship 10:00 am – AAA Semifinal 10:00 am – AAA Semifinal 7:30 pm – Boys A Championship 11:30 am – AAA Semifinal 11:30 am – AAA Semifinal 1:15 pm – A Semifinal 1:15 pm – A Semifinal 2:45 pm – A Semifinal 2:45 pm – A Semifinal 4:30 pm – AA Semifinal 4:30 pm – AA Semifinal 6:00 pm – AA Semifinal 6:00 pm – AA Semifinal

Saturday, March 7 - Championships Saturday, March 14 - Championships 2:00 pm – AAA Final 2:00 pm – AAA Final 4:30 pm – A Final 4:30 pm – A Final 7:00 pm – AA Final 7:00 pm – AA Final

11 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION Austin-East Football Unsportsmanlike incident School suspended player after game next game. Football program placed on probation for one calendar year beginning 12/8/14 through 10/8/15 and fined $500 Bolton Volleyball Playing ineligible player in School self-reported. All wins three contests vacated. School fined $150 Briarcrest Christian Baseball Violation of pre-season School self-reported. Baseball practice rule open facilities closed for two weeks and delay the first official day of baseball practice until 2/13/15. Craigmont Football Players left bench and School fined $250 came onto playing field Creek Wood Football Use of non-faculty coach School fined $500

Daniel Boone Football Unsportsmanlike incident Football program placed on after game restrictive probation for two years, as well as probation for three calendar years beginning 10/21/14 through 10/21/17 and fined $3750. David Crockett Football Unsportsmanlike incident Football program placed on after game restrictive probation for two years, as well as probation for three calendar years beginning 10/21/14 through 10/21/17 and fined $3750. Fayette Academy Volleyball (JV) Asst. coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250 Franklin Football Failure to submit student School self-reported. School eligibility information fined $50 Gatlinburg-Pittman Football Unsportsmanlike incident School suspended player after game next game. Football program placed on probation for one calendar year beginning 12/8/14 through 10/8/15 and fined $500

12 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Germantown Football Players left bench and School fined $250 (Freshman) came onto the playing field Hendersonville Cross Country Violation of independent Five student athletes involved game participation are ineligible to participate the remainder of season Hillcrest Football Unsportsmanlike incident School disciplined players after game involved. The football program is being placed on restrictive probation for two years, as well as probation for three calendar years beginning 10/30/14 through 10/30/17 and fined a total of $3750. Hillsboro Football Players left bench and School fined $250 came onto field during an altercation Houston Girls Soccer Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250 Jackson Christian Girls Soccer Asst. coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250 Jackson Christian Football Failure to submit player School self-reported. School eligibility information fined $50 LaVergne Girls Soccer Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250 LaVergne Football (JV) Players left bench and School fined $250 came onto playing field Lewis County Baseball Violation of 50% rule No open facilities until 1/15/15; no practice for players involved until 2/12/15 McMinn County Football Players left bench and School fined $250 came onto playing field

13 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS McNairy Central Football Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next game. Coach not allowed to attend game under suspension. School fined $250 Memphis University Football Asst. coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend School (Freshman) unsportsmanlike conduct next game. Coach not allowed to attend game under suspension. School fined $250 Millington Central Football Players left bench and School fined $250 (Freshman) came onto the playing field Mitchell Football Unsportsmanlike incident School disciplined players after game involved. The football program is being placed on restrictive probation for two years, as well as probation for three calendar years beginning 10/30/14 through 10/30/17 and fined a total of $3750. Moore County Football Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next game. Coach not allowed to attend game under suspension. School fined $250 Red Boiling Springs Football Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next game. Coach not allowed to attend game under suspension. School fined $250. Ridgeway Football Player left bench and School fined $250 (B-team) came onto field during an altercation Sacred Heart of Girls Soccer Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend Jesus unsportsmanlike conduct coach for next two games and placed on probation for remainder of school year. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250

14 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Sheffield Football Players left bench and School fined $250 came onto playing field Smith County Girls Soccer Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250 Southwind Girls Soccer Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250 Southwind Football Playing ineligible player in School self-reported. School one contest fined $50

Stewarts Creek Football (JV) Players left bench and School fined $250 came onto playing field

White County Football (JV) Head coach ejected for School’s decision to suspend unsportsmanlike conduct next game. Coach not allowed to attend game under suspension. School fined $250

15 TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARDS TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL FINALISTS CLASS A LINEMAN DII-A LINEMAN CLASS AA BACK DII-AA BACK Alex Givens, Nashville Christian Brant Mitchell, Webb School of Knoxville Johnny Jones, Crockett County Cole Euverard, MBA Zach Stewart, Coalfield Trey Smith, USJ Jaquez Tyson, Alcoa Colton Neel, MUS Tristan Jernigan, Union City Andrew Wood, Friendship Christian Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Pearl Cohn Alex Trotter, McCallie

CLASS AA LINEMAN DII-AA LINEMAN CLASS AAA BACK KICKER OF THE YEAR Parker Howell, CPA Myles Douglas, Ensworth Van Jefferson, Ravenwood Corey Fatony, Franklin Kyle Mitchell, Alcoa Jackson Pittman, Brentwood Academy Jauan Jennings, Blackman Thomas Garrison, Columbia Academy Harrison Moon, Signal Mountain Drew Richmond, MUS Malik McGue, Science Hill Laszlo Toser, Ooltewah

CLASS AAA LINEMAN CLASS A BACK DII-A BACK Dylan Jackson, Maryville Kyle Akin, Trinity Christian Clay Beathard, BGA Jack Jones, Oakland Ricky Henry, Union City Chase Hayden, St. George’s Joshua McMillon, Whitehaven Blake Zeman, Marion County Austin Taylor, Friendship Christian

TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL WINNERS DIVISION I, CLASS A LINEMAN - ZACH STEWART - Coalfield High School 6’4”, 305-pound offensive tackle and defensive end. He is a senior, team captain, and has started for Coalfield since he was in the 8th grade. On defense this season he had 77 tackles, 21 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. As an offensive tackle he had 52 pancake blocks and didn’t allow a sack all season. Zach was District Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 and the District MVP in 2013. He was the winner of the Class A Lineman Mr. Football Award last year as a junior.

DIVISION I, CLASS AA LINEMAN - PARKER HOWELL - Christ Presbyterian Academy 6’5”, 275-pound offensive and defensive tackle. He is a senior captain and three year starter for the Lions. On the offensive side of the ball he graded out at 94% this season with 74 knock downs. On defense he had 22 tackles, four tackles for a loss, and three quarterback sacks. Parker has been named the 2014 District 12-AA Lineman of the Year. He was an All-District selection last year as a junior. ZACH STEWART PARKER HOWELL

DIVISION I, CLASS AAA LINEMAN - JACK JONES - Oakland High School 6’5”, 290-pound offensive tackle. He is a senior captain and three year starter for the Patriots. He graded out at over 90% for the entire season and had 94 pancake blocks in eight regular season games. He was named the 2014 District 7-AAA Lineman of the Year and has been selected to participate in the Under Armour All-American game. Jack was named to the All-Midstate, All-District, and All-State teams in 2013. He was the winner of the Class AAA Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman Award last season.

DII-A LINEMAN - BRANT MITCHELL - Webb School of Knoxville 6’2”, 245-pound fullback, guard, and linebacker. He is a senior, team captain, and four year starter for the Spartans. This season he had 76 total tackles, one sack, and five interceptions on defense. As a fullback he carried the ball 93 times for 523 yards and seven touchdowns. Brant was an All-Region and All-State selection in 2013. He was the winner of the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award last year and was named the JACK JONES BRANT MITCHELL Defensive MVP of the 2012 BlueCross Bowl.

DII-AA LINEMAN - DREW RICHMOND - Memphis University School 6’5”, 315-pound offensive and defensive lineman. He is a senior and three year starter for the Owls who has helped lead his team to the BlueCross Bowl championship game as a sophomore and junior. He has been named to the All-Metro, All-Region, and All-State teams both as a junior and senior. He has been invited to play in both the Army and Under Armour All-American games, and has chosen to participate in the Under Armour game.

DIVISION I, CLASS A BACK - KYLE AKIN - Trinity Christian Academy 6’2”, 200-pound senior quarterback. He is a team captain and four year starter for the Lions. This season he completed 70% of his passes for 2,889 yards and 39 touchdowns. He also had 329 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. Kyle threw for four or more touchdowns seven times this season. He is a finalist for the West Tennessee Player of the Year Award. Kyle set a new state record for career passing yards (11,131) DREW RICHMOND KYLE AKIN during the final game of his high school career in Week 2 of the playoffs.

DIVISION I, CLASS AA BACK - KE’SHAWN VAUGHN - Pearl Cohn High School 5’11”, 205-pound senior running back. He is a team captain and three year starter for the Firebirds. This season he carried the ball 162 times for 2,031 yards and 33 touchdowns. He averaged 12.5 yards per carry. He was a preseason All-State selection and has been chosen to play in the Toyota East/West All-Star Game. Last year he set the school record for most touchdowns in one game with six. Ke’Shawn was a finalist for the 2013 Class AA Mr. Football Award.

DIVISION I, CLASS AAA BACK - JAUAN JENNINGS - Blackman High School 6’4”, 190-pound quarterback. He is a two year starter and senior captain for the Blaze. He completed 105 of 171 pass KE’SHAWN VAUGHN JAUAN JENNINGS attempts for 1,746 yards and 16 touchdowns, while throwing only two interceptions. He carried the ball 98 times for 684 yards and 15 touchdowns for an average of seven yards per carry. Jauan is an All-State selection. His athleticism goes beyond the football field, as he was named MVP of the Class AAA state basketball tournament last year as a junior.

16 TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARDS

DII-A BACK - CLAY BEATHARD - Battle Ground Academy 6’0”, 175-pound quarterback and defensive back. He is a junior and first year starter for the Wildcats. This season he completed 131 of 235 pass attempts for 2,185 yards and 23 touchdowns. He had 99 carries for 393 yards and five rushing touchdowns. He has recorded 30 ½ tackles and two interceptions on defense. Clay was named the Division II-A East/ Middle District MVP this season.

DII-AA BACK - COLE EUVERARD - Montgomery Bell Academy 5’11”, 185-pound senior quarterback. He is a team captain and two year starter for the Big Red. This season he completed 85 of 139 pass attempts for 1,497 yards and 16 touchdowns. He carried the ball 96 times for 614 yards and 10 touchdowns. CLAY BEATHARD COLE EUVERARD Cole was a preseason All-State selection this season and was a Division II-AA All-Region pick last year.

KICKER OF THE YEAR - LASZLO TOSER - Ooltewah High School 5’9”, 185-pound senior kicker and punter. He is a three year starter for the Owls. This season he made 51 of 52 extra point attempts and 15 of 19 field goal attempts. His longest field goal of the season was from 52 yards. 70 of his 77 kickoffs have gone for touchbacks. Of 39 punt attempts, nine were inside the 20 and five were inside the 10-yard line. Laszlo was named the Kohl’s National Kicker of the Week on Octber 3rd of this season. He was named the District 5-AAA Kicker of the Year in 2013.

LASZLO TOSER

L-R (Seated): Clay Beathard (BGA); Cole Euverard (MBA); Kyle Akin (Trinity Christian Academy); Ke’Shawn Vaughn (Pearl-Cohn); Jauan Jennings (Blackman)

L-R (Standing): (Titans Cheerleader); Chris Sanders (Presenter/Former Titan); Kenneth Adams (Member, Titans Board of Directors); Zach Stewart (Coalfield); Parker Howell (CPA); Jack Jones (Oakland); Brant Mitchell (Webb School of Knoxville); Drew Richmond (MUS); Keith Bulluck(Presenter/Former Titan); Don MacLachlan (Executive Vice President of Administration and Facilities, Tennessee Titans); Ruston Webster (Executive Vice President and General Manager, Tennessee Titans); (Titans Cheerleader)

17 TMSAA REPORT November 11, 2014 RICHARD MCWHIRTER The Tennessee Middle School It was proposed to the Legislative Council to change track to no Committee met for the first time this restrictions as it is listed at the High School level. This change school year on November 12th. has been approved by the Legislative Council. Members in attendance were Chic Nute, Ken Hilliard, India Weaver, Tim Bell, The Committee reviewed the TMSAA Bylaws. No proposals Matt Calvert, Tommy Shelton, and Jeff were made at this time. Jones. Article IV, Section 1 of the definition of School Team was The TMSAA Committee discussed reviewed by the committee. The committee discussed that why schools do not join the TMSAA students on a schools “club” teams attend the same school in certain areas of the state. The and some use the school name, even if school’s Board of Independent Game Rule once again Controls does not recognize them as a school team. It would came up for discussion. Mr. McWhirter be beneficial for TMSSA member schools to be able to play asked the committee members to bring the “club” team. TMSAA has made a form for the Nonmember more feedback from their schools to the next meeting. Other School Team to fill out to be approved by the TSSAA office if a issues brought up were: member schools and who they can member school would like to play against the team. play, schools must join the association for all sports that they recognize, and there is a lack of tournaments for some sports in The Committee would like to propose that after all school parts of the state. sports are completed within the month of May, they can have five days to complete practice after school. For the reasons of It was asked that the committee members submit their area exam schedules and that the students at the middle school level and sectional basketball information to the TSSAA state office cannot drive. as soon as possible, so it can be posted on the website. All end of the year tournaments must be approved by TSSAA. The Committee approved the new member schools and placed the schools in their classification. The classification list The Committee reviewed the TMSAA Sports Calendar. The is on the TMSAA website. heat acclimatization rule with three days of shoulder pads and helmets means that each individual must have practiced 3 days The next TMSAA Committee meeting is set for February 11, with shoulder pads and helmets before participating in a game. 2015, at 9:30am.

CHEERLEADING COACHES CONFERENCE AND A.D.’S CONFERENCE TRINA MELTON The nineteenth annual Cheerleading and administration. There will also be a luncheon with a guest Coaches Conference will be held at the speaker on Monday. On Tuesday, April 21, the AACCA Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro on April Cheerleading Certification Course will be administered 20 - 21, 2015. The Athletic Director’s beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Conference, organized by the TIAAA, will also be at the same site on April 19– We strongly urge you to consider attending these 21, 2015. Information concerning both conferences. They offer many opportunities for learning, conferences is available on the TSSAA leadership, and fellowship. Make your plans now to attend. website. The cheer conference is sponsored by the Universal Cheerleaders Association, the Tennessee Cheer Coaches Association and the TSSAA. The conference will begin on Monday, April 20, with registration at 8:30 a.m. with the first session beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday will be a full day of sessions on cheer and dance technique, safety,

18 THE RIGHT TEAM STEPHEN BARGATZE Looking forward to 2015! If you have Tommy Lane “All of us light up the room, some when we not signed up for having the Right Team enter, others when we leave.” visit your school, please contact Courtney Brunetz at: [email protected], and she Bryan True “If I was on a sinking ship, and there was only will take care of setting the date for us to one life vest... I would miss you so much.” visit your school. Greg Scott “I have got to get a better GPS to find TSSAA, on I found out that if you listen, you can the way here mine said “after 300 feet, stop and let me out ‘.” find out a lot about a person. At one of our board meetings I overheard some Ike White “People who think they know everything are a quotes by our Board of Control that I great annoyance to those of us who do.” thought would be good to share to help start off our new year. Jody Wright “Just remember, that without stupidity there wouldn’t be intelligence, and without ugliness there wouldn’t Mike Reed “I know that I am stupid but when I look around be beauty, so this world needs us after all.” me I feel a lot better.” Freddie Kessler “If you want a good golf swing, adjust the Jerry Mathis “Yesterday I did nothing and today I’m plan on nut at the other end of the club.” finishing what I started yesterday” Bernard Childress was heard to say “What is Freddie Kessler Ricky Catlett “A day without sunshine is like, you know doing in the list, he has been gone a long time, why does he night.” keep showing up.“ Steve Chauncey “You go to heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.”

GET TO KNOW YOUR TSSAA STAFF SHONNIE SPEICHER Shonnie Speicher started her journey Shonnie grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where she with TSSAA as an Administrative graduated from Nathan Bedford Forrest High School in 1990. Assistant for Assistant Executive Director She attended Trevecca Nazarene College the following fall Bernard Childress in January of 1996. At where she played volleyball and majored in physical education. that time, Mr. Childress was in charge The following year Trevecca added softball as a collegiate of the TMSAA, Non-Faculty Coaches, sport and Shonnie played on the first four teams Tevecca the ASEP Coaches Education Program, fielded in softball. She graduated in 1995 with a B.S. in Girls’ Softball, and Cross Country. Her Physical Education and a B.S. in General Science. Shonnie additional duties included handling awards, later returned to Trevecca Nazarene University and graduated publishing state tournament programs, with an M.A. in Organizational Management in 2000. and updating the TSSAA website. When Bradley Lambert was named Director of Shonnie married Loren Speicher in 1994. They currently Technology, Shonnie’s responsibilities reside in Gallatin and have one daughter: Deanna, 9, who is in shifted more towards updating the TSSAA third grade at Union STEM and Demonstration School. website, producing the Online Rules Meetings for various sports, and publishing state tournament programs.

19 NEWS FOR COACHSMART

Updated CoachSmart app available now

by Leslie Hill | Posted on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 via Vanderbilt University Reporter

Vanderbilt’s CoachSmart app has been updated, and the new version is available for download in the iTunes store. The smartphone app for coaches puts an athletic trainer, personal assistant and meteorologist all in the palm of their hand. The iPhone app is the ultimate resource for coaches, offering real-time information on heat index and lightning strikes, frequently asked sports medicine and safety questions, and a group contact feature. The app is not currently available for Android.

CoachSmart features:

� If lightning strikes nearby, the app sends an alert to the phone and the resource section provides information on what to do. � The Home Screen gives current temperature, humidity, heat index and lightning strike information. � The Map Screen is based on the user’s GPS location. One map shows lightning strikes within 25 miles, while another uses information from nearby weather stations to post current conditions, including heat index and wind chill. � The Resources section includes information that athletic trainers commonly dispense, such as hydration tips, injury prevention, concussion guidelines, and when to go to the emergency room. The resources will be updated as more information is needed or guidelines change. � The app includes the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) heat index guidelines.

The app is free, but live streaming lightning data requires a yearly in-app subscription of $1.99.

A collaboration between Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, the Medical Center’s Strategic Marketing Department and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the app is an extension of Vanderbilt Sports Medicine’s expertise.

For more information or to download the app, please visit: http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/orthopaedics/38467

Contact: Leslie Hill, (615) 322-4747 [email protected]

20 RECOGNITION OF OFFICIALS

2014 State Volleyball 2014 TSSAA State Girls’ 2014 FOOTBALL STATE Tournament Officials Soccer Officials CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIALS

Clinch Valley Ed Adamowicz- Columbia Highland Rim Leonard Scarbro, William Eby, Phyllis Anyango – Jackson Donald Barnett, Matt Bell, Greg Porter, Gary Kennedy, Martin Campbell, Mitch Clark, Larry Bray, Travis Borum, Stacy Barrom – Memphis Michael Cline, Stephen Shirley, Daniel Ingram, Bryan Jackson Suzanne Byrd – Morristown Alexander Tyshkevych Region 1 Shawn Davis – Nashville Michael Gonce, Randy Loggins, Carol Duke – Cookeville Mid West Richard Church, Frank Wohlford, Adam Buckles, Brent Warner, Brenda Evans – Tri-Cities Dewayne Creasy, Donovan Eubank, Charles White, Joel Bowman Lavonne Hill – Memphis John Haley Knoxville Jason Jacklet – Knoxville Michael Smith, Gene Nye, Carolyn Jackson – Chattanooga Middle Tennessee Mike Arendale, Eric Seymour, Bobby Batson, Justin Callaway, Katie Lamb – Nashville Bill Cox, Paul Romero, Lisa Churtich, Ricardo Hernandez, James Bates, William Hillard Andy Mullins - Chattanooga Ariel Morris, Ron Pratt, Southeast Kevin Richardson, Tim Stewart Gary Robinson, Aubrey Carter, Scott Flerl, Aaron Davis, Matt Nunley, William Nida, Southeast Kell Harvey, Joe Smith David Hyde, Steve Johnson, North Central Chris Kloc, Lauren Pruitt Ken Melton, Ryan Aulds, Robby Milliken, Daniel Dilon, Tennessee Valley Jimmy Melton, Barry Blackwell, Patrick Hutchins, Kevin Kral, Robert Springer, Steven Webb

Joshua Platillero,Steve Schneider North Middle Joe Swearingen, Scott White, Tri-Cities Ronnie Walker, Seth Hudson, Jay Kritsch, Darrell Simmons, Steve Cullen, Mark Chapman, Jerry Knight Tasarirashe Mushayamunda, Central TN Tyler Rutherford Donald Boshers, James Bailey, David Gilliam, Patrick Pack, West Tennessee Ricky Armstrong, Gregory Hunt, Daniel Carson,Michael Carson, Mike Boshers, Richard W. Pack

Landon Pilant Tri County Joseph Wilson, Delane Rice, Robert Casteel, Grant Farmer, James Woody, Clint Humphrey, Roy Cross, Gerard Murphy

21 CORPORATE SPONSORS

The corporate sponsors and supporters play an integral part in the TSSAA and the TSSAA State Championships. TSSAA would like to thank our corporate sponsors and supporters for their dedication and hard work this fall during the state championships.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee- BlueCross Champions Attend Tennessee Titans Game This year was a little special for the BlueCross Bowl Champions. In addition to receiving the Gold Ball and Championship hats, the teams were also recognized at a Tennessee Titans game. Due to a partnership with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and the Tennessee Titans, each championship team had the opportunity to attend the December 14th Titans vs. Jets game at LP Field. During the game each winning team was recognized as the 2014 BlueCross Bowl Champions!

Farmers Insurance- Farmers has a long standing commitment to supporting local communities and educational based athletic programs across the country. Specific to Tennessee, Farmers will receive high-profile branding, public address announcements, print ads and on-site exhibit spaces at Championship level TSSAA tournament events. In addition to the branding elements, Farmers agents will be recognized for their support through customized announcements.

The Governors Highway Safety Office not only sponsors the Right Team, but the Governor Highway Safety Office takes their message to our state championships. At the state championships the Governor Highway Safety Office reminds our fans to Booze It & Lose it! For more information about the Governors Highway Safety programs visit tntrafficsafety.org.

Regions Bank will continue to play a role as a corporate partner at the fall championships. In addition, be on the lookout in the September administrator’s meetings to learn about the banking education initiatives which would be a great opportunity for your students.

Southeast United Dairy Association is back as a corporate partner. Chocolate Milk is the official drink of TSSAA and healthy athletes across Tennessee. Thanks to our TN dairy farmers for providing such a naturally nutritious way to fuel up our bodies!

Vanderbilt Sports Medicine provides world-class orthopaedic care to Nashville and surrounding communities. Their physicians evaluate and treat bone and joint injuries in patients of all ages, not just athletic injuries. The Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Center specializes in knee and shoulder injuries, but also cares for ankles, hips, necks and backs. If you have a bone or joint injury, contact the Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Clinic today. Call 93-ORTHO or visit online at www DOT vanderbilt orthopaedics DOT com

Musco Lighting- Musco Sports Lighting, the Official Lighting Partner of the TSSAA, has specialized in the design and manufacture of athletic field lighting for over 30 years. Musco’s industry leading sports-lighting innovation, Light-Structure GreenTM, offers significant advantages for your budget and the environment: Operating costs are cut in half through reduced energy consumption and an automated on/off Control-Link® system, off-site spill light is reduced by 50-percent, and 100-percent of your maintenance costs are eliminated for 25 years.

Fair Play- With thousands of scoreboard solutions installed around the world today, Fair-Play has earned a reputation for performance and reliability that spans over 80 years. Get Fair-Play into your game plan and score big on performance, reliability and value. Contact Jeff Hamblen at MT Score, Inc. at 615-513-9618 or [email protected].

Wilson Sporting Goods- Wilson Sporting Goods will begin its second year as the official ball for football (NCAA 1003 GST/WTF1003B), basketball (NCAA Official Gameball/WTB0700 for boys or WTB0701 for girls), volleyball (ICor High Performance/WTH7700XWHI), soccer (NCAA Forte Hyrbrid/WTH9905XB) baseball (A1010 Pro Series/ WTA1010BHSISST) and softball (ASO11/WTA9011BSST Champion Series). For more information please check out the TSSAA.org website or contact your local dealer.

Our sponsors play an important role at the state championships. The TSSAA thanks the sponsors for their continuous support and encourages you to be involved in the sponsor programs. In addition, if you know of a potential corporate sponsor, please contact our marketing coordinator, Courtney Brunetz at [email protected]

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