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SPRING 2011
• TSSAA Hall of Fame Inductees • BlueCross Spring Fling Schedule • Mr. & Miss Basketball Honorees • A. F. Bridges Scholarship Winners
TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HERMITAGE, TENNESSEE 138811 News 11.qxd:19882 TSA SpringNews 5/13/11 8:20 AM Page 2
TSSAA CALENDAR 2011-2012 GOLF (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ………………………………………………………July 11 • Boys’ Region Semifinals ……………………………………………………Feb. 28 GOLF (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ………………………………………………………July 25 • Girls’ Region Finals …………………………………………………………Feb. 29 FOOTBALL • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • CROSS COUNTRY • Boy’s Region Finals …………………………………………………………Mar. 1 • GIRLS SOCCER (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ………………………………………August 1 • Girls’ Sectionals ……………………………………………………………March 3 GIRLS SOCCER (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST)…………………………………………August 22 • Boys’ Sectionals ……………………………………………………………March 5 CROSS COUNTRY • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………………August 22 • Girls’ State………………………………………………………………March 7-10 Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) …………………………………………August 15 • Boys’ State ……………………………………………………………March 14-17 FOOTBALL (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ……………………………………………August 26 DIVISION II GOLF - DI VISION I • Girls’ First Round - AA ……………………………………………………Feb. 17 • District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY)………………………A-AA - Sep. 14 / AAA - Sep. 21 • Boys’ First Round - AA………………………………………………………Feb. 18 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………A-AA - Sep. 19 / AAA - Sep. 26 • Regions - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………Feb. 21 • State……………………………………………A-AA - Sep. 27-28 / AAA - Oct. 4-5 • Girls’ Sub-State - A …………………………………………………………Feb. 24 BOWLING (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………………………………………………Sep. 26 • Girls’ Quarterfinals - AA ……………………………………………………Feb. 24 GOLF - DI VISION II • Boys’ Sub-State - A …………………………………………………………Feb. 25 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY)..... 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State-Oct. 10-11 • Boys’ Quarterfinals - AA ……………………………………………………Feb. 25 VOLLEYBALL - DI VISION I • Girls’ State - A & AA ………………………………………………………Mar. 1-3 • District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) A, AA, AAA ………………………………October 14 • Boys’ State - A & AA ………………………………………………………Mar. 1-3 • Region A, AA, AAA ………………………………………………………October 18 Board of Control Meeting (MURFREESBORO) ………………………………………March 13 • Sectional A, AA, AAA ……………………………………………………October 20 Legislative Council Meeting (MURFREESBORO) ……………………………………March 14 • State A, AA, AAA ……………………………………………………October 26-28 GIRLS SOFTBALL • BASEBALL • SOCCER VOLLEYBALL - DIVISION II • TRACK • TENNIS (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) …………………………………February 13 • First Round - AA ……………………………………………………………Oct. 15 GIRLS SOFTBALL • BASEBALL • SOCCER • Region - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………Oct. 19 • TRACK • TENNIS (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………………………………March 12 • Sub-State -A AND QUARTERFINALS - AA……………………………………Oct. 22 Athletic Directors Conference / Cheer Coaches Conference …………………April 22-25 • State ……………………………………………………………………Oct. 26-28 TRACK CROSS COUNTRY MEET • Sectional (DI A-AA and AAA) (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………May 18 • Region A-AA, AAA • DIV. II - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………October 29 • Regions (DIVISION II) (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………May 18 • State ……………………………………………………………………November 5 • State ……………………………………………………………………May 21-25 GIRLS SOCCER - DIVISION I BASEBALL- DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA) • District A-AA and AAA (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………October 21 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………………………May 11 • Region Semifinals A-AA and AAA ………………………………………October 25 • Regional Semi-Finals ………………………………………………………May 14 • Region Finals A-AA and AAA …………………………………………October 27 • Regional Finals ……………………………………………………………May 16 • Sectional…………………………………………………………………October 29 • Sectional ……………………………………………………………………May 18 • State Quarterfinals ……………………………………A-AA & AAA - November 2 • State Tournament ………………………………………………………May 22-25 • State Semifinals ………………………………………A-AA & AAA - November 3 BASEBALL - DIVISION II • State Finals ……………………………………………A-AA & AAA - November 5 • Regions - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………May 11 GIRLS SOCCER - DIVISION II • First Round, - AA ………………………………………………………May 11-12 • First Round AA …………………………………………………………October 22 • Sub-State - A & Quarterfinals - AA ………………………………………May 18-19 • Region A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY)…………………………………………October 26 • State Tournament - A & AA …………………………………………………May 22-25 • Sub-State A & QUARTERFINALS - AA ………………………………………October 29 SOFTBALL - DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA) • State Semifinals A & AA ………………………………………………November 3 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………………………May 11 • State Finals A & AA ……………………………………………………November 4 • Regional Semi-Finals ………………………………………………………May 14 BASKETBALL • WRESTLING (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ……………………………October 31 • Regional Finals ……………………………………………………………May 16 FOOTBALL PLAY-OFFS - DIVISION I (1A–2A-3A-4A-5A-6A) • Sectional ……………………………………………………………………May 18 • First Round ……………………………………………………………November 4 • State Tournament ………………………………………………………May 22-25 • Second Round…………………………………………………………November 11 SOFTBALL - DIVISION II • Quarter-Finals…………………………………………………………November 18 • First Round, - AA ……………………………………………………………May 11 • Semi-Finals……………………………………………………………November 25 • Regions - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY)………………………………………May 11-12 • Finals (1A–3A-5A)………………………………………………………December 2 • Sub-State - A & Quarterfinals - AA ……………………………………May 18-19 • Finals (2A-4A-6A) ………………………………………………………December 3 • State ……………………………………………………………………May 22-25 FOOTBALL PLAY-OFFS - DIVISION II BOYS SOCCER - DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA) • First Round ……………………………………………………………November 4 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………………………May 11 • Quarter-Finals ………………………………………………………November 11 • Region Semifinals …………………………………………………………May 15 • Semi-Finals …………………………………………………………November 18 • Region Finals ………………………………………………………………May 17 • Finals …………………………………………………………………December 1 • Sectional ……………………………………………………………………May 19 CHEERLEADING - STATE CHAMPIONSHIP …………… ……………………………TBA • State Tournament Quarterfinals A, AA, AAA ……………………………….May 22 Regional Meetings ……………………………………………………………………… • State Tournament Semifinals A, AA, AAAA ……………………………….May 23 • EAST TENNESSEE Knoxville Central High School (1:00 P.M) …………November 7 • State Tournament Finals A, AA, AAA……………………………………….May 25 • WEST TENNESSEE Univ School of Jackson (1:00 P.M). ………………November 9 BOYS SOCCER - DIVISION II • MIDDLE TENNESSEE Franklin Road Academy (10:00 A.M). …………November 10 • First Round, - AA ……………………………………………………………May 12 Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) ………………………………………November 17 • Regions - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………May 16 BASKETBALL • WRESTLING (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ………………………November 21 • Sub-State - A ………………………………………………………………May 19 Legislative Council Meeting (HERMITAGE) ……………………………………December 7 • State Tournament Quarterfinals - AA ………………………………………May 19 Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE)…………………………………………January 12 • State Tournament Semifinals ………………………………………………May 23 BOWLING • State Tournament Finals ……………………………………………………May 24 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………January 13 TENNIS - DIVISION I (A-AA, AAA) • Regions (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………January 19 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………………………May 9 • DI Girls Sectional ………………………………………………….....January 21 • Regional Team Finals - GIRLS’ ……………………………………………May 10 • DI Boys Sectional ………………………………………………………January 23 • Regional Team Finals - BOYS’………………………………………………May 11 • State …………………………………………………………………January 26-28 • Sectional Team - GIRLS ……………………………………………………May 17 WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS - DIVISION I • Sectional Team - BOYS’ ……………………………………………………May 18 • Dual Meet Regions (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………January 27 • Regional Singles and Doubles …………………………………………May 14-15 • Dual Meet State ………………………………………………………February 3-4 • State Tournament (TEAMS - SINGLES - DOUBLES)……………………………May 22-25 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………February 11 TENNIS - DIVISION II • State …………………………………………………………………February 16-18 • First Round Team - GIRLS’ - AA……………………………………………May 11 WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS - DIVISION II • First Round Team - BOYS’ - AA…………………………………………… May 12 • Dual Meet State ………………………………………………………February 3-4 • Regions - A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………………May 12 • State …………………………………………………………………February 17-18 • Sub-State Team - GIRLS’ - A ………………………………………………May 18 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS • Quarterfinals Team - GIRLS - AA …………………………………………May 18 DIV ISION I (A, AA and AAA) • Sub-State Team - BOYS’ - A ………………………………………………May 19 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………………………Feb. 22 • Quarterfinals Team - BOYS’ - AA …………………………………………May 19 • Girls’ Region Quarterfinals …………………………………………………Feb. 24 • State Tournament (TEAM - SINGLES - DOUBLES) ……………………………May 22-25 • Boys’ Region Quarterfinals …………………………………………………Feb. 25 Board of Control Meeting (MURFREESBORO) ………………………………June 12-14 • Girls’ Region Semifinals ……………………………………………………Feb. 27 138811 News 11.qxd:19882 TSA SpringNews 5/13/11 8:20 AM Page 3
TSSAA STAFF BERNARD CHILDRESS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE MENEES ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MATTHEW GILLESPIE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARK REEVES ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPRING EDITION 2011 RICHARD MCWHIRTER ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANDA BELT ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRINA MELTON ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEATURES HEATHER CARTER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EMILY CROWELL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4 Whatʼs Happening TERRY HILLIER Updates on people, rules, standards and equipment. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LAUREN LYNCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 5 Distinguished Service Recognition GAYLE SIMMS A coach, official, administrator and contributor are recognized for achievement. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SHONNIE SPEICHER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 6 TSSAA Hall of Fame Inductees LYNNE SUTTON TSSAA honors members for outstanding achievement. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT KIM ALLEY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 13 Stephen Bargatze STEPHEN BARGATZE An update on The Right Team. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES COURTNEY BRUNETZ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 16 A. F. Bridges Scholarship Winners EARL NALL 27 student-athletes receive scholarships. TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR LARRY COUNTS DIRECTOR OF CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS 20 BlueCross Spring Fling Information Complete information for the 2011 BlueCross Spring Fling. BOARD OF CONTROL PRESIDENT - MIKE REED HAMBLEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL, MORRISTOWN 22 Whistle Notes Information for TSSAA officials and thoughts on the past year. VICE PRESIDENT - FRED KESSLER BOLIVAR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, BOLIVAR LYNN BROWN Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, MARYVILLE 24 Finalists and winners of these prestigious honors are recognized. TOMMY LAYNE SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DUNLAP JERRY MATHIS TULLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL, TULLAHOMA STEVE CHAUNCY HILLWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE BRYAN TRUE LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL , HOHENWALD CHUCK WEST DRESDEN HIGH SCHOOL, DRESDEN ISAAC WHITE WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT - DAN BLACK DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS - BRADFORD SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
VICE PRESIDENT - MIKE HENSON HUNTINGDON HIGH SCHOOL, HUNTINGDON
RICHARD CARROLL SULLIVAN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, KINGSPORT
STEVE HARRIS FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY, NASHVILLE
MICHAEL REYNOLDS FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL, KNOXVILLE MIKE TATUM LEWIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, HOHENWALD CLINT JACKSON FAIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS JEFF LUTTRELL WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, WATERTOWN LEE MCDADE LOOKOUT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, CHATTANOOGA 138811 News 11.qxd:19882 TSA SpringNews 5/13/11 8:20 AM Page 4
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under Hall of Champions that you may fill out if you would like to request to participate in these games. At the completion of your contest you will send in the appropriate financial form from the TSSAA website, along with your receipts. The 2011 TSSAA Hall of Fame inductees were recognized on Thursday, April 7 on the floor of the State House of Representatives. The photo represents those who Exhibit were in attendance. Front Row (L to R): Jean Sutton (representing her late husband, Don Sutton), Jean Griffith, Larry Taft. Back Row (L to R): Tommy Layne, The TSSAA Hall of Champions exhibit was on display in April at the Robert "Bud" Raikes, Ronnie Carter. Those who were unable to attend the TSSAA Hall of Fame luncheon and at the annual Athletic Directors recognition are: O'Neal Henley, J. C. Campbell, Johnny Morgan, Gary Rankin, Conference, both held at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Don Lady, and Carolyn Rudolph (representing her husband, the late Jake Rudolph). Murfreesboro. The exhibit consists of DVD players, touchscreens, and graphic displays. The purpose of the exhibit is to tell the history of high school athletics in Ball Sponsors Tennessee, and also to honor our current outstanding teams and athletes. The following balls will be used at the state championships for the 2010- We are very grateful to our donors that have made this exhibit possible. 2011 and 2011-2012 school years. Please be sure to check-out the special We would like to continue to make the exhibit even better with additions and rates for these balls with your local dealer. enhancements. Please consider contributing to the TSSAA Hall of Baseball- Rawlings R100HS TN Champions. Your gift will be greatly appreciated. Basketball- Rawlings Vision- COMP-TNB or COMP-TNWB Contact: Heather Carter, TSSAA, P. O. Box 319, Hermitage, TN 37076; Football- Rawlings STPROS-TNB 615-889-6740 Volleyball- Molten USA IV58L-U Super Touch Soccer- Select Royale Hall of Fame Softball- Worth The TSSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2011 has been selected. The luncheon Our sponsors play an important role at the state championships. Do to to induct the new members was held on Saturday, April 9 at the Embassy rising costs, it is critical to find sponsors to support high school athletics. Suites Hotel and Conference Center. The TSSAA thanks the sponsors for their continuous support and Those being inducted were as follows: Ronnie Carter, Administrator from encourages you to be involved in the sponsor programs. In addition, if you Pleasant View; O’Neal Henley, Administrator from Jackson; Tommy Layne, know of a potential corporate sponsor, please contact our marketing Administrator from Dunlap; Robert “Bud” Raikes, Administrator from coordinator, Courtney Brunetz at 423-624-0762. Smyrna; J. C. Campbell, Coach from Hampton; Johnny Morgan, Coach from McMinn Central; Gary Rankin, Coach from Alcoa; the late Jake Rudolph, Hall of Champions Benefit Basketball Games Coach from Memphis; Don Lady, Official from Bluff City; the late Don We had another successful season of Hall of Champions basketball games. Sutton, Official from Collierville; Jean Griffith, Contributor from Nashville; We have on record that 204 schools hosted games, and approximately and Larry Taft, Contributor from Nashville. $131,000 was raised. We would like to thank all of the schools that We are excited to welcome them into a great group of administrators, participated, as it will help us to continue to grow the Hall of Champions. coaches, officials, and contributors from across the state. We encourage those schools that did not participate in 2010 to do so in If you would like to nominate someone for the TSSAA Hall of Fame, 2011. You may choose any two dates between Tuesday, November 15 and please go to www.tssaa.org and print off the nomination form under ‘forms’. Saturday, November 19. There is no limit to the number of games you play, You may also contact Heather Carter at the TSSAA (615-889-6740 or but you must only choose two dates. [email protected]). The nomination deadline for the class of 2012 is Upon completion of your game, a percentage of the gross gate will then be November 1, 2011. sent to the TSSAA Hall of Champions fund. There is a form on our website
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RECOGNITION
ADMINISTRATOR – DON HOLWERDA TSSAA is proud to recognize Don Holwerda as its distinguished service honoree as an administrator. Don Holwerda is currently the Director of the Southeast Center and the President Emeritus of Chattanooga Christian School. Don was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 20, 1948 and currently resides in the St. Elmo area of Chattanooga. He graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, with a Bachelor of Arts and from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, with a Master of Science in Education. Don served as the Principal of Sibley Christian School in Sibley, Iowa, from 1970-1974. He then moved to New Holland, South Dakota, where he was the Superintendent of Dakota Christian High School from 1974-1981. Don served as the President of Chattanooga Christian School from 1981-2009. He originally was hired to help the school consolidate onto the main campus at Charger Drive and continues on at CCS in his current role as President Emeritus. In his career at Chattanooga Christian School, Don has been very active in coaching both the high school and the middle school golf teams. Don has been a part of many organizations in his career. Some of the roles that Don has had are as follows: President of Christian Schools International, Executive Secretary of the Southeast Region of Christian Schools International, President of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, and as a Rotarian in the Downtown Chattanooga Club. Don was also the Jefferson Award Recipient for Community Service. Don and his wife, Phyllis, have three grown children, Michael Holwerda, Michelle Stamper, and Jason Holwerda. He is also the proud grandparent of Jackson Holwerda, son of Jason and Jessica Holwerda, and Ava Stamper, daughter of Matt and Michelle Stamper. Don and Phyllis attend First Presbyterian where he is an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church of America and an ordained deacon at the church he attends. TSSAA is proud to recognize Don Holwerda for his work, dedication, and the many contributions he has made to student-athletes through his work as a high school administrator in Tennessee.
COACH – DARLENE FAIRLESS Darlene has been involved in education and coaching for the past thirty-two years. She is currently the Head Softball and Volleyball Coach at Peabody High School in Trenton. Coach Fairless graduated from Sardis High School in Henderson County in 1973. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Union University in Jackson, in 1977, and her Master’s in Physical Education, from Bethel University in McKenzie in 1994. Darlene began her career in education at Trenton Rosenwald Middle School where she taught P.E./Health and served as Peabody’s Assistant Girls Basketball Coach from 1979-1985. She became the Head Girls Coach at Peabody in 1985,and served in that capacity for nine years. In 1991, Coach Fairless started a softball program at Peabody and advanced to the state tournament in their first year of existence. She has made it to the state tournament on two other occasions during the past eighteen years and has won over 250 games. In 2009, she started a Volleyball program and advanced to the sub-state round in year one. In addition to her coaching/teaching duties, Darlene has instructor certifications in water aerobics (which she teaches regularly at the YMCA), American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Safety, TWRA Hunter and Boating Safety, and is a Level II ACCT Ropes Course Facilitator. Darlene and Mike, her husband of 34 years, enjoy a wide variety of sports and travel to a different major league baseball stadium every summer. They have a beautiful black and white English springer spaniel, named CJ. TSSAA proudly salutes Darlene Fairless for her tremendous contributions to the student-athletes in Tennessee.
OFFICIAL – ED “JABBO” HESSEY TSSAA is proud to recognize Ed “Jabbo” Hessey as its distinguished service honoree as an official. Ed Hessey received his B.S. Degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, with a minor in Biology, from Middle Tennessee State University. He began his career in education at The Oak Hill School in Nashville in 1970. At Oak Hill, he served as Physical Education teacher, athletic director, and football, boys’ basketball, and boys’ and girls’ track coach. From The Oak Hill School, he went to Brentwood Academy as football, basketball, and track coach from 1986-1990. Then from 1990 through 2005 “Jabbo” was Science and Physical Education teacher at Battle Ground Academy, where he also served as Physical Science & Earth Science Instructor, Middle School Athletic Director, and Physical Education Instructor from 1990-1998. During the 2005-2006 school year Jabbo was head high school golf and track coach at Ensworth High School. From Ensworth, he returned to Brentwood Academy in 2006, where he continues today in the capacity of Science Instructor, as well as golf and track coach. In 1975 he started and developed city-wide track and field competition for student-athletes in the sixth grade and under, using the facilities at Harpeth Hall, Brentwood Academy, and Montgomery Bell Academy. The number of participating athletes grew from approximately 50 up to 200 per meet. In 1970 Jabbo became a TSSAA certified track official and has served as a referee and assistant starter at various TSSAA track meets for many years. He has served as Director of the TSSAA Track & Field Championships for the past several years and is invaluable to the state office in that capacity. Jabbo and his wife, Dana, reside in Brentwood, Tennessee and have two children and three grandchildren. TSSAA is proud to recognize Ed “Jabbo” Hessey for his work, dedication, and the many contributions he has made to student-athletes through his work as a TSSAA track official.
CONTRIBUTOR – ANDREW LIPSCOMB TSSAA is proud to recognize Andrew Lipscomb as its Distinguished Service Award honoree in the Contributors category. Andrew graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He was a five time qualifier to the American Invitational Mathematics Examination and advanced to the USA Mathematical Olympiad three times. Andrew’s service with TSSAA began at the TSSAA State Wrestling Tournament while he was still a student at The Baylor School. Andrew has been involved in the scoring of both the state dual meet tournament and the individual tournament. He is currently conducting research for TSSAA on the feasibility of an alternative tournament scoring system for individual wrestling tournaments. In addition to wrestling, Andrew has been involved with the development of the football playoff scenarios posted annually on the TSSAA website during the last week of the regular season. Andrew has always enjoyed watching high school sports of any kind. It is not uncommon for Andrew to travel to other states around the country to watch a state championship in another sport. He has attended a variety of championships around the country in his quest to find competition at the highest level. TSSAA proudly salutes Andrew Lipscomb for his many contributions to high school athletics in Tennessee.
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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OFFICIAL NOTICES Rules violations by member schools and sanctions imposed. All activities varsity level unless otherwise specified.
SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Arlington Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
B T Washington Boys Basketball (JV) Player left bench and started altercation School fined $250
Battle Ground Academy Girls Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Bradley Central Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Brainerd Girls Basketball At conclusion of game, physical altercation between School suspended two players and team not allowed to attend any district games. players, players left bench and entered altercation, Girls Basketball program is on restrictive probation remainder of season and throughout fans came onto floor during altercation. 2011-12 school year. Girls Basketball program on probation for two calendar years Basketball program on probation for two calendar years. Girls Basketball program fined $2500.
Briarcrest Christian School Boys Basketball Players left bench and came onto playing floor during School fined $250 an altercation
Centennial Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Chattanooga Central Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Christian Academy of Knoxville Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
City University School of Liberal Arts Boys Basketball Players from bench came onto playing floor during School fined $250 an altercation
Covington Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Craigmont Boys Basketball Fans came onto playing floor School fined $250.
Craigmont Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
DeKalb County Boys Basketball Players left bench and came onto playing floor during School fined $250 an incident
East Hamilton Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
East Hamilton Boys Basketball Unsportsmanlike conduct by fans Schoolʼs decision to suspend a student athlete involved from school seven days and not allowed to wrestle remainder of season. A student-athlete involved was suspended from school three days. Fan involved has been banned from attending basketball contests for remainder of year. Boys Basketball program on probation 2/3/11 through 2/3/13. School fined $1000.
Evangelical Christian School Boys Basketball Violation of non-faculty coach School fined $500. Coach must complete requirements.
Ezell Harding Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Fulton Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Germantown Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Gibbs Boys Basketball Fans came onto playing floor during an incident School fined $250
Grace Baptist Academy Football Playing of ineligible player School self-reported. All wins earned must be vacated. School fined $250. 138811 News 11.qxd:19882 TSA SpringNews 5/13/11 8:20 AM Page 11
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OFFICIAL NOTICES Rules violations by member schools and sanctions imposed. All activities varsity level unless otherwise specified. SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Greenback Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Greenbrier Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Happy Valley Girls Basketball Fan came onto the playing floor during an altercation School fined $250
Hardin County Boys Basketball Player left bench and came onto the playing floor during School fined $250 an altercation
Henry County Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend game sunder suspension. School fined $250.
Henry County Soccer Violation of open facilities Schoolʼs decision that open facilities for soccer would not be available 1/24/11 through 2/8/11; and coach to have no contact of any kind with players for conditioning or weight training.
Hillcrest Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct
Hillcrest Boys Basketball Playing of ineligible player in 31 contests School self-reported. All wins vacated and change of school record. Boys Basketball teams removed from postseason tournament series as of 3/2/11. All shares and awards earned must be returned. Boys Basketball program fined $250.
Hixson Boys Basketball Players left bench and went into stands where School gave students involved in-school and out-of-school suspension and removed from the boysʼ fans had started an altercation basketball team the remainder of the year; the parent was banned from any athletic events at Hixson. TSSAA placed the boysʼ basketball program on probation for two calendar years – until 2/3/13. Total fines of $1250
Howard School Girls Basketball At conclusion of game, physical altercation Girls Basketball program is on restrictive probation remainder of season and throughout 2011-12 school between players, players left bench and entered Girls Basketball program on probation for two calendar years. Girls Basketball program fined $2500. altercation, fans came onto floor during altercation.
Huntland Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Independence Boys Basketball Fans involved in unsportsmanlike incident School fined $250
Independence Football (JV) Coach participated in a non-sanctioned all-star contest Schoolʼs decision to suspend coach for first two weeks of the 2011-12 football season, to include all activities at any level.
Kings Academy Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games sunder suspension. School fined $250.
Knoxville Central Boys Basketball Violation of non-faculty coach School fined $500. Coach must complete requirements.
Knoxville Halls Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Lenoir City Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Manassas Boys Basketball Fans came onto the playing floor School fined $250
Maplewood Girls Basketball (JV) Players and fans involved in altercation School gave six team members five days out-of-school suspension, suspended them from the team and activities involving the team for remainder of school year, cancelled remainder of games, and parents/fans involved banned from attending all athletic contests remainder of school year. Girls Basketball programʼs restrictive probation is extended throughout 2011-12 school year. Girls Basketball program probation is extended through 2/12/14. School fined $2500.
Martin Luther King Boys Basketball (JV) Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250. Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Boys Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Boys Basketball Players from bench came onto playing floor during School fined $250 an altercation 138811 News 11.qxd:19882 TSA SpringNews 5/13/11 8:20 AM Page 12
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OFFICIAL NOTICES Rules violations by member schools and sanctions imposed. All activities varsity level unless otherwise specified.
SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Memphis Academy of Science & Eng. Boys Basketball Fans and players from bench came onto School fined $500 the playing floor during an altercation
Mitchell Girls Basketball Fan came onto playing floor during altercation School fined $250
Mitchell Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct
Northwest Wrestling Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two matches. Coach not allowed to attend matches under . suspension. School fined $250.
Oak Ridge Girls Basketball (JV) Violation of scrimmage rule School self-reported. Schoolʼs decision to forfeit all allowable girlsʼ scrimmages for the 2011-12 season.
Pearl Cohn Girls Basketball (JV) Players and fans involved in altercation School gave four team members out-of-school suspension, suspended them from the team and all activities involving the team for remainder of school year, and cancelled remainder of games. Girls Basketball program placed on probation for a two year period. School fined $1500.
Pope John Paul II Boys Basketball Players came onto floor during an altercation School fined $250
Raleigh Egypt Boys Basketball Fans came onto playing floor School fined $250.
Red Boiling Springs Boys Basketball Altercation involving two players after the game Schoolʼs decision to suspend players from the team for remainder of the year.
Richard Hardy Memorial Girls Basketball Asst. coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250.
Sale Creek Girls Basketball Fan came onto playing floor and confronted game official School fined $250
Siegel Boys Basketball Head coach made inappropriate comments School suspended coach first two games of 2011-12 season and write letter of apology. School fine $250 following tournament game
Trezevant Boys Basketball Fans came onto the playing floor School fined $250
Union City Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250. University School of Jackson Baseball Violation of off-season practice rule School self-reported. Schoolʼs decision not to allow any baseball activities for a seven day period and baseball program shut down completely from 2/15 – 2/21/2011.
University School Boys Basketball Players came onto floor during an altercation School fined $250 of Nashville
Upperman Girls Basketball Fan came onto playing floor during an incident School fined $250
Westview Boys Basketball Coach removed team from competition School fined $500
Westwood Boys Basketball Fans and players from bench came onto the playing School fined $500 floor during an altercation
Wilson Central Boys Basketball Asst. coach displayed unsportsmanlike conduct after School suspended coach for remainder of season. School required student-athlete to make financial a contest and player damaged school property restitution. 138811 News 11.qxd:19882 TSA SpringNews 5/13/11 8:20 AM Page 13
THE RIGHT TEAM: AN UPDATE am sorry that you have to read my article instead of Stephen’s STEPHEN BARGATZE article. Stephen will be the one that is sorry when he is hanging banners for me, moving water and any other manual labor I can SCHOOL SPORT VIOLATION DISCIPLINARY ACTION Unfortunately, this is another disappointing Right Team update. think of during the BlueCross Spring Fling. While I was finishing two Since I am in a report mode, I thought it would be beneficial to Memphis Academy grant reports for the review a few numbers from our grant report. So far, we have spoken of Science & Eng. Boys Basketball Fans and players from bench came onto School fined $500 Governors Highway Safety to over 22,411 students in over 80 presentations. We’ve seen the playing floor during an altercation Office and writing a new 3,401 students and adults from East Tennessee, 13,347 were from Mitchell Girls Basketball Fan came onto playing floor during altercation School fined $250 grant for the Right Team, Middle Tennessee and 5,663 were from West Tennessee. our Right Team director, Why haven’t we spoken to your school? This is a great question Mitchell Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Stephen Bargatze, was and we would love for you to help answer it. If you are interested in basking in the sun with the booking the Magic of Stephen for your school in 2011-2012, Northwest Wrestling Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two matches. Coach not allowed to attend matches under . suspension. School fined $250. crocodiles, snakes, and please email me at [email protected] . koala bears in Australia. He Before I go, I thought I would leave you with one quick joke I Oak Ridge Girls Basketball (JV) Violation of scrimmage rule School self-reported. Schoolʼs decision to forfeit all allowable girlsʼ scrimmages for the 2011-12 season. was also panicking because learned from my first grader. he did not write his article “Where do crocodiles keep their money?” Pearl Cohn Girls Basketball (JV) Players and fans involved in altercation School gave four team members out-of-school suspension, suspended them from the team and all for the TSSAA News. So, I At the River Bank…. activities involving the team for remainder of school year, and cancelled remainder of games. Girls Stephen... somewhere in Australia. Basketball program placed on probation for a two year period. School fined $1500.
Pope John Paul II Boys Basketball Players came onto floor during an altercation School fined $250
Raleigh Egypt Boys Basketball Fans came onto playing floor School fined $250. A Big “Thank You” to Our Corporate Sponsors Red Boiling Springs Boys Basketball Altercation involving two players after the game Schoolʼs decision to suspend players from the team for remainder of the year. 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 winter during the state championships. Richard Hardy Memorial Girls Basketball Asst. coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. School fined $250. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee- The 2010-2011 high school sport season marks BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's 11th year as a corporate sponsor of the TSSAA. As a long-time supporter of events like the BlueCross Bowl, BlueCross Spring Fling and the BlueCross Sale Creek Girls Basketball Fan came onto playing floor and confronted game official School fined $250 Basketball Championships, BlueCross looks forward to celebrating its 7th year as title sponsor of the spring sports championships on May 23-27, 2011. Siegel Boys Basketball Head coach made inappropriate comments School suspended coach first two games of 2011-12 season and write letter of apology. School fine $250 following tournament game Southeast United Dairy Industry Association- The TSSAA is pleased to announce its partnership with the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. (SUDIA) to make Chocolate Milk the “Official Beverage” of the TSSAA and to promote SUDIAʼs Fuel Up with Chocolate Milk campaign. This partnership will be activated at all TSSAA Championship events. Why Chocolate Milk? Chocolate milk is Trezevant Boys Basketball Fans came onto the playing floor School fined $250 an ideal beverage for student athletes. It provides them with the unique nutrition needed after sporting events and practices: carbohydrates to provide energy and help fuel muscles, protein to support growth and repair muscles, and vitamins and minerals to help Union City Girls Basketball Head coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct Schoolʼs decision to suspend next two games. Coach not allowed to attend games under suspension. build strong bones and bodies. For more information, visit www.southeastdairy.org School fined $250. University School Baptist Sports Medicine- Baptist Sports Medicine continues to play an important role in the TSSAA State Championships by providing of Jackson Baseball Violation of off-season practice rule School self-reported. Schoolʼs decision not to allow any baseball activities for a seven day period and medical coverage for all games. Baptist Sports Medicine is the sports medicine provider for the Tennessee Titans and the TSSAA. For a baseball program shut down completely from 2/15 – 2/21/2011. physician who understands your active life, call 284-GAME or visit baptistsportsmedicine.com.
University School Boys Basketball Players came onto floor during an altercation School fined $250 The Governors Highway Safety Office not only sponsors the Right Team, but the Governor Highway Safety Office takes their message to of Nashville 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. Upperman Girls Basketball Fan came onto playing floor during an incident School fined $250 Musco Lighting- Musco Sports Lighting, the Official Lighting Partner of the TSSAA, has specialized in the design and manufacture of Westview Boys Basketball Coach removed team from competition School fined $500 athletic field lighting for over 30 years. Muscoʼs 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 Westwood Boys Basketball Fans and players from bench came onto the playing School fined $500 years. floor during an altercation Keep Tennessee Beautiful joins the TSSAA in an effort to create litter free events throughout the state. To learn more information on Wilson Central Boys Basketball Asst. coach displayed unsportsmanlike conduct after School suspended coach for remainder of season. School required student-athlete to make financial keeping a “litter free” event, please contact For more information or to register your plans for a “Litter Free” Event contact Keep Tennessee a contest and player damaged school property restitution. Beautiful by phone at 888-862-5326 or on the internet at www.ktnb.org
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RICHARD MCWHIRTER
FebruaryTMSAA 17, 2011 Meeting Minutes
The Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association held its second meeting of the school year via conference call on Thursday, February 17, 2010. Committee members present were Tommy Shelton, India Weaver, Chic Nute, Vic King, Matt Calvert, and Dr. Michael Lowe. Committee members decided on the topics to be discussed with our Athletic Directors during the TMSAA Forum at the Athletic Directors’ Conference on April 12th. The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. The topics that will be discussed are as follows: 1. Proposal to make re-classification the same for all TMSAA schools across the state. Options for re-classification include: !"##$#!%&'()%* &* ('%( *& %*&''%'* ( (% - Re-Classify all schools every 3 years. % - Set Classification next year for a 2 year period, and then %&))*& '% %''&&%& %'&&%((%'* %* &* ('%%(%&**()( % move to re-classifying every 4 years at the same time as the High % (%'% %(('% % (%&))*& %)( % Schools. The Classification reviewed every 2 years to account for ! significant changes in enrollment. ! & !" !#$ %&"" %! ) " ! 2. Baseball Sports Regulations "#$%&!'()'*! # !!)!! '! $ ! ''! #!!! " $ $$ !!"! 3. Proposal that all TMSAA Sectional Basketball #$$!% !)!"#&!'! ! '!)!"#$! '! ( $)$$ &!%&! ! #%* ! Tournaments start no later than the first Saturday in February ''! #!!! #%* !!"! 4. Two or three man officiating crews for Sectional "#&!'+)''! "#$!'+!)!#$!'+! $# *$ !.#!#%# &! Basketball Tournaments ''! #$%# $ !,-!! "#&)$ !!"! 5. Accountability of officials !'')'/! #$!''!)!"#&!'%! - !&$$ $# !#%# &! It was recommended that Fayette East and Fayette West both be ''! !! "#&)$ !!"! moved from Area 4, Small to Area 6, Small in West Tennessee due &!/)! "#&!/!)! !%! "#$&)$!0$1&!%&! to travel issues. This recommendation was approved and will go ''! !! "#$&)$ !!"! &! ) '! "#&!'%!)! !'! !2 $% !# !# $ #! into effect for the 2011-12 school year. ''! !! $)# !!"! Committee members accepted the membership application of $!%)+! ! +!)! &! *! $)# !"$ &!0$1&!%&! Woodbury Grammar School in Cannon County for the 2011-12 ''! !! 3$ 1$ !!"! school year. Woodbury Grammar school will be classified in $! +) '! &! *!)! ! ! $ !!0$1&!%&! Middle Tennessee, Area 4, Small. ''! !! -# $$1 !!"! India Weaver recommended that White Station Middle School and 4% $! ) %! # 1!'*!)! ! %! "#$&)$!0$1&!%&! Cordova Middle School both move from West Tennessee, Area 2, ''! !! "#$&)$ !!"! Large to West Tennessee, Area 1, Large. This recommendation was 4% $! *)% ! ! !)! !% ! ( $)$$ &!%&! ! #%* ! ''! !! #%* !!"! approved. -% $! )%! 4% !!)!")!+! *)$!0$1&!%&! Committee Members were reminded that the First Practice Date ''! !! *)$ !!"! allowed in all sports is 4 weeks prior to the first Varsity Contest. # #$&! () *! ")!'(!)!-%!'/! 2&!2 %&# # !0$1&!%&! The First Practice Date is not impacted by the first Junior Varsity ' ! !! &# # 1# !!"! Contest. $ #$&! ') /! -%!*!)! # ! *! 2&!2 %&# # !0$1&!%&! Committee Members discussed the definition of Junior Varsity ' ! !! &# # 1# !!"! Players. "#$%&!*)' ! # !/!)!!%! $ ! Next school year, the committee will meet on the following ' ! !! " $ $$ !!"! dates: November 2, 2011, and February 15, 2012. Please feel free "#$%&!'/)'! # !/!)!!%! $ ! ' ! !! " $ $$ !!"! to contact the TMSAA committee member in your Area or the state #$$! () *! !'!)!"#$! %! ( $)$$ &!%&! ! #%* ! office if there is something you feel needs to be addressed during ' ! !! #%* !!"! these meetings "#&!' )'%! "#$!'/!)!#$!'%! $# *$ !.#!#%# &! ' ! !! "#&)$ !!"! !
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We would like to congratulate the TMSAA Sectional Basketball Champions. Members of our championship teams were given the opportunity to be recognized during the TSSAA Girlsʼ and Boysʼ State Basketball Tournaments.
2010-2011 WINTER STATE CHAMPIONS The TSSAA would like to congratulate the following state champions for 2010-2011 winter sports BOWLING WRESTLING GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION I GIRLS DIVISION I A-AA DUALS Class A Class A Hardin County High School Chattanooga Central High School Wayne County High School Lake County High Schooll DIVISION I BOYS DIVISION I AAA DUALS Class AA Class AA Smyrna High School Bradley Central High School McMinn Central High School Liberty Technology Magnet High School DIVISION II GIRLS DIVISION II DUALS Class AAA Class AAA St. Agnes Academy Baylor School Memphis Central High Schooll Craigmont High Schooll DIVISION II BOYS DIVISION I INDIVIDUAL Division II-A Division II-A Battle Ground Academy Cleveland High School Franklin Road Academy Evangelical Christian School DIVISION II INDIVIDUAL Division II-AA Division II-AA Baylor School Girls Preparatory School Ensworth High School
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The A.F. Bridges Awards Program announced in the winter issue of the TSSAA News the 27 Divisional Finalists for 2009-2010. Also, the nine schools that won the A.F. Bridges’ State Award of Excellence were recognized. For the fifth consecutive year, the TSSAA Board of Control earmarked $27,000 toward a scholarship fund to recognize one outstanding student athlete from each of the 27 schools that were Divisional Finalist for the A.F. Bridges Awards. Each school was asked to recognize a person who represents the essence of good sportsmanship and citizenship. The criteria for this nomination was set by each
individual school. TM Each nominee was asked to provide a complete resume as well as a paper describing what participation in activities has meant to them. Additionally, we asked for input as to their perception of their role and responsibilities as a student leader. Each student will be awarded the $1,000 scholarship once they have enrolled in college. We are very proud to announce the 27 A.F. Bridges Scholar Athletes.
EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS A JOSH BOLES, Rockwood High School He will graduate from Rockwood High School in May. He participated in football and basketball and has participated in sports since an early age. By participating he has learned life skills such as discipline, respect, and teamwork. Josh has been a member of FCA, the Annual Staff, and the Pep Club.
DUSTIN HEIDEL, Wartburg High School He carries a 4.0 GPA and will graduate from Wartburg Central High School in May. He is an honor student who participated in football all four of his high school years. He is a member of the Beta Club and the National Technical Honor Society. He has been awarded the Content Area Reading Academic Award, the National English Award, and both the German and Biology Academic Awards at some point during his high school career. He is an avid bluegrass musician, and is a member of several different choral groups.
SAMANTHA MEADE, Washburn High School An honor student at Washburn High School who is a member of the National Honor Roll, the United States Achievement Academy, and was named a “Who’s Who Among All-American Scholars”. She was a member of the Lady Pirates basketball team for three years. She was a member of FCCLA, SADD, FCA, Beta Club, and served as a Grainger County Youth Leadership participant. She served as President of SADD during her senior year, and President of FCA in her Junior year.
EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS AA ROY ANDERSON, Chattanooga Christian School He has participated in soccer, football, and basketball at Chattanooga Christian. He served as Co-Captain of the soccer and basketball teams. He took on a leadership role with the “I am a Friend” program and in the Salt and Light youth group program. He was presented the Academic-Persistence Award by the faculty, as well as the Malone Scholarship. He is a member of the National Honor Society, and will graduate from Chattanooga Christian in May.
AMANDA CUTTING, Knoxville Catholic High School She is an honor student who carries a 3.94 GPA. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, and has made both the Principal’s List and Honor Roll. She participated in varsity soccer and basketball, serving as captain in both sports. She is a member of the Red Cross Club, and has worked with the Children’s Hospital at its Camp for Children with Disabilities. She also worked for the Knoxville Football Club’s summer camps. She plans to graduate in May and go on to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy.
TYLOR HALL, Polk County High School He will graduate from Polk County High School in May. He ran cross country all four of his high school years. He was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America for three years, and went to the state competition each year. He is an eagle scout, and has the highest class average in Geometry. Upon graduating, he plans to attend Tennessee-Wesleyan University and obtain a degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. From there, he plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he will major in Veterinary Medicine.
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EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA JEBEDIAH PEAVLER, Cherokee High School Has been a member of the concert choir at Cherokee, and is a member of the Tennessee All State Honor Choir. He has received numerous honors and recognitions for his musical talents. He was a member of the Chiefs football team for three years, and in his Senior year he participated on the competition cheerleading team. He has received the IMAC Character Team Award for good sportsmanship and exemplary character on the field, community, and school.
CLARA STORY, Greeneville High School She will graduate from Greeneville High School in May. She has received the Principal’s Award in English in both her junior and senior years. She has also received the Most Improved Award in academics in both the ACT Prep Class and Geometry. She played on the varsity softball and basketball teams, and was co-captain of both her senior year. She received numerous All-Tournament and All-Conference awards in both sports. She volunteers with the Greene County Youth Council, and would like to play sports at the collegiate level.
DAKOTA COGDILL, Sevier County High School He will graduate in May with honors, having achieved the All “A” Honor Roll, and carrying a 4.0 GPA. He has participated in football, basketball, and track at Sevier County High School, and has compiled numerous awards for his hard work, dedication, and leadership. He is a member of FCA, BETA Club, National Honor Society, DECA, and served as the Student Government Vice-President his senior year. He plans to obtain a degree in Education so he can become a teacher and coach.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS A ANNA and CHRISTINA CURTNER, Forrest High School Both girls are involved in several different activities at Forrest High School. They are both on the Student Advisory Board and are members of Student Council, Beta Club, and FCA. Both girls have also participated on the Lady Rockets basketball team. Anna is the 2011 Salutatorian, and was named to the All-District and All-District Tournament teams in basketball. Christina is the Class Valedictorian, was a Girls State Delegate, and was voted “Most Athletic” in the Senior Class. She, too, was named to the All- District and All-District Tournament teams in basketball.
CAMERON BLACKBURN, Frank Hughes School He will graduate in May in the Top 10 of his class. He was selected as Mr. Frank Hughes High School, and was chosen by his peers as “Most Likely to Succeed”. He served as Beta Club President his senior year, was a Boys State Representative as a junior, and was the Class Chaplain all four years. He started on the basketball team all four years and received numerous achievements for his efforts, including joining the 1,000 point club. He has been awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for his commitment to serving others in the Clifton community.
TRENT THOMASON, Santa Fe High School He will graduate with honors from Santa Fe High School in May. He was selected to and attended Boys State, was nominated to Student Council on Policies in Education, and was voted “Most School Spirit” by his peers. He was a member of both the basketball and football teams and participated in trap shooting as well. He is a member of FCA, Beta Club, FBLA, and was a Student Council Class Representative each of his four years. He has assisted the local nursing home, as well as his church in numerous volunteer activities.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS AA AMY MAKSIMOWICZ, Christ Presbyterian Academy She has been a member of the Varsity Soccer team for the past four years, and the Varsity Track team for three years at Christ Presbyterian Academy. She won numerous awards in soccer, and broke two school records in track. She is a member of both the National Honor Society and the National Arts Honor Society. She has made the A/B Honor Roll the last three years and is a Quill and Scroll Award recipient. She has participated in a work study at CPA and has been a journalism photographer for the yearbook.
ERIN FORD, Franklin Road Academy She has participated in softball, volleyball, and basketball at Franklin Road Academy. She was an All-Region selection in softball and volleyball, and was named to the State All-Tournament team in basketball. She has served as Student Council Vice-President, has made the Quarterly Dean’s List, and scored the highest average in Latin/Greek Derivatives. She has been a member of the FRA Service Club, the Omega Activity Club, Spanish Club, and the Spiritual Life Committee. She has done a lot of volunteer work in her community, and has traveled on numerous mission trips.
CHELSEA LANCASTER, Hickman County High School She will graduate in May from Hickman County High School, where she made the Honor Roll all four years. She played softball through her junior year, when her career was cut short due to an injury. She played on the golf team all four years, and placed in the top five in the district three out of four years. She made it to the TSSAA State Golf Championships twice. She was a member of HOSA her senior year. She plans to play golf at Martin Methodist College, where she will pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.
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MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA EVIN EDENS, Father Ryan High School She is an honor student at Father Ryan High School, who carries a 4.14 weighted GPA. She is an avid golfer, who has participated on the golf team at Father Ryan. She came in 4th place in the TSSAA State Golf Championships in 2009, and 3rd place in 2010. She averages a 37 for 9 holes, and a 72-78 for 18. She has served as an 8th grade retreat leader and a Parochial League Junior Golf volunteer. She has also participated in Relay for Life, Room in the Inn, and as a volunteer at Donelson Health Care.
DMITRIY CARRIGAN, Riverdale High School He carries a 3.84 GPA and will graduate from Riverdale in May with an Honors Diploma. He has taken honors classes in all four of his high school years, and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a member of the Riverdale swim team, the USA NAC swim team, and the EXCEL USA swim team. He has broken over eight school swim records, and has received 16 medals over four years at the County Meet. He plans to attend Emory University on a swimming scholarship, with hopes to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.
TYLER TODD, Rossview High School He has participated in both football and wrestling at Rossview High School. He has received numerous accolades for his hard work and success in both sports. He is a member of the International Thespian Society, Drama Club, Pep Club, and FCA. He also participates in Young Life, HOSA, and the Rossview Talon Vision. He was given the Faculty Leadership Award and has volunteered in numerous capacities, such as youth league coaching and an English tutor at the high school.
WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS A TYLER JONES, Greenfield High School He carries a 3.9 GPA, and is ranked 5th in his graduating class. He has played basketball, football, and baseball all four of his high school years. He was team captain of each of those in his senior year. He served on the Student Council and Beta Club all four years. He was also a member of FBLA, FFA, and worked on the yearbook staff. He was voted a Class Favorite and Class Officer by his peers all four years, and received the Michael Maness Attitude Award and the Yellowjacket Club Award. He plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin and obtain a degree in Engineering.
KELSEY CARR, McKenzie High School She is a Distinguished Scholar with a 3.96 GPA, and ranked 3rd in her graduating class. She participated in Varsity Basketball and Softball all four of her high school years, and received numerous accolades in each. She was selected for Youth Leadership in Carroll County and was a State Finalist for the TSBA Student Recognition Award. She was an Honor Banquet attendee and Academic Letterman all four years. She is a member of Student Council, serving as an officer for three years; Beta Club, Leo Club, Key Club, FCA, Future Teachers of America, M-Club, and DECA. She was also in the Science and Spanish Clubs and the McKenzie Maniacs. She has done numerous volunteer work in the McKenzie community.
BEAU JACKSON, Peabody High School He is a Peabody Scholar carrying a 3.96 GPA, and graduating 6th in his class. He has participated on the varsity baseball team all four years, and was a member of the golf team for one year. He has served in the Beta Club, Pep Club, Junior Rotary, FCA, and the Art, Science, and History Clubs while at Peabody High School. Most of his involvement comes through Student Council, in which he was elected President his senior year. He is heavily involved with Student Council on a National level, attending conventions and workshops all over the country. He was chosen for the American Legion Citizenship Award and was named Outstanding Senior.
WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS AA TaRISHA LAKE, Bolivar Central High School She will graduate from Bolivar Central High School in May, and achieved the “All A’s Honor Roll” her senior year. She was a member of the cheerleading squad all four years, and was also a member of the NAACP and the Beta Club. She has had the privilege of performing at pep rallies and cheering her teams on at numerous TSSAA State Championships. She has volunteered with Relay for Life and tutors students in all subjects after school and during the summer.
MATTHW ROELOFS, Evangelical Christian School He will graduate from ECS in May with a 4.0 GPA. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club, both achieved through high academic standards and leadership. He served as the Commissioner of Religious Affairs and on the Student Council his senior year. He is on the Honor Council, the Servant Leadership Institution, and was voted a Class Delegate by his peers. He played basketball and participated in track and cross country while at ECS.
MATTHEW LITTLETON, Gibson County High School He serves as Class President at Gibson County High School, where he will graduate in May. He is a member of the Beta Club, as well as FCA, where he served as President his senior year. He has served as a D.A.R.E. role model, and has tutored high school students. He received the World History Award and the Will Orr Character Award for his outstanding academic achievements and leadership. He was a member of the football team all four years, and served as team captain his senior year.
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WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA GENA JACKSON, Fairley High School She is an honor student at Fairley High School in Memphis. She has taken A. P. courses throughout her high school years including, but not limited to, Literature and U. S. History. She is a Science Technology Engineering and Math participant, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is President of the Student Council and is a Memphis City Schools Student Advisory Board member. She served as captain of both the volleyball and tennis teams.
SCARLET GABLE, Munford High School She will graduate from Munford High School in May, and plans to attend Belmont University to obtain a Nursing degree. She made the High School Honor Roll all four years at Munford and was selected to represent her school at Volunteer Girls’ State. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, and HOSA. She participated on the volleyball team and won numerous awards for her accomplishments. Her jersey was retired at Munford— the first female at the school to receive this honor.
VIANICA WARREN, Overton High School She will graduate from Memphis Overton in May. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and serves on the Junior Ring Committee. She took part in the MIAA Manager’s Workshop and received her CPR and First Aid certification. She has been a member of the Overton Cheerleading Squad all four years, and served as captain her senior year. She also participated in tennis and track and field her sophomore and freshman years, respectively. She performs dance and has helped volunteer for the Fight/Drug Free Teaching program.
Break the Code at BlueCross Spring Fling
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has been a proud sponsor of BlueCross Spring Fling for the past seven years. As the official corporate sponsor of TSSAA, BlueCross supports healthy competition and active lifestyles among high school athletes through its title sponsorship of the BlueCross Bowl, BlueCross Basketball Championships and BlueCross Spring Fling. This year, BlueCross is inviting fans to get involved in the competition by competing in Code Quest, a sports trivia game played via mobile web or home computer. Play along throughout the week and you could win fabulous prizes! As you play, earn points to help your school win a $2,500 donation from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee!
Ready to play? If you’re joining us onsite at BlueCross Spring Fling, be on the lookout for Code Quest QR codes at the various event venues throughout the week. Simply scan the QR code with your mobile phone and it will open the game on your mobile web browser. All you have to do is answer the questions about the day’s events to earn points and badges for yourself and your school, with new questions and earning opportunities unlocking each day. And if you aren’t able to join us onsite in Murfreesboro, you can still play along! Visit www.springflingcodequest.com from your home computer and answer trivia questions for prizes while keeping up with the BlueCross Spring Fling action.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc., an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
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BLUECROSS SPRING FLING INFORMATION 2011 BLUECROSS SPRING FLING SCHEDULE 2011 BLUECROSS SPRING FLING Monday, May 23, 2011 – Session I TSSAA Division I and II Spring Sports Championships Decathlon & Pentathlon – MTSU 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 – Session II DATES: Tennis – Team Semifinals (A-AA, AAA, D-II @ Old Fort) – 9:00 a.m. Baseball – Tue. - Fri., May 24-27 Decathlon – MTSU – 10:00 a.m. Soccer – Tue. - Fri., May 24-27 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 – Session III Softball – Tue. - Fri., May 24-27 Baseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Tennis – Tue. - Fri., May 24-27 Smyrna HS (AA); Siegel HS (AAA); Oakland (AAA); LaVergne HS (DII-A); Wilson Central Track – Mon. - Fri., May 23-27 HS (DII-AA) – 4:00 p.m. (2 game all fields) Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – 4:30 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: (Division I quarterfinal rounds) Softball – Starplex & McKnight Ballfields – 5:00 p.m. Murfreesboro, Tenn. 4 fields/Starplex, 2 fields/McKnight (2 games all fields) Baseball – AAA – Oakland HS and Siegel HS; AA – Smyrna HS and Blackman HS; A – Riverdale HS and Middle TN Christian School; DII – Wednesday, May 25, 2011 – Session IV LaVergne HS and Wilson Central HS; Championship games – MTSU Tennis – Team Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II @ Old Fort) – 9:00 a.m. Soccer – Richard Siegel Soccer Complex Baseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Softball – McKnight and Star*Plex Fields Smyrna HS (AA); Siegel HS (AAA); Oakland (AAA); LaVergne HS (DII-A); Wilson Central HS (DII-AA) – 10:00 a.m. (2 game all fields) Tennis – Old Fort Park Softball – Starplex & McKnight Ballfields – 10:00 a.m. Track – MTSU track and field facility 3 fields Starplex & 1 field McKnight (2 games), 1 field Starplex & 1 field McKnight (1 game) CHAMPIONS CROWNED: 44 total champions crowned in five days Wednesday, May 25, 2011 – Session V Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – 4:30 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Baseball – A, AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA (Semifinals all classifications) Soccer – A-AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA boys Softball – Starplex – 5:00 p.m. (4 fields only) 2 games all fields Softball – A, AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA Track & Field – MTSU – 5:00 p.m. Girls AAA prelims; Boys Tennis – A-AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA, for team, singles 3200 m finals (All Classifications); Girls AAA pole vault and doubles Baseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Smyrna HS (AA); Oakland HS (AAA); Siegel HS (AAA); LaVergne HS (DII-A); Wilson Girls Tennis – A-AA, AAA, Division II-A, Division II-AA, for team, singles Central HS (DII-AA) – 6:00 p.m. (1 game all fields) and doubles Boys Track – A-AA, AAA, Division II Thursday, May 26, 2011 – Session VI Girls Track – A-AA, AAA, Division II Tennis – Singles & Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals – 9:00 a.m. (A-AA, AAA, D-II @ Old Fort) NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Track & Field – MTSU (Girls A-AA, D-II, AAA) Field Events – 9:00 a.m. (all day) Athletes – more than 4,200 Boys AAA prelims (AAA pole vault) – 3:00 p.m. Baseball – 32 teams Baseball – DII-A Championship – MTSU 10:00 a.m. Tennis – 24 teams Baseball – DII-AA Championship – MTSU 12:30 p.m. Soccer – 24 teams If necessary, games to follow. Track – More than 1,500 athletes from more than 100 schools Softball – Starplex – 10:00 a.m. (4 fields only, 2 games all fields) Softball – 32 teams Thursday, May 26, 2011 – Session VII Baseball – MTCS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Smyrna HS (AA); TICKETS: Oakland HS (AAA); Siegel HS (AAA); 3:00 p.m.; if necessary, games to follow. Session tickets are $8 Soccer – Richard Siegel Park (DII-A Championship) – 4:30 p.m.; Soccer – Richard Siegel Park (DII-AA Championship) – 7:00 p.m.; Softball – Starplex – 5:00 p.m. (4 fields only, 2 games all fields) MEDIA CONTACT: Track & Field – MTSU (Girls Running Events) – 6:00 p.m. Contact: Matthew Gillespie, TSSAA Media Relations Phone: (615) 889-6740; Fax: (615) 889-0544 Friday, May 27, 2011 – Session VIII Tennis – Old Fort – Singles & Doubles Boys’ Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 9:00 a.m. WEB SITES: Old Fort – Singles & Doubles Girls’ Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 11:00 a.m. Track & Field – MTSU (Boys 3200 & Field Events) – 9:00 a.m. (all day) www.tssaa.org – results and scores Softball – Starplex – 10:00 a.m. (4 fields, one game each field) www.tssaanetwork.com – live and/or archived video coverage track, soccer, Baseball – Class A Championship – MTSU – 11:00 a.m. and baseball championships. Baseball – Class AA Championship – MTSU – 2:00 p.m. www.bcbst.com – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Baseball – Class AAA Championship – MTSU – 5:00 p.m. About BlueCross and the TSSAA: Friday, May 27, 2011 – Session IX Softball – Starplex – (Championship Games) 5:00 p.m. (DII-A); The 2010-2011 school year marks the 11th year BlueCross BlueShield of 5:30 p.m. (A); 6:00 p.m. (AA); 6:30 p.m. (AAA); 7:00 p.m. (DII-AA) Tennessee has been a proud corporate sponsor of the Tennessee Secondary Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class A-AA Championship) – 4:30 p.m. School Athletic Association, and its seventh year as title sponsor of the Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class AAA Championship) – 7:00 p.m. BlueCross Spring Fling. Track & Field – MTSU (Boys Running Events) – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 28, 2011 – Session X Softball – Starplex – (Games if necessary) – 10:00 a.m.
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This issue of the NEWS will recognize the officials who worked the state championship series during the winter in wrestling and basketball. IMPORTANT: 2011 DUAL MEET STATE WRESTING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tim Abel Don Elsea Registration Information to All Officials Michael Arnold David Heffington Jeffrey Arnold Matthew Henson Registration renewal cards will be mailed in May. Gene Baughn Jeremy Jones P.A. Bowler John Lane There are no late fees for registration. However, it is Gary Brewster Sam Lariviere Chris Coover Stephen Marking the responsibility of the official to register in a timely Josh Craft Donald Pemberton manner for the sport(s) in which they are interested. Mike Craft Jeff Rufolo Stanley Croxdale Timothy Stafford The non-refundable registration fee for the first sport Kyle Davis Scott Williams Wayne Dunn Jonathan Williams in which you register is $60. The registration fee for 2011 STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS additional sports is $45 for each sport. These fees Tim Abel David Heffington Kenny Alexander Kurt Herron apply to new officials and renewing officials. Mike Arnold David Holcomb To complete registration for 2011-12, all officials are P.A. Bowler Randy Malone Gary Brewster Jim McCool required to complete the following two steps: (1) Mail Barry Clark Joe Moser Jeff Clark Gerald Muncie the registration card with the fees to TSSAA AND (2) Chris Coover Carl Pfeiffer Mike Craft Jake Sewell Register for your 2011-12 sport(s) on the Sammy Cribb Dickie Sompayrac David Davenport Tim Stafford TSSAA/ArbiterSports website – Registration for 2011- Eddie Davis Larry Strang 12 will be open starting June 1, 2011 on the Don Elsea Walt Vineyard Jack Faircloth Scott Williams TSSAA/ArbiterSports. IMPORTANT - Please make John Gannon Jonathan Williams Danny Gilbert Jim Zink sure to go to the TSSAA website and click on the link Guy Harris
for Online Registration to enter into the proper 2011 TSSAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Connie Bradley MTBOA registration site for TSSAA/ArbiterSports. Suzanne Byrd Tri-cities We WILL NOT have online payments for registration Daniel Dillon North Central Greg Geren Athens this year, but are hopeful for that and many new David Gilliam Southeast Don Maness Northwest improvements for next school year! Greg Mathis Memphis Michelle Melton North Central To contact Terry Hillier, Officials Administrator, Pete Norville West TN Dwight Porter Knox South email: [email protected] Lora Selvog South Central Eddie Tidwell MTBOA
2011 TSSAA BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS James Burr Southeast Gary Conatser Knox Ridge Kelly Davis Memphis Luke Dycus North Central Reno Hall Knox South Blake Harris Knox Ridge Marvin Henson Tri-cities Ernest Jones West TN Craig Moore MTBOA Paul Moore Memphis Mike Northcutt South Central Mark Strange Smokey Mountain
2011 DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Ron Barnett Tri-Cities Walter Gibson Smokey Mountain Dan Holt South Central Fred Ivie Northwest TN Tyler Love Athens Wes Spurling Knox South
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TSSAA would like to congratulate and recognize the officials listed below for their years of service in officiating high school sports in the state of Tennessee. We appreciate their support and dedication to high school sports in the state of Tennessee. TSSAA will recognize the recipients of the 5 year awards in this issue of the NEWS. The recipients of the 10, 15, 25, 40, and 50 year awards were recognized in earlier issues this year. OFFICIALS RECEIVING 5 YEAR AWARDS GRAGG, ANTHONY M KINGSPORT PARKER, BEN COLUMBIA GREGORY, DANIEL P MARYVILLE PATRICK, LAUREL J OAK RIDGE ABEL, JR, LARRY G BLUFF CITY GRIFFITH, MATTHEW R HAMPSHIRE PAYNE, ALAN LAVERGNE ALLEN, KENNETH D BARTLETT HADDOCK, RICKY L ETHRIDGE PENDLETON, PAUL E BLUFF CITY AMINI, BEHROUZ KNOXVILLE HAIRELL, KEITH R MARYVILLE PERRY, ROBBIN W NASHVILLE AMMONS, BRENDA O MARYVILLE HAROLD, LARRY L SPRING HILL PETERSON, GARY C KNOXVILLE ANDERSON, DAVID M SEVIERVILLE HARRIS, BART CORDOVA PHILLIPS, WM RUSTY MEMPHIS ANDERSON, MITCHELL T PHILADELPHIA HARRIS SR, CORNELIUS M MILLINGTON POTTER, RICK D MORRISTOWN ARMBRUSTER, STEVEN A MASON HARTSFIELD, BEN S COLUMBIA PRESTEL JR, RAY A WHITWELL AWOTULA, EMMANUEL CLEVELAND HAYES, DARRELL G MORRISTOWN PRICE, JEAN W MEMPHIS BARNES, ROLAND R MEMPHIS HELTON, LARRY E HOHENWALD RAGAN, JOHNNY H LEXINGTON BARNETT, MIKE F CHATTANOOGA HENRY, DAVID J MEMPHIS REED, TIM MCMINNVILLE BEACH, JOSEPH D ASHLAND CITY HENSLEE, MICHAEL H MURFREESBORO REINHARD, NATHAN T HUMBOLDT BEATYvSTANLEY GERMANTOWN HIGH, RANDELL E CHATTANOOGA RICHARDSON, DAVID M HENDERSONVILLE BETTY, TOMMY L MURFREESBORO HINES, JONATHAN X HENDERSONVILLE RIVERIA, JULIUS T MEMPHIS BIBLE, BODDIE B NEWPORT HIRSCHY, NICHOLAS L GREENEVILLE ROBERTS, SETH M MANCHESTER BINKLEY, DAVID C NASHVILLE HOBBS, TYLER P KINGSPORT ROCHESTER, MICAH D LAWRENCEBURG BLEDSOE, BRYAN C MARYVILLE HOBSON, RICKEY SOMERVILLE ROTHBERG, DAN S CROSSVILLE BLEVINS, STEVE W LEBANON HOLSINGER, DAVD M JACKSON RUSHING, MIKE IRON CITY BLUE, DONNIE GREENEVILLE HOLT III, DANIEL E FAYETTEVILLE SANDERS, TONY K MT JULIET BLUE, TRACY GREENEVILLE HORNE, BRYAN W BLOUNTVILLE SCALF, GRANT T SEYMOUR BOLICK, ALAN L HENDERSONVILLE HOWARD, WIL P NASHVILLE SCHMITTOU, STEVE L FRANKLIN BOUCHARD, RUSSELL J MARYVILLE HOWARD, KEVIN R FRANKLIN SCHOENFIELD, MARK L NASHVILLE BRADLEY, TIMOTHY L MARYVILLE HOWELL, NICHOLAS S NASHVILLE SCHOFIELD, MARCUS CHUCKEY BROOKS, JULEE E MANCHESTER HUMPHREYS, CHRIS R HERMITAGE SCHWER, PAUL R MANCHESTER BROOKS, STANLEY W BURNS JACKSON, LAFLATIS R MEMPHIS SEALS, JAMES E NEW MARKET BROUSSARD, NORMAN E TELLICO PLAINS JACKSON, MATTHEW E KNOXVILLE SHAW, JAMES JACKSON BROWN, CALVIN L MEMPHIS JOHNSON, WELDON L RINGGOLD SHEALY, JAMES R SODDY DAISY BROWN, MICHELLE E WINCHESTER JOHNSONJOHN A MADISONVILLE SHELTON, RONNIE KNOXVILLE BROWN, DIANE M GOODLETTSVILLE JONES, SARAH ANN DICKSON SHIVLEY, TERRY L KINGSPORT BRYANT, JIMMY T MURFREESBORO JONES, CHARLES A MILLINGTON SIBLEY, DENISE S JOHNSON CITY BURLESON, GREG S SUMMERTOWN JORDAN, ANTHONY T HENDERSONVILLE SIMPSON, RON RINGGOLD BURNEY, ANTHONY D CHATTANOOGA KEMP, JEFFREY L BLOUNTVILLE SISCO, CLINT TRENTON BYRD, SUZANNE M GREENEVIILE KENDRICK, CLARENCE T CLARKSVILLE SMITH, ROBRIKA R MEMPHIS CANNON, GERALD G CLARKSVILLE KENDRICK, JOHN CLARKSVILLE SMITH, TROY WHITE HOUSE CARSON, MICHAEL SOUTHAVEN KILLEBREW, KEN CLARKSVILLE SMITH, SHANE NEW MARKET CASE, DANNY T COLUMBIA KISER, KEVIN VONORE SMITH, TROY V KNOXVILLE CASKEY, GRADY E WALLAND KISER, SCOTT J KNOXVILLE SMITH, ERIC L GATES CERVETTI, MARK A CORDOVA KITTS JR, RAY KNOXVILLE SOLOMON, COREY MORRISON CHERRYvCHESTON C MEMPHIS LANDRETH, JUDY C BARTLETT SPARTA, MICHAEL F NASHVILLE CHILDRESS, MIKE FAIRVIEW LARIVIERE SAM OAK RIDGE STAFFORD, JUSTIN A MCKENZIE CHISM, MARK T MURFREESBORO LAWRENCE, JAMES M PEGRAM STAFFORD, STEVEN E BARTLETT CHISM, NATHANIEL T MURFREESBORO LEE, KENNETH L CHATTANOOGA STANSBERRY, JAMES W SEYMOUR CLARK, RAY W BROWNSVILLE LINDSEY, WAYNE MT PLEASANT STONE, KEVIN L NASHVILLE CLARK, THOMAS C ROCKFORD LINEBARGER, STEPHEN M JONESBOROUGH STORY, GARRETT B NASHVILLE CLARK, CHRIS MARYVILLE LIVESAY, DENISE M MT CARMEL STRATTON, STEVEN E OAK RIDGE CLINE, CHRIS W HENDERSONVILLE LOEFFLER, KEVIN M MEMPHIS STRICKLAND, TREY KNOXVILLE COLEMAN, LINDA F LEXINGTON LOVELADY, TERRY R SODDY DAISY TAYLOR, BILL HENDERSONVILLE COOK, NATHAN S CHICKAMAUGA LOVETT, BRIAN A MT PLEASANT THOMPSON, DANNY L NEWBERN COX, ORLANDO D COLUMBIA LOWERY, DANNY DYERSBURG THOMPSON, TYLER M HIXSON CRUTCHER, CHARLES J NASHVILLE MABRY, ROBERT W BARTLETT THOMPSON JR, EDDIE CORDOVA DAMORE JR, MICHAEL T LAKELAND MALANOWSKI, JEFFREY S CLEVELAND KIM, TIBBETS MEMPHIS DEAN, TOMMY L, MEDON MALONE, JOEY R BURNS TILLISON, WARREN CHATTANOOGA DELPH, GARY A WHITESBURG MARTIN, KIM MCDONALD TOLLISON, JEFF COOKEVILLE DIETER , SCOTT E SIGNAL MTN MATHIS, DANNY C FRIENDSVILLE TURNER, STANLEY L. TULLAHOMA DOTSON, DARYL CEDAR HILL MCADAMS, JOHNNY LEXINGTON TYLER, ANTHONY D BUCHANAN DOZIER, CARSON E ANTIOCH MCCLURE, JAMES M HIXSON UNTERSTEIN, JEFFREY M COOKEVILLE DUBOISE, DALE A BARTLETT MCCOY, MITCH GRAY WALKER, BARRY D OOLTEWAH DYE, DARBY W GREENEVILLE MILES, MISTY N HENDERSONVILLE WALLIN, MICHAEL R THOMPSON STATION ELSEY, RICHARD W COLUMBIA MILES, KRISTOPHER GALLATIN WASHINGTON, SONYA JACKSON ENGLISH, TOMMY J KINGSPORT MINNER, ADAM L KNOXVILLE WATSON, LAWSON H HENDERSONVILLE FARMER, RICK KNOXVILLE MIZE, WILLIAM S KNOXVILLE WHITE, CHARLES BLOUNTVILLE FISH, TIMOTHY G BARTLETT MOENKHOFF, JOEL W FRANKLIN WHITE, BRANDON M KNOXVILLE FLOYD, DEJARVIS D MURFREESBORO MOORE, BRANDON L BETHEL SPRINGS WHITMIRE, WENDELL M APISON FLOYD, ROBERT L CHATTANOOGA MOORELANCE KNOXVILLE WILLIAMS, ROBERT W CLARKSVILLE FORIEST II, LARRY W NASHVILLE MORGAN, JASON TRENTON WILSON, CARL L JOHNSON CITY FORTNER, DONALD L CORDOVA MURLEY, CLINT HENDERSON WINDSOR, JEFFREY A SOUTHAVEN FOWLER, TIMOTHY R ASHLAND CITY NELSON JR, WILLIAM I JACKSON WININGER, TIMOTHY L GATE CITY GARDNER, BRETT R HENDERSONVILLE NOBLE, STEVE CLEVELAND WOOLARD, RUSSELL E POWELL GASSER, DERRECK GALLATIN OSBORNE JR, RANDALL E KINGSPORT YOUNG, STEVEN R COOKEVILLE GIBBONS, DORIA D OLD HICKORY OSTRANDOR, DEAN C HERMITAGE ZIEMER, DONALD N OOLTEWAH GIOIOSO, JOHN R SEYMOUR PALMER, THOMAS V KINGSPORT
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MR AND MISS BASKETBALL
Winners and finalists of the 2011 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards were honored at the conclusion of each classification’s championship game. A statewide committee of sportswriters selected winners based on performance during the 2010-2011 regular season. Academics and character were also taken into consideration. High school head basketball coaches and members of the media nominated the finalists. The presentation of the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards for Division II were on Saturday, March 5 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University.
The presentation of the Miss Basketball Awards for Division I, Classes A, AA, and AAA were given during each championship awards ceremony for each class on Saturday, March 12 at the Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. The presentation of the Mr. Basketball Awards for Division I, Classes A, AA, and AAA were given during each championship awards ceremony for each class on Saturday, March 19 at the Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
MISS BASKETBALL 2011 FINALISTS MR. BASKETBALL 2011 FINALISTS DIVISION I, CLASS A DIVISION I, CLASS A DIVISION II A DIVISION II A Carly Daniel Nathanael Hughes John Ross Glover Wayne County Marjorie Butler Hampton University School of Jackson T.T. Flowers Webb School of Knoxville Malcolm Smith Nilan Hodge Lake County Kaylah Keys Clarksville Academy University School of Nashville Rachel Garland Harding Academy Martin Smith Steven Kaspar Moore County Derica Wyatt Clarksville Academy Evangelical Christian School Franklin Road Academy DIVISION I, CLASS AA DIVISION I, CLASS AA DIVISION II AA DIVISION II AA Jenna Adams Kendall Anthony Cornelius Elder McMinn Central Chadarryl Clay Liberty Tech Ensworth Kayla Biles Preparatory School Kedren Johnson Conor McDermott Upperman Symone Daniels Marshall County Ensworth Mackenzie Sells St. Benedict Martavious Newby Austin Nichols Livingston Academy Taylor Reece Booker T. Washington Briarcrest Brentwood Academy DIVISION I, CLASS AAA DIVISION I, CLASS AAA
Shacobia Barbee Andre Hollins Riverdale White Station Hasina Muhammad Alex Poythress Ridgeway Northeast Caya Williams Adonis Thomas Mt. Juliet Melrose
CLASS A CARLY DANIEL - Wayne County High School 6’1”, senior, post/center. She is a three-year starter for the Lady Wildcats who averages 18 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals per game. She shoots 55% from the field and is a 79% free-throw shooter. She was named the 2011 District 12-A MVP. Carly has been named to the All-District and All-Region teams for three consecutive years. She has scored over 1,500 points in her career at Wayne County.
MALCOLM SMITH - Clarksville Academy 6’5”, senior, forward. He is a four-year starter for the Cougars who averages 23.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 1.5 steals, and 1.6 assists per game. He shoots 67.6% from the field, 31.3% from behind the arc, and is a 67.1% free-throw shooter. He has been an All-District and All-State selection each year since he was a freshman. He has also been named the District All-Tournament team each year of his high school career and was selected to the Region All-Tournament team three times. Last season, Malcolm was the MVP of the Class A state tournament and was a finalist for the Mr. Basketball Award.
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CLASS AA MACKENZIE SELLS - Livingston Academy 5’10”, senior, guard. She is a three-year starter for the Lady Wildcats who averages 15.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2.6 steals per game. She shoots 48% from the field, 38% from three-point range, and 64% from the free-throw line. She has been named to the All-District team each year of her high school career and was named the District MVP as a junior. She was an All-Region selection last year and was named the Region 4-AA MVP as a sophomore. Mackenzie has scored over 1,500 points in her career and has over 500 career rebounds. KEDREN JOHNSON - Marshall County High School 6’4”, senior, point guard. He is a four-year starter for the Tigers who averages 28 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals per game. He shoots 55% from the field, 35% from three-point range, and 75% from the free-throw line. He has been named the District 12-AA MVP three times and was a finalist for the Class AA Mr. Basketball Award in 2010. Kedren is the school’s all-time leading scorer with more than 2,200 career points. He also holds
CLASS AAA SHACOBIA BARBEE - Riverdale High School 5’11”, junior, forward. She is a three-year starter for the Lady Warriors who averages 18 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four steals per game. She shoots 60% from the field, 33% from three-point range, and 66% from the free-throw line. She has been named to the All-District team three times and was selected as the District 7-AAA MVP both as a sophomore and junior. She has scored over 1,500 points in her career and has over 850 career rebounds. Last year, Shacobia was named the MVP of the Class AAA state tournament and was named the Player of the Year by The Tennessean. ANDRE HOLLINS - White Station High School 6’3”, senior, guard. He is a four-year starter for the Spartans who averages 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals per game. He shoots 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 88% from the free-throw line. He has been named to the All-District team three consecutive years and to the All-Region team twice. He was selected to the TSWA All-State team twice. He has been named to the All-Tournament team at the state tournament the past two seasons. Andre has scored over 2,200 points in his career at White Station.
DIVISION II - A MARJORIE BUTLER - Webb School of Knoxville 5’8”, junior, point guard/wing. She is a three-year starter for the Spartans who averages 20.3 points, six rebounds, 3 assists, and 3.2 steals per game. She shoots 48% from the field, 34% from three-point range, and is a 70% free-throw shooter. She has scored over 1,200 points in her career and was named the Region MVP this season. Marjorie was named to the All-Region and All-State teams both as a freshman and sophomore.
JOHN ROSS GLOVER - University School of Jackson 6’4”, junior, forward. He is a three-year starter for the Bruins who averages 22.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. He shoots 60% from the field, 28% from three-point range, and 64% from the free-throw line. He has scored over 1,700 points in his career at USJ and was a finalist for the Division II-A Mr. Basketball Award in 2010.
DIVISION II - AA CHADARRYL CLAY - Girls Preparatory School 5’8”, junior, point guard. She is a three-year starter who averages 17.2 points, four rebounds, six assists, and 3.1 steals per game. She shoots 36% from the field, 30% from behind the arc, and 67% from the free-throw line. She has been an All-Region selection all three years of her high school career and was named Region Player of the Year this season. Chadarryl was an All-State selection last year and she surpassed the 1,000 career point milestone mid-way through her junior season.
CONOR McDERMOTT - Ensworth High School 6’8”, senior, post. He is a four-year starter for the Tigers who averages 14.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. He shoots 54% from the field and has scored in double-figures 24 times this season. Conor has averaged 19 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks over his last three regular season games. He is a 2010-11 McDonald’s All-American finalist.
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2011-2012 REGIONAL RULES MEETINGS
2011-2012 WRESTLING RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS 2011-2012 BASEBALL RULES MEETINGS Friday, Sep. 30 9:00 a.m. Assigners Meeting at TSSAA 2:00 p.m. January 8 Cookeville, Cookeville High School Monday, Oct. 3 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Franklin Road Academy 6:30 p.m. January 9 Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Tuesday, Oct 4 6:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School 6:30 p.m. January 11 Knoxville, Fulton High School Monday, Oct 17 6:00 p.m. Johnson City, Science Hill High School 6:30 p.m. January 12 Chattanooga, Tyner Academy Tuesday, Oct 18 6:00 p.m. Knoxville, Central High School 6:30 p.m. January 18 Memphis, Memphis University School Monday, Oct 24 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Tyner Academy 6:30 p.m. January 19 Jackson, University School of Jackson Tuesday, Oct 25 6:00 p.m. Murfreesboro, Blackman High School 2:00 p.m. January 22 Nashville, Franklin Road Academy 6:30 p.m. January 23 Lewisburg, Marshall County High School
2011-2012 BASKETBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS There will be NO UMPIREʼS CLINIC at the 2012 rules meetings. Monday, Sept. 26 10:00 a.m. Middle School Coordinators - TSSAA Tuesday, Sept. 27 9:00 p.m. Supervisors – TSSAA 2011-2012 FOOTBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS Wednesday, Sept. 28 6:00 p.m. Shelbyville Central High School Thursday, Sept. 29 6:00 p.m. Tyner Academy, Chattanooga Thursday, July 14 9:00 a.m. Supervisor’s Meeting – TSSAA Hermitage Sunday, Oct. 2 2:00 p.m. MUS (Coaches), Memphis Monday, July 18 6:00 p.m. Clarksville, Rossview High School 4:00 p.m. MUS (Officials) Tuesday, July 19 6:00 p.m. Dresden, Dresden High School Monday, Oct. 3 6:00 p.m. Dresden High School Wednesday, July 20 6:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School Tuesday, Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. University School of Jackson Thursday, July 21 6:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson Wednesday, Oct. 5 6:00 p.m. DeKalb County High School, Smithville Monday, July 25 6:00 p.m. Athens, McMinn County High School Monday, Oct. 10 6:00 p.m. Sullivan North High School, Kingsport Tuesday, July 26 6:00 p.m. Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge High School Tuesday, Oct. 11 6:00 p.m. Talley Rec. Center, Morristown Wednesday, July 27 6:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Wednesday, Oct. 12 6:00 p.m. Central High School, Knoxville Thursday, July 28 6:00 p.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High School Thursday, Oct. 13 6:00 p.m. Franklin Road Academy, Nashville Monday, August 1 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Tyner Academy Tuesday, August 2 6:00 p.m. Shelbyville, Shelbyville High School Wednesday, August 3 6:00 p.m. Gordonsville, Gordonsville High School 2011-2012 TRACK RULES MEETINGS Thursday, August 4 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Franklin Road Academy THE 2011-2012 TRACK RULES MEETINGS WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE THIS YEAR. 2011 ADMINISTRATORS’ MEETINGS Monday, Sept. 19 9:00 a.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High School 2011-2012 SOFTBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS Tuesday, Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School January 5 5:30 p.m. Smithville, DeKalb County High School 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting January 9 5:30 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Wednesday, Sept. 21 9:00 a.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High School January 11 5:30 p.m. Knoxville, Fulton High School 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting January 12 5:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Tyner Academy Thursday, Sept. 22 9:30 a.m. Chattanooga, Tyner Academy January 18 5:30 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting January 19 5:30 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson Monday, Sept. 26 9:00 a.m. Nashville, Franklin Road Academy January 22 3:00 p.m. Nashville, Franklin Road Academy 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting January 23 5:30 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High School Tuesday, Sept. 27 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Board of Education 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 28 9:00 a.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson 2011-2012 COACHES EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting July 6, 7 - Wed., Thurs. Maryville High School – Maryville, TN Thursday, Sept. 29 9:00 a.m. Fayetteville, Board of Education Bldg. July 20, 21- Wed., Thurs. St. Benedict at Auburndale – Cordova, TN 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting September 3, 4- Sat., Sun. Sullivan North High School – Kingsport, TN September 24, 25 - Sat., Sun. Jefferson County High School – Dandridge, TN October 22, 23 - Sat., Sun. Maryville High School – Maryville, TN 2011-2012 BOWLING RULES MEETINGS October 29, 30 - Sat., Sun. University School of Jackson – Jackson, TN Mon, 08/15/11 5:30 p.m. Memphis University School - Wonderlick Auditorium Memphis December 2, 3 - Fri., Sat. Cookeville High School – Cookeville, TN Tue, 08/16/11 5:30 p.m. University School of Jackson - Football Field House Jackson January 28, 29 - Sat., Sun. Boyd Buchanan High School – Chattanooga, TN Wed, 08/17/07 5:30 p.m. Columbia Central High School - Columbia February 25, 26 - Sat., Sun. Boyd Buchanan High School – Chattanooga, TN Thu, 08/18/07 5:30 p.m. TSSAA Office - Hermitage March 9, 10 - Fri., Sat. SportsCom – Murfreesboro, TN Mon, 08/22/11 5:30 p.m. Sevier County High School - Sevierville March 16-17 - Fri., Sat. SportsCom – Murfreesboro, TN Tue, 08/23/11 5:30 p.m. Notre Dame High School - Chattanooga April 28, 29 - Sat., Sun. University School of Jackson – Jackson, TN Wed 08/24/11 5:30 p.m. Blackman High School - Murfreesboro May 12, 13 - Sat., Sun. Franklin Road Academy – Nashville, TN 2011-2012 SOCCER RULES MEETINGS Will be offered on-line