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GOLF (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ……………………………………………July 16 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS GOLF (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………………………………………July 30 DIVISION I (A, AA and AAA) FOOTBALL • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • CROSS COUNTRY • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………Feb. 20 • GIRLS SOCCER (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ……………………………July 30 • Regions ……………………………………………………Feb. 22-27 GIRLS SOCCER (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ……………………………August 20 • Girls Sectionals ………………………………………………March 1 CROSS COUNTRY • GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (D A T E O F F I R S T C O N T E S T) ……August 20 • Boys Sectionals ………………………………………………March 3 Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) ……………………………August 20 • Girls State ……………………………………………………March 5-8 FOOTBALL (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………………………………August 31 • Boys State …………………………………………………March 12-15 GOLF - DIVISION I DIVISION II • District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………A-AA - Sep. 26 / AAA - Oct. 3 • Regions (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………Feb. 19 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………A-AA - Oct. 1 / AAA - Oct. 8 • Girls Sub-State …………………………………………………Feb. 22 • State …………………………A-AA - October 9-10 / AAA - Oct. 16-17 • Boys Sub-State …………………………………………………Feb. 23 BOWLING (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ………………………………………Oct. 1 • Girls State ……………………………………………Feb. 28-March 1 GOLF - DIVISION II • Boys State ……………………………………………Feb. 28-March 1 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………Sep. 24 • State……Oct. 2-3 Board of Control Meeting (MURFREESBORO) …………………………March 12 VOLLEYBALL - DIVISION I Legislative Council Meeting (MURFREESBORO) …………………………March 13 • District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) A-AA and AAA ………………October 12 GIRLS SOFTBALL • BASEBALL • SOCCER • Region A-AA and AAA ………………………………………October 16 • TRACK • TENNIS (FIRST PRACTICE DATE)………………………February 11 • Sectional A-AA and AAA ……………………………………October 18 GIRLS SOFTBALL • BASEBALL • SOCCER • State A-AA and AAA………………………………………October 24-26 • TRACK • TENNIS (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) ………………………March 10 VOLLEYBALL - DIVISION II Athletic Directors Conference / Cheer Coaches Conference …………………TBA • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………Oct. 17 TRACK • Sub-State ………………………………………………………Oct. 20 • Sectional (A-AA and AAA) (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………May 16 • State …………………………………………………………Oct. 24-26 • Regions (DIVISION II) (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………May 16 CROSS COUNTRY MEET • State …………………………………………………………May 21-23 • Region A-AA • DIV. II • AAA (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………October 27 BASEBALL- DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA) • State ………………………………………………………November 3 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 9 GIRLS SOCCER - DIVISION I • Regional Semi-Finals …………………………………………May 12 • District A-AA and AAA (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………October 19 • Regional Finals …………………………………………………May 14 • Region Semifinals A-AA and AAA …………………………October 23 • Sectional…………………………………………………………May 16 • Region Finals A-AA and AAA ………………………………October 25 • State Tournament ……………………………………………May 20-23 • Sectional ……………………………………………………October 27 BASEBALL - DIVISION II • State Quarterfinals …………………………A-AA & AAA - October 31 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………………May 9 • State Semifinals ……………………………A-AA & AAA - November 1 • Sub-State ………………………………………………………May 16 • State Finals …………………………………A-AA & AAA - November 3 • State Tournament ……………………………………………May 20-23 GIRLS SOCCER - DIVISION II SOFTBALL - DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA) • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………October 24 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 9 • Sub-State ……………………………………………………October 27 • Regional Semi-Finals …………………………………………May 12 • State Semifinals ……………………………………………November 1 • Regional Finals …………………………………………………May 14 • State Finals…………………………………………………November 2 • Sectional…………………………………………………………May 16 BASKETBALL • WRESTLING (FIRST PRACTICE DATE) ………………October 29 • State Tournament ……………………………………………May 20-23 FOOTBALL PLAY-OFFS - DIVISION I (1A–2A-3A-4A-5A) SOFTBALL - DIVISION II • First Round …………………………………………………November 9 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ……………………………………May 9 • Second Round ……………………………………………November 16 • Sub-State ………………………………………………………May 16 • Quarter-Finals ……………………………………………November 23 • State …………………………………………………………May 20-23 • Semi-Finals ………………………………………………November 30 BOYS SOCCER - DIVISION I (A-AA, AAA) • Finals ……………………………………………………December 7-8 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 9 FOOTBALL PLAY-OFFS - DIVISION II • Region Semifinals ……………………………………………May 13 • Quarter-Finals ……………………………………………November 9 • Region Finals …………………………………………………May 15 • Semi-Finals ………………………………………………November 16 • Sectional…………………………………………………………May 17 • Finals ……………………………………………………November 24 • State Tournament Quarterfinals A-AA, AAA ………………….May 21 CHEERLEADING - STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ……………………November 24 • State Tournament Semifinals A-AA, AAA …………………….May 22 Regional Meetings • State Tournament Finals A-AA, AAA ………………………….May 24 • MIDDLE TENNESSEE (NASHVILLE) 10:00 A.M. ………………November 5 BOYS SOCCER - DIVISION II • WEST TENNESSEE (JACKSON) 1:00 P.M. ……………………November 7 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 14 • EAST TENNESSEE (KNOXVILLE) 1:00 P.M.……………………November 8 • Sub-State ………………………………………………………May 17 Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) …………………………November 12 • State Tournament Semifinals …………………………………May 22 BASKETBALL • WRESTLING (DATE OF FIRST CONTEST) …………November 19 • State Tournament Finals ………………………………………May 23 Legislative Council Meeting (HERMITAGE) ………………………December 12 TENNIS - DIVISION I (A, AA, AAA) Board of Control Meeting (HERMITAGE) ……………………………January 10 • Districts (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 7 BOWLING • Regional Team Finals - GIRLS……………………………………May 8 • District (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………January 11 • Regional Team Finals - BOYS ……………………………………May 9 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………January 17 • Sectional Team - GIRLS…………………………………………May 15 • DI Girls Sectional ………………………………………...... January 19 • Sectional Team - BOYS …………………………………………May 16 • DI Boys Sectional ……………………………………………January 21 • Regional Singles and Doubles ………………………………May 14-15 • State ……………………………………………………January 24-26 • State Tournament (TEAMS - SINGLES - DOUBLES) ………………May 20-23 WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS - DIVISION I TENNIS - DIVISION II • Dual Meet State ……………………………………………February 1-2 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) …………………………………May 10 • Region (MUST BE COMPLETED BY) ………………………………February 9 • Sectional Team - GIRLS…………………………………………May 13 • State ……………………………………………………February 14-16 • Sectional Team - BOYS …………………………………………May 16 WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS - DIVISION II • State Tournament (TEAM - SINGLES - DOUBLES) …………………May 20-23 • Dual Meet State ……………………………………………February 1-2 Board of Control Meeting (FRANKLIN)……………………………June 10-12 • State ……………………………………………………February 15-16 RONNIE CARTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB BALDRIDGE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE BECK ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BERNARD CHILDRESS ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VOLUME 58 MAY 2007 GENE MENEES ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANDA BELT ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MATTHEW GILLESPIE FEATURES ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRINA MELTON ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAT ANGLIN What’s Happening ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4 Updates on people, rules, standards and equipment. TERRY HILLIER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GAYLE SIMMS 6 TSSAA Hall of Fame Inductees ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TSSAA honors members for outstanding achievement. SHONNIE SPEICHER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Distinguished Service Recognition LYNNE SUTTON 5 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A coach, official, administrator and contributor are recognized for achievement. STEPHEN BARGATZE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES 12 Ronnie Carter COURTNEY BRUNETZ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Athletics should be enjoyed. EARL NALL TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 13 Bob Baldridge BOARD OF CONTROL Bob considers the importance of teachers. PRESIDENT - MIKE REED HAMBLEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL, MORRISTOWN 15 Stephen Bargatze VICE PRESIDENT - FRED KESSLER BOLIVAR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, BOLIVAR An update on The Right Team. LYNN BROWN MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, MARYVILLE 16 Bernard Childress TOMMY LAYNE SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DUNLAP The annual meeting report on the TMSAA. JERRY MATHIS TULLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL, TULLAHOMA 18 A. F. Bridges Scholarship Winners MIKE TRIBUE 27 student-athletes receive scholarships. McGAVOCK HIGH SCHOOL, NASHVILLE BRYAN TRUE SUMMERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 22 Spring Fling Information SUMMERTOWN Complete information for the 2007 Spring Fling. SAM MILES DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, DYERSBURG Whistle Notes - Gene Beck IKE WHITE 24 HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS Information for TSSAA officials and thoughts on the past year. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT - ED FOSTER 26 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards OOLTEWAH HIGH SCHOOL, OOLTEWAH Finalists and winners of these prestigious honors are recognized. VICE PRESIDENT - DAN BLACK CROCKETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, ALAMO 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 JOHN MALONE TSSAA NEWS (USPS 643-400) IS PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES A YEAR: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, JANUARY AND TREADWELL HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS APRIL FOR $15.00 PER YEAR BY TSSAA, 3333 LEBANON ROAD, HERMITAGE, TENNESSEE 37076. Website: tssaa.org PHIL ROGERS JACKSON CENTRAL-MERRY HIGH SCHOOL SECOND CLASS, POSTAGE PAID AT HERMITAGE, TN AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGE TO: RICK MARTIN TSSAA NEWS, 3333 LEBANON ROAD, HERMITAGE, TN 37076 WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, WATERTOWN W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G

NFHS Coaches Association Award Program Jerry Reese Named General Manager of the New York Giants TSSAA is proud to announce that two coaches from Tennessee were Lake County native Jerry Reese was named the General Manager of selected Section 3 Coach of the Year in their respective sports by the the NFL’s New York Giants in January of this year. National Federation of High School Coaches Association for the 2005- Reese was the quarterback of the 1985 state championship football 06 school year. Section 3 includes eight Southeastern states (Alabama, team at Lake County under Coach Cliff Sturdivant. After graduating G e o rgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, from high school, he went on to a Louisiana, and Tennessee) and finalists were submitted to the NFHS successful collegiate career at the for consideration as National Coach of the Ye a r. Those coaches University of Tennessee at Martin. selected as Section 3 recipients from Tennessee are the following: Reese first joined the Giants' scouting department in 1994 after Girls Volleyball working on the coaching staff at his Catherine Neely, East Ridge High School alma mater. Reese, 43, becomes only the third Girls Cross Country black GM in NFL history. The only Raymond Farmer, Morristown-Hamblen H.S. West other black general managers in the NFL are Baltimore's Ozzie It is also an honor for TSSAA to announce that Catherine Neely of Newsome and Houston's Rick East Ridge High School was selected as NFHS National Coach of the Smith. As the Giants' player Year in Girls’ Volleyball for the 2005-06 school year. personnel director the last four Congratulations to all of our state, sectional, and national honorees. years, he oversaw all aspects of JERRY REESE This is a tremendous accomplishment and each recipient is very college scouting and had most of the deserving of these accolades. responsibility for the draft. He previously served as assistant director of pro personnel for three years. Ball Sponsors Reese, who served as the team's director of player personnel the last In February, the TSSAA heard ball sponsorship proposals from over four years, replaces Ernie Accorsi, who held the post for nine seasons 9 companies. The ball companies had the opportunity to present before retiring. proposals in one sport or multiple sports. The TSSAA reviewed the proposals based on the following criteria: quality of balls, service to schools, awareness of the schools for the balls and the financial Mavis Watson contribution to the TSSAA. In March, the Board of Control voted to Mavis Watson, 81, became the oldest coach to ever win a state award the ball sponsorships for the 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, championship when she helped lead the Father Ryan boys bowling 2011-2012 school years. The following balls will be used from 2008- team to the 2007 Division II State Bowling Championship. 2012:

Baseball – Rawlings Watson’s Words of Wisdom Basketball – Rawlings “I do not coach during Football – Rawlings competition,” Watson said. “If Volleyball – Mikasa you can’t get it done during Soccer – Select practice, you can’t do it. I see Softball – Worth others do it.

Maryville’s Historic Titles “I think that’s what you have Maryville High School became only the third school in Te n n e s s e e to do, is do it on practice. history to win both the state football championship and boys basketball championship in the same school year. Austin-East High School won If you practice enough, in both titles during the 1986-87 school year and Montgomery Bell competition it will come back. It’s in your brain.” Academy accomplished the same feat in 2000-2001. MAVIS WATSON

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ADMINISTRATOR – CLINT PARNELL TSSAA is proud to recognize Clint Parnell as its distinguished service honoree as an administrator. Mr. Parnell began his career at Goodpasture in 1994 as high school principal and athletic director- a dual role that few ever would undertake. He held not only those roles but also has served as soccer and bowling coach over the years when these programs first started at Goodpasture. Mr. Parnell retired from being the principal in 2005 and now serves as athletic director, which still gives him the enjoyment of continuing to be involved in and influencing the lives of young people, a mission he has had for the past 44 years. Mr. Parnell’s teaching career began in 1963 at Maplewood High School. While there, he taught History and coached football, basketball, track and refereed sports when not coaching over the 21 years. He also taught and coached at Ewing Park at that school’s beginning. In 1984, he was named teacher of year at Maplewood High School. During the mid 80’s, he began his career in administration as an assistant principal at Whites Creek High School. After a few years, he went to Dupont Tyler Middle School also as an assistant principal. He retired from the Metropolitan Public School System in 1993. During his lifetime, he has been a part of many winning teams as player, coach, and athletic director. In high school in the late 50’s in Perry County, TN, he was a part of the 1956 and 1957 basketball teams that won back-to-back state championships. In the 70’s he was a member of the 1971 coaching staff when Maplewood won the Clinic Bowl under the direction of head coach Paul Burgess, and then was an assistant coach with Gerald Johnson when the basketball team made a trip to the state tournament. He was also a member of the coaching staff in 1976 when the track team at Maplewood won the state as a team under Coach Phil Grammer. Currently, with his years of service as athletic director at Goodpasture, he has had the football team coached by David Martin be in post-season play 13 times with 3 state championships. The boys’ basketball team, currently coached by Keith Edwards, has been a part of the state tournament five times and the track team coached by Andy McWilliams has won two state champions. The baseball team coached by Richie Estep has made eight trips to the state tournament and won four championships. The softball program coached by Lee Phillips has been runner- up 4 times and won six state championships. With the golf teams, the boys have been runner-up in the state three times and champions twice, the girls were a runner-up in 2005 and champions in 2006. The volleyball team coached by Lynn Dearing has also seen post season play becoming a state runner- up in 2003. Many young people have been a part of his career over the past 44 years such as Jeff Woodcock, Preston Brown, E.J. Junior, Roland Scruggs, Lenny Manning, Keith Ridley, Drew Maddox, Ron Mercer, Sam Howard, Eric Fontenot, Patrick Turner, Danielle Pieroni, Reanna Dickerson, and Justin Purkey, but the greatest influence he has had on any young people has been his two children and three grandchildren. Many lessons of life and Christian values have been passed down to his daughter, Rhonda, son, Jeff, now his grandson, James, and two granddaughters, Meredith and Maggie. His grandchildren currently attend Goodpasture and have the good fortune to be a part of his life on a daily basis at school. For the past 43 years, he has been married to his wife, Judy who has been for many seasons and countless hours seen sitting in the stands supporting him in all his endeavors as coach and athletic director. Many schools and programs have benefited from Clint Parnell being a part of them but he would tell you he has benefited the most. He loves seeing young people succeed, that is why he is an educator, coach, and athletic director. TSSAA is proud to recognize Clint Parnell for his work, dedication, and the many contributions he has made to young people in his many years of service.

COACH – PHIL CLARK TSSAA is proud to honor Bartlett High School head baseball coach Phil Clark as it distinguished service award honoree. Phil graduated from Frayser High School in Memphis. He went on to attend Jackson State Community College. He went on to play baseball at the Univeristy of Memphis where he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1979. He furthered his education by receiving his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Memphis in 1981. Following graduation, Clark became the high school baseball coach at Skyview Academy in Memphis and moved to Germantown High School in 1987. He was named the USA Today National Coach of the Year in 1995. Clark moved to Bartlett High School in 2003, where he is still coaching today. Coach Clark has coached his teams to 16 District Championships, 16 Regional Championships, six state runner-up finishes, and four state titles. He has compiled an impressive 713-233 coaching record over his career. Other honors include being named the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) Coach of the Year three times and the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2001. He was the assistant coach of the U.S.A. Baseball Junior National Team in 1997, which won a bronze medal and he was the head coach of that team in 1999 which went on to win a gold medal. Phil has been married to his wife Donna for 27 years. They have two children, Zach, 20, and Rhyne, 17. TSSAA is truly proud to recognize Phil Clark for his dedication to education and high school athletics in the state of Tennessee.

OFFICIAL – JOHNNY DORSEY It is a pleasure for TSSAA to recognize Johnny Dorsey as our Distinguished Service Award honoree in the official category. Johnny began his officiating career in Sturtguarg, Germany in 1975. His first officiating experience was in junior pro football where he made a grand total of $2.75 per game. In 1976, Johnny transferred to Fort Still, Oklahoma. While in Oklahoma, he began officiating softball and baseball on a full-time basis. He played and officiated softball at the same time. He also played basketball while in the service. During his career, Johnny has officiated seventeen ASA softball national tournaments and fifteen state tournament series. He started umpiring college softball in 1984 and has worked five Division I tournaments. He has worked numerous TSSAA State Tournaments and serves as a mentor for many young umpires today. He is still an active softball umpire and worked the state tournament in Murfreesboro in May, 2006. TSSAA proudly salutes Johnny Dorsey for the outstanding job he does and his many contributions to high school athletics in Tennessee.

CONTRIBUTOR – STEPHEN HARGIS It is a pleasure for TSSAA to recognize Stephen Hargis as our Distinguished Service Award honoree in the contributor category. Stephen graduated from South Pittsburg High School in 1989 and began working part-time at the Chattanooga Free Press in April 1990. Within months he became full-time even while taking college classes, and in the fall of 1990 he helped cover a Tennessee state championship football game. Now 35 years old, he has covered state football championships ever since, and in the spring of 1991 he helped the Free Press cover the TSSAA state softball tournament at Chattanooga, the event that morphed into the comprehensive set of championships known as Spring Fling. Stephen has worked at every Spring Fling, and he has been at every boys’ state basketball tournament since 1992 except one, when he had back surgery. Among many awards for his work, Stephen was the Lawrenceburg Quarterback Club’s statewide prep writer of the year in 1998, and he was honored by the TSSAA for his contributions to high school sports in the state by receiving the 2003-2004 A.F. Bridges Athletic District Award. Known for his annual three-state tour of high school football practices on Tennessee’s opening day, Stephen has developed a reputation for creativity with accuracy and clarity in his writing. He became the Times Free Press prep editor in 2001 and was promoted to assistant sports editor last year. He still oversees the prep staff and covers events. He also writes a weekly column for the newspaper, sometimes but not always pertaining to high school sports. Stephen is a devoted father to a 14-year-old son, Riley, and a 10-year-old daughter, Lauren. TSSAA proudly salutes Stephen Hargis for the outstanding job he does and his many contributions to high school athletics in Tennessee.

5 6 7 8 9 for improving spectator and player safety. Of primary concern are reckless spectator conduct and/or post-game celebrations and emergency situations, which can create the potential for dangerous conditions, injury and litigation. Ultimately, announcers who are prepared will be better able to promote a safe and positive environment.” John R. Olson, Ph.D., CMAA; Curriculum Director; National Interscholastic Athletic Public Address Announcers Clinic Administrators Association (NIAAA) NASPAA (National Association of Sports Public AddressAnnouncers) will be conducting a clinic on Tuesday, INSTRUCTOR June 19 at Donelson Christian Academy in Nashville for Chuck Roberts – The Voice of the Memphis University announcers who announce junior high/middle school, high Tigers. Chuck has been announcing at the high school and school, college and youth sports. NCAA Division I levels for 22 years. In addition to Announcers across this state at the high school level vary in announcing varsity football for the SBEC Trojans in many aspects. One thing that is troubling is that many Southaven, Mississippi, he also announces football and men’s announcers are getting away from the neutral aspects of and women’s basketball for the University of Memphis. His announcing. A good measure for announcers to follow would credentials also include all post season tournaments that have be as if they were announcing a state championship game or been hosted by the University of Memphis such as Conference tournament. These announcers show no favoritism towards USA and NCAA regionals, which he has been announcing for either school. the past 11 years. The NASPAA clinic will address issues such as this, but also be an outstanding opportunity for your announcers to grow in REGISTRATION FEE the aspects, techniques, etc . . .of P.A. announcing. Adult: $75 ***If clinic attendance numbers are not met, the NASPAA Student: $60 reserves the right to cancel the clinic. Registrants would *5% discount for NASPAA members receive a full refund. INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE OVERVIEW 1. 4 hours of instruction. The four-hour clinic will cover virtually every aspect of 2. 50% discount on NASPAA Online Announcers’ announcing, including sportsmanship and promoting a positive Certification Course (regularly $95). environment, and dealing with emergency situations, all of 3. 50% discount on THE VOICE ABOVE THE CROWD and which have liability implications. Various group activities will CD (regularly $24.90). also be conducted, providing attendees with practical hands-on 4. One-year membership in the NASPAA ($30 value). experience. “Membership in the NASPAA and attending NASPAA P. A. HOW TO REGISTER Announcers’ Clinics can provide training for contest To obtain a registration form, go to www.naspaa.net. Click on announcers that will enhance the quality and clarity of the link “Clinic.”Questions? Contact Brad Rumble, NASPAA important announcements. Announcers will also learn Executive Director, at (816) 305-6293 contemporary and proven strategies, as well as best practices

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME 2007 INDUCTION WEEKEND

On June 8-9, six Legends of the Game will come off the court and into the spotlight as they are inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee. In order to be a part of this spectacular event, please call the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame at 865-633-9000 or order online at www.wbhof.com. Ticket packages range from $75-$5,000, including tickets to the Gala Reception and/or Induction Ceremony on Saturday night, “Chronicles of Legends” dinner on Friday night. Corporate packages are tax deductible. This year’s inductees, Andrea Lloyd Curry, Pamela Kelly-Flowers, Daedra Charles- Furlow, Bridgette Gordon, Mel Greenberg and Andy Landers, will receive the coveted Eastman Award during Saturday’s “Night of Legends” at the Tennessee Theatre. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history!

10 NATIONAL FEDERATION INTERSCHOLASTIC COACHES EDUCATION PROGRAM COACHING FOR CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP THROUGH SPORTS; DRUGS & SPORT Attendance in the classes does not mean the individual has successfully completed his or her requirements. Attendees must pass the Coaching Principles and Sports First Aid tests. A copy of both certificates (Coaching Principles & Sports First Aid) should be submitted to the Athletic Director in their school.

December 1–2, 2006 Nick Schild Boyd Buchanan High School Charles K. Janow, Jr. Red Bank High School John T. Batson Clarksville High School Karen Sewell Boyd Buchanan High School Grant Kelly Cookeville High School Alan J. Bickimer Hendersonville High School Jacob Shubert Copper Basin High School Brandi Lowe Jonesborough Elementary School Brandon Bobo Blackman High School James Stead Grace Baptist Academy Eric Marlin Eagleville High School Scott Comstock Cascade High School Derrick Stewart Harriman High School W. Brumley Mathes Cosby High School Phillip Dixon Clay Co. High School Alan Walker Grace Baptist Academyl Patrick L. O'Neil Cocke County High School Brad Fisher Santa Fe High School Kristen Papa Kingston High School Gregory L. Flowers Waverly Junior High School March 9–10, 2007 Wade Rosson Lawrence County High School Stephen Gordon Richland School Charlie Amos Lincoln Co. High School Shannon Shelton Carter High School Sarah Grams Ravenwood High School Karen Bazan Jefferson Elementary School Latrecia “Shay” Smith Brainerd High School Kimberly Kay Gregg Northwest Elementary School Jared Bigelow Blackman Middle School Ken Speakman Donelson Christian Academy Zach King Shelbyville Central High School Susanne R. Brewer Donelson Middle School Larry Trent Hancock County High School Jerry Knox LaVergne High School James Phil Brooks Smyrna Middle School Chad Vinson Blackman High School Ernest Lee Hendersonville High School Shane Chapman Cornersville High School Zac White Mt. Juliet Middle School Brian Paris Marion Co. High School Kelly Cummins Hillsboro High School Patrick Williams Ezell Harding Christian School William Perry Westmoreland High School James Davis Eagleville High School Shelley Wingate Sullivan Central High School Matt Rackley Giles Co. High School Bryan Dial Shelbyville Central High School Brent Wright Gibbs High School Lynn A. Riddle Northwest Elementary School Cliff Dillahunty Huntingdon High School Kenny L. Sadler Coffee Co. Central High School Jameson Dowling Knoxville Halls High School March 31–April 1, 2007 David Swoner Red Boiling Springs High School Millie Maddox Ellis Jefferson Elementary School Bobby Ankar Notre Dame High School Paul Vaughn Riverdale High School Joseph Ely Morristown Hamblen High School East Airrim Beard Whites Creek High School Betty Jo White Clay Co. High School Justin E. Fults Grundy Co. High School Rashun Bell Whites Creek High School Seth Williams Brentwood High School William Gregory Blackman High School Samuel Douglas Brown Austin-East High School Steve Idol Notre Dame High School Zach Byron Notre Dame High School February 24–25, 2007 Wade Kincaid Spring Hill High School William R. Carter E.T. Booth Middle School Deborah Baker Cleveland Middle School Mark Lamb Shelbyville Central High School Kathy Caudill Franklin High School Pamela Sue Brown Boyd Buchanan High School Emily Lane Jackson Co. High School Steve L. Craig Brighton Middle School Ronnie Bryant Jayne Martin Rush Strong School Kenneth Crossland Beech High School Mark Cambron Boyd Buchanan High School Mark J. Matthews Oneida High School Patrick Daverson Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences Cynthia Carmichael Jamie Owens Carlos Davis Bledsoe Co. High School Kevin Catlett Powell High School Jason Pike Oneida Middle School Abigail K. Duncan Oak Grove Elementary School Demetria Clark Chattanooga School For The Arts & Sciences Matthew Proctor Creek Wood High School Will Evans Northwest High School Stephen Coleman Maryville High School Mario Sanchez Beech High School Kelvin Gattis Coffee Co. Central High School Clark Collins Harding Academy Mark Sharp Eagleville High School Gary Hensley Volunteer High School Dave Davidson Sequoyah High School Rod Simms Blackman High School Christa Holt Jefferson Middle School Dan Emery Boyd Buchanan High School Ann Smith Hillsboro High School Michael B. Huddleston Montgomery Central High School Jessica Fischer Girls Preparatory School Terry L. Stephens Oneida High School Brad Justus Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Lorene Misty M. Goodner Copper Basin High School Melinda Stone Page High School Louis Kuykendall Goodpasture Christian School Mary Hughes Boyd Buchanan High School Josh Wall Santa Fe School Charity McCauley Hickman Co. High School Matt Johnson Spring City Middle School Raymond Wells Goodpasture Christian School Robert McKenzie Etowah City School Kenny Johnston Fulton High School Joe West Oneida Middle School Gayle Ngwube Whites Creek High School Janice Kerley East Ridge Middle School Lee Williams Spring Hill High School Crystal Nicholson Oak Grove Elementary School James Edward Kilby Adrian Burnett Elementary School Nolen J. Yarbrough Smith Co. High School Stephanie Painter Oak Grove Elementary School J. Adam Kirkpatrick Lake Forest Middle School Trent Price South Lincoln Elementary School Bob Lambert McMinn Central High School March 16–17, 2007 Brandy C. Raper Ranger Elementary School Darrell Layne Marion Co. High School Frank Bacus Merrol Hyde Magnet School Barbara Sanders Cookeville High School Anthony Loden Spring City Middle School Kristen Baker Bird Dyersburg High School Christopher Sanders Christ Presbyterian Academy Ronnie McKinney Stone Memorial High School Bradley Bruce Mt. Juliet Middle School Barry Siebel Father Ryan High School James W. Morgan Baylor School Mitch Cantwell Hancock County High School Missy Usery-Chastain Oak Grove Elementary School Caleb Newsome Grace Baptist Academy Eric Coggins Cosby High School Kami Tipton Ranger Elementary School Gary Petro Knoxville West High School Amanda Depew White Pine School Steven W. Wells Ravenwood High School Darrell Sanders Grundy Co. High School Jennifer Fernandez Blackman High School Mandy Wofford Henry Co. High School Michael L. Sanders Grundy Co.v High School Regan Ingram Donelson Christian Academy Tessa Workman Oak Grove Elementary School

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Enjoy the Experience of Athletics t is overwhelming sometimes to think of the number of basketball for a very special coach – Willie Hudson. Willie teams that we have competing in all the sports and the Hudson has been gone a long time, but you can still feel his Inumber of coaches that are placed in the critical impact every time you are around any of that group. position of impacting people. A lot has changed in I t ’s interesting – I really didn’t notice any of them athletics over the years and, yet, a lot still remains basically wearing three championship rings. As a matter of fact, I the same. The impact that coaches have on young people is d i d n ’t notice any of them even wearing a championship still the same as it was when I played in the ‘60s and maybe ring. I did notice them wearing a lot of memories. even more today. The real question that has to hit us every It brings us to another possible standard. Maybe the real now and then is how we measure success, then, with all of purpose of coaching any particular group of kids in any these coaches. We all know it’s easy to talk about state sport every year is to see if you can make them better in championships or wins and losses, but surely there has to their skills of the sport than they were at the beginning, be more. Surely there has to be a better standard. make them better as a team and as individuals, and let it I have been privileged to watch as we have recognized the have been an enjoyable experience, for the most part. It three great championship teams of ’55, ’56, and ’57 in does not mean that there will not have been boys’ basketball with Linden High School. Some might disappointments or conflicts. That is all part of the process. a rgue that it is the greatest accomplishment in TSSAA The goal becomes to play the game to the best of one’s history. I can tell you from talking with a few of them and ability. What becomes amazing is that if you play the game listening to them talk that they have been very humbled by hard and if people are better at the end than at the the fact that people were making a fuss over them. They beginning, and if the players have enjoyed the experience, simply saw themselves as a bunch of country boys playing with a little luck you win a few games.

Insell Inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame The Blue Raiders enjoyed another successful Former Shelbyville Central High School girls’ basketball coach season and finished the regular season Rick Insell will become the sixth person and fourth coach from the ranked #16 in the nation in both the state of Tennessee to be inducted into the National High School Hall Associated Press and the coaches’ polls. of Fame. Previous Tennessee inductees include the Coach Insell is among 12 individuals who will be inducted in the late Jim Smiddy, the late Buck Van Huss, and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) the late Boyce Smith, all coaches. The late National High School Hall of Fame July 4 at the Desert Springs Bill Pack and most recent inductee, Billy Marriott Hotel in Palm Desert, California. The Hall of Fame Induction Schrivner of Jackson, were inducted into the RICK INSELL Ceremony will be the closing event of the 88th NFHS Annual Hall of Fame as officials. Summer Meeting. The National High School Hall of Fame was started in 1982 by the Coach Insell built a dynasty at Shelbyville Central High School. He NFHS to honor high school athletes, coaches, contest officials, guided the Golden Eaglettes to a record 10 TSSAA state administrators, fine arts coaches/directors and others for their championships with an overall record of 775-148 (.840 winning extraordinary achievements and accomplishments in high school percentage) during his 28-year tenure. He was hired at Shelbyville sports and activity programs. This year's class increases the number Central (Class AAA) in 1977 and spent all 28 years as head coach at in the Hall of Fame to 338, and this year's event will be the 25th the school. induction ceremony.The 12 individuals were chosen after a two-level Coach Insell completed his second year as head coach of the selection process involving a screening committee composed of women’s basketball team at Middle Tennessee State University active high school state association administrators, coaches and where he has already seen immediate success. This season he led officials, and a final selection committee composed of coaches, them to their fourth consecutive Sun Belt Conference tournament former athletes, state association officials, media representatives title and fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance. Coach Insell and educational leaders. Nominations were made through NFHS was named the 2006-2007 Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year. member associations.

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The Importance of Teachers

s you roam the halls of the State Legislature, sit in state? committee meeting after committee meeting, and Twenty-five years ago the number one goal in the state of Atake part in discussions about education, the reality Tennessee was education and that’s where the majority of sets in that our teachers are so much more than just the money was spent. Today that has fallen into the teens, “teachers.” Every teacher is a coach of some sort; working while healthcare is now getting approximately 50% of the with children and helping them grow, both mentally and s t a t e ’s income. In the same sense, as we sit with Senate physically. So many of our schools and our teachers are the and House Education Committees, we see that everybody mother and father figures for our children, as well as the wants the teacher to be everything to everybody and be social contacts that bring life to so many. Teachers are everywhere at every minute for the children. One of the expected not only to coach/teach, but they are also expected reasons is very simple – the parents aren’t there for so to be psychologists, dietitians, nurses, instructors and, many of these kids. probably most of all, the best listeners that have ever Athletics takes teaching to another level because coaches evolved. As you cross the state of Tennessee, you see so are the hands-on people who work with the children. The many children where the majority of their time is spent at definition of “teacher” in We b s t e r ’s Dictionary probably school or involved in school activities. Their buddies, even needs include, “the person who touches the soul of the most if not in athletics, are their fellow students and the social children and adults in a community.” contact that so many won’t have anywhere else or at any other time in their life. The Commissioner of Economic • Congratulations are in order to Ronnie Carter for Development, Matt Kisber, recently told the Te n n e s s e e induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. House Education committee that every major employer and • Congratulations to Gene Menees for his assignment to the new employer first asks about education in the state of NIT as a basketball official. Tennessee. Are your kids in school? Are they trainable? • Congratulations to Matthew and Mary Elizabeth Gillespie Are they productive? Do you have schools that teach them for bringing another athlete into the world. the things they need to know in order to work in a high-tech • Pat Droke was married over the Christmas holidays and factory or on an assembly line where quality is as important is now Pat Anglin. as production? Does the family unit exist and do they • I keep getting older and watch the children of staff support the educational policies and procedures of your members have their own children.

2007-2008 ADMINISTRATORS' MEETINGS

Monday, Sept. 17 9:00 a.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High School Tuesday, Sept. 18 9:00 a.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 19 9:00 a.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High School 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Thursday, Sept. 20 9:00 a.m. Chattanooga, Tyner Academy 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Monday, Sept. 24 9:00 a.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Board of Education 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 26 9:00 a.m. Jackson, Union University 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting Thursday, Sept. 27 9:00 a.m. Fayetteville, Municipal Building (On the square) 1:00 p.m. Middle School Meeting

13 D I S C I P L I N A R Y A C T I O N S OFFICIAL NOTICES Rules violations by member schools and sanctions imposed. All activities varsity level unless otherwise specified.

for training and nutrition. The video is a direct result of a survey of Tennessee coaches during the 2005-2006 school year in which 98 percent expressed interest in a Healthy Competition DVD. Blue Cross Spring Fling Promotes Physical The 22-minute video is broken into four segments: an overview Fitness, Healthy Competition of PEDs; healthy nu t rition tips provided by Vanderbilt Unive r s i t y “ F ood Coach” Majid Noori; healthy training techniques As the weather heats up, so does competition across the state d e m o n s t r ated by Velocity Sports Pe r fo r mance; and tips fo r as athletes begin their quest for the ultimate pri z e, a state coaches and parents about talking to teens about PEDs. As a championship title at BlueCross Spring Fling. complement to the DV D, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is This week-long championship series will take place May 21-26 wo r king with Noori and Velocity to add regular training and at various locations throughout Murfreesboro. Champions will be nu t r ition tips to the Healthy Competition Web site, crowned in five different sports, including TSSAA Division I and II w w w. H e a l t hyCompetitionTN.org.“The Healthy Competition baseball, softball, boys’ and girls’ track, tennis and soccer. p r o g ram seeks to educate Te n n e s s e e ’s teens, parents and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee sponsors the BlueCross coaches about PEDs while providing safe and healthy Spring Fling as a way to promote healthy competition among teen a l t e r n a t i v e s ,” said Gina Beve r, who manages the Healthy a t h l e t e s. As the issue of perfo rmance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) Competition program for BlueCross BlueShield of Te n n e s s e e . c o n t i n ues to gain national attention, BlueCross BlueShield of “Providing these nutrition and training tips on our DVD and Web Tennessee and TSSAA recognize the importance of educating site is one way TSSAA and BlueCross can help guide athletes to athletes at an early age about the dangers of these substances. m a ke smart decisions about their health.” For more info rm a t i o n In a continued effort to promote healthy athletics, the BlueCross about the BlueCross Healthy Competition program or to request Healthy Competition program has produced an educational DVD p r o gra m materi a l s, contact Gina Bever with BlueCross at (423) for teen athletes and coaches. The DVD includes info r m a t i o n 535-6937 or visit www.HealthyCompetitionTN.org. about the dangers of using PEDs and offers healthy alternatives

14 T H E R I G H T T E A M : A N U P D A T E

Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participation in their S T E P H E N B A R G A T Z E special e-mail programs. The 2006-07 school year is coming to a close I can no longer eat KFC because their chickens are actually horrible and the Right Team has finished up their first mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers. year with the Governor’s Highway Safety I have a new odor about myself once I found out about all the cancer- Office. This summer the Right Team is causing deodorants I have been using but no longer am. looking forward to the National Student I no longer need to go to church every Sunday to pray, but the real Leadership Conference to be held in way to get prayers answered is to forward an e-mail to seven of my Indianapolis, IN. The Right Team, along with friends and make a wish within five minutes. six of our schools taken from the A.F. Bridges I no longer buy gas alone. I make sure there is always someone with awards divisional finalists list, will be me to watch to make sure a serial killer won’t crawl in my back seat attending the conference. The conference will provide a forum for high when I’m pumping gas. school students and adult leaders to discuss contemporary issues and I no longer receive packages from UPS or FedEx since they are promote leadership skills learned through participation in education actually Al Qaeda in disguise. based activities. Student leaders, through large and small interactive I no longer shop at Target (sorry Courtney) since they are French and group discussions and activities taught by college student facilitators, don’t support our American troops or the Salvation Army. will learn to promote respect, sportsmanship, perspective, positive I’m sill waiting for my free replacement pair of sneakers from Nike. values, and teamwork, as well as develop and maintain healthy I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now lifestyles. Sounds like a lot happening in just three days. have their recipe. I thought I would end this issue with the list of my 2006-07 emails.I And lastly, thanks to e-mails, I can no longer use anyone’s toilet but must send my thanks to whoever sent me the one about rat poop in the mine because a big brown African spider is lurking under the seat to glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet towel with every cause me instant death when it bites my butt. envelope that needs sealing.Also, now I have to scrub the top of every Sleep well and pass this information to at least 50 other people in the can I open for the same reason. next 10 minutes or a large bird with diarrhea will land on your head Even though I lost most of my saving account giving money to save and the fleas will infest your back, causing you to grow a hairy hump. the little girl who is about to die in the hospital for the fourth year in a It actually happened to a friend of my next door neighbor’s ex-mother row, most of that will change when I receive the $15,000 that Bill –in-law. Of course, the hump was already there but it was not hairy.

A Big “Thank You” to Our Corporate Sponsors The corporate sponsors and supporters play an integral part in the TSSAA and the TSSAA State Championships. TSSAA would like to thank our corporate sponsors and supporters for their dedication and hard work this fall during the state championships.

BlueCross BlueShield- BlueCross BlueShield-The Healthy Competition program educates teens, coaches and parents about the dangerous side effects of performance enhancing drugs (PEDS), warning signs of PED use, and healthy ways to train and compete. For more information on the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Healthy Competition program and healthy ways to train and compete, visit www.HealthyCompetitionTN.org. US Marines Corps- United States Marines Corps joined the TSSAA as a supporter of the State Championships and the TSSAA. This year, the Marines brought their Chin-Up Challenge to the state wrestling championships and basketball champoinships. Baptist Sports Medicine- Baptist Sports Medicine continued to play an important role in the TSSAA State Championships by providing medical coverage for all games. Baptist Sports Medicine is the sports medicine provider for the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville Predators, and the title sponsor of the Division I and Division II Basketball Championships of TSSAA. Gatorade- Gatorade continues to play an integral role in the state championships by providing product during the events. To learn how Gatorade can be apart of your sidelines contact your local Authorized Gatroade Athletic Team Dealer. Krystal- Krystal played an integral part in the state basketball championships as a title sponsor of the Division I Championships. During the event, Krystal provided an exciting event for schools participating in the Division I girls and boys state basketball championships. Krystal challenged the coaches to eat as many Krystal hamburgers as possible in two minutes. Coach Terrell Green of Liberty High School was the champion of the Krystal Eating Contest eating 9 Krystal hamburgers in 2 minutes. Liberty High School received a cash contribution to the athletic program from Krystal. Krystal also provided excitement at the championships with d the “Krystal Fan of the Game”. Krystal awarded a lucky fan from each team a sackful of Krystals, 2 medium fries and 2 medium soft drinks. The Governors Highway Safety Office- The Governors Highway Safety Office joined the TSSAA as a sponsor of the state basketball championships. The Governors Highway Safety Office reminds students and fans to Click It or Ticket and don’t let friends drive impaired. Governor’s Highway Safety Office

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TMSAA Meeting Minutes February 15, 2006

he Tennessee Middle School Athletic facilities, weight lifting and conditioning, off - s e a s o n Association held its second meeting of the practice, summer practice, and the number of regular Tschool year on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, season games being played were discussed. The at the TSSAA office in Hermitage. Committee committee decided to monitor this situation carefully members in attendance were Robert Cole, Chic Nute, and make adjustments, if necessary. Vic King, Don Freundenthal, and Michael Carter. O fficial fees for TMSAA member schools were The committee was presented with the current discussed in detail. The committee decided not to put membership list for approval. Eight schools applied together a “Proposed Official Fee Schedule.” Official for first time membership into the association. This fees for each sport will still be left up to the local brings the current membership to 296 member assigning officer and the administration of the host schools. school. At the present time, this approach is more Committee members decided on the topics to be beneficial to all schools. discussed with our Athletic Directors during the Committee members discussed the proposal which TMSAA Forum at the Athletic Directors’ Conference was adopted by the Legislative Council for the on April 24th. The conference will be held at the Cool TSSAA Sports Calendar, which states the following: Springs Marriott in Franklin, TN. The topics that will be discussed are as follows: All practice during regular hours of any school day shall conform to the same rules, regulations, and 1. Football Jerseys seasons as corresponding athletic practice outside 2. Area and Sectional Basketball the school day under the TSSAA Calendar. 3. Use of Registered TSSAA Officials 4. Practice During Regular Hours of any School Day After much discussion, the committee voted to ask the Legislative Council to adopt the same rule for all With the proposed Sports Calendar changes in high TMSAA member schools beginning with the 2007-08 school being studied by the Legislative Council, the school year. committee revisited the TMSAA Calendar. Open

2007-08 COACHES EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE ATTENTION: ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM TSSAA AND TMSAA MEMBER SCHOOL COACHES WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD.

Dates Days Applications Accepted Classes Place July 10, 11, 2007 Tues., Wed. May 10 - June 8 Maryville High School Maryville, TN July 17, 18, 2007 Tues., Wed. May 14 - June 15 St. Benedict at Auburndale Cordova, TN September 1, 2, 2007 Sat., Sun. July 2 - Aug. 3 Sullivan North High School Kingsport, TN September 29, 30, 2007 Sat., Sun. July 20 - Aug. 29 Jefferson Co. High School Dandridge, TN October 27, 28, 2007 Sat., Sun. Aug. 27 - Sept. 28 Maryville High School Maryville, TN November 3, 4, 2007 Sat., Sun. Sept. 4 - Oct. 5 University School of Jackson Jackson, TN Dec. 7, 8, 2007 Fri., Sat. Oct. 1 - Nov. 7 SportsCom Murfreesboro, TN Feb. 23, 24, 2008 Sat., Sun. Dec. 10 - Jan. 25 Boyd Buchanan High School Chattanooga, TN March 7, 8, 2008 Fri., Sat. Jan. 7 - Feb. 8 SportsCom Murfreesboro, TN March 14, 15, 2008 Fri., Sat. Jan. 7 - Feb. 8 SportsCom Murfreesboro, TN April 5, 6, 2008 Sat., Sun Feb. 8 - Mar. 7 Franklin Road Academy Nashville, TN April 26, 27, 2008 Sat., Sun Feb. 15 - Mar. 21 University School of Jackson Jackson, TN NO EARLY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

16 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 Girls’ and Boys’ State Basketball Tournaments.

2007 TMSAA GIRLS’ SECTIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS 2007 TMSAA BOYS’ SECTIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS MIDDLE TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION MIDDLE TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Moore Co. Middle School Stanley Bean Brooke Blackburn Harpeth Middle School Shannon Schliwa Daryl Turpin

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION MIDDLE TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Mt. Juliet Middle School Mike Gwaltney Rick Johnson Mt. Juliet Middle School Mike Gwaltney Eddie Rockensock

EAST TENNESSEE- SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION EAST TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACHES Cloudland Junior High School Roger Hollifield Lance Jarrett Oneida Middle School Cheryl Butler Steve Jeffers

EAST TENNESSEE-LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION EAST TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Colonial Heights Middle School W. M. Cline Jessica Hayworth Science Hill Middle School Dave Chupa

HAMILTON COUNTY - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION HAMILTON COUNTY - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Tyner Academy Charles Joynes Kyone Arnwine Signal Mountain Middle School Bob Walter Mac Henley

HAMILTON COUNTY - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION HAMILTON COUNTY - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Ooltewah Middle School Pam Dantzler Randy Crawford Hunter Middle School Gary Kuehn Phillip Nau

WEST TENNESSEE SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION WEST TENNESSEE - SMALL SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Bolivar Middle School Warner Ross Shawn O’Neil Bolivar Middle School Warner Ross Shawn O’Neil

WEST TENNESSEE LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION WEST TENNESSEE - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL COACH Snowden Middle School Catherine Battle Rashad Haynes Southwind Middle School Marcia Crouch Paul Edwards

2006-2007 WINTER STATE CHAMPIONS The TSSAA would like to congratulate the following state champions for 2006-2007 winter sports BOWLING WRESTLING GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION I GIRLS DIVISION I A-AA DUALS Class A Class A Hardin County High School Notre Dame High School Gleason High School Tennessee Temple Academy DIVISION I BOYS DIVISION I AAA DUALS Class AA Class AA Hixson High School Soddy-Daisy High School Austin-East High School Liberty Technology Magnet High DIVISION II GIRLS DIVISION II DUALS Class AAA School St. Benedict at Auburndale Baylor School Riverdale High School Class AAA DIVISION II BOYS DIVISION I INDIVIDUAL Division II Maryville High School Father Ryan High School Soddy Daisy High School Webb School of Knoxville Division II DIVISION II INDIVIDUAL Memphis University School Baylor 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 2005-06. Also, the nine schools that won the A.F. Bridges’ State Award of Excellence were recognized. For the fourth 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. 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

ADAM BLEDSOE, Clinch High School He is a Salutatorian and Class President at Clinch. He was selected as “Mr. CHS” and is listed in Who’s Who Among High School Students. He is a member of the Beta Club, Drama Club, and French Club. He is an All-American Scholar and recipient of the National Science Merit Award. Adam has lettered in basketball at Clinch High School.

JAYNESE THORNTON, Cosby High School She has a 4.0 GPA and was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by the senior class. She has been named Student of the Month and to the National Honor Roll as well. Club membership includes FCT, Drama Club, Beta Club, Model UN, Key Club, Student Council, Peer Solutions, and Show Choir. She has lettered in both soccer and track. Jaynese was a recipient of the Soccer Eagle Award as a junior and senior and was named to the All-District Honorable Mention team as a senior. She has been a nursing home volunteer and Cosby Academy Member.

DAVID LANGLEY, Midway High School He is Valedictorian and the Senior Class President. He has been or is a member of Beta Club, BPA, FCA, Student Council, Spanish Club, and Skills USA. David has lettered in football and basketball at Midway and was captain of both teams as a senior. He was selected as “Most Likely to Succeed” by his peers. He has been the recipient of the Senior Math Award, Science Award, History Award, American History Award, English Awards, and the Character/Citizenship Award, among many others. Community involvement includes Angel Tree, Special Olympics, Relay for Life, Elderly Helper, Read Across America, and Operation Reach.

EAST TENNESSEE - CLASS AA

JOSH HUTCHINS, Elizabethton High School He is a member of DECA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the National Honor Society. He participated in band as a freshman and is a member of the high school chorus and men’s ensemble. He is also a member of the youth praise team at his church. Josh has lettered for three years in football and three years in baseball at Elizabethton High School.

LAURA GERMAN, Polk County High School She has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked second in her class. She is Vice-President of the Beta Club and has been a member for four years. She is also Secretary of the National Honor Society and has been a member for two years. She has been a member of FCA, Spanish Club, Student Council, Prom Committee, Future Teachers of America, FCCLA, Student Senate, and Teen Council. Laura was co-captain of the volleyball team her senior year and was a member for four years. She was also co-captain of the basketball team as a junior and senior and was a member for four years as well. She was a Volunteer Girls’ State Delegate and was a recipient of the United States Achievement Academy National Leadership Merit Award.

DEXTER A. GRUBB, Rutledge High School He has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked eighth in his class. He went to state with DECA for the Marketing Competition and is a member of the Beta Club. He has maintained perfect attendance at Rutledge as a junior and senior. Dexter has been a member of the football team since his freshman year, during which he received the scholastic award for football. Community service includes participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program and delivering gifts to elderly at a nursing home during Christmas.

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NICHOLAS BRADSHAW, Heritage High School He has been a National Honor Roll nominee as a junior and senior and was a delegate to the Tennessee Leadership Seminar in 2005. He has been a Student Representative for the Steering Committee for School Improvement and to the Blount County Board of Education. He is the Chair of the Senior Class on the Student Council and was Vice-President of the Student Council as a junior. He is a member of the Key Club and National Honor Society. Nicholas lettered in soccer and basketball at Heritage. Community Service includes Angel Tree, Second Harvest Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, Mission Trip to New York City, and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

LANDON HALL, Maryville High School He has a 4.1 Grade Point Average and is a member of the National Honors Society. He has been on the A & B Honor Roll each year at Maryville. He has lettered in football and wrestling each of his four years. Landon was named to the All-County and All-Region football teams in 2006 and was named the Defensive MVP of the 2005 BlueCross Bowl. As a wrestler, honors and awards include being named to the All-County team four times and the All-Region team in 2006 and 2007. He qualified for the state tournament four times and finished runner-up as a junior and senior.

JONATHAN BARRETT, Volunteer High School He is the Student Government Association co-president of the senior class at Volunteer High School. He is a member of the Beta Club and is an AIM Scholar. He was a drummer in the marching band all four years and was the section leader as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Jonathan lettered in basketball each year and was the recipient of the Hustle Award his junior and senior seasons.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS A

PAIGE SEVIER, Jackson County High School She is ranked third in her class at Jackson County High School. She is a four-year member and Treasurer of the Beta Club. She is also a member of the Spanish Club and is Treasurer of the Trigonometry Club and past member of the Math Club. She was voted “Most Athletic” by her peers and has lettered in basketball, volleyball, and softball. This year in basketball she was named to the District All-Tournament team and the All-State Tournament team.

BEAU BUTLER, Mt. Pleasant High School He is the Salutatorian of his class and has been an Honor Roll student all four years of high school. He is the President of the Beta Club and a four year member. He is also a member of Interact Club and BPA. He is the Reporter for FFA and a three year member. He attended both the state and national FFA conventions his senior year and was a two-time Parliamentary Procedure team participant and district winner. Beau lettered in football all four years and was a member of the tennis team for three years. He was an All-Region and All-State selection in football in 2006 and was named the team’s Defensive MVP. He was named the MVP of the tennis team in 2005.

DAVID LAROUE, Richland High School He is the Student Body President and was named Mr. Richland High School for the Class of 2007. He is a member of Leo Club, HOSA, EXCEL, Annual Staff, Governor’s Study, Beta Club, FCA, FBLA, Calculus Club, and the National Honor Society among others. He is the Beta Club Vice-President and is a First National Bank Advisory Board Member. David lettered in basketball, baseball, and golf each of his four years at Richland and was a member of the football team his senior year. Community involvement includes Cystic Fibrosis Rock-a-thon, Red Cross Blood Drive, and assisted in the Katrina Disaster Relief in 2005 and 2006.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS AA

CAITLIN ANDERSON, David Lipscomb High School She has a 3.98 GPA and is ranked fourth out of 131 students in her class. She is the President and a two-year member of the National Honor Society. She is Senior Senator of the Latin Club and Co-President of the FCA. Other organizations include the Astronomy Club as a senior and Concert Band as a freshman and sophomore. Caitlin lettered in cross-country each of her four years in school. She was a member of the tennis team her freshman year and was a member of the track team as a sophomore, junior, and senior. She was selected to the cross-country All-State team as a junior and senior. Community activities include Canned Food Drive, Disaster Relief Drive, Special Olympics, Warm Coats for Warm Harts, and soldier care packages.

MADELINE ANN MATTHEWS, Franklin Road Academy She has a 4.0 Grade Point Average at FRA and has been on the Head’s List or the Dean’s List every grading period. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and was Class President as a freshman, sophomore, and junior. She held the position of Student Body President her senior year. As a junior she was a USAA, National English Award, All-American Scholar, and U.S. Student Council Award recipient. She has lettered in tennis each year in high school and was named captain of the team this year. She has been a member in FCA, Spanish Club, Spiritual Emphasis Committee, and was founder of the FRA Girls Bible Study Program. She served as the Chair for the Special Olympics Game Days and took part in a Mexico Mission Trip during the summer of 2004.

MANDY CROSS, Loretto High School She carries a 3.6 Grade Point Average at Loretto. She is a member of the Beta Club, Gold Record Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was named Miss Loretto High School this year and Most Athletic in 2005. She has lettered in varsity volleyball, softball, and basketball each of her four years in school. Mandy was named to the District 10-AA All-District team in both volleyball and softball. She is active in her church youth group with various outreach projects.

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA

JAMES E. BARKER, JR., Dickson County High School He is the Student Council Vice-President and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a recipient of the Dickson County High School Citizenship Award and is listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. He has lettered in football, track and field, and wrestling at Dickson County High School. This year he was named the Region 6-5A Offensive Lineman of the Year and was a second team All-State selection and a first team Mid-State selection. Community involvement includes the Volunteer Litter Control Program, DECA School Food Drive, Cancer Walkathon, and Penny for a Patient.

JOSEPH BRADLEY, Hickman County High School He will graduate with Honors from Hickman County High School. He is a four-year member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is the Vice-President of the Junior Civitan and a four-year member as well. Joey is a member of the varsity golf and tennis teams and was the captain of the varsity golf team his senior year. He won the Buffalo Invitational, was low medalist in 14 of his 16 matches as a senior, and placed eighth at the 2007 state tournament.

SARA WILLIAMS, Wilson Central High School She is a two-time Honor Roll and two-time Principal’s List student at Wilson Central. She was named to the All-Academic Team in 2006 and 2007 and was a recipient of the TSSAA Academic Achievement Award for softball and basketball in 2004, 2005, and 2006. She is a four-year member of FCA, Young Life, and the Wilson Central High School Choir. She has been named to the All-District team in basketball four times and the All-Region team three times. Sara was selected as a member of the All-State Tournament team in 2006 and was captain of the team as a senior. Softball accolades include two All-District selections and four All-District tournament team selections. Volunteer work includes Special Olympics volunteer, Boys and Girls Club, and Mission Trips in 2004 and 2006.

WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS A

ETHAN J. LOWRANCE, Gleason High School He is ranked fourth in his class and has been in the “Top Ten” of the class of 2007 all through high school. He was selected as a delegate to the American Legion Boy’s State as a junior and was selected as most intelligent of the senior class. Ethan participated in football, basketball and baseball at Gleason and was selected as the team captain as a senior for all three sports.

CODY CROCKER, Huntingdon High School He has a 3.8 Grade Point Average and is a member of the Science Club and Spanish Club. He has participated in both baseball and football at Huntingdon. He was named to the All-District baseball team and the All-Region football team in 2005 and 2006. Cody was an All-West Tennessee and All-State selection in baseball in 2006 and was the MVP of the 2007 St. Jude Classic Tournament. He was named the Team MVP his senior season on the football team.

JILL TAYLOR, McKenzie High School She will graduate with honors from McKenzie. She is President of the Leo Club and has been a member for four years. She is the Vice-President and a two- year member of FTA and is the Secretary and three-year member of the Beta Club. Other clubs include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, M Club, and Pep Club. She was nominated for Miss MHS and was a member of the Basketball Homecoming Royalty. Jill has lettered in both basketball and softball each of her four years at McKenzie. She has assisted with Vacation Bible School, went on a Mission trip to Alabama, and assisted with granting a wish to a Make a Wish Foundation participant.

WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS AA

DANIEL RICHARDSON, Camden Central High School He has been an Honor Student all four years of high school. He is a member of the Beta Club and was selected to serve on the Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Committee. Daniel was a recipient of the Football Hustle Award as a sophomore and the Lion Award as a senior. He was named Academic All- Region 6-2A as a junior and senior and was named the Region 6-2A Most Valuable Defensive Lineman. Daniel is a charter member of Chickasaw Society C.A.R. (Children of the American Revolution) and has been a state officer for three years. He has served on the United Way Allocations Committee as a junior and senior and has been the head coach for Minor League Football for two years.

JOSHUA YOUNG, Covington High School He is a 3.2 Honor Roll student who has lettered in basketball at Covington High School. He is a member of the Science Club, Pep Club, DECA, and Number One Club. He has been on the Gold Honor Roll, Silver Honor Roll, and the National Merit Honor Roll. Joshua was listed in Who’s Who Among High School Honor Students.

WILLIAM LITTLE, Crockett County High School He has a 3.8 GPA and is a member of the Beta Club, FBLA, and Crockett Youth Leadership. He has been an Honor Roll student each year and is a recipient of the Student Athlete Award of Merit, the Cavalier Award, and the TSSAA Academic Award. William has lettered in basketball, baseball, and cross-country at Crockett County. He is listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

20 WEST TENNESSEE - CLASS AAA

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, Fairley High School He has been on the Principal’s Honor List each of his four years at Fairley. He has been the recipient of the Mathematician of the Year and the state wide chemistry honors. He is a member of the Student Advisory Board, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BPA, and the National Honor Society. Chris lettered in both football and basketball at Fairley.

CAMRON CUPPLES, Hardin County High School He was selected as a delegate to the Boy’s State as a junior and was the recipient of the TSSAA Scholastic Achievement Award each year since he was a sophomore. He is a member of the Student Council where he has been the Class Treasurer each year. Other clubs include the National Honor Society, Future Teachers of America, FCA, and Christians in Action. Camron has lettered in varsity football each of his four years at Hardin County and was named team captain as a senior. He was named the winner of the 2006 Hardin County Football Golden Helmet Award and was named to the Region 7-4A All-Academic Team as a senior. Community service includes nursing home visits, Thanksgiving basket donations, yard work for elderly, and Angel Tree gift donations.

MATTHEW GILBERT, Houston High School He has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked twenty-fifth out of 489 seniors in his class. He is a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, FCA, Student Impact, Junior Classical League, National Latin Honor Society, HOSA, SGA, and Key Club. He was class president as a sophomore and was named captain of the football team as a senior. He has participated in baseball and football each year in high school. Matthew was voted “Mr. Houston High School” by the senior class. He was selected to play in the Autozone Liberty Bowl Football High School All-Star game. He received the Summa Cum Laude “Gold Medal” on the National Latin Examination three times and was a National Young Leadership Conference Nominee twice. Community Service includes involvement in Young Life, Adopt-A-Highway Houston JCL, and Special Olympics Buddy Walk.

2006 BlueCross Spring Fling Champions 2006 CHAMPIONS Boys Tennis (team), AAA – Siegel Baseball, AA – Covington Boys Tennis (team), Division II – McCallie Baseball, AAA – Farragut Baseball, Division II – Baylor Girls Tennis (singles), A-AA – Chattanooga Christian School Girls Tennis (singles), AAA – Germantown Soccer, A-AA – Christian Academy of Knoxville Girls Tennis (singles), Division II – Girls Preparatory School Soccer, AAA – Bearden Girls Tennis (doubles), A-AA – University School of Jackson Soccer, Division II – BGA Girls Tennis (doubles), AAA – Houston Girls Tennis (doubles), Division II – Knoxville West Softball, A – Trinity Christian Girls Tennis (team), A-AA – Chattanooga Christian Softball, AA – Goodpasture Girls Tennis (team), AAA – Houston Softball, AAA – Soddy Daisy Girls Tennis (team), Division II – Girls Preparatory School Softball, Division II – Father Ryan Boys Track (overall team), A-AA – Trezevant Boys Tennis (singles), A-AA – Chattanooga Christian School Boys Track (overall team), AAA – Hamilton Boys Tennis (singles), AAA – Centennial Boys Track (overall team), Division II – Brentwood Academy Boys Tennis (singles), Division II – Baylor Boys Tennis (doubles), A-AA – University School of Jackson Girls Track (overall team), A-AA – Mitchell Boys Tennis (doubles), AAA – Bearden Girls Track (overall team), AAA – Knoxville West Boys Tennis (doubles), Division II – McCallie Girls Track (overall team), Division II – Girls Preparatory School Boys Tennis (team), A-AA – University School of Jackson

21 S P R I N G F L I N G I N F O R M A T I O N 2007 BLUECROSS SPRING FLING SCHEDULE 2007 BLUECROSS SPRING FLING FACT SHEET Monday, May 21, 2007 – Session I Decathlon & Pentathlon – MTSU 10:00 a.m. EVENT: BlueCross Spring Fling TSSAA Division I and II Spring Sports Championships Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tuesday, May 22, 2007 – Session II Tennis – MTSU (A-AA, AAA Team) & Old Fort (D-II Team) – 9:00 a.m. Tennessee Decathlon – MTSU – 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 – Session III Baseball – AAA – MTSU and Oakland HS; AA – Smyrna HS and Baseball – Siegel HS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Blackman HS; A – Riverdale HS and Siegel HS; DII – Battle Ground Smyrna HS (AA); MTSU (AAA); Oakland (AAA); BGA (DIV II); Academy and Lipscomb University; Championship games – MTSU Lipscomb University (DIV II) – 4:00 p.m. (2 game all fields) Soccer – Siegel Soccer Complex Softball – Star*Plex & McKnight Ballfields – 5:00 p.m. Softball – McKnight and Starplex Fields 4 fields/Star*Plex, 2 fields/McKnight (2 games all fields) Tennis – Buck Bouldin Tennis Center on MTSU’s campus; tennis Wednesday, May 23, 2007 – Session IV facility at Old Fort Park Tennis – MTSU – Team Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 9:00 a.m. Track – MTSU track and field facility Baseball – Siegel HS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Smyrna HS (AA); MTSU (AAA); Oakland (AAA); BGA (DIV II); DATES: Lipscomb University (DIV II) – 10:00 a.m. (2 game all fields) Baseball – Tues. - Fri., May 22-25 Softball – Star*Plex & McKnight Ballfields – 10:00 a.m. Soccer – Wed. - Sat., May 23-26 4 fields Starplex, 2 fields McKnight (2 games all fields) Softball – Tues. - Sat., May 22-26 Tennis – Tues. - Fri., May 22-25 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 – Session V Track – Mon. - Fri., May 21-25 Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – 4:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. (Quarterfinal rounds all classifications) Softball – Star*Plex – 5:00 p.m. (4 fields only) 2 games all fields CHAMPIONS CROWNED: Track & Field – MTSU – 5:00 p.m. Girls AAA prelims; 35 total champions crowned in five days 3200 m finals (All Classifications); Girls AAA pole vault Baseball – A, AA, AAA, Division II Baseball – Siegel HS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Soccer – A-AA, AAA, Division II Smyrna HS (AA); Oakland HS (AAA); MTSU (AAA); BGA (DIV II); Softball – A, AA, AAA, Division II Lipscomb University (DIV II) – 6:00 p.m. (1 game all fields) Boys Tennis – A-AA, AAA, Division II, for team, singles and doubles Thursday, May 24, 2007 – Session VI Girls Tennis – A-AA, AAA, Division II, for team, singles and Tennis - MTSU – Singles & Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals – 9:00 a.m. (A-AA, AAA) doubles Old Fort – Singles & Doubles Quarterfinals and Semifinals – 9:00 a.m. (D-II) Track & Field – MTSU (Girls A-AA, D-II, AAA) Boys Track – A-AA, AAA, Division II Field Events – 9:00 a.m. (all day) Girls Track – A-AA, AAA, Division II Boys AAA prelims (AAA pole vault) – 3:00 p.m. Softball – Star*Plex – 10:00 a.m. (4 fields only, 2 games all fields) NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Athletes – more than 4,200 Thursday, May 24, 2007 – Session VII Baseball – 32 teams Baseball – Siegel HS (A); Riverdale HS (A); Blackman HS (AA); Soccer – 24 teams Smyrna HS (AA); Oakland HS (AAA); MTSU (AAA); BGA (DIV II); Softball – 32 teams Lipscomb University (DIV II) – 4:00 p.m. (2 games all fields) Tennis – 24 teams Softball – Star*Plex – 5:00 p.m. (4 fields only, 2 games all fields) Track – More than 1,500 athletes from more than 100 schools Track & Field – MTSU (Girls Running Events) – 6:00 p.m. Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – 6:30 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. (Semifinals all classifications) TICKETS – Session tickets are $7. A seven-session pass is available Friday, May 25, 2007 – Session VIII for $40. Tennis – MTSU – Singles & Doubles Girls’ Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 9:00 a.m. MTSU – Singles & Doubles Boys’ Finals (A-AA, AAA, D-II) – 11:00 a.m. MEDIA – TSSAA: Contact: Matthew Gillespie, Media Relations Track & Field – MTSU (Boys 3200 & Field Events) – 9:00 a.m. (all day) Ph: (615) 889-6740; Fax: (615) 889-0544 Softball – Star*Plex – 10:00 a.m. (4 fields, one game each field) Baseball – MTSU (Class A Championship) – 10:00 a.m. WEB SITES – www.tssaa.org – results and scores Baseball – MTSU (Class AA Championship) – 1:00 p.m. www.HealthyCompetitionTN.org – Healthy Competition Baseball – MTSU (DIV II Championship) – 4:00 p.m. Baseball – MTSU (Class AAA Championship) – 7:00 p.m. www.bcbst.com – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Friday, May 25, 2007 – Session IX About the BlueCross Spring Fling Softball – Star*Plex – (Championship Games) 5:00 p.m. (A); BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is proud to partner with the 5:30 p.m. (DIV II); 6:00 p.m. (AA); 6:30 p.m. (AAA) Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) as Track & Field – MTSU (Boys Running Events) – 5:00 p.m. sponsors of the BlueCross Spring Fling, Tennessee’s high school spring sports championships. BlueCross supports the Healthy Saturday, May 26, 2007 – Session X Competition program and encourages athletes to be real winners and Softball – Star*Plex – (Games if necessary) – 10:00 a.m. not use performance-enhancing drugs. Real winners compete drug- Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class A-AA Championship) – 12:00 p.m. free. Promoting Healthy Competition is one more way BlueCross Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class D-II Championship) – 2:30 p.m. Soccer – Richard Siegel Park – (Class AAA Championship) – 5:00 p.m. BlueShield of Tennessee helps Tennesseans live healthier lives.

22 The map above indicates locations fo r S p r ing Fling Ve n u e s and other attra c t i o n s in Murfreesboro. Fo r additional maps and i n f o r mation go to the TSSAA web site at: www.tssaa.org

23 G E N E B E C K

LOOSEBALL!

This is my 19th year for a “Looseball” the difference…The game is really bigger than all of us. The collection of notes, thoughts, and ideas from opportunity to learn the game is priceless!....Think of those who the past year. (April 2006-March 2007)After helped you. If you can, tell them thank you ---- Who have you 18 years of teaching, I really thought that it was time for me to just helped?.....I can’t believe I’ve completed my 21st year with TSSAA. get away from the students. TSSAA offered this, so for the last 21 IMPORTANT: Registration Changes years, I have been dealing mostly with educated adults. Guess and Information to All Officials what?.... Mr. A. F. Bridges, who was the first Executive Secretary of Registration information will be mailed in late May. Beginning TSSAA (1946-1972) responded to a school person who had called with the 2007-08 school year, there will no longer be a June 1st the TSSAA office about an eligibility issue in the following manner: deadline for registration and there will be no late fee for registration. “Coach, if you have to call, they are ineligible.” Today, it is an email It will be the responsibility of the official to register in a timely from a parent that reads, “Just tell me what I have to do to get my manner for the sport(s) in which they are interested.The non- child eligible.”…. We have to orchestrate activities for our kids now refundable registration fee for the first sport in which you register is so they won’t play computer games all afternoon. We haul them all $55. The registration fee for additional sports is $30 for each sport. over the southeast on travel teams. We pay big dollars for private Theses fees will apply to new officials and renewing officials. coaches and now personal trainers. For what? So they can have a better chance for a DI scholarship?.... If we parents just took the This issue of the NEWS will recognize the officials who worked the state money that we spend for private coaching instructions, AAU, and championship series during the winter in wrestling and basketball. select travel teams and put it into a college savings plan, we could 2007 DUAL MEET STATE WRESTING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS probably afford higher education…. Actually, we would be amazed Gary Brewster Barry Clark at the amount of available money that is never touched for academic Stan Croxdale David Davenport scholarships…. If we figured the percentages, then we might see how Paul Douglas Doug Ford few really receive a DI athletic scholarship. Solution: teach your Jack Gallagher David Marking child to read…. The trend shows that many of our new principals at David McGinley Tim Stafford the middle and secondary level have no athletic backgrounds. Our Garrett Story Walter Vineyard athletic administrators have limited experience in maybe one sport. Jonathan Williams Jim Zink Where do you see the leading?.... When your school hires 2007 STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS police/security for your athletic events, have a security plan and tell Tim Abel Bryan Allen them where you need them and what you want them to do. If they all Michael Arnold P. A. Bowler congregate at the 30 yard line, there will not be any problems Chris Coover Mike Craft there…. I feel we need to do everything we can to attract good, Eddie Davis Don Elsea young teachers to get into the education profession. Requiring a five Jack Faircloth John Gannon year program and some magic exit exam does not seem to be a Daniel Gilbert David Heffington Richard Lowry Tom Marking positive tool to recruitment. We know that in Tennessee, teacher pay Jim McCool Gerald Muncie is low. What is our plan?.... None of us know what the face of Jeff Rufolo Jake Sewell secondary education will look like in 5 years. In 10 years. We do Pete Stafford Jon Swindle know that parents will do whatever it takes to give their children the Walter Vineyard Scott Williams best opportunities available…. Whatever happens, athletics should 2007 TSSAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS remain a part of the total educational system. It should remain fun. Greg Bartley Shonta Burton We should display proper citizenship rather than expect just good James Dillard Greg Geren sportsmanship. Above all, we should enjoy every moment that we Pete Heffernan Glen Jasper are involved. Our opportunity moves too quickly….Let’s think about Dustin Johnson Donny Joyner why they call us Coach. So we can mandate attendance at summer David Laws Marvin Shaw practice? So we can yell at kids rather than coach kids? So we can Chip Sullivan Bobby Vann encourage kids to specialize in our sport and not participate in other 2007 TSSAA BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS sports? So we can throw a game or match to get in another bracket? Todd Austin Brad Christian George Hall Phil Hatcher, Jr. So we can say we are developing character and leadership and then Steve Hutchison Walt Kean call every play?.... Sitting on press row at the state basketball Gary Kennedy Thomas Sewell tournament, I learned so much about coaching and officiating that I Jason Shelton David Sikes feel the media is really the answer!.... Athletics is still a privilege and Robert Springer George White, Jr. not a right. It is still about participation and not scholarships. Coaches 2007 DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS coach, officials officiate, and parents support. It is about cheering for Todd Cline John Cook your team and not against your opponent. It is a game and it is Anthony Copeland Mark Hale supposed to be fun…. I think the friendships that you develop make Blake Harris Darnell Spann

24 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 GLASS, DANNY FRIENDSVILLE NUNLEY, RAY MEMPHIS GOINS, MITCHELL CHATTANOOGA NUNNERY, JR, MICHAEL D CORDOVA ABURAD, SAMER ARLINGTON GOMEZ, FRANK COOKEVILLE ORCUTT, LEWIS DICKSON ACERO, ROBERT KINGSPORT GOODING, MICHAEL R FAYETTEVILLE ORR, JR, DUANE MARYVILLE ADAMS, JOSHUA DYERSBURG GREEN, TIM LEXINGTON OSBORNE, TYRONE CLARKSVILLE ADKINS, DARRELL POWELL GREEN, KORY DRESDEN OUIMET, THOMAS KNOXVILLE ALLEN, HEATH GERMANTOWN GREER, DANNY HARRIMAN OWENS, DAVID B CORRYTON ALLISON, JAMES M SHELBYVILLE HAGGARD, CHRIS BAXTER OWINO, JOSEPH HIXSON ANDERSON, GREGORY "VITO" MEMPHIS HAMBRIC, DAWN JOHNSON CITY PARKER, HERBERT HARRISON ANDRAKE, THOMAS R CHATTANOOGA HAMMOCK, KEITH HARTSVILLE PARKEY, MELFORD GREENEVILLE ARANT, JANET NASHVILLE HARDEMAN, KELLY CHATTANOOGA PATE, MICHAEL DICKSON ARNOLD, MICHAEL FT CAMPBELL HARRELL, KIMBERLY KINGSPORT PATTERSON, SCARLET FAYETTEVILLE ARNOLD, DON MEMPHIS HARRIS, DENNIS ARLINGTON PEARSON, MALCOLM HUMBOLDT BALL, LINDA MARYVILLE HARRIS, BLAKE KNOXVILLE PERDUE, JR, GREG KINGSPORT BELL, JOHN R BEECH BLUFF HENDERSON, KELLY MEMPHIS PICKLE, ROBERT JOHNSON CITY BENBOW, RAYMOND MILLINGTON HENSON, MATTHEW OOLTEWAH PINNELL, STEVE H UNICOI BLUE, KENNETH ANTIOCH HICKEY, II, WAYNE E CHATTANOOGA POINTER, MICHAEL NASHVILLE BOOHER, DAVID BRISTOL HILL JR, JOHN W MONROE RANDOLPH, DAVID GALLATIN BOULDIN, CASEY ALGOOD HOBSON, THOMAS NASHVILLE RANDOLPH, GARRY MADISONVILLE BROWN, JOSHUA NEWPORT HONEYCUTT, TRAVIS KNOXVILLE RANSOM JR, JIM EAST RIDGE BROWN, ALBERT FT CAMPBELL HORNE, MARK CORRYTON RICH, DARRELL KINGSPORT BROWN, DAVID WHITE HOUSE HUDSON, VERNON CLARKSVILLE RICHARDSON, DARYL ELIZABETHTON BROWN, DEVAN CHATTANOOGA HUTCHINS, CHARLIE ELIZABETHTON ROLLINS, BOBBY A SPARTA BULLOCK, RICHARD CLINTON JACKSON SR, CLIFTON D MORRISTOWN RUMSEY, JOSHUA CHATTANOOGA BURNETT, DANNY BLUFF CITY JAYNES, MARTY KINGSPORT RUTHERFORD, BLAKE MORRISTOWN CADWALLADER, GLEN CHATTANOOGA JOINES, II, ROBERT LEBANON SCHMIDT, RYAN M HIXSON CAGLE, JEFFREY MEMPHIS JONES, SANDRA NASHVILLE SCHMIDT, CHRIS OLIVER SPRINGS CAMERON, DALE L SPRING HILL JONES, ANDREW M WHITES CREEK SCHUESSLER, M. BRUCE MEMPHIS CAMPBELL, ROBERT OAK RIDGE JONES, CORNELIUS KNOXVILLE SCOTT, TERRY J HENDERSONVILLE CAMPBELL, KRAIG HIXSON KELLEY, MARGARET LAWRENCEBURG SEXTON, RANDY BLAINE CHAMBLEE, MICHAEL MT CARMEL KEMPF, JOSH CHATTANOOGA SHARPE, JOSHUA BRENTWOOD CHATMAN, TONY MEMPHIS KIDWELL, ROGER CHATTANOOGA SHEETS, TONY HENDERSONVILLE CLARIDAY, JUAN PELHAM KING, GEOFFRY ALCOA SHERFEY, LARRY MT CARMEL CLARK, BARRY MURFREESBORO KING, RANDY MURFREESBORO SHERRON, JR, THOMAS HUMBOLDT COGAN, DANIEL ELIZABETHTON KIRKPATRICK, JOSEPH JOHNSON CITY SHORT, JOHN GALLATIN COLLINS, CODY KELSO KNOBLOCH, ADAM JOHNSON CITY SHULTS, ALAN LAWRENCEBURG COWAN, RONNIE GLASGOW KOGER PAULCLEVELAND SIMMONS JR, JAMES A NASHVILLE COX, LARRY R ELIZABETHTON KREIS, RICHARD DEERLODGE SIMPSON JR, WAYNE CORDOVA CREASMAN, RODNEY NIOTA LANGDON, DAVE MORRISTOWN SMITH, STANLEE MEMPHIS CREEK, JASON MANCHESTER LAWARY, RODNEY LAVERGNE SMITHSON, ERIK T COLUMBIA CRIPS, PAUL M MURFREESBORO LAWSON, JR, JAMES TULLAHOMA SPURLING, WESLEY FRIENDSVILLE CROWDER, DARRIN MADISON LAYNE, SAM KINGSTON STEADMAN, DAVID LORETTO DANIEL, DENNIS MORRISTOWN LEA, TONY MURFREESBORO STEINMETZ, MATTHEW KINGSPORT DANIELS, SHANEE SPARTA LEDBETTER REX COOKEVILLE STEINMETZ, GUY R KINGSPORT DAVIS, JACK F MEMPHIS LEDBETTER, CHRIS LIVINGSTON STOLZ, JASON SODDY DAISY DAVIS, KYLE MURFREESBORO LILES, JAMES E LENOIR CITY STROTHER, RYAN CLEVELAND DAVIS, NATHAN COOKEVILLE LOWRY, DONALD J MEMPHIS SYKES, MATTHEW SPRING HILL DAVIS, WINFORD OOLTEWAH MABIUS, DAVID LOUDON TALBOTT, KASEY MURFREESBORO DAVIS, AARON GEORGETOWN MALLARD, JR, JACK F JACKSON TAYLOR, LAWRENCE GERMANTOWN DAWSON, MACK KINGSPORT MANGRUM, MICHAEL MURFREESBORO TAYLOR, RANDY NOLENSVILLE DE NOBRIGA, ADAM KINGSPORT MARCH, LAWRENCE COLUMBIA TAYLOR, LARRY OLIVER SPRINGS DEAL, JACOB ROGERSVILLE MATSON, TOM E JOHNSON CITY TIERNEY, LAWRENCE ELIZABETHTON DEDMON, TIM E HIXSON MAXWELL, GARY D KINGSPORT TITUS, THOMAS HENDERSONVILLE DEHAAN, DANIEL HUMBOLT MCADOO JR, JAMES OLD HICKORY TOWLER, JR, TOM KNOXVILLE DICKEY, BRIAN BETHEL SPRINGS MCCULLEY, HARVEY COLUMBIA TOWNSEND, TRAYE HAMPTON DICKSON, JEFFREY RINGGOLD MELLINGER, STEPHEN GLADE SPRING TRUITT, STANLEY CLARKSVILLE DIVITTORIO, FRED COLLIERVILLE MICHAEL, BRANDON SMYRNA TUGGLES, FELIX LEXINGTON DIXIE, VINCENT B HENDERSONVILLE MILLER, GARRY COALMONT ULREY, RONNIE HARRISON DIXON, PHILLIP CELINA MOLES, BRIAN MARYVILLE WALDROP, TED CHATTANOOGA DONOHO, CLINT CEDAR HILL MONTGOMERY, STEVE COLLIERVILLE WALLACE, MATTHEW EAST RIDGE DRUMM, LISA M MEMPHIS MOORE, CRAIG MADISON WEBBER, SCOTT W CLINTON DUCKWORTH, THOMAS JACKSON MOORE, KIM SOUTHAVEN WELCH, JOEY ARLINGTON DUFFIELD, DANIEL ABINGDON MOORE, SANDY HARRIMAN WELLS, RICHARD DECATUR DUFFY, KEVIN J KNOXVILLE MOORE, DONNIE HUNTINGDON WHEATLEY, CHRISTOPHER KNOXVILLE EARNEST, DEBRA LORETTO MOORE, DANNY MADISONVILLE WHITAKER, WYATT MEMPHIS EDWARDS, DANIEL RINGGOLD MOORE II, COETEE NASHVILLE WILEY, ALFRED BEECHGROVE ELLIOTT, TYRONE MEMPHIS MORGAN, JIMMY HENNING WILKERSON, KEITH DAYTON ELLIOTT, TERRY JACKSBORO MORGAN, RANDY OLD HICKORY WILKINS, KENNETH CLEVELAND ELLIS, JEFFREY T COLUMBIA MORRISON, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM WILLIAMS, THOMAS NASHVILLE ESSLER, STEPHEN ALGOOD MORRISON, DANNY MARYVILLE WILLIAMS, DARRYL NOLENSVILLE FELKER, CHRIS MURFREESBORO MORTON, KELLY CHURCH HILL WILLIAMS, DANNY JOHNSON CITY FIELDS, EARNEST MADISON MOWELL, TONY LEWISBURG WILSON, MARK S MURFREESBORO FONDREN, TONY COUNCE MURPHY, MARK BELL BUCKLE WOLARD, RYAN MAYNARDVILLE FORD, DWIGHT KINGSPORT NAMVAR, VAHID NASHVILLE WOLFENBARGER, JAMES M STRAW PLAINS FRAZIER, MURRAY OLD HICKORY NEELY, KRIS NASHVILLE WOODARD, JESSIE MADISON FREEMAN, FORREST MURFREESBORO NEWTON, LARRY LAWRENCEBURG WOODARD, DANIEL TULLAHOMA GARRETT, JR, JAMES P CHATTANOOGA NOFFSINGER, NOLAND MURFREESBORO WOODS, DAVID E BOWLING GREEN GILLENWATER, PATRICK SOUTHAVEN NORFORK, ANGELA HENNING WOOLEY, KEITH F JACKSON

25 M R A N D M I S S B A S K E T B A L L

Winners and finalists of the 2007 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards were honored at the conclusion of each classification's championship game. The presentation of the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards for Division II were on Saturday, March 3 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 10 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 17 at the Murphy Center on the MTSU campus.

MISS BASKETBALL 2007 FINALISTS MR. BASKETBALL 2007 FINALISTS

DIVISION I, CLASS A DIVISION I, CLASS AAA DIVISION I, CLASS A DIVISION I, CLASS AAA

Abby Andrews Tierney Jenkins M.J. Brown Maurice Miller Collinwood Wilson Central Union City Raleigh Egypt

Kayla Hudson Anne Marie Lanning Seth Skogen Terrance Oglesby Gleason Riverdale Temple Bradley Central

Laken Leonard Angela Puleo DeMario Williams Antwaine Wiggins Red Boiling Springs William Blount Culleoka Greeneville

DIVISION I, CLASS AA DIVISION II DIVISION I, CLASS AA DIVISION II

Gwen Delk Lauren Avant Randy Culpepper Brandon Brown Jackson Northside Lausanne Sheffield Brentwood Academy

Kayci Ferriss Victoria Dunlap Jewuan Long Leslie McDonald Smith County Brentwood Academy Liberty Briarcrest

Jana Roney Glory Johnson Gerald Robinson Elliot Williams Obion County Webb School of Knoxville Martin Luther King St. George’s

CLASS A

KAYLA HUDSON - Gleason High School Senior, 5’6”, point guard. She is a four-year starter who averages 21.6 points, 3. rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. She shoots 55% from the field, 49% from three-point range, and 95% from the free-throw line. She is Gleason’s all-time leading scorer with over 2,100 points. She has been named to the All-District and All-Region teams each year of her high school career. Kayla was named to the All-State team as a junior and senior and was a Miss Basketball finalist last year as well. She is ranked first in her class academically.

M.J. BROWN - Union City High School 6’0”, junior, point guard. He averages 16 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals per game. This season he is shooting 54% from the field, 38% from three-point range, and 74% from the free-throw line. Last year he was named to the All-District, All-Region, and All-State Tournament teams. For his career he has over 350 assists and has made over 100 three-pointers. He started all 39 games as a sophomore and helped lead his team to the 2006 Class A state championship.

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GWEN DELK - Jackson North Side High School 6’0”, senior, center. She is a three-year starter who averages 16.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, two assists, and two steals per game. She is shooting 57% from the field, 64% from the free- throw line, and has 64 blocked shots this season. She has been named to the District All- Tournament team and the All-District team three times. She was named MVP of the district twice and was an All-Region tournament selection. She has been named to the All-State team as well as selected to the All-Tournament team at the 2006 state tournament. Gwen will graduate with honors from North Side High School

JEWUAN LONG - Liberty Technology Magnet High School 6’2”, senior, guard. He is a four-year starter who averages 14 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. His shooting percentage is 56.6% from the field, 43.1% from three-point range, and 74% from the free-throw line. He was named to the District 12-AA and Region 6-AA All-Region teams his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He was named MVP of the district this season. As a junior, Jewuan was selected to the All-West Tennessee, All-State, and All-State Tournament teams. He was named MVP of the Class AA state tournament last year and helped lead his team to the state title.

CLASS AAA

ANNE MARIE LANNING- Riverdale High School 5’9”, senior, point guard. She is a four-year starter who averages 24.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and two steals per game. This season she is shooting 48% from the field, 47%from three-point range, and 83% from the free-throw line. She holds the record for most points in a single season at Riverdale. She also holds the record for most points in a career having scored more than 2,300 points. She has been named to the All-District team three times and was named District 7-AAA MVP as a sophomore. She was an All-Region and All- State selection both as a sophomore and junior. Anne Marie has a 3.8 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and FCA.

MAURICE MILLER - Raleigh Egypt High School 6’3”, senior, guard. He is a four-year starter who averages 19 points, three rebounds, four assists, and 2.5 steals per game. He shoots 62% from the field, 61% from three-point range, and 78% from the free-throw line. He has been named to the All-District team and was named the District 14-AAA MVP. He is a Nike All-American and McDonald’s All-American nominee. He has been named to the Day-Ball Classic all-tournament team the past three years and has been nominated for the Gatorade Player of theYear. Maurice carries a 4.6 GPA and is a member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.

DIVISION II

GLORY JOHNSON - Webb School of Knoxville 6’3”, junior, guard/forward. She is a three-year starter who averages 16 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and two assists per game. This season she is shooting 58.4% from the field and 64% from the free-throw line. She wasnamed the MVP of the Greene County Bank Classic for the second straight year and was selected to the Street and Smith Pre-season All-American Watch List. For her career she has over 1,600 points and 963 rebounds. Glory has been named to the All-State team and has been an all-tournament team selection at the state tournament both as a freshman and sophomore. She was a finalist for the Division II Miss Basketball Award in 2006..

BRANDON BROWN - Brentwood Academy 6’7”, senior, forward. A two-year starter who averages 16.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and one steal per game. Brandon is shooting 64% from inside the arc and 21% from three-point range for a total field goal percentage of 58%. He shoots 60% from the free-throw line. He helped lead Brentwood Academy to a 19-3 regular season record this year and the Division II Middle Region regular season title.

27 2007-2008 REGIONAL RULES MEETINGS

2007-2008 WRESTLING RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS 2007-2008 CHEERLEADING RULES MEETINGS Monday, Oct. 22 7:00 p.m. Morristown, Morristown West High School Tuesday, Sept. 18 5:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Tuesday, Oct. 23 7:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School Wednesday, Sept. 19 5:00 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School of Knoxville Wednesday, Oct. 24 7:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Thursday, Sept. 20 5:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame Thursday, Oct. 25 7:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School Monday, Sept. 24 5:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Tuesday, Sept. 25 5:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School 2007-2008 BASKETBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS Wednesday, Sept. 26 5:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson Thursday, Sept. 27 5:00 p.m. McMinnville, Warren County Mon., Oct.10 10:00 a.m. Middle School Coordinators’ Meeting TSSAA Tue., Oct. 2 9:00 a.m. Supervisors’ Meeting TSSAA Wed., Oct. 3 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga Notre Dame High School 2007-2008 BASEBALL RULES MEETINGS Thu., Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. Shelbyville Shelbyville High School Mon., January 7 6:00 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High School Sun., Oct. 7 2:00 p.m. Memphis MUS (Coaches) Sun., January 20 3:00 p.m. Cookeville, Cookeville High School 4:00 p.m. Memphis MUS (Officials) Mon., January 21 6:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School Mon., Oct. 8 6:00 p.m. Dresden Dresden High School Wed., January 23 6:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Tue., Oct. 9 6:00 p.m. Jackson University School Thu., January 24 6:00 p.m. Knoxville, Fulton High School Wed., Oct. 10 6:00 p.m. Smithville DeKalb Co. High School Sat., January 26 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Memphis University School Mon., Oct. 15 6:00 p.m. Sullivan North High School Kingsport Sat., January 26 1:30 a.m. Jackson, University School Tue., Oct. 16 6:00 p.m. Morristown Talley-Ward Recreation Center Sun., January 27 2:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Wed., Oct. 17 6:00 p.m. Knoxville Knoxville Central High School Thu., Oct. 18 6:00 p.m. Nashville Hunters Lane High School There will be umpires’ clinics in Nashville, Memphis, and Jackson on the dates and times listed above at those sites. At all umpires’ clinics, there will also be a rules meeting for coaches. 2007-2008 TRACK RULES MEETINGS Wednesday, Jan. 23 6:30 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Thursday, Jan. 24 6:30 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School 2007-2008 SOCCER RULES MEETINGS Monday, Jan. 28 6:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame Tuesday, July 24 5:00 p.m.Memphis, Memphis University School Wednesday, Jan. 30 6:30 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School Wednesday, July 25 5:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson Thursday, Jan. 31 6:30 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson Thursday, July 26 5:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School Monday, Feb. 4 6:30 p.m. Murfreesboro, Riverdale High School Tuesday, July 31 5:00 p.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central HighSchool Wednesday, Feb. 6 6:30 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Wednesday, August 1 5:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School Monday, August 6 5:00 p.m. Shelbyville, Shelbyville Central High School 2007-2008 SOFTBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS Tuesday, August 7 5:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School January 7 6:00 P.M. DeKalb Co. High School Smithville, TN January 9 6:00 P.M. Sullivan North High School Kingsport, TN 2007-2008 FOOTBALL RULES AND MECHANICS MEETINGS January 10 6:00 P.M. Webb School of Knoxville Knoxville, TN Monday, July 23 7:00 p.m. Martin, U. T. Martin Student Center January 14 6:00 P.M. Hunters Lane High School Nashville, TN Tuesday, July 24 7:00 p.m. Memphis, Memphis UniversitySchool January 16 6:00 P.M. Board of Education Memphis, TN Wednesday, July 25 7:00 p.m. Jackson, University School of Jackson January 17 6:00 P.M. Union University Jackson, TN Thursday, July 26 7:00 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School January 23 6:00 P.M. Notre Dame High School Chattanooga, TN Monday, July 30 7:00 p.m. Oak Ridge, Jefferson Middle School January 24 6:00 P.M. Marshall Co. High School Lewisburg, TN Tuesday, July 31 7:00 p.m. Knoxville, Knoxville Central High School Wednesday, August 1 7:00 p.m. Kingsport, Sullivan North High School 2007-2008 VOLLEYBALL RULES MEETINGS Monday, August 6 7:00 p.m. Shelbyville, Shelbyville Central High School Thursday, July 26 5:30 p.m. Columbia Central High School, Columbia Tuesday, August 7 7:00 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Monday, July 30 5:30 p.m. St. Agnes Academy, Memphis Wednesday, August 8 7:00 p.m. Clarksville, Rossview High School Tuesday, July 31 5:30 p.m. University School of Jackson, Jackson Thursday, August 9 7:00 p.m. Gordonsville, Gordonsville High School Wednesday, August 1 5:30 p.m. Franklin Road Academy, Nashville Monday, August 13 7:00 p.m. Athens, McMinn County High School Thursday, August 2 5:30 p.m. Cookeville High School, Cookeville Monday, August 6 5:30 p.m. Dobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport Tuesday, August 7 5:30 p.m. Webb School, Knoxville 2007-2008 GOLF RULES MEETINGS Wednesday, August 8 5:30 p.m. East Ridge High School, Chattanooga Tuesday, March 27 5:30 p.m. Memphis, Memphis University School Wednesday, March 28 5:30 p.m. Jackson, Union University Tuesday, April 3 5:30 p.m. Knoxville, Webb School Wednesday, April 4 5:30 p.m. Chattanooga, Notre Dame High School 2007-2008 BOWLING RULES MEETINGS Monday, April 16 5:30 p.m. Nashville, Hunters Lane High School Mon, 08/6/07 5:30 p.m. Memphis University School - Wonderlick Aud., Memphis Tuesday, April 17 5:30 p.m. Smithville, DeKalb County High School Tue, 08/07/07 5:30 p.m. University School of Jackson - Football Field House, Jackson Wednesday, April 18 5:30 p.m. Lewisburg, Marshall County High School Wed, 08/08/07 5:30 p.m. Columbia Central High School, Columbia Thu, 08/09/07 5:30 p.m. TSSAA Office - Hermitage Mon, 08/13/07 5:30 p.m. Sevier County High School, Sevierville Tue, 08/14/07 5:30 p.m. Notre Dame High School, Chattanooga