Melbourne High's boys swim team ended the 2025 season with their names etched throughout the school's record books after setting marks in both relays and individual events.

The Bulldogs broke three relay records after setting new school records in the 200-yard medley, 200-yard freestyle and 400-yard freestyle relays. The Bulldogs also had two of their relay squads qualify for the state meet for the first time.

"To me, it's the ultimate testament to what team work truly means and how individual commitment translates to team success," Melbourne swim and dive coach Vanessa Ziade said. "I feel super proud of my team because they have worked hard individually and as a team for a few seasons to get to this point."

Swimmers Tyler Hart, Enzo Widjaja, Sawyer Hackett and Samuel Orellana combined for a time of 1:39.23 to set a new school record in the 200-yard medley relay.

Cameran Stewart, Hackett, Orellana, and Widjaja swam a time of 1:30.52 in the 200-yard freestyle relay to set a record in the event.

Hackett, Stewart, Orellana, and Widjaja also set a record with a time of 3:24.2 in the 400-yard freestyle relay this season.

"I think they were quite surprised at first because we didn't have a solid handle on past swim records because over time these records were not retained in any one place, so after spending a few days scouring for as many records I could find, it became clear that this was going to be a record-breaking year," Ziade said. "They were presented with special awards for these achievements at the end of season swim banquet and were quite excited about all of the cool hardware they received."

Along with swimming on all the record-breaking relay squads, Hackett set new school records this season in the 50-yard freestyle, 500-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle and 200-yard IM. The junior also owns school records in the 100-yard breaststroke and 100-yard butterfly after setting the records in the events in past seasons.

"It makes me feel exceptionally proud of him for putting in the work year-round to achieve the goals he set for himself," Ziade said. "Sawyer's performance on an individual level and the team's performance in the relay creates a legacy and sets the bar higher with standards of excellence and expectations for future athletes."

Ziade has worked with the swim and dive team for nearly a decade and for her the team's strong 2025 season was something that she was extremely proud to be a part of. She also ended the season with a nice achievement of her own after she was named boys coach of the year.

"After nearly 10 years of dedication to the Melbourne High swim and dive team, I was honored to be recognized by my peers. I was selected as the Brevard County boys swim and dive coach of the year. This esteemed award truly signifies the culmination of my journey and validates the principle, philosophy, and methods I have used as a coach throughout my tenure," Ziade said.

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Melbourne High boys swim teams had record-breaking season in 2025

She’s an eighth grader playing varsity.

But Florida High girls basketball combo guard Callie James commands the floor as if she’s a polished graduating senior.

Just nine games into her first year playing high school basketball as a middle schooler, the Seminoles’ head coach, Darryl Marshall, considers James as “one of those special players that Florida High normally gets.”

Marshall thinks James’ trajectory will be comparable to that of past Florida High girls’ basketball stars and current NCAA Division I players Tonie Morgan and Jordan Rosier. Morgan is a senior shooting guard for the Kentucky Wildcats, while Jordan Rosier is a guard for the South Alabama Jaguars.

“She’s been a blessing to us,” Marshall said of James.

The Seminoles are riding a two-game winning streak, having last hosted and defeated in-town opponent the Lincoln Trojans 52-46 on Thursday, Dec. 11.

James scored 11 points as Florida High fought off a late comeback effort by Lincoln, led by the reigning All-Big Bend Girls Basketball Player of the Year, Jamiya Brown, who had a game-high 22 points.

On the season, James leads the team with 15.4 points per game on a 56 percent field goal rate and 50 percent from three. She’s one of the Big Bend’s top scorers, led by Wakulla junior Amariyah Donaldson’s 18 points per game.

Defensively, James averages Florida High’s most steals with 1.4.

“I love it,” James told the Tallahassee Democrat. “I just got to knock down shots, help my teammates with assists, rebounds, everything.”

Florida High girls' basketball's Callie James makes earns a varsity spot

How does an eighth grader get to play varsity basketball?

“Skill and energy” at tryouts, James explained.

And now the eighth grader is on an 11-woman roster, which includes a seventh grader and three freshmen.

“We’ll have our chemistry by 11th grade or next year, and I believe we’ll go to state with them,” said James, envisioning the future.

Florida High girls basketball's Callie James could be one of nation's best

Marshall spoke glowingly of James’ upside, as he will get to spend four more seasons coaching and instructing her after this year.

“She’s got a big learning curve ahead of her,” Marshall said. “With her basketball IQ, the way that she can think the game through, and see the floor, she’s going to be fine.”

James hasn’t even scratched the surface.

But when it’s time to graduate from Florida High in 2030, she may be a nationally recognized name and a coveted talent with endless options to play collegiately.

“By the time she graduates, I really feel like she’ll be a top 50 player in the nation,” Marshall said.

“She’s on that level.”

James knows with work ethic and support, she’ll accomplish all she desires ― the championships, the accolades, the opportunity to play on the next level.

“It’s amazing to have people believe in me,” James said. “People have my back, helping me.”

Florida High returns to the hardwood on Friday, Dec. 19, when it travels to Pensacola to face Booker T. Washington. Tipoff is at 6 p.m.

Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.

Follow his award-winning coverage on RattlerNews.com and contact him via email at GDThomas@Tallahassee.com or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee.

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The Falmouth boys hockey team started their season with a statement win over Division 1's Franklin.

Kody Pokraka scored twice and Finn Oberacker added another marker in a 3-1 win at Franklin Pirelli Arena on Saturday.

Gavin Powderly tallied a hat trick of assists, while Travis Smith had one of his own. Jackson Smith had a strong game in goal for the Clippers (1-0-0) in a non-league win.

In other high school sports action:

Girls Hockey

Plymouth South 5, Falmouth 2: The Clippers (0-1-0) lost their season opener on the road.

Wrestling

Upper Cape 54, Carver 30; Middleborough 54, Upper Cape 30; Upper Cape 60, Barnstable 24: The Rams opened up their sophomore season by going 2-1 on Saturday at the Barnstable Quad with wins over the Red Hawks and sectional finalists Carver.

Andrew Gilpatrick, Daniel Hingston, and Jack Walsh all went 3-0 with three pins on the day. Shane Neill, Landon Neill, freshmen phenom Matthew Childs, Julian Cowan, Johnathan Chick all had two wins for the Rams.

Swimming

Relay Carnival Invitational: Sandwich topped the podium at the event with a combined score of 145. Martha's Vineyard (119) and Nantucket (91) both had strong showings as they rounded out the top three in second and third, respectively. Barnstable (44) and Nauset (42), who placed first in the mixed 400 and mixed 500 relays, both swam well.

Allen Gunn covers high school sports for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at agunn@gannett.com and follow him on X at @allentgunn.

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The 2025 All-Northern Section volleyball team, featuring 24 of the top players from the recently completed season, has been announced.

Pleasant Valley and Orland lead the pack with three selections each, with Orland head coach Miranda Coughlin taking home the newly named Mike Haworth Coach of the Year Award.

Six teams earned two selections, including Foothill, Shasta, West Valley, and University Prep, with U-Prep outside hitter Audrey Berg winning Most Valuable Player honors.

See the complete All-Northern Section Volleyball team here.

First Team

• OH - Audrey Berg, University Prep
• OH - Marleigh Moreno, Quincy
• OH - Natalie Wolferdingen, Pleasant Valley
• MH - Lilliana Rowe, Orland
• ST - Caydance Kremer, Orland
• ST - Addison Maikranz, University Prep
• AA - Daelynn Callegari, Foothill
• L - Mahayla Guevarra, West Valley

Second Team

• OH - Kaycee Konopka, Chico
• OH - Kendall Kocher, East Nicolaus
• OH - Phoebe Cancilla, Shasta
• MH - Payton Santos, Durham
• ST - Isabel Santillan, Gridley
• ST - Shelby Scoggins, East Nicolaus
• AA - Kobi Sanchez, Pleasant Valley
• L - Keira Purvis, Pleasant Valley

Third Team

• OH - Abby Coronado, Colusa
• OH - Dottie Davis, Orland
• OH - Kelsey Morton, West Valley
• MH - Elayna Hess, Foothill
• ST - Clare Osbon, Durham
• AA - Leah Charter, Pierce
• AA - Bailey Johnson, Etna
• AA - Naia Kristoffersen, Shasta

MVP: Audrey Berg, University Prep

Mike Hawthorn Northern Section Volleyball Coach of the Year: Miranda Coughlin, Orland

'Coach of the Year' award gets a new name

Written by Kevin Askeland

For 35 years, Northern California high school sports writers have come together to recognize the section’s top prep athletes through the annual All-Northern Section teams. Now, as the tradition reaches a new milestone, the group is expanding its legacy of appreciation by honoring the people who helped shape those athletes.

Beginning this year, the long-standing “coach of the year” award will be renamed to celebrate the exceptional leadership, mentorship, and impact of Northern Section coaches — an acknowledgment that their guidance is as integral to high school sports as the standout performances on the field.

The names of those coaches being honored will be announced with the presentation of each All-Northern Section team. First up is the volleyball coach of the year honor, now named the Mike Haworth Northern Section Volleyball Coach of the Year Award in honor of the longtime Enterprise coach.

The winner of 13 Northern Section volleyball championships, Haworth coached the Hornets from 1984 to 2015. He was the Northern Section coach of the year in 1997 and 2012. He also coached boys basketball and softball during his tenure with the Hornets and he won a total of 27 Northern Section championships as a high school coach — the second-highest total in section history.

Members of this year's panel of sports writers include Aaron Williams of MaxPreps (formerly the Record Searchlight), Brett Abrams of the Record Searchlight, Justin Couchot of the Enterprise-Record, Jeff Larson of the Appeal-Democrat, Jennifer Corriea of the Colusa Sun-Herald, Rick Silva of the Red Bluff Daily News and Kevin Askeland of MaxPreps (Formerly Willows Journal/Orland Press-Register).

Brett Abrams is a sports reporter for the Record Searchlight/USA Today Network. He covers high school and local sports in the Redding area. Reach out to Brett with any sports tips or news on X (formerly Twitter) @brabrams_ or by email at Brett.Abrams@Redding.com. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. Thank you.

This article originally appeared on Redding Record Searchlight: All-Northern Section volleyball team announced for 2025

BOYS BASKETBALL

Bay Port 68, Ashwaubenon 55

SUAMICO – The Pirates held the Jaguars to 21% shooting from the floor in the first half while building a 13-point halftime lead that Bay Port turned into a victory.

AJ Ivy led Bay Port with 33 points, including 7-of-12 on 3-point attempts.

Ashwaubenon was led by Kingston Vang with 13 points. Carter Dziatkewich added 10.

Ashwaubenon 22 33 – 55

Bay Port 35 33 – 68

Ashwaubenon: Dziatkewich 10, Vang 13, Dorgu 7, Stewart 7, Nooyen 6, Brown 3, Denoble 3, Nooyen 6. 3-pt: Vang 3, Stewart, Brown, Denoble. FTs: 19-26. Fouls: 21.

Bay Port: Jones 4, Stevens 7, Binns 6, Roland 3, Finlad 7, Ivy 33, Meyer 8. 3-pt: Stevens, Binns 2, Roland, Ivy 7. FTs: 13-20. Fouls: 20.

Notre Dame 68, Green Bay Preble 52

GREEN BAY – Austin Hendricks scored 18 points and AJ Hendricks added 16, leading the Tritons over the Hornets in a Fox River Classic Conference opener at Preble.

Notre Dame led 40-24 at halftime and stayed in front throughout the second half.

Nick Howard led Preble with 12 points.

The Tritons are 1-2 overall, while the Hornets drop to 3-1.

Notre Dame 40 28 – 68

Green Bay Preble 24 28 – 52

Notre Dame: Ciak 5, Austin Hendricks 18, AJ Hendricks 16, Weber 8, Hein 3, Berndt 2, Warden 4, Haese 6, Marzec 6. 3-pt: Marzec 2, Haese 2, Austin Hendricks 2, Ciak, Hein. FTs: 16-23. Fouls: 19.

Green Bay Preble: Howard 12, Sullivan 9, Dornbush 5, Paplham 7, Flowers 5, Levanetz 6, Cooper 2, Rutledge 2, Basten 2, Sprutles 2. 3-pt: Levanetz, Paplham, Howard. FTs: 12-17. Fouls: 16.

Wrightstown 71, Clintonville 59

CLINTONVILLE – Asher Vanden Heuvel scored 16 of his team-leading 18 points in the second half of the Tigers’ win over the Truckers.

Truman Morschauser added 12 points for Wrightstown, which used a 14-0 run in the second half to pull away.

Max Young made five 3-point baskets and led Clintonville with 19 points. Carter Mauel and Bryer Hagberg added 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Wrightstown 33 38 – 71

Clintonville 32 27 – 59

Wrightstown: Buntin 5, Kinnnard 7, Hagstrom 5, Vanden Heuvel 18, Genke 8, Bessel 2, Cyra 8, Thompson 6, Morschauser 12. 3-pt: Kinnard, Vanden Heuvel, Genke, Cyra 2, Thompson. FTs: 17-28. Fouls: 21.

Clintonville: Howe 4, Mauel 12, McGee 3, Kamba 4, Polzin 6, Young 19, Hagberg 11. 3-pt: Mauel 2, McGee, Young 5. FTs: 9-17. Fouls: 21.

Luxemburg-Casco 52, Waupaca 44

LUXEMBURG – Mason Burmeister and Mason Trimberger both scored 12 points to lead the Spartans to the win over the Comets.

Waupaca was led by Kanye Bessman with 18 points. Wes Lauritzen added 12 points.

Waupaca 19 25 – 44

Luxemburg-Casco 23 29 – 52

Waupaca: Bessman 18, Adamczak 8, Harms 3, Lauritzen 12, Solberg 3. 3-pt: Solberg, Bessman 4, Harms, Lauritzen 2. FTs: 0-4. Fouls: 19.

Luxemburg-Casco: Coisman 6, Klaubauf 8, Piesler 7, Burmeister 12, Ropson 2, Derenne 5, Trimberger 12. 3-pt: Piesler, Burmeister. FTs: 6-14. Fouls: 9.

Little Chute 64, Marinette 37

LITTLE CHUTE – Henry Knudsen led a balanced scoring attack with 14 points, while Trevor Verhagen added 12 as the Mustangs downed the Marines in North Eastern Conference action.

Little Chute grabbed a 30-20 advantage at the half and held Marinette at bay the rest of the way.

In all, 10 Mustangs scored on the night.

Connor Eastman led Marinette with 11 points.

Marinette 20 17 – 37

Little Chute 30 34 – 64

Marinette: Eastman 11, Ducane 9, Furst 6, Jacobson 4, Anderson 7. 3-pt: Eastman 3, Furst 2, Jacobson. FTs: 5-14. Fouls: 9.

Little Chute: Verhagen 12, Knudsen 14, Peeters 8, Schultz 2, Jansen 4, Joten 7, Hermsen 6, VandenHeuvel 5, Romenesko 2, Wittmann 4. 3-pt: Knudsen 4, Peeters 2. FTs: 4-9. Fouls: 17.

Algoma 81, Sevastopol 45

ALGOMA – Parker Lischka scored 24 points and Braeden Leist added 20 as the Wolves pulled away from the Pioneers in the second half to earn the Packerland Conference win.

Also scoring in double figures for Algoma was Aiden Zeitler with 12 points.

The Wolves led by 11 at the break before going on a 44-19 second-half tear.

Andrew Wiesner had the hot hand for Sevastopol with 12 points, while Logan Schuh added 10.

Sevastopol 26 19 – 45

Algoma 37 44 – 81

Sevastopol: Schuh 10, Kacmarynski 3, Ash 7, Castillo 4, Lardinois 4, Wiesner 12, O’Dean 2, Schultz 3. 3-pt: Schuh 2, Ash, Wiesner 2, Schultz. FTs: 5-14. Fouls: 12.

Algoma: Moen 1, Leist 20, Prokash 4, Lischka 24, Cochart 5, Schwader 6, Nuezil 2, Zeitler 12, Robinson 3, Seiler 2, Melotte 2. 3-pt: Lischka 2, Cochart, Schwader, Robinson. FTs: 6-12. Fouls: 10.

Crivitz 76, St. Thomas Aquinas Academy 36

CRIVITZ – The Wolverines established a 20-point lead at halftime over the Cavaliers and went on to post the victory.

Colton Arpke hit three 3-point baskets and finished with 16 points to share team-scoring honors for Crivitz with Kade Thoma. Brayden Sellen added 10 points.

Thoma reached 1,000 career points in the game.

Jake Farley led St. Thomas Aquinas Academy with 20 points. Caleb Duvall added 11.

St. Thomas Aquinas 17 19 – 36

Crivitz 37 39 – 76

St. Thomas Aquinas: Duvall 11, L. Farley 5, J. Farley 20. 3-pt: Duvall 2, L. Farley, J. Farley 2. FTs: 5-13. Fouls: 14.

Crivitz: Sellen 10, L. Thoma 7, Ludwig 3, Nolan 4, K. Thoma 16, Brandow 2, Arpke 16, LaVesser 9, Flynn 2, Polomis 5, Paris-Fry 2. 3-pt: Sellen 2, L. Thoma, Ludwig, Arpke 3. FTs: 5-11. Fouls: 17.

Goodman-Pembine 52, Gillett 45

GILLETT – The Patriots outscored the Tigers 9-2 in overtime to earn the win.

Auron Garrow poured in 15 points and Wailer Severson and Vinnie Ipsa both scored 14 to power Goodman-Pembine.

Mason Herzog led Gillett with 11 points, while Chase Rosenlund added 10.

The Tigers grabbed a 24-23 halftime lead, but the teams battled back-and-forth and were tied at 43-43 at the end of regulation.

The game was decided at the line, with the Patriots connecting on 12 of 18, while the Tigers were just 1-for-9.

Goodman-Pembine 23 20 9 – 52

Gillett 24 19 2 – 45

Goodman-Pembine: Severson 14, Ipsa 14, Seidel 7, Garrow 15, Lewis 2. 3-pt: Ipsa 2, Seidel, Garrow 3. FTs: 12-18. Fouls: 9.

Gillett: Wendorff 4, Hall 2, Rosenlund 10, Slatky 6, Herzog 11, Schaal 7, Stage 3, Borremans 2. 3-pt: Schaal, Stage. FTs: 1-9. Fouls: 15.

Gibraltar 47, Peshtigo 45

FISH CREEK – Kayin Jackson scored baskets on four of the Vikings’ last five possessions, including a steal and basket with under 10 seconds to go, to lead Gibraltar past the Bulldogs in Packerland Conference action.

Jackson finished with 24 points, while Marco Jauregui added 13 points and two steals in the final three minutes.

“Great team win tonight,” Gibraltar coach Travis Ward said. “Our defensive effort was tremendous, battling all game and coming up big down the stretch. Aaron Brey did a fantastic job guarding one of the conference’s top players in Dominik Baxter.”

Baxter was held to eight points. Leading the Peshtigo attack was Levi Hodgins with 21 points.

Peshtigo 25 20 – 45

Gibraltar 25 22 – 47

Peshtigo: Polzin 5, Robison 2, Proft 2, Houlotte 7, Hodgins 21, Baxter 8. 3-pt: Polzin, Houlotte, Hodgins, Baxter 2. FTs: 10-12. Fouls: 18.

Gibraltar: Jauregui 13, Jackson 24, Brey 3, Buttman 4, Donnhausen 3. 3-pt: Jauregui, Jackson 2, Donnhausen. FTs: 5-13. Fouls: 12.

Sturgeon Bay 76, Southern Door 40

STURGEON BAY – The Clippers broke open the contest in the first half by outscoring the Eagles by 23 points.

Ben Ash led Sturgeon Bay with 30 points. His total included six 3-pointers. Jaxzen Bleck and Siggy Hansen both added 10 points.

Lauden Berg led Southern Door with 14 points.

Southern Door 17 23 – 40

Sturgeon Bay 40 36 – 76

Southern Door: Mueller 5, Jadin 2, Vandertie 3, VanRemortel 2, Berg 14, Schwartz 4, Lohrey 6, Meeks 4. 3-pt: Lohrey FTs: 6-14. Fouls: 13.

Sturgeon Bay: Ash 30, Starr 2, Fruzyna 7, Potier 1, Boden 3, Bleck 10, Hansen 10, Spritka 4, Ruenger 9. 3-pt: Ash 6, Fruzyna, Ruenger 2. FTs: 9-11. Fouls: 13.

Bonduel 79, Manawa 44

BONDUEL – The Bears had 10 players score and used a 54-point second half to pull away for the Central Wisconsin Conference win

Quinn Wesenberg led Bonduel with 23 points, while Carter Moesch added 12.

The Bears led 25-20 at intermission before taking charge in the final 18 minutes.

Powering the Wolves were Brayden Zielke and Vince Timm, both with 12 points.

Manawa 20 24 – 44

Bonduel 25 54 – 79

Manawa: Schlueter 5, Zielke 12, Jaeckle 8, Stroud 2, Timm 12, Zirbel 5. 3-pt: Schlueter, Jaeckle. FTs: 6-9. Fouls: 15.

Bonduel: Wesenberg 23, Westrich 9, Hartlaben 3, Uelmen 8, Zernicke 4, Moesch 12, Johnson 6, Weier 6, Hillsberg 6, Heller 2. 3-pt: Wesenberg, Hartlaben, Moesch 4, Johnson 2, Weier 2, Hillsberg 2. FTs: 15-18. Fouls: 16.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Notre Dame 67, Green Bay Preble 31

GREEN BAY – Kaia Waldrop scored 17 points and Ava Cumicek added 10 as the Tritons raced out to a big first-half lead and cruised to the Fox River Classic Conference win.

Notre Dame led 44-10 at intermission.

Leading the Hornets was Gracie Day with 13 points.

Green Bay Preble 10 21 – 31

Notre Dame 44 23 – 67

Green Bay Preble: Konkol 8, Day 13, Smith 4, DeBlaey 4, Barakhshan 2. 3-pt: Day 2. FTs: 7-12. Fouls: 14.

Notre Dame: Webster 5, Cumicek 10, Hinz 9, Waldrop 17, Stenavich 4, Simpson 5, Breese 9, Abel 8. 3-pt: Webster, Cumicek 2, Hinz 2, Breese, Abel 2. FTs: 9-15. Fouls: 14.

West De Pere 73, Pulaski 39

DE PERE – Clara Hoffman, Molly Walder and Alexa Rattray combined for 43 points to lead the Phantoms to the win over the Red Raiders.

Hoffman led West De Pere with a career-high 19 points. Walder scored 14 points and Rattray added 10.

Pulaski was paced by Olivia Spranger with 10 points.

Pulaski 20 19 – 39

West De Pere 34 39 – 73

Pulaski: Hasser 1, Barry 3, Stedl 2, Shaw 6, Lemerond 7, Gwindt 4, Prentice 4, Nischke 2, Spranger 10. 3-pt: Lemerond. FTs: 18-30. Fouls: 12.

West De Pere: Hoffman 19, Rattray 10, Cutler 2, Walder 14, Henry 4, Hannula 3, Wood 4, Runke 2, Shefchik 6, Janquart 5, Baciak 4. 3-pt: Rattray 2, Walder 2, Henry, Janquart. FTs: 9-12. Fouls: 22.

New London 74, Green Bay East 19

NEW LONDON – The Bulldogs romped to a 34-point halftime lead in their win over the Red Devils.

Sarah Daly led New London with 17 points. Chesney Magolski and Ella Grable added 15 and 14 points, respectively.

Taniyah Thomas and Jada Nelson both scored six points to lead Green Bay East.

Green Bay East 11 8 – 19

New London 45 29 – 74

Green Bay East: Thomas 6, Nelson 6, Gonnigan 2, M. Rodriguez 2, Tinnon 2, K. Rodriguez 1. 3-pt: Thomas 2, Nelson 2. FTs: 1-6. Fouls: 13.

New London: Baehman 4, Handschke 2, Magolski 15, Langel 3, Allen 2, Daly 17, Grable 14, Jones 6, Tepoorten 5, Smith 6. 3-pt: Magolski, Daly, Grable, Jones, Tepoorten. FTs: 13-19. Fouls: 11.

Denmark 60, Coleman 19

DENMARK – Kiarrah Micolichek poured in 19 points and Allie VanVonderen added 16 as the Vikings cruised past the Cougars in nonconference action.

The win moves Denmark to 7-0 on the season.

The Vikings grabbed a 28-11 lead at the half and steadily pulled away in the final 18 minutes.

Allie Gross led Coleman with nine points.

Coleman 11 8 – 19

Denmark 28 32 – 60

Coleman: Jensen 2, Gilbertson 6, Kuchta 2, Gross 9. 3-pt: Gross. FTs: 2-4. Fouls: 14.

Denmark: Brice 5, Selner 5, Vogel 8, Micolichek 19, VanVonderen 16, Lindsley 5, Kraschnewski 2. 3-pt: Vogel, Micolichek 3, VanVonderen 2. FTs: 14-18. Fouls: 8.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Bay Area 8, Arrowhead 0

ASHWAUBENON - Elliana Memken scored two goals and added an assist, and six other Ice Bears registered goals in the win.

Bay Area grabbed a 2-0 lead after one period and extended it to 6-0 after two.

Also scoring goals for the Ice Bears were Aisling Buchan, Ava McDonald, Madeline Engles, Lily Lyons, Bailey Hronek and Jordyn Clarke. Adding assists were Buchan, McDonald, Abby Mommaerts and Piper Losey with two each, and Addison Dahl, Engles, Bridget Welsing, Clarke and Eva Streckenbach with one each.

Reese Spiering had 12 saves in goal for Bay Area. Arrowhead’s Kennedy Bostrom made 23 saves.

BOYS HOCKEY

De Pere 4, Sheboygan 2

DE PERE - The Voyageurs overcame a 2-0 deficit with four unanswered goals in their win over the Red Raiders.

Trailing 2-0 in the second period, Easton LaBelle started the turnaround for De Pere with a power-play goal at 14:32 of the period. Max Greenya then tied the game 19 seconds later.

Greenya put De Pere ahead at 7:35 of the third period with Wyatt Williams adding an insurance goal at the 14:46 mark.

Austin Lee had three assists for De Pere.

De Pere, which outshot Sheboygan 43-18, got 16 saves from Nathan Frank in goal. Will Hollingsworth had 39 saves for Sheboygan.

BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Appleton West Terror Relays

BRILLION/VALDERS/CHILTON 50, APPLETON NORTH/EAST 49, APPLETON WEST CO-OP 40, NEENAH 37, OSHKOSH WEST 31, OSHKOSH NORTH/LOURDES 14, SHAWANO 12, NOTRE DAME/SOUTHERN DOOR 9, WISCONSIN RAPIDS 2

Diving: 1, Appleton North/East (Owen Schmitz/Arthur Skorr) 231.90; 2, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Adam Bunnell/Eliot Wieting) 165.00; 3, Appleton West Co-op (Bauer Seefeldt/Kegan Phalin) 101.65. 100 Free R: 1, Oshkosh West :54.68; 2, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Braiden Ansorge, Eliot Wieting, Jake Propson, Adam Bunnell) :54.74; 3, Appleton North/East (Kellan Morris, Brady Koplitz, Gael Vera, Jon Waggener) :56.61. 200 Medley R: 1, Appleton West Co-op (Emerson Middendorp, Hayden Hollenbeck, Ethan Shalkhauser, Ethan Bruce) 1:59.53; 2, Neenah (Gideon Benner, Burke Wendell, Ryker Zarda, Ben Munson) 2:00.99; 3, Appleton North/East (Sebastian Brown, Jason Hindman, Arthur Skorr, Cash Braun) 2:04.48. 500 Crescendo R: 1, Brillion/Valders/Brillion (Jake Propson, William Deehr, Ty Buechel, Kevin Halverson) 5:26.93; 2, Neenah (Rylan LaPean, Joseph Van Handel, Crawford Pfeifle, Gideon Benner) 5:50.27; 3, Oshkosh West 5:53.65. 300 Back R: 1, Appleton West Co-op (Ethan Pasholk, Emerson Middendorp, Ethan Bruce) 3:10.90; 2, Neenah (Jack Kippa, Gage Jensen, Ryker Zarda) 3:26.51; 3, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Aiden Cuevas, Ethan Fuka, Ty Buechel) 3:42.46. 400 Free R: 1, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Kevin Halverson, Jake Propson, Adam Bunnell, Aiden Cuevas) 4:12.82; 2, Neenah (Jack Kippa, Ben Munson, Gage Jensen, Burke Wendell) 4:13.31; 3, Appleton North/East (Will Zinth, Abram Hansen, Brady Koplitz, Kellan Morris) 4:18.54. 200 Breast/Fly R: 1, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Killian Armstrong, Deagan Schneider, Evan Propson, William Deehr) 2:17.88; 2, Appleton North/East (Jason Hindman, Will Zinth, Ryan Campana, Mats Ridlehoover) 2:24.18; 3, Notre Dame/Southern Door (Jack Monfils, Brennan Johnson, Aaron Miller, Quinn Collison) 2:24.46. 400 Medley R: 1, Neenah (Ryker Zarda, Burke Wendell, Jack Kippa, Gage Jensen) 4:27.62; 2, Appleton North/East (Arthur Skorr, Abram Hansen, Cash Braun, Sebastian Brown) 4:31.11. 300 IM R: 1, Appleton West Co-op (Hayden Hollenbeck, Ethan Shalkhauser, Ethan Pasholk) 3:16.58; 2, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Killian Armstrong, William Deehr, Kevin Halverson) 3:30.38; 3, Notre Dame/Southern Door (Quinn Collison, Aaron Miller, Jack Monfils) 3:31.39. 100 Medley R: 1, Appleton North/East (Akhil Maheshwari, Brady Koplitz, Will Zinth, Gael Vera) 1:05.53; 2, Oshkosh West 1:06.24; 3, Shawano (Liam Laude, Brayden Maass, Cole Beyer, Michael Keene) 1:11.15. 200 Free R: 1, Appleton West Co-op (Ethan Pasholk, Emerson Middendorp, Ethan Bruce, Hayden Hollenbeck) 2:17.43; 2, Appleton North/East (Cash Braun, Mason Bernhardt, Ryan Campana, Mats Ridlehoover) 2:30.11; 3, Brillion/Valders/Chilton (Ty Buechel, Ethan Fuka, Braiden Ansorge, Eliot Wieting) 2:32.63.

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SWOOPE — A third quarter run helped Riverheads open up a big lead on its way to a 45-31 win in Shenandoah District girls basketball Dec. 12.

Riverheads (3-1, 1-0 Shenandoah) got two 3-pointers from senior Kallie Poole in the third quarter and outscored Gap 18-4.

Freshman Chesney Dunlap had 13 points and sophomore Abi Bennington had 11 points to lead the Gladiators in the win. Freshman Avery Glover added nine points for Riverheads.

"We make young mistakes, freshman mistakes, especially when Abi goes out," Riverheads coach Katelyn Clark said. "She's our chief on the floor and then I'm asking two freshman to run the floor."

Rachel Showalter had eight points to lead Buffalo Gap (1-1, 0-1 Shenandoah). Faith Showalter and Paige Showalter both had six points for the Bison.

"When Riverheads and Gap play in any sport, it doesn't matter the records, it's always going to be a contest," Clark said. "It's such a rivalry. I had family that went to Gap. I went to Riverheads. It's a weird, friendly rivalry, but you want to win."

Girls: Staunton 66, Alleghany 30

Staunton picked up its second win in as many nights with a 66-30 win over Alleghany in Shenandoah District girls basketball Dec. 12.

Chasyn Smith had 21 points to lead Staunton (2-0, 1-0 Shenandoah). Kerein Scott added 17 and Trioux Williams finished with 13 points in the win. Smith had nine points in the first half to help Staunton jump out to a 16-7 lead.

Alleghany (0-3, 0-2 Shenandoah) got 16 points from Ty'Aieja Smith.

Girls: Rockbridge County 42, Waynesboro 41

A five-point third quarter doomed Waynesboro, which lost a halftime lead in falling 42-41 to Rockbridge County Dec. 12 in Shenandoah District girls basketball.

Waynesboro led by two at the break but was outscored 16-5 in the third to fall behind. The Little Giants made a valiant effort to rally in the fourth, but came up a point short.

Waynesboro (1-2, 0-1 Shenandoah) got 18 points from Shavea Torian.

Rockbridge (1-1, 1-0 Shenandoah) was led by Lola Mulitalo's 21 points.

Boys: Waynesboro 55, Rockbridge County 44

Waynesboro got its first win of the season, beating Rockbridge County 55-44 in Shenandoah District boys basketball.

Sophomore Deonta Brown led the scoring with 19 points and Isaiah Goldsmith added 13 points for Waynesboro (1-1. 1-0 Shenandoah).

Waynesboro's defense only allowed two points in the second quarter.

"Unfortunately, we thought the game was over and Rockbridge came out in the second half and took it to us," Waynesboro coach John Spears said. "We did recover to hang on for the win."

Spears said he was "totally disappointed" in the second half as well as the free throw shooting the last the two minutes, calling it "atrocious." Waynesboro made 2-of-8 from the line in those final minutes.

"I’ll take the win and hopefully we realize there are two halves in the game," Spears said of his young team that started four sophomores and one senior. "Hopefully these type games will help us."

Boys: Riverheads 48, Buffalo Gap 41

Riverheads improved to 2-1 and 1-0 in Shenandoah District play with a win over Buffalo Gap (0-1, 0-1 Shenandoah) Dec. 12.

Boys: Alleghany 62, Parry McCluer 61

Alleghany (1-0) held off Parry McCluer in nondistrict boys basketball action Dec. 12

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MANSFIELD — With the score tied at 39 apiece with 6:38 left in the game and the Mansfield Senior Tygers struggling mightily on offense in the second half, during a timeout, Tygers head coach Marquis Sykes looked his players in the eyes and had a simple message.

Calm down.

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The Tygers did that and more as they went on a 12-1 run to break open a very tight Ohio Cardinal Conference contest with New Philadelphia and used that run to pull off a 62-52 victory to remain in first place in the league race.

"The message was really to just calm down," Sykes said. "I thought we were taking quick perimeter shots offensively when we really didn't need to. We just needed to slow ourselves down, execute our offense and attack the basket and then get stops on defense. I didn't say anything slick. It was all about sticking to the fundamentals and the things we have been working on for weeks in practice."

They did just that. After taking a 30-20 lead into the halftime locker room, the Tygers managed just nine points in the third quarter because of poor shot selection and lack of offensive rebounding and saw the Quakers battle back to tie the game early in the fourth.

Mansfield Senior sophomore Kaylen Brooks drilled a clutch 3-pointer to make it 46-40 which took all of the air out of New Philadelphia and pace the Tygers to 23 fourth-quarter points. The simple message worked to perfection.

"Stay together, stay as one," Brooks said. "We have to lean on each other at the end of close games. If we can stay together, we can pull out big wins like that. We weren't moving the ball very well in the third quarter and it kind of stuck in one spot so I was happy to see us execute in the fourth."

Brooks finished with a game-high 17 points and a pair of 3-pointers. After leading the team in made 3s last season, Brooks hasn't attempted many this season, instead opting to get to the basket. But to knock down a massive 3-pointer felt awful good.

"It was very nice to make a clutch play down the stretch," Brooks said. "I know my team needed a big play and I was proud to step up and make one. I wanted to be a leader and knock down a crucial shot."

Sykes is thrilled to see Brooks add another layer to his game.

"He has really focused on attacking the basket this season," Sykes said. "He got a lot stronger during the offseason and spent a lot of time in the weight room because he wants to continue to add to his game. Teams have been taking away his 3-point shooting, so he has been attacking and he has done a very good job of balancing things out with both parts of his game."

Davion Mack added 16 points while Rashad Reed Jr. had 15 to give the Tygers three players with 15 points or more for the game. The Tygers are now 4-0 and travel to Lexington on Dec. 16 for another massive OCC contest. The Tygers lost to Lex twice last season on their way to a second-place finish in the OCC.

"We came into this season very hungry with a lot to prove," Brooks said. "We took some losses last year and our goal was to come out and get revenge."

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LANSING — Grady Eklund was a major contributor for the Pewamo-Westphalia boys basketball team as it made a run to the state semifinals.

The Northwood commit and returning all-state state performer hopes to help the Pirates get back to the Breslin Center once again and finish the job this time around.

And that experience from last winter provided plenty of motivation for Eklund in the offseason as he prepared for his senior season.

"You get so close and you fall a step short and you don't make it to the championship game and you just get yourself in the gym every single day after that just hoping to get back there and maybe win it all," Eklund said.

That motivation has been on display in the infant stages of his senior season as Eklund played a part in P-W moving to 2-0 with its 67-23 victory over Lansing Christian in a CMAC contest Friday, Dec. 12.

Eklund had a game-high 25 points for the Pirates, who have won both their games by at least 40 points. Eklund has averaged 22.0 points through the opening games.

Getting stronger and being able to finish through contact have been focuses for Eklund as he prepares for his college future at Northwood. And he invested plenty of time in the gym during the offseason to becoming the best player possible as the Pirates chase their state championship dreams.

"(I was) in the gym every day, no matter what (or if I was) sick or not," Eklund said. "I played travel ball and traveled around and played those games. Even the day before travel games where you travel out there, I would go to an LA Fitness and play there with some people."

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P-W coach Dominic Schneider has been impressed with how Eklund has grown in numerous ways during his four-year varsity career. Schneider has seen Eklund evolve from primarily a 3-point shooter as a freshman to having the ability to drive to the basket and also have a growing presence on the court as a leader after playing in the shadows of older brother Jamison at the beginning of his varsity career.

Eklund showed that leadership from the bench after helping the Pirates break Friday's game open against Lansing Christian and turn a 13-9 advantage after the opening quarter into a 30-13 lead at the half. After scoring 17 points in the first half and eight in the early stages of the second half, Eklund provided encouragement to teammates on the floor.

"He's always been a great basketball player but seeing him off the court and seeing him lead in the locker room and within our youth and within different areas of our program, that's what makes me smile the biggest is when you see someone like that make a bigger impact for other kids that might be struggling or might need someone to look up to," Schneider said. "He's kind of that guy that puts his arm around them and he'll say some uplifting words to them where he wouldn't have said that in the past."

Eklund was one of three players in double figures scoring for the P-W on Friday as it gave Schneider his 100th coaching victory. Logan Farmer had 12 points and Trent Piggott added 11 points for the Pirates.

Charlie Baker had 12 points to lead Lansing Christian (1-2, 0-2).

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This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Grady Eklund motivated to help P-W boys basketball reach title dreams

Grant Lawless has emerged as one of North Carolina’s most prolific high school quarterbacks, combining gaudy statistics with a compelling recruiting journey that culminated in his commitment to Wake Forest.

At East Lincoln High School, Lawless has rewritten the record books. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing around 195 pounds, the senior signal-caller capped off his 2025 season with 2,876 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and just four interceptions, completing 66 percent of his throws. He added 436 rushing yards and 12 scores on the ground, showcasing mobility that complements his polished arm talent. Those numbers powered East Lincoln to a 10-2 finish and a berth in the state playoffs.

His play earned him a spot as a finalist on the ALL-USA East Football Team, which also makes him a finalist for the national ALL-USA Football Team. Both of those teams will be announced later this month. Here is the full list of the quarterback finalists.

Lawless’s rise wasn’t sudden; it was built year by year. As a sophomore in 2023, he threw for 1,599 yards and 20 touchdowns, announcing himself as a varsity-ready starter. His junior campaign in 2024 was even more impressive: 2,650 yards, 36 touchdowns and only four picks, while leading East Lincoln to a 7-4 record and the first round of the 3A playoffs.

By the end of his senior season, Lawless’s career totals stood at 7,125 passing yards, 89 touchdowns and just nine interceptions across 34 games, with an additional 868 rushing yards and 16 rushing scores. Efficiency defined his play. He averaged more than 209 passing yards per game and maintained a quarterback rating above 130.

Recruiters took notice. Lawless’s first scholarship offer came from Elon University in January, quickly followed by Gardner-Webb, Lenoir-Rhyne, Towson and Bryant. But the turning point arrived in late May, when Wake Forest extended its first Power Four offer.

Within a week, Lawless committed to the Demon Deacons, becoming the second in-state quarterback pledge for their 2026 class. His decision reflected both opportunity and loyalty: Wake Forest’s new staff under head coach Jake Dickert prioritized keeping North Carolina talent close to home, and Lawless fit the mold perfectly.

Rated a four-star prospect and ranked among the top quarterbacks in the state, he was considered one of the most efficient passers in the region.

Beyond football, Lawless is a multi-sport standout. On the basketball court, he earned all-conference honors, averaging 13 points and nearly eight rebounds per game as a junior. His athletic versatility earned him East Lincoln’s Underclassman Athlete of the Year award in 2024-25.

Coaches and teammates often point to his leadership—calm in the pocket, vocal in the huddle, and relentless in preparation.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Grant Lawless, a Wake Forest recruit, named ALL-American finalist

MIAMI ― With Cardinal Newman football taking down Chaminade Madonna in a dramatic Class 1A state title, veteran coach Jack Daniels has added another chapter to his illustrious career.

Daniels is now 3-1 in state championship games, with Thursday's victory being the first appearance with Newman after reaching the title game with Dwyer in 2000, 2009, and 2013.

But this one — being Newman's first appearance and victory in program history — was special. Playing at the peak of Palm Beach County football for Daniels' five-year tenure, the team has been knocking on the door of state stardom the last three seasons, getting closer and closer to . . .

. . . Well, to this moment. A moment that is as contagious as it is triumphant.

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"It's a feeling that, once you get it, it keeps you coming back," Daniels said. "It's an incredible feeling, so you chase it. You chase it."

Newman has been 'chasing' it for as long as the program has been alive, but no more.

The Crusaders were ever so close last year, advancing to the state semifinals before falling to Clearwater Central Catholic in a stunning overtime turnaround, the unfortunate foundation for a bitter, what-if filled offseason.

That hump was one the Crusaders overcame readily this year, riding a punishing first half to cruise by Carrollwood Day in the same round. It was a win that marked the first state championship appearance, which in and of itself was cause for many to celebrate.

Not for Jack Daniels. Almost wasn't enough.

"We won last week and everybody's, 'Congrats' and 'You got there,'" Daniels said. "But getting there isn't the end of the road."

He took a moment to look around at the players and fans celebrating before continuing.

"This is the best feeling in the world," he concluded.

The team overcame challenges throughout the year, including enduring through a pair of ugly games to get to this point. The home opener, a loss to Roman Catholic, threatened to take the wind out of the Crusaders' sails before the year really got under way.

Weeks later, Cardinal Newman fell flat in a high-profile matchup against Jesuit (Tampa Bay), and the team could have taken the easy way out; they could have folded.

Instead, they licked their wounds, and Daniels' squad punched back.

"We played a great game," Daniels said. "We play as a team, they love each other. We work extremely hard and they bought into it. We got better every week, we really did."

When asked how it ranked among the top moment in his legacy, Daniels agreed that it was an instant favorite.

"No doubt, no doubt," he said. "It's up there for sure."

Alex Peterman is a high school sports reporter for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at apeterman@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Jack Daniels leads Cardinal Newman football to first state title

MIAMI ― With Cardinal Newman football taking down Chaminade Madonna in a dramatic Class 1A state title, veteran coach Jack Daniels has added another chapter to his illustrious career.

Daniels is now 3-1 in state championship games, with Thursday's victory being the first appearance with Newman after reaching the title game with Dwyer in 2000, 2009, and 2013.

But this one — being Newman's first appearance and victory in program history — was special. Playing at the peak of Palm Beach County football for Daniels' five-year tenure, the team has been knocking on the door of state stardom the last three seasons, getting closer and closer to . . .

. . . Well, to this moment. A moment that is as contagious as it is triumphant.

More: Cardinal Newman football upsets Chaminade-Madonna in state championship

"It's a feeling that, once you get it, it keeps you coming back," Daniels said. "It's an incredible feeling, so you chase it. You chase it."

Newman has been 'chasing' it for as long as the program has been alive, but no more.

The Crusaders were ever so close last year, advancing to the state semifinals before falling to Clearwater Central Catholic in a stunning overtime turnaround, the unfortunate foundation for a bitter, what-if filled offseason.

That hump was one the Crusaders overcame readily this year, riding a punishing first half to cruise by Carrollwood Day in the same round. It was a win that marked the first state championship appearance, which in and of itself was cause for many to celebrate.

Not for Jack Daniels. Almost wasn't enough.

"We won last week and everybody's, 'Congrats' and 'You got there,'" Daniels said. "But getting there isn't the end of the road."

He took a moment to look around at the players and fans celebrating before continuing.

"This is the best feeling in the world," he concluded.

The team overcame challenges throughout the year, including enduring through a pair of ugly games to get to this point. The home opener, a loss to Roman Catholic, threatened to take the wind out of the Crusaders' sails before the year really got under way.

Weeks later, Cardinal Newman fell flat in a high-profile matchup against Jesuit (Tampa Bay), and the team could have taken the easy way out; they could have folded.

Instead, they licked their wounds, and Daniels' squad punched back.

"We played a great game," Daniels said. "We play as a team, they love each other. We work extremely hard and they bought into it. We got better every week, we really did."

When asked how it ranked among the top moment in his legacy, Daniels agreed that it was an instant favorite.

"No doubt, no doubt," he said. "It's up there for sure."

Alex Peterman is a high school sports reporter for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at apeterman@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Jack Daniels leads Cardinal Newman football to first state title

After four days of voting, the results are in from the Delmarva Now 2025 Fan's Choice Fall Athlete of the Season Poll. And the winner is an athlete from Stephen Decatur high school who starred during the recent high school field hockey season.

Decatur's Bailey Griffin won the fan's choice poll after a stellar season leading the Seahawks field hockey team. Named the Bayside South Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row, Griffin was also part of a Decatur team that won the Bayside South title for the second consecutive year. Griffin was also recently named to the Maryland Field Hockey All-State Second Team for the 2025 season.

Griffin won the poll with 51% of the more than 15,000 votes in the fall season's Athlete of the Season Poll.

Finishing in second place in the Athlete of the Season Poll was fellow Bayside South field hockey player Siena Beauchamp, who was named the Bayside South Offensive Player of the Year.

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This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Who won Delmarva Now Fall Athlete of the Season Poll? Find out here

Results are in for the Montgomery Advertiser's boys and girls Athlete of the Week polls for Dec. 1-5, sponsored by The Vance Law Firm.

Prattville Christian's Justin Chapman held off Alabama Christian Academy's Christian Snipes in the boys poll for his first win. Stanhope Elmore's Kuraji Crosby claimed her first poll win of 2025 and became the second Stanhope Elmore girls basketball player to win the girls poll.

Chapman is the second Prattville Christian boys basketball player to win the poll with Cody Chapman claiming last week's poll for the boys.

Justin Chapman won with 55.01% of votes with 5,510 total votes cast. Crosby grabbed 92.02% of the girls votes with 4,127 cast.

Nominees come from top performers the week before. To nominate a top performer, have your team's coach or stat keeper email sports@montgomeryadvertiser.com by 11 p.m. CT Friday. Voting opens Monday and lasts until noon Thursday. Winners are announced Fridays.

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CYPRESS — Refugio controlled most of the night, but a pair of second-half onside kicks proved costly as the Bobcats fell 37-28 to Joaquin in a Class 2A Division I state semifinal game, Thursday, Dec. 11, at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.

Refugio set the tone early behind quarterback Ray Lewis, who fired a touchdown pass to Laytyn Garza and later scored a rushing touchdown to give the Bobcats a 14-7 halftime lead. 

Refugio increased its lead in the third quarter with two Zander Wills touchdowns on runs of 3 and 54 yards.

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But the game flipped when Joaquin recovered the two onside kicks and scored on both to take the lead for good.

The Rams' special teams also controlled the ball by limiting Refugio to only three possessions in the second half.

Wills led the Bobcats with 12 carries for 120 yards and two touchdown. Lewis ran for 98 yards in the loss.

The loss ends Refugio’s playoff run one win shy of returning to the state championship game for the first time since 2022 under second-year coach Drew Cox. 

It was the first loss of the season for the Bobcats, who finish the season 13-1.

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Refugio football falls to Joaquin in state semifinals

Scott Stay is back on the bench for the Millville High School wrestling team.

After a 14-year stint as the Thunderbolts’ head coach from 2003-17, Stay returned to the same role earlier this week.

Stay takes over for Jason Bilinski, who ran the program for the last eight seasons including last year’s 18-4 squad that won the Cape-Atlantic League National Division title.

“I’m happy to be back,” said Stay, who is also a physical education teacher at Millville. “It’s a good group of kids. I had an opportunity to come back and I decided to take it. If I didn't do it now, I might not get another chance.”

Stay guided Millville’s grapplers to a back-to-back playoff berths and 18-win seasons in 2012-13 and 2013-14. It was a program record for wins in a season that was matched by last year’s squad.  

When he stepped down following the 2017 season, Stay never anticipated getting back into coaching.

“For the first two or three seasons after that, I didn’t miss it at all,” he said. “I did nothing wrestling related during that time.”

That changed when Christian Varga and other wrestling parents asked if he could help out with the wrestling program at Lakeside Middle School. Stay obliged and reignited his passion for the sport.

“Wrestling has been a big part of my life since I was 10 years old,” Stay said. “I saw the excitement the young kids had for wrestling, they’re learning and I was just able to go out there and coach.”

Millville is scheduled to open its season at the Pete Adams Memorial Tournament at Vineland on Saturday. Junior Patrick Tull, who placed fifth at 138 pounds at Region 8 last winter, will lead the team into competition this season.

Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 35 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him by email at tmcgurk@usatodayco.com. Follow him on Twitter at @McGurkSports. Help support local journalism with a digital subscription.

This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Scott Stay returns as head coach of the Millville wrestling program

Cardinal Newman football's 17-14 win against Chaminade-Madonna in the Class 1A state championship game was stunning.

It's arguably the biggest upset in the FHSAA state championship games since Berkeley Prep knocked off nationally ranked Miami Norland for the Class 2M title in 2023.

Not only is it Newman's first state championship but it snaps Chaminade-Madonna four-year run of postseason dominance.

To truly appreciate how big of a win it is for Newman, it helps to understand exactly how good Chaminade-Madonna has been.

That's the way it is with sports upsets. They require context.

Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson to become the world heavyweight champion in 1990 is all the more impressive when you know that Tyson has won 33 in a row, including two of his previous three fights in less than 100 seconds.

The 1980 USA hockey "Miracle on Ice" win against the Soviet Union requires the knowledge that the Soviet Union had won gold in the previous four Olympics, won 27 of 29 and outscored opponents 175-44 in the Olympics from 1964-76.

Is Newman's win against Chaminade on the level of those upsets?

No. But it was an upset.

Here's a look at what Chaminade-Madonna has accomplished during its four-year title run.

2021

Final USA Today Super 25 ranking: No. 25 nationally

Chaminade-Madonna went 12-1, with the lone loss coming at American Heritage 26-24 in Week 2. An outstanding defensive squad led by All-American edge rusher Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (currently at Ohio State), the Lions posted five shutouts — including a 21-0 win over Berkeley Prep in the state title game. Chaminade-Madonna finished its season by beating Arizona state champion Highland in the GEICO State Champions Bowl Series in Las Vegas.

2022

Final USA Today Super 25 ranking: 9 nationally

The Lions went 13-1, with its lone loss coming against Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas in the season finale. Chaminade-Madonna outscored opponents 672-189 and throttled Clearwater Central Catholic 48-12 in the state championship. Junior quarterback Cedrick Bailey Jr. (North Carolina State) threw for 3,563 yards and 47 touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) caught 20 touchdown passes this season.

2023

Final USA Today Super 25 ranking: 2 nationally

Chaminade-Madonna dominated all season with just two games being decided by eight points or less. During its seven games, the Lions outscored their opponents 401-7. Chaminade-Madonna routes Clearwater Central Catholic 56-0 in the state championship game, with Jeremiah Smith catching 13 passes for 183 yards and a score and Joshisa Trader (Miami) catching two touchdown passes. The Lions regional final was a 40-0 home win against Cardinal Newman.

2024

Final USA Today Super 25 ranking: 9 nationally

Chaminade-Madonna shockingly dropped their first two games — St. John Bosco (California) and Blanche Ely — by eight total points before ending the season on a 13-game win streak. The Lions beat Clearwater Central Catholic 42-7 in the state championship game. Derrek Cooper (Texas signee) led a rushing attack that had 3,125 yards and 40 touchdowns.

2025

Current USA Today Super 25 ranking: 16 nationally

The Lions came into the Class 1A state championship with a 10-2 record. The losses coming against St. Frances (Maryland), which is ranked No. 7 nationally, and St. Thomas Aquinas, ranked No. 9 nationally. The offense was paced by wide receivers Jasen Lopez (Florida State signee) and Denairius Gray (Kentucky signee) and Cooper.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Chaminade-Madonna football dynasty toppled in Cardinal Newman upset

The Tennessee high school football season is over with the TSSAA football playoffs state championship games wrapping up Dec. 4-6 in Chattanooga.

Here are the Nashville area players who made their respective all-region teams in Middle Tennessee.

Region 4-1A

All-Region Team

Clay County: Cage Ashley, Waylon Cherry, Nehamiah Hamilton, Cole Eads, Ethan Hayes.

Jo Byrns: Kaveon Broxton, Adam Lankford, Jarom Belles, Markerion Hyde.

Innovation Academy: Boston Rager, Mason Burr, Matthew Stewart.

Red Boiling Springs: Dalton Dallas, Parker Clark, Tyler Jines.

Region MVP: Nolan Adams, Clay County

Co-Offense MVP: Reece Adams, Clay County; Clay Woody, Jo Byrns

Defensive MVP: Kolton Brown, Clay County

Skill Player of the Year: Jon Michael Wix, Jo Byrns

Offensive lineman of the Year: Rolan Holaway (Clay County).

Defensive lineman of the Year: Bryson Sharp, Clay County

Specialist MVP: Jake Walker, Jo Byrns

Coach of the Year: Bruce Lamb, Clay County

Assistant Coach of the Year: Tyler Estep, Jo Byrns

Region 5-2A

All-Region Team

Lewis County: Kolt Skelton, Colby Cates, Brayden Cooper, Kobe Feichtinger, Gavin Coker, Henry Sharp.

Summertown: Heith Benefield, Cainaan Klinghard, McKaleb Powell, Colton Pugh, Eli Shaffer.

Scotts Hill: David Whitaker, Koleton Clarke, Bentley Parker, Mason Hanna.

Mt. Pleasant: Cole Anderson, Kaden McCrory, Jayden McClure, Easton Plunkett, AJ Seiber, Jalen Smith.

Riverside: Cody Brasher, Kjavik Fowler, JP Graves, Hayden Wyatt, Austin Pritchard.

Adamsville: Ben Hill, Jonah Engel, Isaac Howard, Lucas Hughes, Jackson Johnson, Easton Thompson.

Loretto: Colby Brown, Andrew Riley, Blaze Thomason, Brayden Bennett.

MVP: Drew Ray, Lewis County

Offensive MVP: Payton Niehaus, Mt. Pleasant

Defensive MVP: Carter Dunn, Mt. Pleasant

Athlete of the Year: JC Gray, Adamsville

Co-QB of the Year: Kale Scott, Mt. Pleasant; Max Dillard, Summertown

RB of the Year: Avery Burks, Adamsville

WR of the Year: Aiden Wise, Lewis County

TE of the Year: Kade Carroll, Lewis County

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Tucker Jones, Lewis County

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Nate James, Lewis County

Linebacker of the Year: Asah Story, Adamsville

Defensive Back of the Year: Dillon Thompson, Loretto

Kicker of the Year: Brad Hoffman, Summertown

Returner of the Year: JP Easterling, Mt. Pleasant

Freshman of the Year: Bryce Boone, Scotts Hill

Region 6-2A

All-Region Team

Hickman County: Brayden McCaleb, Andy Craft, Taylor Hutchinson, Jackson Mayberry.

Hickman County Honorable Mention: Brayden Armstrong, JonMichael Lewis.

East Hickman: Austin Weir, Cash Jones, Micah Godfrey, Luke Fisher, Landen Dearborn, Taylor Swinehart.

East Hickman Honorable Mention: Drake Cole, Luke Cole, Braden Nicks.

Houston County: MyQuel Valerio, Dylon Zilliox, Memphis Goodwin, Ryan Carter, Braxton Miller.

Houston County Honorable Mention: Jemareon Hillsman, Brody Rumfelt, Gauge Myers.

East Robertson: Caleb McNeil, Kanye Prince, Seth Keith, Lane Bruce, Kris Groves,  Zay Groves, Bryson Shreeve, Miles Cothron, Steven Brooks, Westin Hobgood.

East Robertson Honorable Mention: Bryson Harrison, David “Ted” Summerer, Austin Pilkerton.

East Nashville: Devin Phillips, Kinnie Fuller, Chauncey Anthony, Cortez Murphy, G’onni Martin, Zamari Davis, Je’Von Carter, Ke’Vontae Pitts.

East Nashville Honorable Mention: Cason Reed, Victor Iriogbe, Terry Bowden.

Most Valuable Player of the Year: Kason Young, East Robertson

Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year: Dallas Covington, East Nashville

Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Xavier Johnson, East Nashville

Most Valuable Offensive Skill Player: Cade Brooks, East Robertson

Most Valuable Running Back: Preston Mitchell, Houston County

Most Valuable Defensive Player of the Year: Angel Blair, East Robertson

Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Zach Groves, East Robertson

Most Valuable Defensive Skill Player: Braxten Hill, East Hickman

Most Valuable Special Teams Player: Parker Lambert, Hickman County

Iron Man Award: Dalton Blackburn, East Hickman

Region 5-3A

Super Region

QB: Jayon Washington, Maplewood

RB: Santana Frost, Stratford; Jaden Steele, Maplewood

FB: Braxton Cook, Westmoreland

WR: Joe Campbell (Stratford), Mar’Shaun Fletcher (Whites Creek), De’Aries Holland (Whites Creek), Andru Pritchett (Whites Creek).

OL: Carson Borders (Westmoreland), Marques Carter (Maplewood), Corbin Goodwin (White House Heritage), Easton Morris (Westmoreland), Lane Roberts (White House Heritage).

Inside Linebacker: Mason Eckhart (White House Heritage), Caesar Harris V (Stratford), Jaden Wilson (Whites Creek).

Outside Linebacker: Cooper Holder (White House Heritage), Jaxyn Law (Stratford), Jaylan Strong (Maplewood).

Cornerback: Antonio Batey (Maplewood), Dylan Gann (Westmoreland), Javon Hall (Maplewood), Je’Marious Mays (Maplewood).

Safety: Cale Hunt (White House Heritage), Rontez Moore (Whites Creek).

DL: Bradley Butler (White House Heritage), Demonte Carter (Maplewood), Keyiovn McCalister (Stratford), Mark McRee (Maplewood).

Long Snapper: Travis Davidson, Whites Creek

Punter: Patterson Thacker, Stratford

Kicker: Curtis Qualls, White House Heritage

Returner: Marianta Waters, Maplewood

All Academic: Jewliun Dobbins (Whites Creek), Javon Hall (Maplewood), Jaxyn Law (Stratford), Alex Malich (White House Heritage), Jason Sterlinski (Westmoreland).

All-Region

Whites Creek: Keith Davis, Brandon Powell, Key’lon Shutes.

Stratford: Matthew Brown, Nashaun Holbert, Dallas Watts.

Maplewood: Derrick Bailey, Antaun Cartwright, Bentley Perry, Demarion Teasley.

Westmoreland: Thomas Francis, Zander Hodge, Ian Simmons, Jason Sterlinski.

White House Heritage: Jaxsyn Bagwell, Trea Johnson, Jacob Mahoney, Alex Malich, Dricus Williams.

MVP: Xavier Murray, White House Heritage

Offensive Player of the Year: Deon Barnes, Whites Creek

Defensive Player of the Year: Grant Lilly, Westmoreland

Special Teams Player of the Year: Micha Graves, Maplewood

Coach of the Year: Scott Murray, White House Heritage

Assistant Coach of the Year: Bronson Bradley, White House Heritage; Tyrone Vanlier, Maplewood

Region 4-4A

All-Region Team

First Team

Upperman: Gunner Block, Andrew Hughes, Parker Cox, Kevin Willman, Tate Porath, Andrew Bohon.

Stone Memorial: Lincoln Eldridge, Darel Davis, Hunter Haney, Carson Bunker, Cade Radcliffe.

White County: Cole Sims, Eli Smith, Carter Rich, Eli Sparkman.

Macon County: Dawson Whittemore, Gavin Johnson, Bo Warner.

DeKalb County: Tucker Webb, Bryson Arnold.

Livingston Academy: Drew Goolsby, Kaiden Weitzel.

Second Team

Upperman: Liam Schaeffer, Israel Alvarez, Colby Jestes, Diego Alvarez.

Stone Memorial: Carson McCoy, Dylan Phillips, Braden Thompson.

White County: Mark Spedding, Tucker Pinion.

Macon County: Bradyn Hasse, Xavier Bentley.

DeKalb County: Jon Hendrix, Aiden Turner.

Livingston Academy: Mark Ogletree.

Region MVP: Bronzden Chaffin, Upperman

Offensive MVP: Noah Potter, Stone Memorial

Defensive MVP: Colton Johnson, Upperman

Most Outstanding QB: Matthew Wheeley, Macon County

Most Outstanding RB: Carmine Phillips, Upperman

Most Outstanding WR: Kadyn Page, Stone Memorial

Most Outstanding H Back: Brennan Flowers, Macon County

Most Outstanding OL: Cole Hinch, Stone Memorial; Noah Tarver, Upperman

Most Outstanding DL: Lex Winfree, White County

Most Outstanding DE: Hunter Broyles, White County

Most Outstanding LB: Jude Fitzpatrick, Upperman

Most Outstanding DB: Elijah Fitts, Upperman

Most Outstanding Returner: Kyle Hinch, Stone Memorial); Bryson Hogg, White County

Most Outstanding Kicker: Eli Gammon, Macon County

Most Outstanding Punter: Jojo Dowell, White County

Offensive Assistant Coach: Chris Osmun, Stone Memorial

Defensive Assistant Coach: Tanner Kirkland, Stone Memorial; Cade Apple, Derrick Sparkman, White County

Special Teams Assistant Coach: Brian Johnson, Upperman

Coach of the Year: Adam Caine, Upperman

Region 5-5A

All-Region Team

First Team

QB: Mitchell Grandjean (Centennial), Ryan Newell (Nolensville).

RB: Tristen Lithmexay (Nolensville), James Pierce (Page), Isaac Otey (Page).

TE: Andrew Harrison (Nolensville).

WR: Oliver Bender (Nolensville), Malachi Steele (Centennial), Cayden Auckerman (Page), Drew Rempel (Page).

OL: Brayden Holland (Nolensville), Nicholas Covington (Lawson), Yo’Rec Gant (Hillsboro), Caleb Coffman (Page), Preston Ashmore (Page), Kaleo Keur (Centennial), Aiden Quinonez (Centennial).

DL: Tony Suong (Lawson), Ramon Brooks-James (Lawson), Cohen Grissom (Page), Josh Montero (Centennial), Owen Duck (Centennial), Jordavion Wharton (Hillsboro), Eric Thompson, Jr. (Hillsboro).

LB: Azavier Tefteller (Centennial), Justin Carrethers (Hillsboro), Cole Crecium (Nolensville), William Tomlinson (Nolensville), Sean Cunningham (Page).

DB: Colt Brown (Page), Ryder Casillas (Page), Gavin Johnson (Centennial), Duran Head (Lawson), Josh Hicks (Nolensville).

K: Jonathan Baba, Page

P: Wells Stanley, Centennial

Second Team

Page: Grady Cason (LB), Flynn Steele (DB), Emmanuel Johnson (DL), Peyton Dickerson (Spec.), Nolan Belew (LS), Liam Perry (DL), Colin Mulick (DB).

Nolensville: JD Kuhlmann (K), Jimmy Marzullo (OLB), Andrew Ryan (WR), Trey Walker (WR), Steven Diaz (OLB), Caden Woodard (DB).

Centennial: Brycen Newman (DB), Micah Salley (WR), Brody Haddox (DB), Tucker Mize (OL), David Sirko (TE).

Lawson: Kaiden Davis (DB), Jaylan Hill (RB), Mekhi Jackson (DB), Ka’Juan Taylor (ATH).

Hillsboro: Jace Shawler (ATH), Ethan Baker (OL), Malik Price (DB).

Region MVP: Knight Wilson, Page

Offensive MVP: Cameron Kruse, Page

Co-Defensive MVP: Franklin Wright, Franklin; Brayden Hightower, Hillsboro

Co-Most Outstanding OL: Jacob Rathbone, Page; Jordan Curll, Page

Most Outstanding DL: Jake Sentell, Nolensville

Co-Returner of the Year: Malachi Steele, Centennial; Jarvarion Bradford, Hillsboro

Co-Newcomer of the Year: Sloan Bass, Page; Donte Perry, Hillsboro

Coach/Staff of the Year: Rathbone & Page Patriots.

Region 6-5A

All-Region Team

Beech: Brock Miller, Jack Fuchs, Wyatt Davis, Jeramy Laster, Aiden Curry, Caden Campbell, Tanner Nix.

Hendersonville: Luke Carr, Brock Mullay, Michael Walker, EJ Simmons, Colt Patterson, Tate Rumney.

Hunters Lane: Jy’Chuon Holder, Braylon White, Sir Audreus Matthews.

Portland: Keilen Dalton, Isaac Hoke, Wyatt Napier, Shawn Sebring, Jesiah Scharklet, Jyron Haley.

Station Camp: Eric Ginther, Cayden Moore, Brady Dolan, Tanner Begley, Tyler Ogan, Daniel Anderson.

MVP: Kaden Powell, Beech

Most Valuable Offensive Player: Colton Overbey, Station Camp

Most Valuable Defensive Player: DK Williams, Beech.

Most Valuable Special Teams Player: Ayden Meadows, Hendersonville

Co-Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: London Parks, Beech; Teagan Parizek ,Hendersonville

Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Avery Hughes (Portland).

Coach of the Year: Anthony Crabtree (Beech).

Region 3-6A

All-Region Team

Oakland: Chevy Armour, Kemani Bass, Kyrie Gainor, Trent Gibbs, Ja'Vonni Malone, Will Millsap, Kam Morton, Khameron Sanders, Reece Smith. Honorable mention: Chandler Cates, Nehemiah Wade.

Blackman: Terre Baskin, Kari Dixon, Jayden Godwin, Emory Harris, Isaac Leavy, Kennedy Jackson, Tremel Johnson, Trey Thornton. Honorable mention: A'Darian Davis, Jabari Kemp.

Riverdale: Zaiden Jones, Julius Malden, Dre Otey, Elijah Reams, Jeremy Thompson, Luke Tritch, Caleb Woods. Honorable mention: Elijah Clark, Zhar Morris.

Smyrna: Za'rin Butler, Rylan German, Noah Jaeger, Will McKnight, Daylyn Sanders, Sucory Weathers. Honorable mention: Amarri Hill, Anthony Staples.

Rockvale: Elom Ametitoui, Tikum Asongwe, Judson Bingham, Melvin Boone, Jonathan Hamby. Honorable mention: Jayden Agberdiola, Arden Lewis.

Siegel: Braelyn Albea, Devion Ewing, Bryson Green, Nate Hand, Drew Hostetler. Honorable mention: Declan Black, William Santel.

Stewarts Creek: Lucas Bello, Jonathan Hadley, Daniel Johnson, Jordon Shaw. Honorable mention: Gabriel Gomar, Dallas Johnson.

La Vergne: Jakolby Green, Freddie Mills, Kevin Ruiz, Isaiah Welch. Honorable mention: DJ Banks, Isaiah Thompson.

Region MVP: Craig Tutt, Oakland.

Offensive MVP: Gavin Hampton, Riverdale.

Defensive MVP: Traivon Jackson, Oakland.

Co-Quarterbacks of the Year: Donte Cameron, Oakland; Jaevion Elliott, Blackman.

Co-Running Backs of the Year: Justis Haggard, Oakland; Jacob Vaughn, Riverdale.

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Princeton Uwaifo, Siegel.

Co-Tight Ends of the Year: Mykeal Brown, Oakland; Dallas Pauldo, Rockvale.

Co-Wide Receivers of the Year: Brylan Oduor, Blackman; Corben Reynolds, Riverdale.

Co-Defensive Linemen of the Year: Jerry Martin, Smyrna; James Stewart, Blackman.

Co-Linebackers of the Year: Ayden Emmons, Riverdale; Kullen Williams, Oakland.

Co-Defensive Backs of the Year: Hudson Fuqua, Riverdale; Jaden Lark, Blackman.

Co-Athletes of the Year: RC Chiha, Rockvale; Joel Wyatt, Oakland.

Kicker of the Year: Tyler Borombozin, Blackman.

Coach of the Year: Kevin Creasy, Oakland.

Region 4-6A

Superlatives

Player of the Year: Kannon Burroughs (Green Hill).

Offensive Player of the Year: Gyan Ezeta (Lebanon).

Defensive Player of the Year: Omeiza Daniyan (Green Hill).

Special Teams Player of the Year: Tate Merbitz (Lebanon).

QB of the Year: Kannon Burroughs (Green Hill).

RB of the Year: Chaz Marton (Wilson Central).

WR of the Year: Onie Scott (Gallatin).

TE of the Year: Luke Partin (Green Hill).

FB of the Year: Kaden Rau (Wilson Central).

OL of the Year: Austin Hoane (Cookeville).

K of the Year: Gavin Lintz (Cookeville).

P of the Year: Caden Chandler (Green Hill); Austin Ashabranner (Cookeville).

Returner of the Year: Mike Palmer (Green Hill).

DL of the Year: JuJan Stafford (Lebanon).

ILB of the Year: Evan Banks (Cookeville); Donte Young (Mt. Juliet).

OLB of the Year: Will Butler (Green Hill).

DB of the Year: Amare Manier (Lebanon).

Coach of the Year: Josh Crouch (Green Hill).

Offensive Assistant Coach of the Year: Josh Knipfel (Wilson Central).

Defensive Assistant Coach of the Year: Zach Carter (Lebanon).

Special Teams Coach of the Year: Jeremy Luttrell (Wilson Central).

Region 5-6A

All-Region Team

Clarksville: Dawson Smith, Bryson Ellington, Kayden Farrow, Max Cunningham, Josh Anderson, Nate Parada, Wyatt Wooten.

Antioch: Kaleb Doss, Amari Peters, Fred Ntumba, Kenneth Williams, Dominick Hamer, Oluwatomiwa Oguntoyinbo.

Rossview: CJ Stuckey, Phillips Shipstead, Jordan Culp, Robert Hall, Lucas Piekielko.

Cane Ridge: Alon Giles, DeMarteze Russell, Matthew Whitehead, Keion Buchanon.

West Creek: Jaylen Jackson, Allen Harris, Stephen Kpelafiya.

Overton: Mamadou Dionamde, Levi Broadwell.

McGavock: Emanuel Claybrooks, Gage Barrett.

Player of the Year: Andre Adams, Antioch

Co-Offensive Players of the Year: Brandon Goliday, Antioch; Jamarcus Watkins, Clarksville).

Defensive Player of the Year: Ahvare Galbreath, Clarksville

Region Kicker of the Year: Hampton Mims, Overton

Specialist of the Year: Colby Belton, Antioch

Athlete of the Year: Aiden Adams, Antioch

Coach of the Year: Isaac Shelby, Clarksville

Region 6-6A

All-Region Team

Ravenwood: Caden Pace, Femi Babalola, Cy Longley, Lucas McCollum, Danny Brown, Jaylen Pollard, Nathan Moser, James Nelson.

Brentwood: Jones Merrill, Parker Emerson, Philip Wenk, Barron Lankford, Jackson Allen, Walker Adcock, Turner Weber.

Shelbyville: Tanner Turrentine, Blake Leigh, Jackson Themm, Stephen Bobo, Ellington Scott, Colton Clardy.

Independence: Matthew Horner, Colby Barone, Jordan Gray, Henry Deming, Blaze Katina.

Summit: Zach Wenth, Michael Crutcher, Ryan Ellis.

Coffee County: Simeon Alphonse, Kaysen Lowery, Kane Dixon.

Franklin: Teighan Lee, Lane Anderton, Joseph Panaia, Cameron Higgin.

Player of the Year: Maverick Chance, Ravenwood

Offensive Player of the Year: Robert Bailey, Shelbyville

Defensive Player of the Year: Matt Anderson, Ravenwood

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Syler Green, Independence

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Sam Roahm, Ravenwood

Kicker of the Year: Keenan Fisher, Brentwood

Specialist of the Year: Matthew White, Coffee County

Coach of the Year: Ricky Rodriguez, Ravenwood

Division II-A East

All-Region Team

PCA: Hunter Boyd, JonAnthony Kulikowski, Braxton Lillis, Josh Meier, Jansen Patrick, Davis Warren, Kenan Wilson.

MTCS: Eric Bowling, Riley Brown, Roy Culberson, Cooper Jones, Landry Mason, Drew Prosser.

Concord Christian: Reece Franklin, Andrew Lumsdaine, Asher Noe, Kohbe Ward, Eli Wolfe.

Providence Academy: Cole Blanton, Roman Damron, Fisher Dean, Gabe Pennington.

Grace Baptist: Charles Dykes, Brooks Frazier, Gabe Reed.

Region MVP: Alie Bangura, MTCS.

Offensive Player of the Year: Porter Dedman, PCA.

Offensive Back of the Year: Maurice Smith, Concord Christian.

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Jacob Crews, MTCS.

Wide Receiver of the Year: Zayden Rauner, PCA.

Defensive Player of the Year: Ford Bowman, Providence Academy.

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Lyric Jackson, Concord Christian.

Linebacker of the Year: Sean Birkofer, PCA.

Defensive Back of the Year: Dasani Moulden, Concord Christian.

Special Teams Player of the Year: Cooper McFarland, PCA.

Returner of the Year: Dondon Underwood, Concord Christian.

Division II-A Middle

All-Region Team

First Team

Offense

OL: Kaden Buchanan (Friendship Christian), Brixton Dorris (Friendship Christian), Collin Romero (Nashville Christian), Clay Klotz (Nashville Christian), Elijah Burrus (Ezell-Harding), Wyatt Gray (DCA), Will Adams (FCA), Jesse Eaton (Clarksville Academy).

RB: TJ Ward (Nashville Christian), Terri Smith (Ezell-Harding).

QB: Jared Curtis (Nashville Christian), Blake Waldorf (Friendship Christian).

WR: Kaden Grigsby (Nashville Christian), Hudson Follis (FCA), Andrayas Scott (Clarksville Academy), Grayson Scragg (DCA), Javin Drewelow (Nashville Christian).

TE: Grayson Bell (FCA).

Defense

DL: Gideon Knox (Friendship Christian), Gavin McMillen (Friendship Christian), Colt McClary (Nashville Christian), Grayson Bell (FCA), Philip Snow (Ezell-Harding).

LB: RJ Perkins (Nashville Christian), Landon Travis (Nashville Christian), Jake Morris (Nashville Christian), Wyatt Gray (DCA), Willie Wilson (Clarksville Academy).

DB: Keandre Gibson (Nashville Christian), Hudson Smith (Nashville Christian), Dominic Davis (DCA), Andrayas Scott (Clarksville Academy).

Second Team

Offense

OL: Jagger Springfield (Ezell-Harding), Thatcher Lanier (MJCA), Daniel Simonis (Clarksville Academy), Asher Hill (FCA), Luke Spain (DCA), Jason Johnson (DCA), Jeremiah Carter (Nashville Christian), Javon Tidwell (Nashville Christian).

RB: Jayden McGowan (Friendship Christian), King Gardner (DCA).

QB: Jase Toms (FCA).

WR: KK Curtis (MJCA), Brayden Stringer (Friendship Christian), Zane Crampton (Nashville Christian), Devin Cheek (Clarksville Academy), Kristian Jones (Ezell-Harding).

TE: Philip Snow (Ezell-Harding).

Defense

DL: Jesse Eaton (Clarksville Academy), Matthew Newberry (Nashville Christian), Ahmir King (Ezell-Harding), Noah Ellis (DCA), Michael Hoskins (Nashville Christian).

LB: Devin Clark (Clarksville Academy), Bruno Prater (Friendship Christian), Elijah Kimbro (FCA), Eli Whalan (DCA), Vinne Henry (Friendship Christian).

DB: KK Curtis (MJCA), Blair Otero (Nashville Christian), Dee Boone (Friendship Christian), Sam Goode (Ezell-Harding).

Player of the Year: Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian

Offensive Player of the Year: TJ Ward, Nashville Christian

Defensive Player of the Year: RJ Perkins, Nashville Christian; Gideon Knox, Friendship Christian

Specialist of the Year: Braden Griffin, Nashville Christian

Coach of the Year: Jeff Brothers, Nashville Christian

Athlete of the Year: Keden Grigsby, Nashville Christian

Division II-AA Middle

All-Region Team

First Team

FRA: Keilan Neal, Jayden Rush, Kwadir Fletcher, Cam Glenn, Chip Sigmund, Kyre Vaught, Jack Nimitz, Will Crabtree.

BGA: Maddox Porter, Max Curry, Koehn Dial, Nate Fleming, Evan Kellum, Justice Pittman, Ayden Woodruff.

Goodpasture: Chase Angell, Slim Leavell, Ian Crockett, Caden Stroud, Nate Starks, Riggs Blazer.

Grace Christian Academy: Jacob Gilles, Noah Anliker, Gunner Conner, Grayson DeGraff, Zachariah Rankhorn.

Davidson Academy: Ronald Moore, Jr., Mason Pratt, Ridge Holman, Logan Murray.

Pope John Paul II: Sam Bowers, Isaiah Batten, Kyrin Coleman.

Columbia Academy: Nixon Love, Alex Heffington.

Second Team

FRA: Ross Hinthorne, Amari Mitchell, PJ Rapello, Willis Beard, Xander Maynard, Adam Crocker, Jaxon Hannold.

BGA: Fletcher Fields, Mannie Fentress, Christian Thompson, Christian Walker, Jackson Harlan, Kayden Adams.

Goodpasture: Isaiah Love, Heath Vinett, Tanner Head, Andrew Perry, Bronson Norris.

Grace Christian Academy: Warren DeGraff, Colton Stock, Toby Sarnacke, Ben Hastings.

Davidson Academy: Josh Bolden, Henry Smith, Braxton Johnson.

Pope John Paul II: Jarius Jones, Hudson Curlee.

Columbia Academy: TJ Sanders.

Honorable Mention

FRA: Smith Hagan, Landon Willis, Mello Armstrong.

BGA: Myles Sawyers, Cates Kennedy, Jayden Cannon.

Goodpasture: Cooper Howell, Tripp Denning, Dylan Sandlin.

Grace Christian Academy: Gabe Shepler, Josiah Fish, Jarrison Fann.

Davidson Academy: Ty Hutson, Wilkins Biggs, AJ Hartless.

Pope John Paul II: Carter Taylor, Reece Reynolds, Markus Cantrell.

Columbia Academy: Tripp Stennis, Boone Pollard, Nathanael Karkau.

Scholar-Athlete: Jack Davis (FRA), Will Johnson (BGA), Luke McElhaney (Goodpasture), Knox Lambert (Grace Christian Academy), Jeet Patel (Davidson Academy), Price Fowler (Pope John Paul II), Jacob Helms (Columbia Academy).

League MVP: Omarii Sanders, FRA

Offensive Player of the Year: Kaedyn Marable, BGA

Defensive Player of the Year: Elijah Fernandez, BGA

Athlete of the Year: Mike Hassell, FRA

Specialist of the Year: Jack Walton, Davidson Academy

Division II-AAA West

All-Region

Brentwood Academy: Xavier Yelder, Tyi Duncan, Easton Jointer, Brody Belville, Roman Jennings, Crews Jenkins, Romel Koon, Kenny Simon. Specialist: Tommy Bauchiero. Honorable Mention: JD Ahern, Bennett Spillman, Lex Baskin, Wyatt Leudke.

Briarcrest: Daylon Donaldson, Octavius Flynn, William Jones, Darreus McFadden, JD Donaldson, Hudson Tucker, Blake Adams. Specialist: Garrett Dane. Honorable Mention: David Hogan, Hayden Parker, Jack Baker, Fred Sanders.

Lipscomb Academy: Cam Blivens, JC White, Ty Hathaway, Jaxon Spencer, Tripp Naiman, Harris Fisher. Specialist: Tyler Guinness. Honorable Mention: Caleb Langley, Brett Morris, Cam Fowler, Eli Mast.

Christian Brothers: Javon Slaton, Will J. Mason, Benny Buckhold, Chase Jamieson, Sebastian Renderos.. Specialist: Charlie Oltremari. Honorable Mention: Finn Potter, Nate Brick, Carter Pugh, Tucker Green.

MUS: Devin Wells, Dylan Taylor, Gavin Gatere, Boyd Rhodes. Specialist: Joshua Wittber. Honorable Mention: Carter Sayle, Jackson Hood, Tommie Reed, Matthew Ray.

Father Ryan: Andrew Vick, De’Antowan Malone, Ethan Stacey, Cayden Dixon. Specialist: Peter Hagey. Honorable Mention: Jack Armour, Oliver Stacey, TJ Gooch, Cade Saivar.

Region MVP: Larry Sanders (Brentwood Academy).

Offensive MVP: Kesean Bowman (Brentwood Academy).

Defensive MVP: Troy Porties (Brentwood Academy).

Reach The Tennessean's high school sports editor, George Robinson, at georgerobinsontheleafchronicle.com and on the X platform (formerly Twitter) @Cville_Sports. 

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: TSSAA football all-region teams in Nashville area for 2025 season

The penultimate week of the high school football season has arrived.

Two teams from the Texas Panhandle are still alive as the state semifinals begin on Thursday, with Gruver and West Texas each playing on Dec. 11.

The Greyhounds meet Muenster in a rematch of last year's Class 2A Division I state semifinal contest that saw the Hornets take down Kurt Haberthur's team 49-26. Brady Carney's squad, lead by dual-threat quarterback Casen Carney, would go on to beat Shiner in the UIL title game.

This year, Gruver gets another shot at Muenster after taking down District 1-2A Division II rival Stratford 19-14 in the Region I-2A Division II championship game. In that contest, the Greyhounds avenged a 40-27 loss from the regular season.

Gruver defeated Lockney, Wink and Ropes before downing the Elks to reach the state semifinals.

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In Class 2A Division I, the Comanches continue their remarkable campaign against Hamilton. West Texas is 14-0 on the year, and has a chance to reach the state title game for the first time in school history with a win against the Bulldogs.

This season marks the second state semifinal appearance for West Texas, with the last coming in 1995. To reach this point, Jeff Smith's team has earned a number of impressive victories, including wins against Gruver and Panhandle in the regular season.

In the playoffs, Comanches' star signal caller Cayde Winters and company have taken down Abernathy, Hawley, New Home and Cisco to reach the fifth round.

To keep up with scores from those contests, and every other game in the Amarillo area this week, be sure to check below. For more on both matchups, follow staff reporter Randall Sweet on social media (@RandallSweet5, @rsweet_agnmedia, @randallsweet.bsky.social)

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This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: State semifinal HS football live updates for the Texas Panhandle

When Hamilton High School sophomore quarterback Jax Sculley steps under center, the game slows down for him in ways that belie his age. At just 16, Sculley has already carved out a reputation as one of Arizona’s most promising young signal-callers, blending poise with production in a program known for producing elite talent.

This fall, Sculley’s numbers tell the story of a breakout season. He completed 156 of 234 passes for 2,947 yards, 41 touchdowns and just eight interceptions among the 10 games the team released stats for, all wins. That averages out to nearly 295 passing yards per game and more than four touchdowns per outing, a staggering level of efficiency for a sophomore. Chandler finished second in the state, with its only loss coming to Basha.

His play earned him a spot as a finalist on the ALL-USA West Football Team, which also makes him a finalist for the national ALL-USA Football Team. Both of those teams will be announced later this month. Here is a full list of all the quarterback finalists.

This might be the play of the half. Amazing throw by Jax Sculley, great catch by Roye Oliver III. Hamilton can strike fast pic.twitter.com/VmQqQmGYma

— Richard Obert (@azc_obert) October 25, 2025

Sculley's longest completion stretched 91 yards, proof of his ability to stretch defenses vertically. On the ground, he added 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns, showing flashes of mobility when plays broke down.

Those statistics build on a modest freshman campaign, where he saw limited varsity action but still managed 93 passing yards in two appearances. Combined, his career totals now stand at 3,040 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 12 varsity games.

For Hamilton, a perennial powerhouse, Sculley’s emergence has been a stabilizing force in the huddle and a spark for an offense that thrives on balance and tempo.

Recruiting services have taken notice. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 175 pounds, Sculley has the frame college coaches covet. According to 247Sports, he is ranked among the top quarterbacks in Arizona’s 2028 class. His recruitment began in earnest this year, with offers from Arizona and Southern Miss already on the table. While no commitments have been made, his trajectory suggests more Power Five programs will join the chase as he continues to develop.

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What makes Sculley compelling isn’t just the raw numbers or the recruiting buzz; it’s the way he commands the game. Coaches describe him as a cerebral quarterback, one who studies coverages and anticipates pressure rather than reacting late.

His consistency has been a hallmark: a completion percentage of 66.7 percent this season reflects not only his accuracy but also his trust in his receivers and offensive line. Teammates point to his leadership, noting how he balances competitiveness with composure, never letting the moment overwhelm him.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Jax Sculley, a Hamilton sophomore, named ALL-American finalist at QB