All‑State Honors Across the Classes
The final week of May saw the culmination of a competitive campaign as five state titles were awarded at the TSSAA championships, setting the stage for the association’s All‑State recognitions.
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) announced its selections for each classification, honoring the players who distinguished themselves at the highest level of high school competition.
In Class A, the offensive line featured forwards such as Ohany Rivera, Tristan Ramirez and Adrick Hall, while midfielders Alijha Madwah and Cristofer Lanza helped orchestrate play. Defensive standouts included Stiven Colbert and Jaxon Wayland, and goalkeepers Mark Hetrick and Tristan Goetz guarded the net.
Class AA showcased talents like forwards Christopher Cerda and Ryan Hendon, alongside midfielders Simon Brown and Roger Osegura Cruz. Defenders Myles VanCleave and Rebel Blackwell anchored the backline, with goalkeepers Holden Preston and Kooper McFarland providing reliable last‑line defense.
The Class AAA squad highlighted forwards Samir Cox and Grayson Huffaker, midfielders Zach Arradi and Gracen Adams, and a defensive unit featuring Elijah van der Heijden and Kaden Armitage. Goalkeepers Connor Shave and Eli Keener rounded out the selections.
Division II‑A recognized attackers Loxley Hall and Vitor Robazza, midfielders Vicenzo Barbosa and Rueben Edgecombe, defenders Logan Williamson and Pedro Salvador, and goalkeepers Austin Beckner and Konrad Knoll.
Finally, Division II‑AA presented a blend of experience and emerging talent, with forwards Alejandro Dominguez and Brayden Faulk, midfielders Bo Robbins and Hayden Mulrooney, defenders Wyatt Welhoelter and Darius Otchere, and goalkeepers Tate McCarty and Cade Baldridge earning spots on the All‑State lists.