The Tennessee Football Coaches Association has unveiled its 2026 All‑State flag football team for Class A, spotlighting the state’s most promising talent ahead of the upcoming season.
Among the offensive standouts, Grace Merryman of Creek Wood and Macie Curtis from Silverdale Baptist were selected as the quarterbacks, while Kennedi Black of Fairview and Chelsey Goodloe of Brentwood Academy earned spots as running backs.
Rising Stars Set to Shape the 2026 Season
The receiving corps includes Hollee Wilson from Creek Wood, while defensive rushers Samantha Heath and Layla Hixon represent Creek Wood and Silverdale Baptist respectively.
Linebackers Carter Williams at MASE and Emma O'Neill from Merrol‑Hyde join the defense, alongside defensive backs Anaya Witkowski of Anderson County and Christina Ray from Gordonsville.
James Smith of Creek Wood was also named Coach of the Year, capping a season of recognition for players and mentors alike.
The selections reflect the growing depth of high school flag football in Tennessee, and the honorees are expected to influence the sport’s trajectory as it expands statewide.