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The McCallie Blue Tornado clinched the TSSAA Division II‑AA championship, highlighted by standout performances from Alejandro Dominguez, Darius Otchere and Finn Arnold, who were all named to the all‑state team.
The 2026 season concluded with five state champions crowned at the TSSAA championships, and the Tennessee Sports Writers Association has released its All‑State teams for Class A, AA, AAA, Division II‑A and Division II‑AA, recognizing the standout athletes who defined each division.
The 2026 season concluded with five state titles and a comprehensive All‑State roster announced by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association, highlighting top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers from Class A through Division II‑AA.
Gaven French, a rising senior at Heritage High, was selected to the TSWA Class AAA All‑State Team and has pledged to play baseball at the University of Tennessee.
Bradyn Stringer, CJ Potter and Braden Serbin were selected to the 2026 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All‑State baseball team, highlighting a season of dominance for Wilson County programs.
Noah Wilson’s record‑breaking 30‑yard dash at the MLB Draft Combine and his .385 batting average underscore a standout season for Tennessee’s top high school baseball players.
Jack Beck, a senior at Columbia Central, leads a trio of local athletes recognized on the state’s all‑state baseball teams.
Cade Bennerman, a 7‑foot red‑shirt freshman center, is set to join the University of North Carolina’s men’s basketball program after a standout high school career and a productive year at Northwestern.
Recent graduate Michael Teasley, a two‑way star for the Oak Ridge Wildcats, was named Class 4A Tennessee Mr. Baseball for the second straight year after a dominant pitching and hitting campaign that helped the team reach back‑to‑back state tournaments.
Kaden Buchanan, a 6‑foot‑5, 328‑pound offensive lineman from Friendship Christian, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, choosing the Hokies over offers from Kentucky and NC State. He highlighted coach James Franklin's ability to win and the program's potential to return to glory.
Ali Howard, a Tennessee all‑state forward, has transferred to Syracuse University after a decorated high school career, signing an athletic aid agreement and preparing to contribute to the Orange's ambitions on the national stage