McCallie, Baylor Combine For 11 Selections To TSWA DII-AAA All-State Football Team

Three-peat state champion McCallie and rival Baylor combined to place 11 student-athletes on the 2021 Tennessee Sports Writers Association Division II-AAA All-State football team. In Class AA of DII, Silverdale landed two players, while Chattanooga Christian received a single nod, for a total of 14 Chattanoogans named.

Blue Tornado senior quarterback William Riddle added yet another superlative to a growing list of accomplishments with his selection to the prestigious honor. Joining him on the squad are teammates Xavier Gaillardetz, a senior wide receiver, along with senior o-lineman Cooper Rumfelt. On the defensive side of the ball are, lineman James Howard, linebacker Aaron Crowder, and defensive back Kenzie Paul. All are seniors.

Baylor’s multi-talented, multi-sport Caleb Hampton, a junior, leads off Baylor’s honorees. Joining him on offense is another junior, offensive lineman Brycen Sanders.

Red Raider junior defensive back Evan Haynie was tapped, along with Baylor’s two seniors on the squad, linebackers Trey McDonald and DeCorian Jones-Montgomery.

Over in Class AA, Silverdale saw two junior players make the list as offensive lineman Kyle Shoemaker and athlete Brett Rogers were honored. Chattanooga Christian sophomore defensive back Boo Carter was an honoree.

On Thursday, the association’s 2021 All-State cross country team will be announced, followed by volleyball on Friday and girls soccer on Saturday.

Division II–AAA
OFFENSE
QB – J.D. Sherrod, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
QB – William Riddle, McCallie School, Sr.*
QB – Kenny Minchey, Pope John Paul II, Jr.*
RB – Dallan Hayden, Christian Brothers, Sr.*
RB – Caleb Hampton, Baylor School, Jr.
WR – Mac Owen, Memphis University School, Sr.
WR – Xavier Gaillardetz, McCallie School, Sr.
WR – Jacob Page, Ensworth School, Jr.
WR – Colin Cook, Pope John Paul II, Jr.
OL – Hayden Todd, Knox Catholic, Sr.
OL – Patrick Kutas, Christian Brothers, Sr.
OL – Brycen Sanders, Baylor School, Jr.
OL – Cooper Rumfelt, McCallie School, Sr.
OL – Grayson Morgan, Montgomery Bell Academy, Sr.
ATH – Marcel Reed, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
K – George Laster, Brentwood Academy, Jr.
 
DEFENSE
DL – Drake Carlson, Father Ryan, Jr.
DL – James Howard, McCallie School, Sr.
DL – Gabe Fisher, Montgomery Bell Academy, Jr.
DL – Keyron Crawford, Briarcrest Christian, Sr.
LB – Eli Jones, Knox Catholic, Sr.
LB – Aaron Crowder, McCallie School, Sr.
LB – Trey McDonald, Baylor School, Sr.
LB – DaCorian Jones-Montgomery, Baylor School, Sr.
LB – Cole Becker, Father Ryan, Sr.
DB – Javis Mynatt, Knox Catholic, Sr.
DB – Max Carroll, Briarcrest Christian, Jr.
DB – Kenzy Paul, McCallie School, Sr.
DB – Evan Haynie, Baylor School, Jr.
DB – James Reed, Father Ryan, Sr.
ATH – Tommy Winton, Knox Catholic, Sr.
P – Josh Turbyville, Knox Catholic, Sr.
 
Division II–AA
OFFENSE
QB – Luther Richesson, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.*
QB – Jack Patterson, Northpoint Christian, So.
QB – Cade Law, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
RB – Alexander Broome, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.*
RB – Craig Cunningham, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
RB – J.D. Dunn, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
WR – Jackson Thomason, Northpoint Christian, Sr.
WR – London Humphreys, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Jr.
WR – Jr. Sherrill, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
OL – Kyle Shoemaker, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
OL – Evan Carney, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
OL – Glenn Seabrooks, Davidson Academy, So.
OL – Brandon Solis, Lipscomb Academy, Jr.
OL – Luke Westerman, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
ATH – Brett Rogers, Silverdale Baptist, Jr.
K – Otto Niendorff, Webb School of Knoxville, Sr.
 
DEFENSE
DL – Malachi Harrison, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
DL – Kendyle Ball, Davidson Academy, Sr. 
DL – Josiah Jackson, Franklin Road Academy, Sr.
DL – Sam Roush, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
DL – Myles Saulsberry, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
LB – Langston Patterson, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.*
LB – Ben Bolton, Lausanne Collegiate, Sr.
LB – Koa Naotala, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
LB – Edwin Spillman, Lipscomb Academy, So.
LB – Joey Bonifacio, Webb School of Knoxville, Jr.
DB – Courtland Simmons, Davidson Academy, Jr.
DB – Boo Carter, Chattanooga Christian, So.
DB – Jayden Lyles, Lipscomb Academy, Sr.
DB – Andersen Kail, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Sr.
ATH – Chi McNeil–Harrison, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Sr.
P – Bobby Council, Franklin Road Academy, So.
 
DIVISION II–A
OFFENSE
QB – Bradford Gaines, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.*
QB – Aden Hooper, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
QB – Garrett Weekly, Friendship Christian, Jr.
RB – Steele Haynes, University School of Jackson, Sr.*
RB – Joshua Strickland, Jr., Nashville Christian, Sr.*
RB – Ashton Jones, Donelson Christian Academy, So.
WR – Dayton Sneed, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.
WR – Brock Montgomery, Friendship Christian, So. 
WR – Tyler Byrd, Tipton-Rosemark, Sr.
OL – Jacob Bates, Nashville Christian, Sr.
OL – David Lyles, Donelson Christian Academy, Jr.
OL – Aidan Francis, Donelson Christian Academy, Sr.
OL – Josh Wade, The King’s Academy, Jr.
OL – Aleric Watson, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.
ATH – JaMarion Thomas, Mt. Juliet Christian, Sr.
K – Braden Ducharme, Donelson Christian Academy, Jr.
 
DEFENSE
DL – Aiden Humes, Nashville Christian, Sr.
DL – Kevin Bradley, Nashville Christian, Jr.
DL – George Steih, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Jr.
DL – Nick Donato, The King’s Academy, Jr.
DL – Josh Jones, University School of Jackson, Sr.
LB – Collins Malone, Columbia Academy, Sr.
LB – Na’Kelin McAfee, The King’s Academy, Sr.
LB – Will Keltner, Trinity Christian Academy, Jr.
LB – Brady Russell, Donelson Christian Academy, Jr.
LB – Carter Murphy, Grace Christian Academy-Franklin, Sr.
DB – Tyler Morris, Nashville Christian, Sr.
DB – Zeke Connaster, The King’s Academy, Jr.
DB – Eli Wilson, Middle Tennessee Christian, So.
DB – Marshaun Bowers, The King’s Academy, So.
ATH – Paris Pridgen, Clarksville Academy, Sr.
P – Ben Pledger, University School of Jackson, Sr.

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