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BaseBall CARSON QUILLEN Congratulations Carson!
The Best of Prep winner for baseball is Carson Quillen. He is the son of Josh and Holly Quillen and attends Greeneville High School. His coach, Andy Collins; had this to say, “Carson demonstrates outstanding athletic abilities, unparalleled discipline and teamwork while maintaining high academic standards. Carson’s dedication, time management skills and leadership qualities make him a role model for his peers and contributes positively to GHS and the community through sportsmanship and commitment.” His athletic achievements and awards are as follows: three times Twin Lakes Conference MVP, 2023 TBCA 3A Player of the Year, 2023 Max Preps All-American, three times All-State, 2023 3A Mr. Basketball finalist, three times All-State Football, 2024 Mr. Football finalist, 2022 Football Athlete of the Year, 2023-24 Football Conference MVP, and three time All 2-Way Team TNBR. He has served on the Youth Council, and is a member of the Youth Leadership, and National Honor Society. He holds a videography certificate, and has participated in work-based learning and is a two year dual-enrollment student at Walters State Community College. He maintains a 4.0 GPA. He has faced various challenges as a multi-sport athlete, such as balancing the rigorous demands of academics and athletics, which can be physically and mentally taxing.
Boys BasketBall DOMINIC TWEED Congratulations Dominic!
The winner of the Best of Prep for Basketball is Dominic Tweed. He attends Greeneville High School and is the son of Jackie and Amy Tweed. Some of his achievements and awards are as follows: Tennessee graduate with honors, Tri-Star scholar, Tennessee Ready Graduate, President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence 2021, “I Can Do Both” Award 2022-25 for Basketball, TSSAA Student Athlete Award of Merit 2022-25 (basketball), TSSAA Distinguished Scholastic Achievement 2022-25 (basketball), Senior Superlative 2025, TSSAA Student Athlete Award of Merit 2023-25 (tennis), TSSAA Distinguished Scholastic Achievement 2023-25 (tennis), and 100% Award Boys Basketball 2024. Dominic’s volunteer, community and extracurricular activities include: GHS Basketball youth camp, school blood drive, Asbury & FMA water distribution, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, Greene County Youth Council, and Greene County Youth Leadership. Coach Brad Woolsey said, “He is one of the hardest workers and best teammates that we have had in our program. He always looks for ways to better himself and to better the team. He consistently demonstrates the characteristics of a champion. He maintains a 3.82 GPA.”
Girls BasketBall TAVYN SOUTHERLAND Congratulations Tavyn!
Tavyn Southerland is the Best of Prep winner for Girls Basketball. She is the daughter of Sharee and Jason Southerland and attends Chuckey-Doak High School. Tavyn maintains a 4.43 GPA and is Class Valedictorian and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has earned 33 hours of college credit. Her coach, Kyle Donahue, said, “She is the all-around student-athlete. She is a two-sport athlete with numerous individual awards as well as team accolades. She is the consummate model of a well-rounded student-athlete and a shining example for our school.” Her achievements and awards are as follows: psychology, and government/civics/economics highest average, four years honor roll, All-District Player of the year in soccer, All-Regional Defensive MVP and All-State Player (retired jersey). She was invited to the East Tennessee State University Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa at Walters State Community College, and the Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement at ETSU. Tavyn’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Greene County Leadership, Greene County Youth Council, New Haven Church assistant Sunday school teacher, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She assisted with the health screening at ChuckeyDoak Middle School and Chuckey Elementary and is a volunteer at Ballad Health Community Hospital.
Cheerleader BROOKE GOSNELL Congratulations Brooke!
Brooke Gosnell is the Cheerleading Best of Preps winner. She is a student at South Greene High School and is the daughter of Wendy Mercer. Her coach, Leslie Fillers, said, “She is the hardest working athlete that I have ever worked with. She gives 100 percent in all that she does. When she won her first title, she took that role very seriously by always wanting to represent Greene County in a positive manner. She volunteers constantly and at many different events. She is not only a fabulous cheerleader, but she also excels in school. She is kind and compassionate to all. She has a heart for working with others. Honestly, I’ve never heard anyone say anything negative about her. She is truly one of the greatest young ladies that you could ever meet.” When she walked in her freshman year, she had some of the sharpest movements. As she grew, she overcame her shyness and and led her team with grace and is well respected because of the way she treats others. Brooke’s list of achievements and awards include: Miss Greene County Teen, Miss Historic Greeneville Teen, National Honor Society, Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and participated in the Miss Tennessee Teen Scholarship program. She was voted the hardest worker and Best All Around by her team. She is an FCA All-American, Unified Athlete, and voted most likely to succeed by her senior class. Her platform is “Beyond the Mirror” and promotes having a healthy self image. Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities are as follows: participated in the Youth Council kickoff, Jogging for Jess preparation and race, Halloween Hustle, Turkey Trot, Shop with a Cop, Ties & Tennies Gala, Mardi Growl, mini cheer camp, middle school cheer Camp, Isaiah House, Kids Expo, and many other events. She maintains a 4.06 GPA and is a Tennessee Ready Graduate, and State Distinction Graduate.
Boys Cross Country ISAAC GIBSON Congratulations Isaac!
The Boys Cross Country Best of Prep winner is Isaac Gibson. He attends Greeneville High School and is the son of L.T. and Teresa Gibson. His achievements and awards include: Best Newcomer (freshman), and Leadership Award (sophomore & junior years), was a member of the 2024 Greene County Cross Country Champion Team, 2024 All-Conference, All County (sophomore), 2024 State Qualifier, and 2023 GHS State Championship Track Team. Isaac’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: serves on the Guest Services Team weekly and Student Leadership team at church for their youth group. He volunteers regularly at the Greeneville Middle School Cross Country and Track meets. Coach Larry Blalock said, “This studentathlete is an exceptional Best of Prep nominee for cross country due to his commitment, discipline, and leadership on and off the course. He is able to balance his academics and training to be successful at both. Furthermore, his ability to inspire and motivate others to perform at their best level, uphold sportsmanship, and contribute to the success of the team makes him a distinguished candidate. His excellence in academics, athletics and character exemplifies the qualities of a Best of Prep nominee. The athlete has overcome personal anxieties and the deaths of relatives to become a team leader and an all-state performer on the field. His perseverance through family tragedies have strengthened his resolve to excel.” He maintains a 3.630 GPA.
Girls Cross Country KYLEE ASKEW Congratulations Kylee!
The Best of Prep Girl’s Cross Country winner is Kylee Askew. She is the daughter of Paula & Shannon Askew and attends ChuckeyDoak High School. Her list of achievements and awards are as follows: National Honor Society, OSHA Certification, Honor Roll all four years, Cross Country Leadership award and is an Academic Excellence Graduate. Kylee volunteers at church with kids camp, and packing bags for Guatemala. She participates in cross country and track, and is a member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and yearbook staff. She works in the school coffee shop and as a teacher’s assistant. Her coach, Rebecca May, said, “In her first and only year of cross country, she showed remarkable growth and dedication, earning the Cross Country Leadership Award while inspiring her teammates with perseverance. Her impressive work, heart for service, and drive for excellence makes her the perfect choice for Best of Preps.” The challenges or personal circumstance that Kylee has overcome include making the bold choice to step away from soccer and take on cross country. She had never competed in cross country before; and it was a daunting task due in part to the fact that she has suffered with asthma her whole life. Like all athletes that change sports; she faced challenges but showed grit and determination and gave her all at meets and practice. By taking a chance and trying something new, she found a love for cross country. She maintains a 4.02 GPA.
softBall MADISON MALONE Congratulations Madison!
The Softball Best of Prep winner is Madison Malone. She attends Chuckey-Doak High School and is the daughter of Crystal and Gary Malone. Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Honors Algebra II, highest average Honors English I & II, perfect attendance 2021-22, National Honors Society, scored 31 on the ACT, dual enrollment at East Tennessee State University, Salutatorian 2025, Greene County Honor graduate, Excellence Honor graduate, Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar, Most Improved Defensive Player 2022-23, Most Improved Offensive Player 202324. Madison’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: teaching and leading singing for youth Sundays, teaching at Bible school, cleaning the church and fellowship hall, gathering and organizing supplies for the homeless and shut-ins, and assisting with Thanksgiving meals for the community; assisting with preparation and serving during EMS appreciation week, painting equipment, cleaning, clerical work, and participating in a mass casualty exercise. Her coach, Tim Armstrong, said, “She is a stellar student in the classroom, an outstanding example of a leader with the school, and a force at third base. She currently has zero errors at her position, seven outs, five assists, and a double play. She has a .143 batting average, a .333 on base percentage, and a .143 slugging percentage. What the stats don’t show is how she shows up for her team, keeps a positive attitude, and works hard day in and day out. Madison maintains a 4.42 GPA.”
footBall CARSON QUILLEN Congratulations Carson!
The Best of Prep Football winner is Carson Quillen. He is the son of Josh and Holly Quillen and attends Greeneville High School. He has a 4.0 GPA. His teammates have voted him as a two-time Team Captain for the football team. His achievements and awards include: WJHL Player of the Year, WCYB Player of the Year, the Greeneville Sun Offensive Player of the Year, the Grassroots Media Offensive Player of the Year, selected as the Tennessee Sports Writers All-State, and the TN Football Coaches Association All-State. He was selected for the Rivalry Showcase All-Star game, the East-West All-Star game and as a Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Participant. His coach, Eddie Springdale; said, “When Carson steps on the football field, he is one of the top players no matter who we are playing. He has a drive to be the best that is un-notable. If the game is on the line you want the ball in his hands. As good as he is on the field, he is even a better young man. He is a great example of what it means to be a Greene Devil. He exemplifies the Greene Devil standard on and off the field.”
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Boys Golf KOLBEN GREGG Congratulations Kolben!
The Boys Golf Best of Prep winner is Kolben Gregg. Kolben Gregg attends South Greene High School and is the son of Bobby & Nikki Gregg. His achievements and awards include: 2022 Highest Algebra I Honors Award, 2022 Highest Physical Science Honors Award, 2022 Visual Arts Highest GPA, Artist Recognition Central Office Greene County Schools, 2022-24 Algebra I & Geometry Competitive Exam Tusculum University 2nd place, Honor Society member, ranked 3rd in the 2025 senior class, Previous Golf Best of Prep nominee & award winner, Grassroots Media Golfer of the Year Award winner, All-State High School Golf, TSSAA State Tournament Golf 4th, 9th, & 11th place individual finish, dual enrollment student at Walters State Community College with a 4.0 GPA, and a Tennessee Ready Honors Graduate. Kolben’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: member of the Greene County Partnership Youth Leadership 2024, Greene County Student School Board Representative 2024. He participated in the Isaiah House fundraiser at First Baptist Church, Operation Christmas Child at Greystone Free Will Baptist Church, assisted with the clean-up and delivery of supplies after the Helene Flood through Victory Church of God and Greystone Free Will Baptist Church, and mowed, landscaped and leaf removal for sick and shut-in. His coach, Jeff Hartman, said, “Kolben has been to the TSSAA state tournament three years in a row. He has placed 4th, 9th and 11th in the state. He works hard on the job, in school and in sports. He has signed to continue his golf career at Milligan University and will be studying engineering.”
Girls Golf LAYLA FOX Congratulations Layla!
Layla Fox is the Girls Golf Best of Prep winner. She attends Chuckey-Doak High School and is the daughter of Kent and April Fox. Coach D’Lee Pollack said, “This nominee is the captain of the girls golf team and led her team to an overall 5th place finish at the state level and 12th place finish individually, setting a new school record for girls golf in one season. She is an absolute amazing golfer who has been awarded an athletic scholarship for golf and has signed with Milligan University. In addition to her individual and team achievement, she also volunteers with our middle school golf team, encouraging these girls to pursue a male-dominated sport; she is a role model for both our high school and middle school female golfers. She was recently awarded the NFHS-TSSAA Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, & Integrity.” Layla’s achievements and awards include: Physics Award, Government/Civics/Economics Award, Algebra II Honor Award, Most Heart in Basketball, Player of the Year in Soccer, Most Improved (Soccer), Honor Roll four times, All-District and Region Soccer Team, All-District and Region Golf team, State qualifier conduct of chapter meeting, State qualifier landscaping & turf science, Greeneville Exchange Club Youth of the Month, MVP Golf four times. She is a member of the National Honors Society, FFA, FCA, FCCLA, a class officer, on the yearbook staff, and the Greene County Youth Leadership. She volunteered on a mission trip to Guatemala, at the Lady Black Knights kids camp, coaching a team at the YMCA, Judgement House, coaching the CDMS Golf team and is a youth sports referee at the YMCA. She maintains a 4.36 GPA and is a Greene County Honor Graduate, CDHS Academic Excellence Graduate, and a member of the 25+ ACT Club.
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GRIFFIN JAMES GRICUNAS Congratulations Griffin!
The Best of Prep Boys Soccer winner is Griffin James Gricunas. He attends Greeneville High School. Griffin’s parents are Amanda Gricunas Harmon and Joey Harmon. His list of achievements and awards are as follows: Student Council, class treasurer and representative, member of the National Honor Society 2023-25, 2025 Tennessee Community Service Scholar, 2025 Honors Scholar, 2025 Honors Graduate, 2025 Tennessee Ready Graduate, Greene County Youth Leadership Council 2024-25, 2021-24 District Soccer Champions, 2021-24 Regional Soccer Champions, State Runner up – most valuable player 2023-24, 2024 District 1
AA All-Conference 2nd team, 2024 Region 1 AA 2nd team, GHS Wrestling team 2022-24, District and Regional team champions, and Act 30+ Club. Coach Jerry Graham said, “This student athlete has waited patiently for his time to shine on the GHS soccer team. Last year he was given that chance and he not only became a key piece of our defense, due to another player injury he was thrust into the center and primary role on the team, and lead us admirably to the state championship. This year he was selected team captain and has stepped up into this role in profound fashion. He has been leading prayer for his teammates and coaches. He is not only an excellent student-athlete, he is a tremendous kid with a heart for others.” Griffin’s volunteer, commitment service and extracurricular activities are as follows: served at Rural Resources Dinner on Main and on the farm, GHS Boys/Girls soccer camp leader and team manager for the girl’s soccer team, Greeneville Community Theatre and Capital Theatre events, Greeneville YMCA, Firewood Ministry and the Greeneville/Greene County Humane Society, Trinity United Methodist Church and local residents during Hurricane Helene relief efforts. He maintains a 3.69 GPS and earned a composite score of 30 on the ACT and a super score of 32.
Girls soCCer ALIAH CAMPBELL Congratulations Aliah!
Aliah Campbell is the Best of Prep Girls Soccer winner. She is the daughter of Todd and Tami Campbell and attends Chuckey-Doak High School. Her coach, Anna S. Ricker, said, “This young lady is the heart and soul of our team, embodying the true essence of the Best of Prep award. She is the hardest worker on the field, the relentless engine that drives our team forward. While she may not always be the one scoring the goals or tallying assists, her impact is undeniable – she is involved in every play, seamlessly transitioning between offense and defense with unmatchable determination. A true leader both on and off the field, she sets the standard for excellence through her work ethic, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment to her teammates. Her respect extends beyond her own squad, coaches, referees and opponents all recognize her integrity and passion for the game. Coupled with her outstanding academic achievements, she is the complete student-athlete.” Her achievements and awards include: Freshman - District IA Offensive Rookie of the Year, All-District Team, Regional Champions, and State Semi-Finalist; Sophomore –All-District Team, Playmaker Award, and District Runners-up Champions and District Champions; Junior - All-District Team, Playmaker Award, Regional Runners-up; Senior: All-District Team, Region Midfielder of the year, All-Region Team, Playmaker Award, Team captain, District Champions, Regional runner-ups; English I Honors – highest GPA, Algebra II – highest GPA, Dual enrollment, Composition II – most undaunted, and FFA – state qualifier. Aliah’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Hurricane Helene relief, coat drives, the animal shelter, soup kitchens, organizing fundraisers for Von Willebrand disease patients, soccer camps and manager for the boys soccer team. While holding down a job at Little Caesar’s and Aubrey’s restaurant; she maintains a 4.31 weighted/3.96 unweighted GPA.
Boys tennis JACK LAMPE Congratulations Jack!
Jack Lampe is the Boys Tennis Best of Prep winner. His parents are Megan & Christian Lampe; and attends Greeneville High School. Coach David Weems said, “Jack Lampe is an exemplary student-athlete with his hard work, leadership, and dedication being shown in the classroom, on the court and in many other aspects of his life. This hard work can be seen from his climb from newcomer of the year to team captain. This year, Jack has embraced the role of helping develop new players and motivating the team to work well together. Jack had severe tennis injuries his sophomore season that resulted in bilateral casts on both hands and arms. This caused him to miss the majority of the tennis season. In addition, it put him behind in the next season and required a greater level of effort and practice to achieve his level of success.” Jack’s achievements and awards include: District Champions 2022-24, Best Newcomer award 2022, Best Teammate award 2023, 100 percent award 2024, All-District & Individual Runner-up 2024, Team captain 2025, Senior class vice-president, National Honor Society vicepresident, Cross Country All Conference 2022, Air Force Academy Cadet of the Year, Air University Flight Academy Graduate, and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadet Commander receiving more than three National awards. His volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Greene County Partnership Youth Commission, Greene County Partnership Youth Council, Archery, Civil Air Patrol, Cyber Patriot, JLAB Academic Bowl, Scholars Bowl, Civics Bowl, and Student Congress on Policies in Education. He maintains a 3.97 GPA and has received the AP Scholar Award, participated in the math competitions, 2025 Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program and is a Cyber Patriot National Semi-Finalist.
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Girls tennis EMMA SAUCEMAN Congratulations Emma!
The Best of Prep Girls Tennis winner is Emma Sauceman. She is a Greeneville High School student. and is the daughter of Sabella Sauceman. Her achievements and awards include: soccer captain 2025, Soccer All-District 1st team 2025, Soccer All-Region 1st team 2025, Soccer Leadership award, Tennis Rookie of the Year 2023, Tennis All-Conference 2024, Tennis Spirit Award 2025, GHS Yearbook Chief Editor 2025, Most Courteous Superlative 2025 and Teen Board Representative 2024 & 2025. Emma’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Greene County Partnership Youth Council 2022-25, Greene County Partnership Youth Leadership, Youth Commission, Student Council member 2022-25, and is a member of the GHS Lady Devils Soccer and Tennis Team, GHS Yearbook 2022, 2023 and 2025, and National Honor Society 2024-25. Her coach, David Weems, said, “Emma is a light to others and a leader on and off the court. She is very supportive of her teammates on the court and in their personal lives. She is always smiling and positive in her attitude and words. Emma is a great role model for the younger team members. She has a natural ability to promote cohesion in any group, and is an excellent example of what a “teammate” should be. She faced her personal challenges with amazing maturity for a young girl after her father and grandfather passed away within five weeks of each other when she was 11.” Her coach said, “While she could have used this as an excuse to act out, turn to drugs or other bad habits, she worked even harder to maintain her grades and excel at sport to make her father and grandfather proud.” She maintains a 3.84 GPA and takes Honor and AP courses and is a Dual Enrollment student. She received the Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award 2023 & 2024.
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JACOB MOORE Congratulations Jacob!
The Boys Track Best of Prep winner is Jacob Moore. He is the son of Kyle Moore and Leah Rodgers and attends Greeneville High School. His coach, Larry Blalock, said, “Not only is this athlete an All-State performer on the field, he is a great role model for our younger athletes. He is willing to take the time to teach them the techniques necessary to achieve at the highest level. He also has developed the leadership skills needed to help motivate his teammates. The skills along with a good work ethic and great personality make him a top candidate for Best of Preps. This athlete came into our program with little speed and few skills. Through dedication to his sport, he has become one of the best pole vaulters in the state.” His achievements and awards include: All-State Pole Vault, All East Tennessee Pole Vault, All-conference Pole Vault, Best of Preps nominee 2024, State Runner-up Pole Vault and is an Honors Scholar. Jacob’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: working in the Greeneville High School concessions and maintaining the landscaping for Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He maintains a 3.72 GPA and is a Tri-Star Scholar and a GHS Honors Scholar.
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The Best of Prep Girls Track winner is Natalie Foshie. She is a student at South Greene High School and is the daughter of Scott and Nicole Foshie. Her achievements and awards include: competing in track and field meets since 8th grade, a member of the National Honors Society and is a certified CNA since her junior year. Coach Joe Case said, “This athlete participates in two sports. She is a three-time State returner for track and field. She is very active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and her church. While doing all this, she maintains amazing grades. She has overcome foot injuries and mental toughness to be placed 2nd in the State.” Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: being a counselor at Kids Camp, a Best Buddies, serving at the church veterans day and Isaiah 117 dinners, member of Younglife and attends youth group on Wednesday nights. She maintains a 3.86 GPA.
VolleyBall KENDRA KEY Congratulations Kendra!
Kendra Key is the winner of the Volleyball Best of Preps. Her parents are Eddie and Jennifer Key; and attends Chuckey-Doak High School. Her coach, Marissa Snapp, said, “It has truly been an honor to coach Kendra Key and to be part of her academic and athletic journey, and I couldn’t have chosen a better person/player to nominate for this award. From the moment I met her, I saw a drive within her that assured me she was capable of achieving anything she set her mind to. This determination was evident both on and off the court. During grade checks, I consistently received glowing feedback from her teachers, and her academic performance reflected her commitment and discipline. Kendra surpasses any and all expectations placed upon her.” Her achievements and awards include: Honors Agriscience Award, Greenhand FFA Degree Award, English I Honors Award, U.S. Government/Civics/ Economics Award, a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, and ACT 21+ Club, received the Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Affiliate Certificate, Volleyball Team Most Blocks Award 2022, Volleyball District Newcomer Award, Volleyball District All-Conference Award, 2023, Volleyball Team Lady Black Knight Award 2024, Volleyball District Academic All-Conference Award 2021-24, Volleyball District AllConference Honorable Mention 2024. Kendra’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Junior Marshall for CDHS graduation, member of FFA, Yearbook committee, Youth Council and Youth Leadership, and played two years on the Ahava Travel Volleyball Club Team. She maintains a 4.35 weighted and 3.916 unweighted GPA.
Boys WrestlinG BRYLAN RHODES Congratulations Brylan!
The Best of Preps Boys Wrestling winner is Brylan Rhodes. He attends Greeneville High School. Brylan is the son of Chelsea Rhodes. His achievements and awards include: TSSAA Region 1 runner-up, TSSAA Section 1 Champion, two-time NuWay Combat All-American and Tennessee USA Wrestling State Medalist. His coach, Atlas Fagundes, said, “Brylan has demonstrated success in all aspects of being a student-athlete. It is an accomplishment for any student to maintain a 4.0 GPA. In addition to his academic success, Brylan became the best wrestler in his weight class by winning his first state championship. Both of these accomplishments take time and dedication. When you combine the two, that is what makes Brylan our nominee for Best of Preps.” His mother, Chelsea Rhodes, commented on his challenges and personal circumstances: “Brylan is a classic example of overcoming adversity. Brylan has faced many obstacles and setbacks in his life. He has chosen to use those as motivation rather than an excuse. Those challenges include everything from medical issues to family struggles. He stayed driven and focused in all aspects of his life. He realized that to achieve success, he would simply have to out-work everyone around him… and he’s doing just that.” His volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: volunteering at the Greeneville Municipal Airport, Trinity United Methodist Church and Kingsley Avenue Free Will Baptist Church.
Girls WrestlinG KINLEY KNIGHT Congratulations Kinley!
The Girls Wrestling Best of Preps winner is Kinley Knight. Her parents are Brett and Chasity Knight; and she attends Chuckey-Doak High School. Kinley placed in the top 10 at the Greene County Amazing Shake. Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: children’s ministry volunteer at First Church of God, Summer Camp counselor at Locust Springs Christian Retreat Center, water distribution during Hurricane Helene flood relief at The Farmer’s Daughter, Chuckey-Doak Middle School and Chuckey-Doak High School football team, secretary for Student Council, and on the Greeneville First Church of God leadership team. Coach Brett Knight said, “She is a first-year wrestler that has put the work in over the season. She has never given up even though she didn’t get the outcome she wanted. She has been maintaining good grades while taking AP and Honors classes. She is a class officer and always helping with teacher lunches, tours of the high school, teacher appreciation and much more. She is also very involved at her church and is always willing to jump in and help.” She maintains a 3.9 GPA.
ComeBaCk of the year aWard KAYDENCE MARSHALL Congratulations Kaydence!
The Comeback of the Year award for Best of Prep winner is Kaydence Marshall of North Greene. Her parents are Mark and Shana Marshall. Kaydence said, “Freshman year health issues started to affect me physically and mentally. It started to affect me playing sports and I would become dizzy if I moved too quickly, started seeing double and sometimes even feeling faint. After many tests, they didn’t have many answers other than possible mild case of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). I started on medicine and drinking lots of water to help; but it took months to really help, which was very frustrating. By sophomore year, I was now having shaky hands when I played sports, followed by terrible headaches after these episodes. I still have episodes, but not as often or as bad. I have learned how to deal with them better and continue to play or know when to stop.” Her coach, Emaline Erwin, said, “She is an all around great athlete and person. She has this contagious upbeat attitude both on and off the court, always encouraging and willing to help her teammates. Her leadership skills are excellent; and she leads by example, to work hard, give 100 percent and always stay positive. She just has the type of attitude and motivation every player should strive to have.” Hayley’s achievements and awards include: volleyball – All-Conference team, All-District tournament team, and AllConference Setter of the Year, National Federation of State High School Association Award of Excellence; and basketball – All-Conference Team and All-Region Team. Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: Greene County Youth Leadership 2022-25, Greene County Youth Council 2024-25, distribution of water during the flood, assist with children’s church, Kids youth basketball and volleyball camp, teacher’s aide, and job shadowing at GCHE Radiology. She maintains a 3.7 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Community exCellenCe aWard MORGAN BROWN Congratulations Morgan!
The winner of the Best of Prep Community Excellence Award is Morgan Brown, of West Greene High School. Her parents are Tonya Brown and Clifford Brown Jr. She is a volunteer for the little kids basketball and volleyball camps at Mosheim Church and the WGHS concession stands. Morgan is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has played all four years on the varsity basketball, volleyball and softball teams, and on a travel volleyball team. She is employed at Pelicans Snoballs, and previously worked for Publix. Coach Betsy Shaw said, “This athlete is the nominee due to the impact she has made for the school across three sports during her four years (at WGHS). She has positively impacted three sports while dramatically changing the culture of the basketball team. She has always cared more about the success of the team than any individual award. As the only upper-classman on the basketball team, she demonstrated what being a great teammate, leader, and an even better person looks like.” Her achievements and awards include: Basketball - 2022 District 2A Defensive Player of the Year, 2024 District 2A All-Conference, 2025 District 2A MVP and All-Conference; volleyball – 2022 District 2A Rookie of the Year, 2023 District 2A AllConference, 2024 District 1A All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year and All-Tournament, 2025 District 1A All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Tournament team, All-Region team; softball –2022 District 2A All-Conference, 2024 District 2A All-Conference; and 1,000 point milestone in basketball. She maintains a 4.0 GPA.
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ABBIGAIL ADKINS Congratulations Abbigail!
Abbigail Adkins, of Greeneville High School, is the winner of the Best of Prep Academic Achievement Award. She is the daughter of Donnie and Meline Adkins. Her coach, Jerry Graham, said, “When speaking of student-athletes, this young lady stands out in many extraordinary ways. Not only does she have some of the best feet of almost any Lady Devil to stop on the pitch, but she racked up many individual awards along the way. She helped lead us to the state tournament four years in a row, was selected MVP and team captain by her teammates. She is a multi-sport athlete who achieved similar success on the basketball court. She accomplished all of this while completing 200 volunteer hours and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She does this while being an extraordinary leader to others. She always has words of encouragement for her teammates during halftime and pregame. She exemplifies the term student-athlete.” Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: a member of the Student Council, Youth Council, Younglife, Soccer team, basketball team and National Honor Society; she graduated from the Youth Leadership Program, and has completed 200 hours of community service and two service learning courses; and has volunteered at the Capitol Theater, Iris Festival, GHS Basketball camps GHS jumbo tron and a local dentist office. Abby’s achievements and awards include: four-time member of the Girls Soccer Team District and Region Champions, made four state appearances, selected 1st Team All-District two times, 1st Team All-Regional two times, District 1 Offensive Player of the Year, All-State Selection, member of the three time District and Region Championship Basketball team, two time All-Conference, MVP Region 1 Tournament; and recipient of the Student Athlete Award of Merit and the Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the ACT 30+ Club.
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CONGRATULATIONS to allofour 2025 BEST of PREPS WINNERS!
ComeBaCk Player of the year aWard
HAYLEY ARNOLD
The Best of Prep Comeback Player of the Year award winner is Hayley Arnold, of West Greene High School. Her parents are Jeremy and Amanda Arnold. Coach Clinton Haun said, “This nominee has faced mental battles in and out of sports. She has endured the loss of family members as well as the loss of two classmates, one being a childhood friend.” Hayley’s achievements and awards include: two-time All-District in softball, highest serving average in volleyball, recipient of the Doc Harrison Award and two time recipient of the Buffalo Award. Her volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: two-year member of the National Honor Society, FFA agriculture sales, assisted at the Greene County Fair, Bingo at a senior living facility, memorial dinner, princess tea party, health screenings, little kids camp for volleyball and basketball. Daddy-Daughter Dance, Mosheim Volunteer Fire Department and concession stands, and participated in the 9/11 Stair Climb. Coach Haun stated that “She is a standout in and out of the classroom and ball field. She goes both above and beyond to help people. She is also a four-year varsity starter.” Hayley maintains a 3.9 GPA.
Congratulations Hayley!
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CoaCh of the year aWard BRAD WOOLSEY
A large part of the success of the Greeneville Greene Devils basketball team this season was coach Brad Woolsey. Though he credits all wins to his players, Woolsey coached the Devils to the state tournament semifinals and has been named Best of Preps Coach of the Year. The Devils faced a tough schedule early in the year, one that had them with a 5-7 record toward the end of December. Woolsey, though, adjusted the scheme a bit and motivated his team. The Devils wound up finishing the regular season with a 19-9 record. They won the district and region championships, and they defeated Knox Carter 55-51 in the sectional round to reach the state tournament for the first time since winning back-to-back state titles in 2021 and 2022. Against Munford in the opening round of the state tournament, Woolsey and the Devils battled for three and a half quarters before blowing the doors off in the final minutes to win 63-46. They lost 55-47 in the semifinals to eventual state champion Upperman, finishing the season with a 26-12 record.
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Boys oVerall Winner KOLBEN GREGG
The Boys Overall Best of Prep winner is Kolben Gregg. Kolben Gregg attends South Greene High School and is the son of Bobby & Nikki Gregg. His achievements and awards include: 2022 Highest Algebra I Honors Award, 2022 Highest Physical Science Honors Award, 2022 Visual Arts Highest GPA, Artist Recognition Central Office Greene County Schools, 2022-24 Algebra I & Geometry Competitive Exam Tusculum University 2nd place, Honor Society member, ranked 3rd in the 2025 senior class, Previous Golf Best of Prep nominee & award winner, Grassroots Media Golfer of the Year Award winner, All-State High School Golf, TSSAA State Tournament Golf 4th, 9th, & 11th place individual finish, dual enrollment student at Walters State Community College with a 4.0 GPA, and a Tennessee Ready Honors Graduate. Kolben’s volunteer, community service and extracurricular activities include: member of the Greene County Partnership Youth Leadership 2024, Greene County Student School Board Representative 2024. He participated in the Isaiah House fundraiser at First Baptist Church, Operation Christmas Child at Greystone Free Will Baptist Church, assisted with the clean-up and delivery of supplies after the Helene Flood through Victory Church of God and Greystone Free Will Baptist Church, and mowed, landscaped and leaf removal for sick and shut-in. His coach, Jeff Hartman, said, “Kolben has been to the TSSAA state tournament three years in a row. He has placed 4th, 9th and 11th in the state. He works hard on the job, in school and in sports. He has signed to continue his golf career at Milligan University and will be studying engineering.”
Girls oVerall Winner LAYLA FOX
Layla Fox is the Girls Overall Best of Prep winner. She attends ChuckeyDoak High School and is the daughter of Kent and April Fox. Coach D’Lee Pollack said, “This nominee is the captain of the girls golf team and led her team to an overall 5th place finish at the state level and 12th place finish individually, setting a new school record for girls golf in one season. She is an absolute amazing golfer who has been awarded an athletic scholarship for golf and has signed with Milligan University. In addition to her individual and team achievement, she also volunteers with our middle school golf team, encouraging these girls to pursue a male-dominated sport; she is a role model for both our high school and middle school female golfers. She was recently awarded the NFHS-TSSAA Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, & Integrity.” Layla’s achievements and awards include: Physics Award, Government/Civics/Economics Award, Algebra II Honor Award, Most Heart in Basketball, Player of the Year in Soccer, Most Improved (Soccer), Honor Roll four times, All-District and Region Soccer Team, All-District and Region Golf team, State qualifier conduct of chapter meeting, State qualifier landscaping & turf science, Greeneville Exchange Club Youth of the Month, MVP Golf four times. She is a member of the National Honors Society, FFA, FCA, FCCLA, a class officer, on the yearbook staff, and the Greene County Youth Leadership. She volunteered on a mission trip to Guatemala, at the Lady Black Knights kids camp, coaching a team at the YMCA, Judgement House, coaching the CDMS Golf team and is a youth sports referee at the YMCA. She maintains a 4.36 GPA and is a Greene County Honor Graduate, CDHS Academic Excellence Graduate, and a member of the 25+ ACT Club.
