TN Flight Trotters ’26: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've watched Coach Williams' Flight Trotters numerous times. This team is made up of many talented athletes: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='889915' first='Gwen' last='Carroll']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816656' first='Addi' last='Gamble']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816550' first='Emma' last='Rainey']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='746202' first='Emma' last='Cooper']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816611' first='Raylee' last='Werner']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816597' first='Taylor' last='Dolente']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='636530' first='Adison' last='Hayes']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='621988' first='Cecily' last='Swimmer']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='816710' first='Lanee' last='Carmichael']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='899864' first='Bailey' last='Tidwell']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='896915' first='Kali' last='Fisher']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1230945' first='Katie' last='Foster']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One thing that can be said about all of the 12 athletes is that they are all extremely unselfish, and they are all next level athletes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carroll is the athlete that every college coach in the state should know about. She is incredibly gifted. She knows how to make the jaw dropping, crafty moves around the rim! She currently holds offers from Lee University, Carson-Newman, &amp; more! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gamble is one of the toughest players on the court at all times. She plays with so much energy, grit, determination, and heart. Defensively, Addi will hound opponents and make you work for every inch. She received her first offer from Bryan College and I will not be surprised for her to gain more this summer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rainey has overcome numerous obstacles to get to where she is. In my opinion, she is one of the most mentally tough athletes that you will find. She does not shy away from any moment! She can knock down the big time shots. She's a good defender. Her game translates to the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper is and will always be the athlete that does all of the dirty work. She is a workhorse that will do whatever is asked of her! She is ready to guard any player on the court, and she can! She defends at a high level! Emma currently holds offers from Carson-Newman &amp; Lee University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Werner is another athletically gifted athlete on this team. She has elite handles. She sees the floor incredibly well. She makes the hard passes look easy! She is also a tough rebounding guard! She holds offers from Lee University and Carson-Newman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dolente is more than a shooter! Yes, she is extremely efficient from behind the arc. However, she can do so much more on the court! She's a basketball savvy guard that plays the game the right way! She currently holds an offer from Johnson University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes is one of the most poised athletes that you will find. She doesn't seem to ever lose her composure and she always stays poised. She does a great job knocking down outside shots. I love how Adison lets the game come to her. She doesn't force anything. She has a great understanding of the game! We will see her at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swimmer is a winner! This kid holds numerous offers to play at the next level. She has 4 state championships in 3 different sports. How many athletes can say that? She holds a few D1 offers; one including UNC Asheville! This guard is highly skilled and she will continue to shine when the lights are the brightest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmichael is a double-double machine. She makes 15 points and 10 rebounds look incredibly easy. She does great in the post area, but she can also stretch the floor. She does a great job in the pick and roll action. She can handle the ball, and get to the rim! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tidwell is the do-it-all kid! She plays with the contagious energy that every team needs. She has a non-stop motor. Offensively, she does a great job setting up her teammates to score. She can also get a bucket whenever needed! She's a quick guard that gets it done on both ends of the court!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fisher is a versatile athlete that you can plug in different spots. She has good size and she's a strong player! She can also step out and knock down outside shots. She's a competitor that works extremely hard on both ends of the floor. She is the newest addition to this Trotters' team, and she fits right in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster has a great frame to go with her size! She has a nice, soft touch around the rim. Defensively, she does a good job protecting the rim. She holds an offer from Rose-Hulman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All college coaches should pull up to watch this team. I love watching athletes play the game the right way. This is a TEAM that will always defend &amp; play for each other! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Trotters '26 schedule:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>April 4-6 - AAU Qualifier in Knoxville, TN.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>April 11-13 - Marble City Invitational at Carter High School in Knoxville, TN.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>April 25-27 - The Clash in Cincinnati, OH.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>May 9-11 - AAU State in Knoxville, TN.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>May 16-18 - The Classic in Louisville, KY.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>July 10-15 - Run 4 Roses in Louisville, KY.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->