Volunteer State All-Star Game!
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What if the state of Tennessee took a mid-season break like the NBA and conducted a weekend All-Star event? I could see it being hosted at a school (High School or College) where there could be multiple events that take…
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Continue ReadingWhat if the state of Tennessee took a mid-season break like the NBA and conducted a weekend All-Star event? I could see it being hosted at a school (High School or College) where there could be multiple events that take place. Imagine a 3 point contest, skills competition, Dunk Contest (Not for the girls obviously), but other contests that pitted the best of the best going against each other not only to increase their stock but for bragging rights. Shoot, I would sign off on it and I am sure plenty of others would. I mean take the best and bring them together at one location, who wouldn’t do that.
So here I go getting my creative juices flowing and came up with a scenario for a two part article. The first part would be the actual All-Star game. For teams, I would take everything east of Murfreesboro, funnel them to the Eastern part of the state. Everything in Murfreesboro and west, I would add to the western part of the state. I would have some type of incentive along with stipulations, but truly make it a fun and competitive event. To have the best of the best come together, I feel would be a true hit for the state and the women’s game itself.Throw out the classifications, let the girls go at each other. So let’s get this event started!
In the mock up of this event, this would be the teams that would compete in it this year. If a kid who was a freshman or sophomore didn’t make the cut, they would then compete in the Rising Stars All-Star game, which would feature only Sophomores, Freshman, and 8th graders. That way we could spread the love and have multiple all-star attendees. Check out the young ladies who made the rosters for the All-Star game!
West Team
Starters
Lilly Kee Lilly Kee 6'0" | PF Huntingdon | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Huntingdon)
Ellie Butler Ellie Butler 5'9" | SG Livingston Academy | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Livingston Academy)
Joya Crawford (Jr./ Dyersburg)
Imari Berry Imari Berry 5'10" | SG Clarksville | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Clarksville)
Ella Ryan Ella Ryan 5'10" | PG Brentwood | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Brentwood)
Reserves
Addison Melton Addison Melton 6'0" | SG Central Magnet | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Central Magnet)
Micah Hart Micah Hart 5'7" | PG Gibson Co. | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Gibson Co.)
Erianna Thomas Erianna Thomas 5'5" | PG Pearl-Cohn | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Pearl-Cohn)
Ally Weathers Ally Weathers 5'8" | SG Loretto | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Loretto)
Blair Baugus Blair Baugus 6'0" | PF Wayne Co. | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Wayne Co.)
Savannah Davis Savannah Davis 5'9" | SG McKenzie | 2024 State TN (Sr./ McKenzie)
Natalie Kaye Natalie Kaye 5'9" | SG Grace Christian Academy | 2024 State TN (Sr./ GCA)
Daisy Gale Daisy Gale 5'8" | PG PCA | 2024 State TN (Sr./ PCA)
East Team
Celeste Reed Celeste Reed 5'11" | C White Co. | 2024 State TN (Sr./ White Co.)
Kimora Fields Kimora Fields 6'2" | PF Bradley Central | 2026 State TN (So./ Bradley Central)
Sydney Mains Sydney Mains 5'11" | SF Knoxville Catholic | 2024 State TN (Sr./Knoxville Catholic)
Reese Beaty Reese Beaty 5'8" | PG York Institute | 2025 State TN (Jr./ York Institute)
Natalya Hodge Natalya Hodge 5'7" | CG Bearden | 2026 State TN (So./ Bearden)
Reserves
Carlee Lowry Carlee Lowry 5'9" | SF Signal Mountain | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Signal Mountain)
Carsyn Swaney Carsyn Swaney 5'11" | PG Heritage | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Maryville)
Molly Masingale Molly Masingale 5'9" | SF McMinn Co. | 2024 State TN (Sr./ McMinn Central)
Maddy Newman Maddy Newman 6'2" | C Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Gatlinburg-Pittman)
Hailey Bailey Hailey Bailey 5'8" | SF North Greene | 2024 State TN (Sr./ North Greene)
Daria Biriuk (Jr./ Webb- Bell Buckle)
Kelsie Johnson Kelsie Johnson 5'6" | SG Silverdale Baptist | 2024 State TN (Sr./ Silverdale Baptist)
Kami Wilson Kami Wilson 5'11" | SG Lakeway Christian Academy | 2025 State TN (Jr./ Lakeway Christian)
Not a bad roster of two high powered teams going toe to toe against each other. Stick around for part 2 and see who makes the cut for the Rising Stars game!