Sports

Grundy County basketball’s Gracie Panter, volleyball’s Scarlet Walkden, and track and field’s Lillian Winton each recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Abby Parker and Scarlet Walkden will become the first track and field athletes to represent Grundy County High School at the TSSAA State Championships when they travel to Knoxville for next week’s Class A competitions.

Grundy County’s Jaden Ruehling is set to join the Tullahoma Test Pilots on their maiden flight this summer when the collegiate summer baseball team takes the field for the first time.

The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee track and field team delivered a strong performance on Friday, April 24, competing at home in its final regular-season meet against seven other schools. The highlight of the meet came from the girls’ team, which captured first place by an impressive 70-point margin.

Gruetli White named 10U Bledsoe Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Austin McGuire, Tanner Hughes, Hunter Hughes, Hunter Teague and Jonavin Rainey. Second, Colston Rich, Wesson Long, Case Hobbs, Malachi Bean, Braylon Richardson and Jaxon McGuire.Third, coaches Shawn Hughes and Blake Rich. Not pictured are Waylon Shrum and Coach Houston Mainord.

Gruetli Clutch named 8U Gruetli Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Emarie Brewer, Aspen Hagan, Dylann Cannon and Brynlee Winton. Second, Crimsyn Ramsey, Oaklyn Brown, Baylor Brewer, Kyndall Nolan, Ariella Brymer, Aubrey Brewer and Hayleigh Mooney. Third, coaches Ben Brewer, Mikey Brown, Kyle Brewer, and Heath Winton.

Gruetli Volunteers named 8U Bledsoe Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Brantley Sweeton, Lucas Fiske, Parker Hill and Jamison Pierce. Second, Colt Hobbs, Ridge Eberhart, Ross Simmons, Kasen Rhea, Jasper Forsyth and Cohen Mooney. Third, coaches Travis Eberhart, Kelby Rhea, and Swade Mooney.

Gruetli named 12U Bledsoe Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Michael Tackett, Brantley Smith, Justin Forsyth, Sawyer Mainord, Jakob Purvis and Bravyn King. Second, Saban Bryant, Peyton Stephens, Kashius Hart, Holden Cooley and Bentley Mainord. Third, coaches Houston Mainord, Justin Savage, and Mikie Mainord.

Gruetli Lady Summitt named 6U Gruetli Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Addie Birdwell, Addison Layne, Dalyn Meeks, Charleigh Ladd, Everly Rogers and Kindall Christian. Second, Aria Mainord, Phoenix Bivens, Laikyn Cox, Hazelyn (Honey) King, Kaislee King, Emarie King, Emalyn Joslyn and Kylee Hammers. Third, coaches Sierra Birdwell, Logan King, Colby Cox and Sierra King.