IN THIS SECTION
Lauren Rutlin '23, Girls Cross Country Individual State Runner-Up
Boys Golf, Davis Irving '18; Winston Margaritis '18 Girls Golf, Victoria England '19 Girls Swim, Claire Epperson '20; Hayley Lambert '21 Boys Soccer, Lathan Spadafora '18 (Winner, Boys Soccer Player of the Year) Girls Lacrosse, Kate Murphy '19 Boys Tennis, Walker Stearns '21 (Winner, Boys Tennis Player of the Year) Girls Tennis, Hannah Grace Howell '19 Girls Cross Country, Allison Newman '21
In a new format beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, The Commercial Appeal named its semi-finalists for each sport at the Sports Awards Ceremony (formerly Best of Preps) held on June 9, 2017 at The Orpheum Theater. From the eight semi-finalists per sport, the Commercial Appeal chose three finalists. From the three finalists a winner was named for each sport. Additionally, the Commercial Appeal named an Athlete of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year for male and female athletes in private schools and public schools.
The following St. George's athletes were named as semi-finalists and finalists per individual sport:
The following St. George's finalists were named as winners:
The Commercial Appeal announced the Sports Awards (formerly Best of Preps) for the fall season. SGIS student athletes include:
SGIS finalists for each sport are indicated in each season's recap below.
Grant Hirschman '14, Boys Golf Individual Medalist
St. George's Independent School was named the overall Best of Preps winner for the Small Pivate School Division at the annual Commercial Appeal Best of Preps Ceremony on Friday, June 6, 2014.
The following SGIS student athletes were honored as overall Best of Preps winners for the 2013-2014 school year at the annual Commercial Appeal Best of Preps Ceremony on Friday, June 6, 2014. (SGIS finalists are indicated in each season's recap below):
The Commercial Appeal held its annual awards ceremony on Friday, June 6, 2014. Most impressive was the fact that St. George's was awarded finalists in three of the four most prestigious categories:
Three members of the Gryphon soccer team recieved All-State honors from the Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association. They are Dean Brown '14, Tyler Lourens '14, and Carson Schelp '16. Congratulations on this much deserved honor!
The Commercial Appeal has announced the Best of Preps for the spring season. SGIS student athletes include:
The Commercial Appeal has announced the Best of Preps for the winter season. SGIS student athletes include:
The Commercial Appeal has announced the Best of Preps for the fall season. SGIS student athletes include:
Jeff Ruffin was named The Commercial Appeal's Best of Preps Coach of the Year for Boys Golf.
Roxanna Wood '15/outside hitter and Sope Adeleye ’16/middle hitter, were placed on the American Volleyball Coaches Association Phenom List for the 2013 season. They are among several hundred underclassmen representing the United States to receive this honor. This Phenom List serves as the starting point for the Phenom College Preparatory Program, which is an invitation-only program where athletes will participate in various events to showcase their skills in front of 100+ college coaches in attendance.
The Commercial Appeal held its annual awards ceremony on Friday, June 8th.
The following SGIS student athlete was honored as overall Best of Preps winners for the 2012-2013 school year (SGIS finalists are indicated in each season's recap below): Golf - Grant Hirschman '14
Boys Soccer - Gregory Hurley '13,Tyler Lourens '14, Nicholas Sims '13 (finalist), Carson Schelp '16, Tim Whicker '15 Boys Tennis - Marshall Sullivan '15 (finalist), Albert Vacheron '13 (finalist) Girls Tennis - Libby Heflin '13, Claire Sullivan '16 (finalist), Nathalie Vacheron Baseball - Connor Green '15 Boys Lacrosse - Austin Grisham '13, Nick Hoel '14, Bailey Popeck '13 Girls Lacrosse - Courtney Clark '13, Mary Kathryn Phillips '13, Rachael Smith '13 (finalist) Track & Field - Kathryn Heard '15 Coach of the Year - Tony Whicker, Soccer
Boys Soccer - Max Barousse '12, Alex Bran '12, Tyler Lourens '14, Nicholas Sims '13 (finalist), Tim Whicker '15 Baseball - Hunter Lindley '12, John Marc Shelly '12 Softball - Amy Mirro '12, Allie Whitsitt '12 Girls Lacrosse - Mary Kathryn Phillips '13, Rachael Smith '13 Boys Tennis - Marshall Sullivan '15, Albert Vacheron '13 Girls Tennis - Libby Heflin '13, Claire Sullivan '16, Nathalie Vacheron '13 Coach of the Year - Girls Tennis - Mark Bran
Boys Basketball - Alex Bran '12, Alex Mulvihill '12 Girls Basketball - Olivia Roberts, '15 Swim - Anna Lewis Matson '12, Wil Barton '14
Football - Drew Bishop '12, Alex Bran '12, Brandon Hill '12, Hugh Stephens '12, Omar Williams '12 (finalist) Boys Golf - Grant Hirschman '14 (finalist), Colin Kraus '14, Josh Warlick '14, Girls Golf - Jennifer Kim '12 (finalist), Sarah Moon '15 Girls Soccer - Tori Fitzgerald '12, Amy Mirro '12, Allie Whitsitt '12 Volleyball - Amy Matula '12 (finalist), Katie McCormack '12, Roxanna Wood '15 Cross Country - Caroline Cannon '15 Coach of the Year - Volleyball - Emmy McClain
Football - The Gryphons finished 10th Girls Soccer - The Gryphons finished 6th Volleyball - The Gryphons finished in 1st place
OFFENSE Omar Williams '12 (RB), Brandon Hill '12 (OL), Hugh Stephens '12 (OL) DEFENSE Josh Klesges '12 (DL), Hunter Lindley '12 (LB), Drew Bishop '12 (DB) COACH OF THE YEAR - Brent Hill
Hunter Kraus '10, Boys Golf Individual Medalist
The Commercial Appeal held its annual awards ceremony. St. George's was awarded finalists in all four of the most prestigious catogories:
The following SGIS student athletes were honored as overall Best of Preps winners for the 2009-2010 school year (SGIS finalists are indicated in each season's recap below):
Bobby Parks, Jr. was named Division II-A Mr. Basketball.
The Gryphons finished 9th in the state at the Tennessee State High School Swimming Championships, and the boys team finished 8th. Rob Snowburger was named Coach of the Year.
For the third year in a row, USA Swimming named Mia Michalak to Scholastic All American Team. USA Swimming also named Chris Clark to Scholastic All-American Team.
NISCA named Zach Woods, our Gryphon Diver, to its All American List. Zach was one of only 29 sophomores in the United States to make the list and was near the top of all applicants.
The Commercial Appeal Best of Preps for the spring season. SGIS student athletes include:
The Commercial Appeal held its annual awards ceremony and the following SGIS student athletes were honored as overall winners:
TSSAA state runners up for 2008-2009: Cheer, Volleyball, Girls Soccer, Girls Golf, Boys Basketball
Varsity Football State Champions Varsity Girls Soccer State Champions Varsity Boys Golf State Champions Varsity Boys Soccer State Champions Coach Tony Whicker becomes St. George's first Dual-State Championship Coach Varsity Volleyball State Runner-Up Varsity Girls Golf State Runner-Up Varsity Boys Cross Country State Runner-Up
Ben Popeck '08, Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman of the Year Grant Jessen '08, Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Back of the Year Hunter Kraus '10, Boys Golf Individual Medalist Stephen Williams '08, Individual Champion in Boys Cross Country Elliot Williams '08, TSSAA Mr. Basketball
The Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps for the Fall season. SGIS student athletes include:
SGIS Mr. Football Award winners: Ben Popeck, D2-A Lineman of the Year and Grant Jessen, D2-A Back of the Year. Hunter Cowan was a Mr. Football Finalist.
The Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps for the Winter season. SGIS student athletes include:
Elliot Williams named as a McDonald's All American and to Parade Magazine's All American Team. USA Swimming named Mia Michalak as a Scholastic All American (2nd consecutive year). NISCA named Michael Sheppard as an All American Swimmer for the 100 yard Backstroke (also won 2006/2007) and for 200 Freestyle.
The Commercial Appeal Best of Preps for the Spring season. SGIS student athletes include:
Tennessee Girls Lacrosse Association name Adeline Brown an Honorable Mention All American, as well as Academic All American.
The Commercial Appeal Annual Awards winners:
Taylor Pearson '07 selected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame