Here is the Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee volleyball team from the 2023 Tennessee high school season. Nominations were submitted by Jackson area coaches. Dyer County’s Tegan Reid is this season’s Player of the Year.
5 questions with the best player in 2023 | Tegan Reed
What was the best moment of your team’s 33-win season? The best moment is playing Crockett County four times. Every time my team and I played Crockett, there was always energy and there was never a dull moment.
What is the biggest strength in your game? Speedy and always confident on the court.
Is there any pre-game tradition that gets you excited for the game? Drinking Ani and listening to rap always gets me moving.
What age did you start playing this sport? I started playing volleyball in sixth grade.
Who is your role model in volleyball? Coming into this sport, I didn’t have any role models until this year. (Former University of Texas) Logan Eggleston is a role model of mine because she is a strong hitter and knows how to be a leader.
more:Here are the top Jackson area high school volleyball players at midseason
First team
Sarah Cherry
Crockett Company, Sr.
position: Outside hitter
Why was it chosen: Cherry had 396 kills, including 39 in three matches in the Class AA state tournament, and 38 aces and 20 blocks for the 34-win Cavaliers.
Stella Hopper
Lexington, then.
position: Outside hitter
Why was it chosen: Hooper had 322 kills, 191 digs, 69 aces and 33 blocks for the 26-win Tigers.
Lauren Hudson
Dyer Company, Mr.
position: Libero
Why was it chosen: Hudson had 639 digs, 116 assists and 72 aces for the Choctaws.
Ava Hawk
Dyer Jr. Company
position: Middle blocker
Why was it chosen: Huke had 276 kills, 101 blocks and 47 aces as the Choctaws posted 33 wins.
Claire Nelson
Milan, Mr.
position: Feasibility
Why was it chosen: Nelson had 533 assists, 248 digs, 69 aces and 46 kills for the Bulldogs, who qualified for the Class A state tournament.
Hannah Prestinenzi
Gibson Jr. Company
position: Setter
Why was it chosen: Prestininzi had 831 assists, 141 digs, 114 aces, 63 kills and 19 blocks for the Pioneers, who advanced to the Class A state tournament.
Tegan Reed
Dyer Jr. Company
position: Outside hitter
Why was it chosen: Reed had 489 kills, 351 digs, 34 aces and 29 blocks for the Choctaws, a participant in the Class AA state tournament.
Billie Ann Whitby
Crockett Company, Sr.
position: Setter
Why was it chosen: Whitby had 1,013 assists, including 89 in three games in the Class AA state tournament, and 66 kills, 50 aces and 39 blocks for the Cavaliers.
The second team
to: Amy Corbett, Lexington, Sr.
MB: Joey Evans, Crockett Co., Sr.
Utah: Heinz Haltom, Saint Joseph’s University, Jr.
s: Lexi Krenis, Saint Joseph’s University, Sr.
Oh: Mia Pearson, Milan, like this.
Oh: Emma Pierce, Camden Jr.
Oh: Sanya Reeves, Gibson Company, So.
s: Kenzie Reeves, Lexington, Sr.