HIGH-SCHOOL

10 Nashville area high school athletes to watch in 2019

Tom Kreager
USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee
Blackman’s Conner Murphy (9) takes down Mt. Juliet’s Reggie Grimes (44) during Mt. Juliet’s game against Blackman at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
Blackman’s Conner Murphy (9) takes down Mt. Juliet’s Reggie Grimes (44) during Mt. Juliet’s game against Blackman at Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.
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ATH Reggie Grimes, Mt. Juliet
ATH Reggie Grimes, Mt. Juliet
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Lebanon quarterback Chandler Crite (11) runs from a Mt. Juliet's Reggie Grimes during their game Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
Lebanon quarterback Chandler Crite (11) runs from a Mt. Juliet's Reggie Grimes during their game Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
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Lacrosse Boys Player of the Year winner Stephen Avery speaks at the third annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Lacrosse Boys Player of the Year winner Stephen Avery speaks at the third annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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Ensworth junior attack Caroline Frist
Ensworth junior attack Caroline Frist
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Evan Woosley-Reed of Cascade High
Evan Woosley-Reed of Cascade High
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L-R Nolansville's Hudson Stromen watches Marshall County's KJ Johnson drive aboue him to the hoop on Tues. Feb. 27, 2018. Photo by Dave Cardaciotto
L-R Nolansville's Hudson Stromen watches Marshall County's KJ Johnson drive aboue him to the hoop on Tues. Feb. 27, 2018. Photo by Dave Cardaciotto
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K.J. Johnson, Marshall County basketball
K.J. Johnson, Marshall County basketball
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Siegel's Presley Leebrick (7) celebrates her run with teammate Caitlyn McCrary (10) during the game against Lincoln County in the 4-AAA softball semifinal on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Siegel.
Siegel's Presley Leebrick (7) celebrates her run with teammate Caitlyn McCrary (10) during the game against Lincoln County in the 4-AAA softball semifinal on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Siegel.
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Siegel's Caitlyn McCrary (10) slides into second base as Smyrna's Hannah Ward (13) covers the base during a game on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Siegel.
Siegel's Caitlyn McCrary (10) slides into second base as Smyrna's Hannah Ward (13) covers the base during a game on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Siegel.
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Siegel's Caitlyn McCrary charges a ball during Monday's game against Oakland.
Siegel's Caitlyn McCrary charges a ball during Monday's game against Oakland.
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Liam Hussey, Ravenwood, So.
Liam Hussey, Ravenwood, So.
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Harpeth Hall's Alex Walsh stands with Titans running back Derrick Henry at the Tennessean Sports Awards after Walsh was named The Tennessean's Girls Swimmer of the Year.
Harpeth Hall's Alex Walsh stands with Titans running back Derrick Henry at the Tennessean Sports Awards after Walsh was named The Tennessean's Girls Swimmer of the Year.
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Sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh qualified for the Olympic Trials Wednesday June 22, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Sisters Alex and Gretchen Walsh qualified for the Olympic Trials Wednesday June 22, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gretchen Walsh, Harpeth Hall, Fr.
Gretchen Walsh, Harpeth Hall, Fr.
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CPA's Nathan Irwin poses with Titans running back Derrick Henry after being named The Tennessean's boys tennis player of the year.
CPA's Nathan Irwin poses with Titans running back Derrick Henry after being named The Tennessean's boys tennis player of the year.
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Christ Presbyterian's Nathan Irwin makes a return volley during the 2018 TSSAA Boys DII-A singles tennis championship, Friday, May 25.
Christ Presbyterian's Nathan Irwin makes a return volley during the 2018 TSSAA Boys DII-A singles tennis championship, Friday, May 25.
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