Athletes Shine at the WILLCOs

All the star athletes were there.
With a red-carpet walk that started at 5:30, the 2016 WillCOs went off in style on Thursday night.
The second-annual event honoring the best athletes, coaches and teams in Williamson County Schools Athletic Conference took place at the Franklin Theatre.
Hope Hines, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame sportscaster, was the master of ceremonies.
If you are keeping track, and apparently we are, Independence and Brentwood won seven each, Ravenwood and Summit won five, Franklin won two and Page won one.
Here are the winners:
Coach of the year: Scott Blade, Independence Football
Winner of a number of local and national coach of the year awards, Blade adds another after taking the Eagles to a perfect 15-0 season and a Class 5A State Championship.
“Thanks to all the parents and players, administrators, team managers and everyone that made this team and this year so special. Go Eagles,” he said.
Team of the year: Independence Football
Male Athlete of the year: Nate Johnson, Independence
Female Athlete of the year: Garrett Joiner, Brentwood
Football player of the year: Tyrel Dodson, Centennial
Girls Cross Country: Addie Coggins, Independence
Boys Cross Country: Brodey Hastey, Brentwood
Girls Volleyball: Garrett Joiner, Brentwood
Girls Golf: Ann Catherine Blackburn, Ravenwood
Boys Golf: Trevor Johnson, Brentwood
Girls Soccer: Julie Garst, Independence
Cheer: Anne Tenkoff, Centennial
Girls Bowling: Maddy Sherwood, Franklin
Boys Bowling: Patrick Wolff, Brentwood
Girls Wrestling: Jailah Grimes, Summit
Boys Wrestling: Chris Rowland, Ravenwood
Girls Basketball: Kiera Downey, Ravenwood
Boys Basketball: Grayson Murphy, Independence
Girls Tennis: Alexa Peterson, Independence
Boys Tennis: Isaiah Polk, Page
Girls Track: Amber Tanner, Ravenwood
Boys Track: Carter Sorenson, Ravenwood
Boys Soccer: Tevyn Henry, Centennial
Softball: Cailin Hannon, Centennial
Baseball: Will Dalton, Summit
WCS Courage Award: Noah McLaughlin, Summit
Sportsmanship Award: Connor Barnett, Summit
Media Student of the year: Jakob Serban, Franklin
Trainer of the year: Eric Owns, Brentwood
Sponsor of the year: Mayer Builders
Director’s Cup: Brentwood