TSWA Announced Weekly Tennessee Collegiate Athletes
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association honored top performances in football, soccer, and volleyball.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Football
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The Tennessee Sports Writers Association named several athletes as players of the week for their standout performances in September 2026. Award winners were selected across multiple collegiate sports following recent athletic contributions.
Why it matters
These awards provide recognition for student-athletes across Tennessee, highlighting top performers who contribute to their teams early in the 2026-27 academic season.
Junior Sherrill recorded 108 receiving yards, while Malik Denkins logged 4.5 tackles for loss. Caitlyn Little achieved 56 kills with a .593 attack percentage, and Chris Douglas reached 7 season goals.
The players
Junior Sherrill
He is a football player recognized for his offensive production on the field.
Malik Denkins
He is a football player honored for his defensive statistics.
Chris Douglas
He is a men's soccer player who has accumulated significant season goals and points.
Courtney Jones
She is a women's soccer player named as a top performer for the week.
Caitlyn Little
She is a volleyball player who has demonstrated high efficiency in kills per set.
The details
Junior Sherrill and Malik Denkins were honored for their football efforts, while Chris Douglas and Courtney Jones were recognized for soccer. Caitlyn Little earned the volleyball award, rounding out the association's latest list of top collegiate performers.
Timeline
September 2026 marked the official announcement of these weekly awards.
Nov 12, 2012, was the date of the previous Vanderbilt record for largest comeback.
2022 was the year of the previous Austin Peay record for tackles for loss.
Season Trajectory
These selections reflect the current momentum of Tennessee college sports as teams compete early in their 2026-27 schedules. The awards highlight individual contributors driving success for programs like Vanderbilt and Austin Peay as the season progresses toward conference play.
These performance metrics indicate the growing influence of these players on their respective teams' success this season. With Vanderbilt football at 3-0 and Austin Peay at 3-1, the individual outputs of these athletes serve as key indicators for upcoming conference matchup potential.
The takeaway
The recognition of these athletes highlights the competitive level of Tennessee collegiate sports during the current academic year. Fans can monitor these players' future performance metrics to track how individual success translates into team standings throughout the season.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of local college programs, visit Tennessee Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Rogersville Review.
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