We at Grassroots Media are excited to introduce you to our 2024 All-Greene County Football team. After an amazing year on the gridiron where teams reached new heights and players earned new spots in the record books there were plenty of athletes worthy of consideration. Players were selected based on production and impact during the 2024 season. The team was selected by the staff of Grassroots Media with input from area coaches. We at Grassroots Media covered more Greene County football games than anyone else this season, we did more interviews with coaches than anyone else and we watched more film than anyone else. Because of that we feel we are most qualified to give you the best All-Greene County football team, so without further ado here is the All-County team.
The Offense
Offensive Player Of The Year – Carson Quillen, Greeneville RB
Before Carson Quillen even stepped onto the field for his senior season he was already a two-time All-State selection, and he had already been named Grassroots Media’s Offensive Player of the Year. Now he is Grassroots’ first ever two-time Player of the Year, a Mr. Football finalist and Greeneville High Schools single season scoring leader.
Quillen wrapped up a spectacular senior campaign with 1,775 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns while averaging 9.9 yards per carry. He caught 13 passes for 218 yards with two more touchdowns. He finished the season with 2,383 all-purpose yards while helping the Greene Devils advance to the state quarterfinals. His best game was in the second round of the playoffs where he ran for 307 yards and scored five touchdowns against Gibbs.
Jacob Susong, South Greene QB
Senior quarterback Jacob Susong led the Rebels to a Region 1-2A championship and an 8-2 record this season. He threw for 1,271 yards and 14 touchdowns with five interceptions. He ran for another three scores. On defense he made 22 tackles with four tackles for loss, two interceptions and four pass break ups. Susong was named first-team All-Region 1-2A.
Austin Franklin, West Greene RB
Simply put Austin Franklin was an offensive weapon this season for the West Greene Buffaloes. He lined up at running back, receiver and quarterback, and wherever he was he was a threat to make a big play. As a runner he carried the ball 64 times for 628 yards and six touchdowns. As a receiver he had nine catches for 500 yards and five more touchdowns. He also threw for 114 yards. He finished the year with 1,577 all-purpose yards and 12 total touchdowns. On defense Franklin made 61 tackles with two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three interceptions, nine pass break ups and a blocked kick. He was named the Region 1-2A Specialist of the Year
Nash Rader, South Greene RB
Nash Rader was a dynamic playmaker out of the backfield for South Greene this season. He ran the ball 117 times for 1,038 yards, averaging 8.9 yards per carry. He also caught 22 passes for 303 yards and scored two more times. On defense Rader had 15 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and six pass breakups. Rader was named first-team All-Region 1-2A.
Zaydyn Anderson, Greeneville WR
It was nearly impossible for opposing defenses to stay in front Zaydyn Anderson this season as the speedy receiver averaged 25.5 yards per catch. He had 28 receptions for 713 yards and 11 touchdowns in his junior season. Anderson finished the year with 963 all-purpose yards. On defense he had 20 tackles, four interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns. Anderson was named the Region 1-4A Athlete of the Year.
Jake Duffy, North Greene WR
Jake Duffy was a dynamic playmaker on the perimeter for North Greene’s offense this season. He led the team with 53 receptions for 541 yards and scored six touchdowns. He also ran for another touchdown. On defense Duffy made 64 tackles with three tackles for loss. He broke up eight passes.
Trey Gentry, South Greene WR
Trey Gentry only played in seven games this season because of injury, but he made sure to make the most of his opportunities on both sides of the ball. On offense Gentry caught 21 passes for 317 yards and pulled in five touchdowns. On defense he made 51 tackles, with four tackles for loss, four pass break ups and two interceptions. He was named the Region 1-2A Defensive Player of the Year.
Brandon Iezzi, Greeneville OL
Greeneville senior Brandon Iezzi led the way for Greeneville’s dynamic rushing offense this season and for that he was named the Region 1-4A Offensive Lineman of the Year. Behind Iezzi’s push the Greene Devils ran for 3,222 yards in 13 games this season. On defense Iezzi had 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery.
Bishop Merriweather, Greeneville OL
Greeneville’s Bishop Merriweather was a force at left tackle this season for the Greene Devils. He paved the way for an offense that ran for 268.5 yards per game and produced 403.3 yards per game of total offense while scoring 45.6 points per game. He was named to Region 1-4A All-Region team. On defense Merriweather had 13 tackles with two tackles for loss and two sacks.
Brendan Lisenby, South Greene OL
South Greene’s Brendan Lisenby was named the Region 1-2A Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year after helping the Rebels’ offense average nearly 300 yards per game. On defense Lisenby made 42 tackles and had four tackles for loss.
James Seidl, Chuckey-Doak OL
James Seidl did a little bit of everything for Chuckey-Doak this season playing both tight end and offensive line for the Black Knights’ offense while also being one of the team’s best defensive players. On defense Seidl had 56 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and two sacks. He caught eight passes for 91 yards and scored a touchdown.
Damion Sentelle, West Greene OL
Damion Sentelle was a difference maker along both lines of scrimmage for West Greene this season. He was named first-team All-Region 1-2A as an offensive linemen. On defense he led the Buffaloes with 62 tackles, and two tackles for loss.
Caden Baugh, Greeneville ATH
Caden Baugh was a dynamic weapon for Greeneville this season at the quarterback position. As a passer he threw for 1,437 yards with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions. He completed 68 percent of his passes. On the ground he ran for 974 yards on 113 carries and scored 12 touchdowns. Baugh was named the Region 1-4A Offensive Player of the Year.
Sam Gourley, Greeneville K
In his first season as Greeneville’s kicker Sam Gourley made his presence felt. He made 66 extra points and was 1-of-1 on field goals with a 21-yard connection. He averaged 55.8 yards per kickoff and sent 37 kickoffs into the endzone.
Brandon Weems, North Greene RET
Every time a kick went to North Greene’s Brandon Weems opposing coaches had to hold their breath. The speedster returned three kickoffs for touchdowns this season. But he did so much more than that for the Huskies. On defense Weems had 77 tackles, four tackles for loss, four sacks, 11 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. On offense Weems had 24 catches for 362 yards and five touchdowns. He ran three times for 30 yards. Weems was named the Region 1-1A Special Teams Player of the Year.
The Defense
Defensive Player Of The Year – Yeshua Vaught, North Greene LB
Yeshua Vaught will long be remembered as one of the best players to ever suit up for the North Greene football team. Before his senior season even began Vaught was already the Huskies’ all-time rushing leader. In his senior campaign Vaught still made plenty of plays with ball in his hands and found his fair share of trips to the endzone, but where he shined brightest was at his middle linebacker spot on defense.
Behind Vaught’s leadership the Huskies tied a program record for wins and hosted their first playoff game since 2012. Vaught led the county with 110 tackles this season. In addition to that he had five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three quarterback pressures, one interception and one defensive touchdown.
On offense Vaught ran 102 times for 568 yards with eight touchdowns. He also caught 10 passes for 103 yards and another score.
Jovan Pendelton, South Greene DL
Jovan Pendleton was a force in the middle of South Greene defensive line and spent plenty of time behind the line of scrimmage this season. He made 48 tackles with 10 tackles for loss and four sacks this year. For that he was named the Region 1-2A Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Jeff Dotson, South Greene DL
Jeff Dotson flew all over the field this season for a South Greene defense that only gave up 14 points per game. He made 52 tackles with eight tackles for loss, three sacks, two pass breakups and he blocked one punt.
Braden McCamey, West Greene DL
Senior Braden McCamey was a force on West Greene’s defensive line this season and earned first-team All-Region 1-2A honors. He made 46 tackles with six tackles for loss, three sacks and a fumble recovery.
CJ Reyes, Greeneville DL
CJ Reyes struck fear into opposing offenses all season long as he flew off the edge and frequently found opponents in the backfield. He was named the Region 1-4A Defensive Lineman of the Year after accumulating 73 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, 15 quarterback pressures, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown.
Drew Armbrister, Greeneville LB
Drew Armbrister was the leader of a Greeneville defensive unit that held opponents to just 211 yards and 10 points per game. For his effort he was named the Region 1-4A Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his senior campaign with 96 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and two pass break ups.
Jaxson Nichols, Greeneville LB
Jaxson Nichols joined the Greeneville football team as a senior and immediately made his presence known. The linebacker finished the year with 52 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, three pass break ups, one defensive touchdown and 11 quarterback pressures. He was named to the All-Region 1-4A team.
Leon Johnson, North Greene LB
In his second year as a starter North Greene sophomore Leon Johnson constantly frustrated Region 1-1A offenses. He finished this season with 77 tackles, seven tackles for loss five quarterback pressures, 4.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. On offense he ran for 170 yards on nine carries with three touchdowns.
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Tripp Neas, South Greene LB
Sophomore Tripp Neas was a star on both sides of the ball for South Greene this season. At linebacker Neas made 47 tackles with 15 tackles for loss. He broke up seven passes and had one sack. On offense Neas ran for 464 yards and had 177 receiving yards with 12 touchdowns.
Brayden Weems, North Greene DB
North Greene junior Brayden Weems flew all over the field this season and was the Huskies’ second-leading tackler. He finished the year with 77 tackles, four tackles for loss, 11 quarterback pressures, four sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. On offense he had four rushes for 48 yards.
Dash Stigen, North Greene DB
North Greene junior Dash Stigen was a force to be reckoned with on the perimeter of the Huskies’ defense. He had 58 tackles this season with three tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one interception and one defensive touchdown.
Thomas Darnell, North Greene DB
Thomas Darnell held down the back end of North Greene’s defense and finished the year with 14 tackles, three pass break ups and an interception. Darnell also led North Greene’s offense with 1,285 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also ran for 541 yards and eight touchdowns. He was named the Region 1-1A Offensive Back of the Year.
Maddox Bishop, Greeneville DB
On the back end of Greeneville’s defense junior Maddox Bishop earned a spot in the starting lineup and quickly made his presence known. At safety Bishop made 72 tackles with four tackles for loss, and three pass break ups. On offense he ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Bishop was named to the All-Region 1-4A team.
Brant Wilhoit, South Greene P
Brant Wilhoit was a special teams standout for South Greene this season as a kicker and a punter. Wilhoit punted 22 times this season with an average of 36.23 yards per punt. He had a long of 60 yards and nine of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line. As a kicker Wilhoit made 39 of 40 extra points and connected on a 32-yard field goal. On 52 kickoffs he averaged 48 yards per boot with two touchbacks. Wilhoit was the Region 1-2A Kicker of the Year.
