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Our fifth-annual All-615 Preps teams have been determined by our staff. This year’s Large Class team is made up of players from teams in Class 6A and Division II-Class AAA.
This is the first group of our postseason honors, and will be followed by the Medium Class and Small Class teams. Both of those will be released later this week.
Team of the Year: Oakland Patriots
Oakland is used to being at the top and after last year’s heartbreak, the kings of Class 6A are back in their rightful spot.
A one-point overtime loss to Ravenwood is all that kept the Patriots from perfection. In the end though it didn’t matter as the Patriots capped a 14-1 season, beating Houston 42-20 for the program’s eighth state title.
Player of the Year: Craig Tutt, Oakland Jr.
Injuries hurt some of Oakland’s standouts this season, but through it all, Tutt was the constant.
The Class 6A championship game MVP and Mr. Football finalist, Tutt was the Patriots’ best player on both sides of the ball this season. He led the team in rushing 1,250 yards and 21 offensive touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 64 total tackles, seven pass breakups, three tackles for loss and an interception.
Athlete of the Year: Donovan Starr, Ravenwood, Sr.
This year’s Class 6A Mr. Football and the first ever skill position player from Ravenwood to win the award, Starr did it all on both sides of the ball for the Raptors.
The Auburn signee recorded 31 tackles, three interceptions and a sack on defense. Offensively, he was also one of their most explosive threats, catching 28 passes for 481 yards and five touchdowns.
Offensive Player of the Year: Daune Morris, Oakland, Sr.
An ankle injury limited Morris’ production throughout the regular season. After missing the first four games of the season, he slowly came into form before taking over in the postseason.
The Tennessee signee ran for more than 130 yards and scored at least two touchdowns in each of the Patriots’ postseason games. He ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns in the Class 6A championship to cap a year that saw he rush for 1,144 yards and 21 touchdowns in only 11 games.
Defensive Player of the Year: Atticus Fiorita, Mt. Juliet, Sr.
Last year’s Defensive Player of the Year, Fiorita was just as dominant this year for a Mt. Juliet side that took the eventual state champs to the wire in the second round.
Fiorita was a nuisance for opposing offenses, racking up 90 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on a defense that only allowed just over 12 points per game.
Lineman of the Year: Chauncey Gooden, Lipscomb Academy
Gooden has consistently been one of the linemen in the state regardless of class. That didn’t change this season.
The Colorado signee graded out above 90%, recording well over 50 pancackes during his senior season. Coach Prime’s built a solid 2025 recruiting class and Gooden is a massive part of that group.
Special Teams Player of the Year: Max Kelley, Gallatin, Sr.
Gallatin may have had its struggles this year, but Kelley did not.
The South Carolina signee was 7-of-12 on his field goal attempts with a long of 51 yards. He was 24-of-28 on extra point attempts, and on 26 punts, had an average of just over 43 yards, pinning nine inside the 20.
Coach of the Year: Kevin Creasy, Oakand
It’s hard not to think that Creasy is the best coach in the state and for good reason. All the man does is win gold wherever he goes.
Oakland won its eighth state title this season and so did Creasy. The win over Houston was his fifth at Oakland since coming to the school in 2015.
What’s most impressive is the way Oakland won this year. They blew teams out, but also had six close calls that outside of the loss to Ravenwood, all ended with the Patriots in the win column.
First Team
Offense
Quarterback: George MacIntyre, Brentwood Academy
Running Back: Harrison Edwards, Lebanon; Caleb Floyd, Stewarts Creek
Wide Receiver: Cam Blivens; Lipscomb Academy; Kesean Bowman, Brentwood Academy; Nick Owens Jr., Green Hill
Offensive Line: Kamari Blair, Kirkwood; Roman Jones, Ravenwood; Isaiah Kirk, Oakland; Kyle Larkin, Ravenwood; Takhyian Whitset, Antioch
Athlete: Josiah Claybrooks, Kirkwood; Isaiah Roseberry, Mt. Juliet
Kicker: Khalil Arman, Riverdale
Defense
Defensive Line: Brandon Collins, Ensworth; Kai Micatrotto, Brentwood; Ethan Utley, Ensworth
Linebacker: Caleb Ellison, Oakland; Keilan Harris, Stewarts Creek; Austin Mayfield, Ravenwood; Kris Thompson, Lipscomb Academy
Defensive Back: Chase Bandy, Oakland; CJ Jimcoily, Lipscomb Academy; Jayden Smitherman, Ravenwood; Deon Waller, Mt. Juliet
Athlete: Justin Hopkins, Ensworth; Jaylan Morgan, Rockvale
Punter: Jacob Wiggins, Clarksville
Second Team
Offense
Quarterback: Kannon Burroughs, Green Hill
Running Back: Gavyn Nelson, Brentwood; Dominic Taylor, Riverdale
Wide Receiver: Mason Bryant, Father Ryan; Neo Clifton, Brentwood Academy; Ben Hubbard, Ravenwood
Offensive Line: Ethan Harris, Green Hill; Andrew Hogan, Ensworth; Ronan McNamara, Green Hill; Ian Molina, Blackman; Lucas Piekielko, Rossview
Athlete: Malik Hicks, Riverdale; Carson Slocum, Mt. Juliet
Kicker: London Bironas, Brentwood Academy
Defense
Defensive Line: Melvin Boone, Rockvale; Brayden Flakoll, Green Hill; Todd Hammond, Brentwood Academy
Linebacker: Ethan Carson, Blackman; Omeiza Danyian, Green Hill; Sam Haley, Ensworth; Jomauri Smith, Riverdale
Defensive Back: Jalen Anderson, Blackman; Jordan Culp, Rossview; Bishop Starling, Ensworth; Andrew Varner, Siegel
Athlete: Luke Robison, Brentwood Academy; Jack Stein, Clarksville
Punter: Cole Shulman, Lipscomb Academy
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