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Local football standouts earn CAREacter nods

March 4, 2026 by Jake Nichols

This past football season, several area student-athletes were recognized for their efforts on the field. But the Care 365 program also takes time to recognize them for their work in other areas. The CAREacter Star Athlete program is based on a five-point star system that includes the “basic traits of a true champion”: attitude, character, grades, community service and performance.

Athletes from all seven schools under the farragutpress covereage area were recognized. They are listed with each school name falling in alphabetical order:

At Bearden, these athletes are Will Taylor, Grant Cross, Seth Henry, Alonzo Sanchez and Paxton Parrott. CAK’s stars are Gabe Linkous, Cooper Houser, Benton Blevins, Tucker Darga and Kyler Cook.

Over at Concord Christian, Andrew Lumsdaine, Allistair Middlebrook, Eli Wolfe, Jude Wiggins and Pedro Sabat were all recognized. Farragut’s athletes include Owen Petoskey, Noah Haag, Fletcher Haddad, Aaron Heatherly and Ryan McCue.

The Hardin Valley athletes are Samuel Mann, Brody Lamb, Dylan Umansky, Andrew Perkins and Mikael Arce. Catholic selections are Brogan Corley, Brooks Johnston, George Mancini, Mitch Cannon and Mark Bartholomew.

Finally, Webb athletes are Shavar Young, Marvin Hicke, Michael Pemberton, Jay Lowery and Baxter Johnson.

Congratulations to these student-athletes for their hard work on and off the field this past season.