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These former Knox County area high school standouts will be active on Friday, April 17.

Thirty-five University of Tennessee student-athletes have been recognized on the Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll. The announcement covers achievements in both academics and athletics across several varsity sports.

The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team has signed senior guard Dai Dai Ames for next season after his standout performance at California last year. Head coach Rick Barnes praised Ames’ skills and competitiveness as he joins two other transfers on the Volunteers’ roster.

Tennessee track & field is sending athletes to major meets across North Carolina, California, and Florida this week. Recent standout performances include new school records from Cedricka Williams and Hannah Grace.

The University of Tennessee women’s tennis team will face Louisiana State University in their opening match at this year’s Southeastern Conference Tournament after earning a first-round bye with recent wins over Ole Miss and LSU. Head coach Alison Ojeda says competing at such high level excites her players as they prepare for postseason action.

Three University of Tennessee swimmers and divers have received top annual Southeastern Conference awards following standout performances this season. Camille Spink, Bennett Greene, and Desharne Bent-Ashmeil were each honored individually while more than twenty teammates earned All-SEC recognition.

Tennessee football’s communications team has earned back-to-back Super 11 Awards from the Football Writers Association of America. The honor recognizes excellence in media relations among NCAA Division I FBS programs.

The seventh-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers fell short against seventeenth-ranked Duke with a final score of 6-3. Despite late-game efforts including home runs from Alannah and Gabby Leach, Tennessee could not close an early gap set by Duke’s offense.

The seventh-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers are set to face No.17 Duke in Durham on April 15 as both teams continue strong seasons. The game will air nationally on ESPN2 and features programs that met only once previously.

Tennessee men’s tennis was defeated by No. 25 Ole Miss in the SEC Championship first round on April 15. The loss ends Tennessee’s season and NCAA Tournament hopes after falling short in both doubles and singles competition.