09/13/2026
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Five Standouts Named Finalists for State Farm Carey Bass Upper Cumberland Female Athlete of the Week
By TSSN Staff Reports
Presented by Carey Bass
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Another week of standout performances across the Upper Cumberland has produced five finalists for the State Farm Carey Bass Upper Cumberland Female Athlete of the Week, with cross country, soccer and volleyball all represented in this week’s field.
The nominees for the week of September 13, 2026, are Grace Hampshire of Cookeville, Sophia Martinez of Cumberland County, Addilyn Smith of Cannon County, Mileigh Potts of Trousdale County and Averi Beyers of Clarkrange.
Graci Hampshire — Cookeville Cross Country
Cookeville freshman Graci Hampshire continues to make an immediate impact for the Lady Cavaliers.
Hampshire led Cookeville with a strong 21:36 over three miles at the Mid State Cross Country event at The Hermitage in Nashville. The freshman has quickly established herself as one of the young runners to watch in the Upper Cumberland this fall.
Sophia Martinez — Cumberland County Soccer
Few players filled up the scoring column quite like Sophia Martinez did this week.
The Cumberland County standout delivered a hat trick with three goals against Rockwood on Tuesday, then came right back Thursday and produced two goals and an assist against DeKalb County.
That gives Martinez an impressive five goals and one assist across two matches as she continues to provide a major offensive spark for the Lady Jets.
Addilyn Smith — Cannon County Volleyball
Addilyn Smith put together back-to-back double-doubles for Cannon County.
Smith finished with 12 kills and 10 digs against Moore County, then followed it with 10 kills and 20 digs against Monterey.
Despite the Lady Lions coming up short in both matches, Smith’s production stood out. She totaled 22 kills and 30 digs across the two contests, contributing on both sides of the net.
Mileigh Potts — Trousdale County Volleyball
Mileigh Potts delivered a big performance for Trousdale County in its matchup with Jo Byrns.
Potts recorded 15 kills and six digs in just three sets, providing the Lady Jackets with an offensive weapon at the net while also contributing defensively.
Averi Beyers — Clarkrange Volleyball
Clarkrange senior libero Averi Beyers turned in an all-around week for the Lady Buffaloes in matches against Red Boiling Springs and York Institute.
Beyers totaled 27 digs, three kills, eight aces and three assists over the two matches. Her defensive work from the back row combined with eight service aces made her impact felt in several different phases of the game.
Now It’s Time to Vote
Five athletes. Three different sports. Five performances worthy of recognition.
Graci Hampshire. Sophia Martinez. Addilyn Smith. Mileigh Potts. Averi Beyers.
Now the decision belongs to the Upper Cumberland sports fans.
Voting is open for the State Farm Carey Bass Upper Cumberland Female Athlete of the Week, with the winner earning this week’s honor from Tri-Star Sports Network.
Vote here -> https://tri-starsportsnetwork.com/athlete-of-the-week
Who gets your vote?
