MS athletics recaps for September 3-10

Our Middle School teams have been crushing the courts this week. With strong performances by all volleyball teams and wins for both boys and girls tennis, the Tigers aren’t slowing down as they reach the midpoint of their seasons. Mountain biking will hit the trails for race No. 2 this weekend, and cross country runners crushed their first home meet. 

Please join us at our home High School volleyball games on Thursday, September 17 in the Sperling Gym, where our teams and school community will come together to honor the legacy of late Fitness Center Director William B. Scott. There will be space to share memories, be in community with one another, and remember a beloved member of the USN community. We hope to see you all there.
Volleyball
Last Friday night, the 7th & 8th grade teams played Harding Academy in Sperling Gym. The game was close from the start- with competitive play on both sides during the JV game. Luckily, the Tigers rose to the occasion, winning the first set 25-22. After a quick break to regroup, they dominated the court winning 25-11 for an overall 2-0 win. This win got our varsity team pumped up, leading to 25-9 wins in both sets, taking the match 2-0. Their hard work in practice is paying off on the court.

After a long weekend, the Tigers had a Wednesday afternoon match up versus Harpeth Hall in Cheek Gym. JV began the matches, with the first set being led by Harpeth Hall until the Tigers came together for a 25-23 comeback win. Their confidence carried over to the second set, fiercely competing to result in a 26-24 win and a 2-0 win overall. Varsity took to the court next in hopes of securing another win for the night. The Tigers took the first set 25-22 with strong plays across the board, and then came back to win the second set 25-19 for a 2-0 win. Really impressive work by our volleyball athletes- learning from mistakes and defying odds on the court!

Please join us at our home High School volleyball games on Thursday, 9/17 in the Sperling Gym, where our teams and school community will come together to honor the legacy of late Fitness Center Director William B. Scott. There will be space to share memories, be in community with one another, and remember a beloved member of the USN community. We hope to see you all there. 

Tennis
After a week hiatus with the heat advisory, the Boys Tennis Tigers returned to action at Brentwood Academy. The Tigers came away with a 4-1 win and won 3+ exhibition matches. 

While the boys team was away, the girls team hosted the Brentwood Academy team at the River Campus. Despite the heat, our mighty Tigers took down AAA level BA 4-1 with some thrilling matches.

Audrey at line 1 was out playing her opponent 5-3 when her opponent retired. Ekat was on fire on court 2 and easily dispatched her opponent. Charlotte on court 3 was the comeback kid! Down 2-5, Charlotte battled and game by game won 6 games in a row to capture the win. Olivia and Adella outsmarted their doubles opponents by playing a new formation that helped secure their win at 8-6. Vivi and Sofia had a great match taking their opponents to a tiebreaker only to fall just a little short.

Mae, Lucy and Dorian had some great experience in their practice singles and doubles matches! So proud of our battle worthy Tigers — hear them ROAR! 

Next up, both teams face Harding Academy on Thursday 9/10 and the girls head to an away match at Harpeth Hall on Friday.

Mountain Biking Team
USN Middle School & High School mountain bikers will take to the trails at Pugh Bourne Park in Oakfield, TN on Sunday 9/13. Be sure to send your well wishes as they compete in their second race of the season.

Cross Country
After last week’s cancellation due to the heat wave, the Tigers finally got to compete in the first home meet of the season. Official race results will come in next week’s recap, but we know that our Tigers crushed it.
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School News

List of 3 news stories.

  • University School of Nashville students Eleanor Mixon '27 and Dylan Omary '27 voted first the first time on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Scarritt Bennett.

    Seniors take field trip to cast first ballot

    All 40 eligible University School of Nashville students in the Class of 2037 registered to vote ahead of the voter registration deadline, and Eleanor Mixon '27 and Dylan Omary '27 walked across the street from USN to the Scarritt Bennett Center to cast their first ballots on the final day of early voting.
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    Students in High School History Teacher Cameron Parsons' Advanced Topics: American Government and Politics Class have been working diligently on civic engagement projects that required them to participate in the democratic process.
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  • An evening of erudition: 22 seniors enter Cum Laude Society

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Athletics News

List of 3 news stories.

  • Mountain Bike Team Takes on “Electric" State Champs Trails, Dehner Snags Overall Podium Medal

    Steve Smail & MTB Team Coaches
    With trail names like Megawatt, Electric Avenue, High Voltage and Livewire, the mountain bike team knew it was time to pedal out some extra watts for their NICA/TICL State Championships at Raccoon Mountain, and survive the technical trails above Chattanooga full of boulder gardens, rock drops and sandy rubble.
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  • Mountain Bike Team Takes on Winged Deer Trails, HS Makes Podium Appearance

    Steve Smail
    Winged Deer Park and trails in Johnson City hosted our 4th race on Sunday October 11th, and despite a bit of hurricane outwash winds and showers - and reduced team numbers due to fall break and distance from Nashville - our racers utilized all available skills and speed which helped “wing" Sophomore Claire Dehner to a 4th place podium spot, our first podium appearance and medal for the season.
     
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  • HS athletics recaps for September 11-17

    Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.
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