AD's Corner
by Josh Scouten, boys' athletic director
Winter sports begin in high school, and fall sports continue in middle school.
Winter sports begin in high school, and fall sports continue in middle school.
Read the article about USN basketball standout Brianna Porter's signing with Memphis.
HS Bowling teams continue successful campaigns
The girls' bowling team lost to top-ranked JPII 22.5-4.5 last Thursday at Holder Family Fun Center. Our girls bowled well throughout the day, almost matching their season-best pinfall, but could not match the high scores that the Lady Knights consistently put up. Our girls were led by Caroline Zhao with a 142, Joanna Harwood, who bowled a 140 on the way to a 3-0 day, and Jing Dai with a 139.
HS Bowling teams continue successful campaigns
The girls' bowling team lost to top-ranked JPII 22.5-4.5 last Thursday at Holder Family Fun Center. Our girls bowled well throughout the day, almost matching their season-best pinfall, but could not match the high scores that the Lady Knights consistently put up. Our girls were led by Caroline Zhao with a 142, Joanna Harwood, who bowled a 140 on the way to a 3-0 day, and Jing Dai with a 139.
The girls dropped a 21-6 decision to Harpeth Hall at Donelson Plaza Strike & Spare on Tuesday. Our girls bowled a very solid first game, losing by just 30 pins. Harpeth Hall kept up the fine bowling, while we were unable to keep pace, enabling the Honey Bears to pull away for the win. Our team was led today by Lila Weiss and Joanna Harwood, each with a 132 game.
The boys' bowling team picked up their fourth win in a row last Thursday, defeating JPII 14-13 at Holder Family Fun Center. The boys had a great start to the day, winning the first two games and taking an 11-5 lead. The Knights responded with a huge last game, but our boys were able to win three matches to secure the victory. Our team was led by Jordan Burnett with a 177 and Jordan Moore with a 170; Adam Lindsey bowled a career-high with a 152.
The boys' bowling team picked up their fourth win in a row last Thursday, defeating JPII 14-13 at Holder Family Fun Center. The boys had a great start to the day, winning the first two games and taking an 11-5 lead. The Knights responded with a huge last game, but our boys were able to win three matches to secure the victory. Our team was led by Jordan Burnett with a 177 and Jordan Moore with a 170; Adam Lindsey bowled a career-high with a 152.
The boys lost to MBA 17-10 Tuesday at Donelson Plaza Strike & Spare. The two teams traded wins in the first two games, with our Tigers holding a 9-7 lead heading into the final game. Some timely strikes by the Big Red along with some bad breaks for the Tigers allowed MBA to win the final game and the match. Our team was led by Nick Gregory with a 179 game and Jordan Burnett with a 163.
HS Swimming hosts first meet at USN since 2010
The high school swimming team hosted a meet at USN for the first time since 2010. The Tigers made a strong showing against the Burros from Hillsboro HS in the newly renovated swimming pool. USN defeated Hillsboro in the match and saw several great swims including a new state cut and several new region cuts.
The high school swimming team hosted a meet at USN for the first time since 2010. The Tigers made a strong showing against the Burros from Hillsboro HS in the newly renovated swimming pool. USN defeated Hillsboro in the match and saw several great swims including a new state cut and several new region cuts.
Kellon Patey earned his first state cut and Jack Reed, Marie Gerber, Caroline Hollahan, Marina Escalas, Mackenzie Myers, and Connor Crenshaw earned their first region cuts of the season.
HS Co-op Football advances to State Quarterfinals
The high school football team advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. The football co-op team with Donelson Christian traveled to Memphis Harding Academy last Friday in the first round. The team took a 0-7 deficit in the second quarter before Nathaniel Stewart and Shannon Fayne took over in the running game. The two combined for 181 yards on 31 rushing attempts and three touchdowns to help the Wildcats win 21-7. USN junior Rashad Jones helped in the defensive effort with a forced fumble that set DCA up for their third score in the game.
The high school football team advanced to the second round of the state playoffs. The football co-op team with Donelson Christian traveled to Memphis Harding Academy last Friday in the first round. The team took a 0-7 deficit in the second quarter before Nathaniel Stewart and Shannon Fayne took over in the running game. The two combined for 181 yards on 31 rushing attempts and three touchdowns to help the Wildcats win 21-7. USN junior Rashad Jones helped in the defensive effort with a forced fumble that set DCA up for their third score in the game.
The team will now travel to BGA on Friday night at 7pm for a state quarterfinal game.
Middle School
Middle School
MS Soccer teams prepare for HVAC Tournament
The boys' soccer team lost a tough game to MBA on Tuesday 4-2. The Tigers played well and held a 1-0 lead at the half on a goal by Martin Machon Kong, but the Big Red came out strong and scored two quick goals in the second half. They would add on two more goals before a late goal from Eric Yalowitz on a free kick taken by Dylan Patel. The boys' tournament starts on Friday with semifinals and finals at the first part of next week.
The boys' soccer team lost a tough game to MBA on Tuesday 4-2. The Tigers played well and held a 1-0 lead at the half on a goal by Martin Machon Kong, but the Big Red came out strong and scored two quick goals in the second half. They would add on two more goals before a late goal from Eric Yalowitz on a free kick taken by Dylan Patel. The boys' tournament starts on Friday with semifinals and finals at the first part of next week.
The girls' soccer team has won three straight as they prepare for the HVAC Tournament which also starts on Friday. The girls defeated Harding Academy 2-0 and Donelson Christian 9-0 last week. They took on Franklin Road Academy on Monday and the girls played a great game from start to finish. Ella Steinhilber scored two goals, while Olivia Dossett and Sydney Stevenson added the final scores in a 4-0 win.
More USN News
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Ava ’26 recognized by National Council of Teachers of English
Congratulations to the rising senior, who has been selected for a 2025 Achievement Award in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English.Read More -
Retired faculty, staff return to USN
As part of a longstanding tradition, retired teachers and professionals from USN over the years came together to celebrate, connect, and reminisce during their annual luncheon in Durnan Auditorium.Read More -
Athletes beyond Edgehill
Read MoreIt is common to have five or more University School of Nashville student-athletes sign college athletic commitment letters each year, and this year, USN saw eight more student-athletes commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. USN has several alumni participating in their chosen sport at the collegiate level from the Classes of 2021 through 2025. Continue reading to learn more about where Tigers are competing beyond Edgehill.
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Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.