HS Athletics recap: August 15-21
Hear how the cross country team started its season in this week's athletic recap from Athletic Director Josh Scouten.
Cross Country
USN hosted a preseason 2-mile time trial at our beloved USN River Campus on Saturday evening. The girls took off first, but one of their biggest victories of the night occurred before the race even started. 16 Tigers gathered in our pre-race team huddle. The girls toed the line alongside two of the state's top teams, Harpeth Hall and BGA, and for the next two miles, they gave it their all to deliver impressive veteran and debut performances! Madeleine Wiseman ‘27 led the way, looking as strong and confident as ever, followed by fellow junior vets Jackie Seale ‘27 and Adelaide Ritter ‘27, who both ran notably faster times than they did in last year's season opener. Rounding out our top seven were cross country newcomers Sadie Mae Bass ‘28, Sydney Lasher ‘29, and Kenzie Miller ‘27, with returning senior Laura Fonseca ‘26 coming in just under the 17-minute mark. First-time racers Ella Apthorp ‘29, Rose Theobald ‘29, Imaan Salad ‘29, Emmeline Self ‘29, Mia Seltzer ‘29, and Billie Forrester ‘26 all gave tremendous efforts, no doubt spurred on by the encouraging and exuberant cheers of fellow teammates Greenlee Davidson ‘29, Lyla Ross ‘26, and team manager Alexa Khazanov ‘26.
The boys had only the BGA boys’ team to race, and the Tigers ambushed the Wildcats, with USN taking the first six runners across the line, led by a pack of four in Drew Zwerner ‘28, Griffin Davidson ‘27, Caleb Freifeld ‘28, and Jack Fruin ‘27, all within about 15 seconds of one another. Caleb and James Little ‘28 dueled each other to the line not long after, completing the scoring sweep. There were so many outstanding performances - from seniors like Mario Tedeschi ‘26, Sean Franke ‘26, and Braun Moore ‘26 to first-timers like our gaggle of freshmen who are the future.
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
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Remembering Cassandra Teague Walker '67
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.Read More -
5 USN students named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors seniors whose PSAT scores show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Congratulations to seniors Darcy Dove, Finch Fleming, Evan Giles, Ismaeel Moskinzada, and Lin Zheng for this honor.Read More -
Clear, restock your shelves during Fall Book Frenzy
Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.Read More
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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
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.