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Why Ensworth’s Lilly Robertson is following dad’s path to Tennessee swimming
Lilly Robertson wants to write her name in University of Tennessee swimming history like her dad.
Literally and figuratively.
The Ensworth junior, who successfully defended her 100- and 200-yard freestyle titles at the TISCA state championships at Centennial Sportsplex, is following in her dad Doug Robertson’s footsteps after committing to Tennessee in September.
Doug competed at UT from 1982-86, earning All-America honors in the 400 and 800 freestyle relay a combined four times.
Vols swimmers are allowed to write their names in the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center rafters after they finish the program.
“I’ve always had this dream of writing my name right under his,” Lilly said. “It’s kind of like a legacy thing, I guess. I think he’ll be able to show me where it’s at.
“He’s definitely one of my biggest swimming heroes. I never would have swam if he hadn’t pushed me.”
Doug, 59, still swims competitively as part of Ensworth’s U.S. Masters adult program.
“Some kids don’t want to follow their parents. But I look at Lilly’s pictures and all through her life she was wearing orange,” he said. “She just grew up loving Tennessee. It really wasn’t about me. She was just a Vol.”
Lilly Robertson won the 100 free Saturday with a time of 49.80 seconds after winning the 200 in 1:49.70 on Friday. She also helped Ensworth teammates Alex Glenn, Julia Mason, Riley Wagers and Lizzie McWilliams capture the 200 and 400 free relay titles.
Last year, the Ensworth team didn’t dress up with props for the finals like other teams during the musically themed walk to the starting blocks. This year, they all wore orange tutus.
“This year it had a little different vibe,” Robertson said. “We had some fun and it definitely calms you a little bit.”
Mack Schumann and Spencer Nicholas win multiple titles
Donelson Christian Academy senior Mack Schumann and M.L. King senior Spencer Nicholas also padded their medal totals on the championship’s final day.
Nicholas won the 100 backstroke with a time of 46.68, adding to his state-record 100 butterfly title from the day before.
Schumann won the 500 free in 4:22.38 for his second title after winning the 200 free Friday. They are his first state titles.
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“I think it was just a lot of the training, a lot of simple things, making sure I set those races up well,” Schumann said.
He pulled away down the stretch in the 500 to leave no doubt.
“That’s something I’ve been working on,” Schumann said. “Everyone has that push in the middle of the race. Just working on when they push, I just push back harder.”
There’s more for Nicholas. He’s gearing up for the U.S. Olympic team trials June 15-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
“I don’t know what will come out of that, but I’m excited about the opportunity,” he said. “I’ve been working for the past year to get prepared for a great swim season, a great state meet and then competing at the U.S. trials.”
Other notable wins from the state meet: University School of Nashville’s Anna Hulan won the girls 200 individual medley (2:02.71), Franklin Road Academy’s Matson Ballew won the boys 200 IM (1:48.08), Harpeth Hall’s Margaret Petty won the girls’ 50 free (22.08), Brentwood’s George Attmore won the boys 100 breaststroke (54.21) and Mt. Juliet freshman Bryce Winzenread won the girls 100 breaststroke (1:02.80).
Reach sports writer Tyler Palmateer at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform, formerly Twitter, @tpalmateer83.
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Former Tennessee Football Position Coach Beats Out Vols For Commitment of Elite Recruit | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football made the final cut for one of the top linebackers in the class of 2027, Roman Igwebuike, but couldn’t seal the deal. Instead, he’s taking his talents to Notre Dame as he announced his commitment to the Irish on Saturday evening.
It was a former Josh Heupel Era UT position coach who led the charge for Igwebuike, as well. Brian Jean-Mary, the Vols’ linebackers coach from 2021-23, now leads the linebacker room at Notre Dame and was the primary recruiter for Igwebuike.
Jean-Mary left Tennessee for a position at Michigan as defensive run game coordinator/linebackers coach. However, with the coaching change in Ann Arbor this offseason, he landed on his feet and joined the Irish’s staff as Marcus Freeman’s run game coordinator/linebackers coach.
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Igwebuike is one of the top linebackers in the class of 2027. On 247 Composite, he ranks as the No. 123 player in the country, No. 9 linebacker and No. 8 player from the state of Illinois. He is from Chicago, where he plays for Mount Carmel.
“Well-rounded linebacker that has a chance to be a linchpin in the middle for a College Football Playoff hopeful after a productive prep career outside of Chicago,” 247 director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote. “Looks the part with a muscular 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame. Sees it well from the shelf as he reads his keys and flows to the football. Navigates busy intersections at a higher level and can slip underneath blocks. Comfortable dropping into space and is rather effective as a spy…”
Igwebuike’s primary recruiter at Tennessee was linebackers coach William Inge. He has made trips to Knoxville to see the Vols, including the Orange and White Game this past April, but never announced an official visit to UT.
Tennessee currently holds 16 commitments in the 2027 class, which ranks 43rd in the country on 247. This features two linebackers, both legacies, in four-star Kenneth Simon II and three-star JP Peace.
Tennessee freshman forward Chris Washington Jr met with the local media earlier this week in his first press conference after committing and signing with the Vols back in the spring.
Washington discussed why he chose Tennessee, what position he has mostly been working at this summer and much more. Here’s everything Washington said.
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On what led to him de-committing from Alabama, eventually committing to Tennessee
“Honestly, I just felt like that for me and my family, that was just the best decision for me. And I found my right school, I feel like.”
On his first impressions of the team
“Like I said, me and the guys, we came a long way just from this first month, you know, getting help from DeWayne, and the team, it’s just been a blessing.”
On what the first month has been like for him personally
“Honestly, just getting better day by day. Coach Barnes, he’s coaching me hard. So honestly, just stacking days, just getting better day by day.”
On what Rick Barnes is harping on with him right now
“My defense. The whole country know I can score the ball, so just me, just working on my rotations, being right in the gaps. Defense.”
On what position he is working at.
“Right now, they got me playing four.”
On if they sold development based on his film or Tennessee’s track record
“I mean, honestly, just the track record of like guys he did put in the league, you know what I’m saying? I want to be pro, so like I said, I came to Tennessee, I felt like they’re gonna get me there, he’s gonna get me there.”
On who have been the verbal leaders on the team
“My boy DeWayne and my boy Kenbell (Duncan Campball), them two. They’ve been kind of really helping me.”
On how Tennessee sophomore forward DeWayne Brown has helped the newcomers understand what it’s like to play for the Vols
“I be in practice sometimes, I’ll get lost and he’ll kind of just help me a little bit. I mean, honestly, him just guiding us when we mess up.”
On his relationship with the rest of his freshman class: Manny Green, Ralph Scott and Marquis Clark; if he knew about them on the AAU circuit
“It’s been a great relationship. I didn’t play those guys on the circuit, so for us to be all on the same team, it’s a good thing.”
On playing AAU basketball in Knoxville; if that helped his decision
“It’s great, you know? It’s just amazing, honestly. I’m just glad to be here.”
On how he is liking the new Adidas uniforms
“I’m loving it. We’re in Adidas gear. I’m liking it, I’m loving it.”
On his strengths on offense
“I’d say getting to the rim, getting to my spots, and my (ability) to catch and shoot.”
On where his spots are
“Really just getting to the mid-range, getting down hill.”
On watching last year’s Vols get drafted
“Coach Barnes, him getting those guys there, I know my time’s gonna come.”
On his freshman class
“Oh, we got the best class, I feel like, honestly. We got a good class.”
Why he feels Tennessee has the best freshman class
“Shoot, we all can score, honestly. (Barnes) recruited a lot of scores this year. Even our freshman class, we can all get a bucket.”
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