2024-25 Roster
MARYVILLE – Maryville head coach
Darrin Travillian has unveiled his list of newcomers for the 2024-25 women's basketball season. Seven new Scots are joining the roster for a total of 16 when practice begins in September.
Six members of the Recruiting Class of 2024 are from Tennessee, and one is from Florida. Five guards and two forwards make up the class, with some of those signees able to play multiple positions.
"We are very excited about this incoming recruiting class," Travillian said. "We were very fortunate to address areas of needs and wants, and we added excellent players to both our perimeter and interior. There are multiple 1,000-point scorers, 500+ rebounders and 500+ assisters in this class. More importantly, we added accomplished students with tremendous character who have excelled in the classroom, on the court and in the community.
"Once again, our class has not only All-State, All-Region and All-Conference players, but it is also composed of multiple McGill recipients and SCOTS Science Scholars, as well as recipients of other academic honors. We cannot wait to add these young women to our current roster as we pursue a CCS conference title."
Taylor Bledsoe
5-6
Guard
Hixson, Tenn.
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Before Maryville
Attended Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga ... Played three seasons for head coach Victor Underwood … Senior-year captain.
Stats: For career, averaged 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Honors: 2023 All-Region and two-time All-District … Helped Seahawks to 2024 district championship and state quarterfinal finish … 2020 district champions and 2023 district runner-up.
Get to Know: National Honor Society member … Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta … Played three years of club basketball for Tennessee Trotters under head coach Madison Maples.
Personal
Born: Taylor Marie Bledsoe in Chattanooga.
Family: Parents are Alisha and Sam Bledsoe … Two brothers, Sawyer and Carter ... Her club coach, Madison Maples '18, was a two-time All-USA South performer for the Maryville Scots and scored 925 points in just 2½ seasons.
Coach Travillian on Taylor: "We are very excited to add Taylor to our backcourt. She has tremendous range and playmaking ability, and she brings great toughness and competitiveness to the guard spot. A willing defender, she takes charges, forces turnovers, and battles for four quarters. Taylor can contribute from either guard position, as she fits our system of attacking guards who cannot only stick jump shots but also get to the rim and find a teammate."
Reagan Brown
5-8
Guard
Sevierville, Tenn.
Northview Academy
Before Maryville
Attended Northview Academy in Kodak ... Played four seasons for head coach Brooke Shelley … Senior-year captain.
Stats: As senior, scored 385 points with 136 rebounds, 70 assists, 70 steals and 12 blocked shots … For career, scored 1,385 points with 552 rebounds, 233 assists, 252 steals and 27 blocked shots.
Honors: Three-time All-Sevier County, All-Region 2AAA Tournament, All-District 3AAA and All-District 3AAA Tournament … Helped Cougars reach 2021 Class AA state semifinals, capping 33-2 season … 2021 Region champions and two-time District champions.
Get to Know: Also competed in tennis and lacrosse … National Honor Society member … Beta Club, Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership, National Society of High School Scholars and Teenboard … Played five years of club basketball for ETA Thunder Elite under head coach Craig Campos.
Personal
Born: Reagan Tinsley Brown in Sevierville.
Family: Parents are Kelly and Derek Brown … One brother, Tucker.
Coach Travillian on Reagan: "We are thrilled to add Reagan to our squad. Reagan provides instant offense as a proven shooter with deep range. She is also a tenacious defender, and she will go after tough rebounds in traffic. Reagan has the versatility to play out on the wing as both a playmaker and a facilitator, and her willingness to share the ball makes her a tough cover for guards. We also like her versatility to play multiple guard spots on the offensive end as well."
Izzy Freeman
5-9
Forward
Silver Springs, Fla.
St. John Lutheran School
Before Maryville
Attended St. John Lutheran School in Ocala, Florida ... Played one season for head coach Courtney Sawyer and then two seasons for head coach Adam Boomhower … Three-year captain.
Stats: As senior, seventh in state of Florida and second in Florida Division 2A averaging 15.2 rebounds … Led Sunshine State Athletic Association … Second in district and 20th in state in steals.
Honors: FHSAA Class 2A All-District 6 Team … Team MVP and twice named team Defensive Player of the Year.
Get to Know: Also competed in volleyball, beach volleyball, bowling and flag football … Bowling team's Most Valuable Player … National Honor Society member … Amnesty International, FANS, Anchor Club … Played one year of club basketball for Central Florida United Hoops under head coach Adam Boomhower.
Personal
Born: Isabel Chanel Freeman in Ocala, Florida.
Family: Parents are Laurie Rich and Carlton Freeman … One sister, Shelby.
Coach Travillian on Izzy: "Izzy is a great addition to both our program and the volleyball team. On the hardwood, we are excited about the toughness, rebounding and ability to make plays Izzy brings to the front court. She has finishing ability from the inside all the way to the perimeter, which is also exciting and fits into our offensive system. At the high school level, Izzy was a proven rebounder on both ends of the floor, and we are excited to see her crash the boards here."
Braxton Fritz
5-7
Guard
Kingston, Tenn.
Roane County High School
Before Maryville
Attended Roane County High School in Kingston ... Played two seasons for head coach Joe Green and then two seasons for head coach Brooke Triebel … Three-year captain.
Stats: For career, scored 1,418 points (16.5 pg), 500+ rebounds (approx. 6.0 pg), 500+ assists (approx. 7.0 pg), 250+ steals (approx. 2.5 pg), 51.0 field goal percentage, 32.0 3-point percentage and 74.0 free throw percentage … As senior, scored 410 points with 150+ rebounds, 200+ assists and 70 steals … Back-to-back 200-assist seasons.
Honors: Two-time All-Region and Roane County Player of the Year … Four-time All-District and All-Roane County … 2023-24 Team MVP … 2020-21 Newcomer of the Year and Best Play of the Year … Helped Yellow Jackets reach region tournament semifinals in 2023 and 2024.
Get to Know: Also played tennis … Beta Club, Student Council, Science Bowl and Scholars Bowl … Played two years of club basketball for East Tennessee Air Thunder under head coach
Madison Williams … Averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
Personal
Born: Braxton Olivia Fritz in Knoxville.
Family: Parents are Angie and Mark Fritz … One sister, Avery; and one brother, Ryland.
Coach Travillian on Braxton: "Braxton is going to be a tremendous addition to our perimeter attack. She knows how to play the game and see the game from the point guard spot. Offensively, she is constantly looking down the floor and finding open teammates, and she is equally adept at knocking down her own shot, particularly from deep. Defensively, she pressures her opponent and crashes the boards. We are very excited to see Braxton become acclimated to our system this season."
Halle Kitchen
5-5
Guard
Newport, Tenn.
Cocke County High School
Before Maryville
Attended Cocke County High School in Newport ... Played three seasons for head coach Christopher Mintz and one season for head coach Boddie Bible.
Stats: As senior, second on team with 325 points … Team leader with 3.7 assists per game … 110 rebounds, 82 steals (2.3 per game) and five blocked shots … Made 63 3-pointers and shot 76.1 percent from free throw line.
Honors: 2024 All-Region Tournament and All-District Tournament ... Two-time All-District and two-time All-Lakeway Girls … Helped Lady Red to Class 3A state semifinals and 29-9 record for most wins in program history … First state tournament berth in 36 years … Lady Red won district regular season championship, region tournament and sectional crowns.
Get to Know: Played four years of club basketball for Tennessee Flight Trotters under head coach Madison Maples.
Personal
Born: Halle Lang Kitchen in Newport.
Family: Parents are Julie and Jackie Kitchen … One sister, Hunter ... Her club coach, Madison Maples '18, was a two-time All-USA South performer for the Maryville Scots and scored 925 points in just 2½ seasons.
Coach Travillian on Halle: "We can't wait to watch Halle compete this fall. She understands the game, she's a tenacious defender, and she makes winning plays on the perimeter. As a lead guard, Halle can initiate offense for her teammates while also creating her own shot at crucial times. Halle creates turnovers and takes charges, and she battles for loose balls. We are very excited about her versatility on both ends of the floor, and her winning pedigree is a great addition to our team."
Kaylen Schultz
5-7
Guard
Seymour, Tenn.
Seymour High School
Before Maryville
Attended Seymour High School in Seymour ... Played three seasons for head coach Greg Hernandez and then one season for Brandi Stallings … Senior-year captain.
Stats: As senior, averaged 8.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists ... Shot 30.5 percent from 3-point range (29-of-95) ... Added 22 steals..
Honors: 2024 All-Sevier County First Team … 2023 All-Region First Team, All-District First Team and All-Sevier County Second Team …Helped Eagles to region and district championships in both 2022 and 2023.
Get to Know: Also competed in volleyball and track and field … National Honor Society member … Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership … Played three years of club basketball for 865 Elite under head coach Ryan Cahak.
Personal
Born: Kaylen Marie Schultz in Franklin.
Family: Parents are Julee and Mark Schultz … One brother, Cody … Her high school coach, Greg Hernandez '10, scored more than 1,100 points and was a career top 10 rebounder for the Maryville Scots.
Coach Travillian on Kaylen: "Kaylen adds a knock-down shooter to our backcourt, as well as a player with tremendous court awareness. She is a player who possesses a winning, team-first mentality, and she is ready to contribute whatever the team needs. Kaylen also shows an affinity for the defensive end, which will serve her well, as we think she can guard multiple positions and she can help us provide even more defensive pressure in the full court."
Victoria Wright
5-9
Forward
Walland, Tenn.
Maryville Christian School
Before Maryville
Attended Heritage High School in Maryville and Maryville Christian School in Maryville ... Played two seasons for head coach Rick Howard and then two seasons for head coach Stephen Hudson … Senior-year captain.
Stats: As senior, scored 231 points with 154 rebounds, 55 steals, 39 assists and four blocked shots … For career, scored 289 points with 220 rebounds, 64 assists, 50 steals and 13 blocked shots.
Honors: 2024 NACA All-National Team … GoTeez Sports Page Teammate of the Year Nominee and Academic Award Nominee … 2024 East Tennessee All-Star Game participant at Roane State … Helped Eagles go 21-15 in 2022-23 to set program record for season wins and complete back-to-back winning seasons for first time in decade … Eagles set program record for highest team scoring average (49.7).
Get to Know: National Honor Society member … Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Life Leadership Team … Played one year of club basketball for Blount Force and then one year for ETA Thunder under head coach Stephen Hudson.
Personal
Born: Victoria Monika Wright in Walland.
Family: Parents are Monika and Gordon Wright … One sister, Isabella; one brother, Zach … Father is 1994 graduate of Maryville College and sister is on course for graduation in 2025.
Coach Travillian on Victoria: "Victoria is going to be a great addition to our front court. We like her offensive and defensive versatility and skill set. We are very excited to watch Victoria play inside and outside, as she has a knack for finishing around the basket and putting the ball on the floor. We also like her willingness to defend, as well as her penchant for grabbing boards on both ends. Victoria is a tremendous team-first competitor, and her positivity is evident."
