Tennessee signee Brooks Wright was named District 4-4A Defensive Player of the Year.
Wright, a senior at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, earned the award for a second consecutive year.
He committed to play for the Vols in eighth grade.
Wright plays catcher at Bearden. Bearden also utilized him as a pitcher and at first base while in high school.
Wright signed with Tennessee on Feb. 7.
Bearden (21-12) is a No. 2 seed in Tennessee’s District 4-4A Tournament and will host a second-round game Thursday.
The Bulldogs will play the winner of Wednesday’s game between William Blount (Maryville. Tennessee) and Maryville (Maryville, Tennessee).
