Gilliland named to the Tennessee Sports Writers’ all-state team

Northpoint Christian’s Christian Gilliland was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Division II-A All-State team. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com)

Northpoint Christian basketball standout Christian Gilliland has been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Division II-A All-State team. 

Christian Gilliland

Gilliland was an offensive juggernaut for the Trojans this past season with his 29 point-per-game average being the best in the Memphis metropolitan area. Gilliland also averaged six rebounds and three assists a contest.  

The junior was also named TSSAA Division II-A West Region District 6 Player of the Year.  

The complete list is found on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association website.  

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken is the most recognized and most trusted name in DeSoto County news and sports reporting, as readers continue to express their appreciation for his accuracy and fairness in the stories he writes. Bob is also heard on 95.3 The Rebel twice a week with sports updates and high school football play-by-play broadcasts in the fall. A former newspaper editor and writer, his award-winning background also includes television news producing, sports media relations, and radio broadcasting.

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