The high school sports news cycle never stops. 5Star Preps doesn't always have a chance to write a story on each key item. So here are some news and notes and things you might have missed — from TSSAA decisions to college commits and from … [Read more...]
Summer 7v7 Report: Grace Christian Football
BY JESSE SMITHEY On Grace Christian's first offensive snap from scrimmage Thursday in the quarterfinal round of Josh Heupel's University of Tennessee 7-on-7 Tournament, left-handed quarterback Treyson Derry whipped a complete pass over the middle … [Read more...]
QB Gage Porter, Webb Spartans shine at Josh Heupel UT 7-on-7 Tournament June 12
BY JESSE SMITHEY Whether Webb School of Knoxville has named him the 2025 season starter or not, Gage Porter's hot hand at quarterback Thursday led the Spartans on quite the charge at the Josh Heupel/University of Tennessee 7-on-7 Tournament. … [Read more...]
Alcoa offensive lineman Jacob Crow (6-8, 280) commits to Texas Tech
BY JESSE SMITHEY Jacob Crow, the 6-foot-8, 280-pound offensive tackle from Alcoa High School committed Sunday to Texas Tech. … [Read more...]
New look AC Mavs show flashes at Tennessee 7v7 Tournament of what could be in 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY Anderson County football coach Davey Gillum saw positive signs at times Thursday during the Josh Heupel 2025 University of Tennessee 7-on-7 Tournament. … [Read more...]
Tennessee Vols commit, Knoxville Catholic senior Tyreek King to compete at Justin Jefferson’s Flight School Camp
BY JESSE SMITHEY Tyreek King will have an early wake-up call Friday. The Knoxville Catholic senior wide receiver and University of Tennessee commit will be leaving at 3 a.m. Friday to head down to Florida to compete in NFL star Justin … [Read more...]
George Mancini should be a name to know for Knoxville Catholic Football in 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY It isn't hard to sense the gratitude in George Mancini's voice nowadays, especially when it comes to him talking about playing football at Knoxville Catholic again. In 2024, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound rising senior had his junior … [Read more...]
Bearden QB D.J. Hunter announces transfer to Buford (Ga.)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Bearden High School football team will have a new starting quarterback this fall. … [Read more...]
Power Four DB commit enrolls at Knoxville Catholic
BY JESSE SMITHEY The defensive secondary for the Knoxville Catholic football program just got even better. … [Read more...]
Farragut bats, Cole Draper come alive to win Class 4A Championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — If the 2025 season was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Farragut High School baseball team, then the Admirals might be the quickest construction crew to ever exist. That Farragut even reached the 4A … [Read more...]