The holiday break has concluded. High School sports are gearing back up here in the new year. And we're here for it. All of it. But there are a handful of things we're really eager to see in 2026. … [Read more...]
TRANSFER TRACKER — Jan. 2, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY Offseasons never unfold quietly, especially in East Tennessee high school football. Be they coaching changes, college commitments or transfers from one high school to another, newsy items just tend to pop up here and … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS TOP PHOTOS OF 2025
We've posted thousands of photos on 5StarPreps.com throughout 2025. Now, it's time to take a look at some of our best work. Enjoy ... … [Read more...]
2025 All-5Star Preps Golf Teams presented by Brad Rose Golf
Below you'll find the 2025 All-5Star Preps Golf Team selections. Players are selected from a 70-school-wide coverage area and are selected based on postseason performances for themselves and their teams, along with consultant recommendations, a … [Read more...]
2025 Hammer’s Hardwood Classic Game MVPs & Tournament Champions
FRIDAY, DEC. 19 GAME MVPs SATURDAY, DEC. 20 GAME MVPs MONDAY, DEC. 22 GAME MVPs TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: 2025 HAMMER’S HARDWOOD CLASSIC: Heritage vs. Sevier County, Alcoa vs. Maryville
Check out photos from Saturday's Hammer's Hardwood Classic matchups, featuring HERITAGE vs. SEVIER COUNTY (boys) and MARYVILLE vs. ALCOA (boys). All photos are by Danny Parker. To purchase, email him at [email protected]. Here's a … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY We can’t get to every basketball game on game nights. But we can still find a way to highlight some of the top players and teams. Here are a few who caught our eye on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Coaches are encouraged to email us … [Read more...]
Maryville High School promotes Kenny Cobble to head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Maryville High School went no-huddle, fast-tempo with its head football coaching search. Just one day after Derek Hunt announced his resignation, Maryville announced that it has promoted Kenny Cobble to lead the program. … [Read more...]
FINAL 2025 FOOTBALL STATS LEADERS — presented by Carriage Hill Insurance
Each week, our 70 coverage-area schools are invited to send in cumulative stats reports to us, and we'll mine them to compile our weekly stats leaders — presented by Carriage Hill Insurance & Risk Management. Coaches may send in stats to … [Read more...]
Derek Hunt steps down as Maryville High School head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Maryville High School football program will have a new coach in 2026. Derek Hunt confirmed Monday morning that he is stepping down. … [Read more...]