The high school football season kicks off this week, as Anderson County plays host to Powell on Thursday. Even four games involving area teams will be played on Saturday. So let's reboot our Player Watch series in honor of it all coming … [Read more...]

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its football rankings for the preseason on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II … [Read more...]

BY JESSE SMITHEY Just one team brought back a gold TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state championship trophy to this area last fall. Alcoa. But could this be a year where more hardware winds up here? Sure looks like it. Check out the top teams … [Read more...]

BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps area has certainly been home to Mr. Football Kicker winners and contenders in the recent seasons, not to mention specialists who have gone on to star in the college ranks. Check out some of the guys this fall … [Read more...]

The 2026 5Star Preps High School Football Preview HUB Top Games to See in Month One | STORY A Look at the Class of 2028 Prospects | STORY The Class of 2027 Recruiting Board | STORY The 5Star Preps Preseason Rankings | STORY Scrimmage + … [Read more...]

BY JESSE SMITHEY Lock-down corners. Punishing safeties. The last line of defense. Here are the top defensive backs in 5Star Preps heading into the 2026 high school football season. … [Read more...]

BY JESSE SMITHEY If there's one position in the 5Star Preps area that college football programs have recruited hard of late, it's the linebacker spot. East Tennessee is loaded with next-level linebackers. Get to know some of the best heading … [Read more...]

BY JESSE SMITHEY From edge rushers to the big interior tackles, these will be some of the top defensive linemen in the 5Star Preps coverage area heading into the 2026 high school football season. … [Read more...]