BY JESSE SMITHEY If fantasy football were a thing in high school football, the draft options would be bountiful from East Tennessee. Would you take Tyreek King, the University of Tennessee wide receiver commit from Catholic first overall? He is … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Halls Red Devils at Anderson County Mavericks (Aug. 1, 2025)
BY JESSE SMITHEY CLINTON — Suffice it to say that both the Halls and Anderson County programs have lofty expectations for this fall. They whet the appetites of their fan bases with a preseason scrimmage at Anderson County on Friday … [Read more...]
Improved offensive line could be the key for Webb School of Knoxville football success in 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY If anything stood out Thursday night in the three-team scrimmage with Bearden, South-Doyle and Webb, it had to be Webb’s offensive line. No question. The Spartans’ group up front more than passed the eye test, so it wasn’t hard to … [Read more...]
Isabella Coughlin (CAK), Jake Sheffield (HVA) win 2025 5Star Preps MASTERS presented by Brad Rose Golf; lead teams to titles, too
BY JESSE SMITHEY For the better part of five hours Wednesday afternoon, Hardin Valley Academy senior Jake Sheffield tried to maintain his competitive mind state. And that wasn't even during his round. Those five hours proved to be the time … [Read more...]
Gibbs High School announces Matt Granville as its new boys basketball coach
By JESSE SMITHEY Give the Gibbs High School administration credit. The boys’ basketball job remained vacant for a good spell. But they didn’t make a panic hire. Their patience may just pay off. Gibbs announced the hiring of Matt … [Read more...]
FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES — 5Star Preps Masters, presented by Brad Rose Golf
5STAR PREPS MASTERS presented by Brad Rose Golf 2025 FINAL ROUND TEE TIMES Wednesday, July 30 Three Ridges Golf Course, Knoxville, Tenn. HOLE No. 1 7:30 a.m. — Grady Smelcer, Adam Wright, Maddox Tackett, Bryson Ricker 7:39 a.m. — Luke Craft, … [Read more...]
Maryville senior Leo Huddleston seeks history at the 5Star Preps Masters presented by Brad Rose Golf
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps Masters might just be in its eighth year of existence, but that's still old enough for history to be made. Maryville senior Leo Huddleston shot a bogey-free, 6-under 66 Tuesday in the first round of the event, … [Read more...]
TOP GAMES TO SEE IN THE 2025 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON
BY JESSE SMITHEY The early weeks of the 2025 high school football season are chock full of premier matchups. The latter weeks carry just as much pop. What's between the bookends is no slouch. So with that, dig into the Top 20 Games of the … [Read more...]
2025 5Star Preps Masters TEE TIMES — Day 1 (Tuesday, July 29)
5STAR PREPS 2025 GOLF SEASON PREVIEW — presented by Brad Rose Golf
The high school golf season begins Monday, July 28, across the state. A day later, the annual 5Star Preps Masters tees off from Three Ridges Golf Course in Knoxville, as more than 100 of East Tennessee's top talents compete across 36 holes in a … [Read more...]