BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — His name has been on college football recruiting boards for three years or so now. And on Monday, Lance Williams removed it. The rising senior at Alcoa High School — and No. 1 player in 5Star Preps' Class of 2023 player … [Read more...]
Farragut sophomore shortstop Lukas Buckner commits to Central Florida
BY JESSE SMITHEY He spent a majority of his childhood growing up in the shadows of Farragut Baseball giants such as Nick Senzel, Nicky Delmonico and A.J. Simcox. Now Lukas Buckner is casting out his own legacy. The sophomore infielder … [Read more...]
2022 Football Spring Practice Dates
Spring practice season has already arrived for some or is just weeks away for others. And just like always, 5Star Preps plans to cover as much of it as possible. Here are spring practice dates for some of our area high school football program, … [Read more...]
Davis walks off Carter win over Gibbs, Powell Softball tops Karns; Webb soccer wins at Bearden
BY JESSE SMITHEY Because of the simple volume of games across five spring sports, standout moments can happen at any time and in bunches. Such was the case Tuesday night. Get a look at some of the day's top moments and performers — including … [Read more...]
New-look Dylan Loy fans 12 in Pigeon Forge win at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA - Even as a 145-pounder, Dylan Loy seemingly dominated opponents with relative ease last spring. He went 13-1, struck out 164 hitters, posted a 0.42 ERA and earned 2021 5Star Preps Pitcher of the Year honors. But the … [Read more...]
What’s next for Alcoa High School senior QB Caden Buckles?
BY JESSE SMITHEY Caden Buckles finished his high school football career with two Class 3A state titles, two BlueCross Bowl MVPs and a Mr. Football award. In the months that followed, interest naturally grew in regards to what would come next … [Read more...]
Fulton High School tabs Freeman Pinkney of FBA as its new girls’ basketball coach
By JESSE SMITHEY The energetic and high-passion coaching style of Freeman Pinkney is headed to Fulton High School. He has been named the new girls' basketball coach of the Lady Falcons. "This is a big one," Pinkney said of the job. "I got a … [Read more...]
Garrett Brewer ramps up his level of play for Farragut Baseball in 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY On a field full of stars and college baseball prospects Tuesday night, Garrett Brewer had no problem showing he belonged. The hours of offseason work it perennially takes to find a spot in the Admirals' lineup shone through for … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Baseball Season Preview
BY JESSE SMITHEY Over the last decade, more than a dozen TSSAA state baseball championships have been won by teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. Last year, two area teams even squared off in a season finale for a title — Gibbs winning … [Read more...]
Maryville High School girls’ basketball coach Scott West resigns
By JESSE SMITHEY He won more than 200 games and led the program to its first state tournament win in nearly 100 years, but Scott West will not be back as girls' basketball coach at Maryville High School for the 2022-23 season. … [Read more...]