We can't get to every basketball game. But we can try and keep tabs on who's getting buckets. Here's a look at which area players and teams had big nights on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Coaches are encouraged to email us details on game nights to … [Read more...]
2025 Hammer’s Hardwood Classic INFO PAGE

2025 Hammer's Hardwood Classic https://www.5starpreps.com/articles/2025-hammers-hardwood-classic-game-mvps-tournament-champions/ MONDAY, DEC. 22 at CAK Fulton 45, Catholic 42 (girls) CAK 48, Powell 47 (boys) 2OT: Clinton 69, Bradley Central 67 … [Read more...]
Q&A with new Webb School of Knoxville football coach George Quarles

BY JESSE SMITHEY No doubt, Webb School of Knoxville made a splash football hire announcement on Tuesday. The ripple effect proved to be tremendous, just after the Spartans tabbed former Maryville coaching great George Quarles as their next head … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Dec. 9, 2025

We can't get to every basketball game. But we can try and keep tabs on who's getting buckets. Here's a look at which area players and teams had big nights recently. Coaches are encouraged to email us details on game nights to … [Read more...]
TSSAA names 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award winners

BY JESSE SMITHEY NASHVILLE — The TSSAA announced its 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winners on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at a ceremony at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. High school football coaches and media around the state nominated players, and a … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville hires George Quarles as its next head football coach

BY JESSE SMITHEY After almost a decade away from the high school ranks, George Quarles is returning to them. Webb School of Knoxville announced today that Quarles, who led Maryville High School to 11 state titles in 18 seasons, would be the … [Read more...]
TSWA & USA Today High School Football State Rankings — FINAL 2025 POLL

Below you’ll find the latest edition (Nov. 24, 2025) of the state high school football rankings, as selected by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association & USA TODAY network. CLASS 1A 1. South Pitt (14-1): 150 pts (15). Pre: 1. 2. McKenzie … [Read more...]
CLASS 4A BLUECROSS BOWL: Alcoa Tornadoes win 11th consecutive state title

BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — New classification. Same result. The Alcoa High School football team muscled past Pearl-Cohn in Saturday's BlueCross Bowl state championship to earn the program's 11th consecutive state championship but to also … [Read more...]
CLASS 5A BLUECROSS BOWL: Sevier County rally falls just short in 21-14 loss to Page

BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — Second place proved to be almost indigestible for Sevier County on Friday night. The Smoky Bears were defending Class 5A champions and hungry for another win over Page at Finley Stadium to relive the same elation … [Read more...]
CLASS 3A BLUECROSS BOWL: Gatlinburg-Pittman finishes runner-up to high-powered Westview

BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — For the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football team, the ending to the season's journey Friday afternoon didn't reflect the elation enjoyed en route to it. The Highlanders' first-ever appearance in a BlueCross … [Read more...]