COACH OF THE YEAR RUSTY BISHOP, Grainger Bishop led Grainger to the program's first-ever appearance in a state championship game, winning District 2-AA and Region 1-AA championships along the way. The Lady Grizzlies went 35-4, losing to three … [Read more...]
All-5Star Preps BOYS Basketball Teams (2020-21)
All-5Star Preps Boys Basketball Selections COACH OF THE YEAR BRAD WOOLSEY, Greeneville After his team qualified for the 2020 Class AA state tournament but didn't get to play in it because of the emergence of Covid-19, Woolsey helped them not … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Girls Basketball Player of the Year (2021): Denae Fritz, Maryville
By JESSE SMITHEY Scott West can recite Denae Fritz's career accomplishments like no other. The Maryville High School girls' basketball coach had a front-row seat to the 5-foot-11 guard's stellar four-year prep career and witnessed each … [Read more...]
Former Knoxville Catholic standout Amari Rodgers selected by Green Bay Packers
By JESSE SMITHEY Amari Rodgers, a former two-time Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winner from Catholic High School, probably waited longer than he thought he'd have to Friday to hear his name called in the 2021 NFL Draft. But it just may be worth … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman High School makes its new football hire; Q&A with new coach
By JESSE SMITHEY The Gatlinburg-Pittman football program didn't waste time in finding its new football coach. And, on paper, the Highlanders found a guy with an impressive background. Learn more about G-P's new coach below, including a great … [Read more...]
Tony Lambert resigns as head football coach at Oneida; takes college job
By JESSE SMITHEY Tony Lambert has resigned as head football coach at Oneida, he confirmed by text message Friday morning. … [Read more...]
What You May Have Missed – April 2021
By JESSE SMITHEY How was your April? Busy? You probably forgot to check our site some. Maybe you forgot to scroll through our social. No worries. We got your back. Here's what you may have missed -- from coaching news to recruiting … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic football makes a hire from the Georgia high school football ranks
By JESSE SMITHEY An exhaustive coaching search by Knoxville Catholic High School for a new head coach has reached its conclusion. And the Fighting Irish's new leader comes from the vaunted Georgia high school football ranks. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Pigeon Forge at Gibbs baseball (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)
CORRYTON - The regular-season baseball series between Gibbs and Pigeon Forge did not disappoint. On Monday, host Pigeon Forge rode a 19-strikeout performance by sophomore lefty and Tennessee commitment Dylan Loy to a 2-0 victory. Loy pitched all … [Read more...]
2021 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Alcoa Tornadoes
By JESSE SMITHEY Day One of spring practice commenced for the Alcoa Tornadoes on Monday. The six-time defending state champions in Class 3A went for some 90 minutes, taking the first step in what is expected to be another championship-caliber … [Read more...]