By JESSE SMITHEY It's never too early to start talking about the 2021 season. After all, schedules are already being released. So let's take a quick glance at The Way Too Early Top Teams for 2021, shall we? … [Read more...]
Rusty Bradley lands at Webb School of Knoxville

By JESSE SMITHEY It didn’t take long for Rusty Bradley to find a new gig coaching football. And he didn’t even have to leave the conference. … [Read more...]
Coalfield football coach Keith Henry has passed away

By JESSE SMITHEY The Coalfield community is hurting today. Longtime football coach and Coalfield assistant principal Keith Henry passed away Saturday morning. He was 54. "We are truly devastated," Coalfield athletics director Shawn Basler … [Read more...]
VIEWERS GUIDE TO 2020 BLUECROSS BOWLS and GAME PREDICTIONS

By Jesse Smithey Believe it or not, the last week of the 2020 high school football season is here. Despite the formidable obstacles that Covid-19 placed in the season's path, the finish line will be crossed. Nine state champions will be … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Football Statistics Through State Semifinals (2020)

By JESSE SMITHEY Here are your area high school football statistical leaders through the semifinals of the 2020 postseason. Coaches may send a cumulative stats report to [email protected]. Stats will be added Wednesday night and Thursday, … [Read more...]
2020 All-Region Football Teams

2020 All-Region Football Teams As Selected by Area Football Coaches Coaches can submit All-Region Teams from their respective regions to [email protected]. FOOTBALL Region 1-1A Player of the Year: Seth Birchfield, Cloudland OL: Eli … [Read more...]
Meigs County (2A), Elizabethton (4A) return to state finals; Coalfield drops 1A semifinal at South Pitt

By JESSE SMITHEY In this state semifinal glance, we take a look at: Elizabethton's win at Nolensville Meigs County's triumph at Trousdale County Coalfield's loss at South Pittsburg … [Read more...]
Alcoa routs Red Bank to earn eighth consecutive state berth; Maryville falls in 6A semis at Oakland

By JESSE SMITHEY The Alcoa-Maryville rivalry is more than just wins on the field; there's also a side interest about which has the most state championships. Next week, Alcoa will have the opportunity to add to its pile of gold … [Read more...]
TSSAA BlueCross Bowl State Championship Schedule (2020)

TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Championships Dec. 3-5, 2020 Tucker Stadium, Tennessee Tech Thursday, Dec. 3 11 a.m. Central - Division II-AA: Lipscomb Academy (11-2) vs. CPA (10-1) 3 p.m. Central - Division II-A: USJ (10-2) vs. Davidson Academy … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Football Statistics Through Round 3 (2020)

By JESSE SMITHEY Here are your area high school football statistical leaders through Round 3 of the 2020 postseason. Coaches may send a cumulative stats report to [email protected]. Stats will be added Wednesday night and Thursday, as … [Read more...]