Check out all the area's football boxscores from Week 9, the Week 9 scoreboard and a look ahead to the Week 10 schedule. … [Read more...]
Once 0-3, Fulton secures Class 5A playoff berth with 33-26 win over Campbell County
BY JESSE SMITHEY A season ago, the Fulton football program needed a miracle in the 11th hour of Week 11 to sneak into the postseason for an 11th consecutive season. But despite an 0-3 start this fall, the Falcons won't have such a dire need for … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic comeback falls short in final minute against Chattanooga Baylor, 20-17
BY JESSE SMITHEY Close calls are becoming a thing for the Catholic Fighting Irish. Especially in Division II-AAA contests. Thursday night was no exception, as their game with Chattanooga Baylor came down to the final minute. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Football Stats Leaders through Week 8 (2020)
By JESSE SMITHEY Here are you area high school football statistical leaders through Week 8 of the 2020 season. Coaches may send a cumulative stats report to 5StarPreps@gmail.com. Stats will be added Wednesday night and Thursday, as more … [Read more...]
5Star Preps WEEK 9 (2020) Game Predictions
By JESSE SMITHEY It’s Bearden-Farragut Week. It’s Elizabethton-Greeneville Week. And, it’s time for Game Predictions for Week 9. … [Read more...]
DIV II REPORT: Knoxville Catholic vs. Baylor, TKA prepares for DCA, Grace gets rest before CAK
By JESSE SMITHEY In this week's Division II report, we check in with Knoxville Catholic football coach Steve Matthews, as the Irish are vying for a playoff spot and need wins down the stretch. We also talk with The King's Academy football coach … [Read more...]
STATE GOLF: Kaleb Wilson, CAK boys win state individual and team titles
By JESSE SMITHEY On a day when WillowBrook Golf Course refused to yield scoring opportunities, Kaleb Wilson and the CAK boys' golf team found a way to keep their wits and win. Some 111 players teed off Tuesday in the Division II-A and Division … [Read more...]
STATE GOLF (Division II): CAK boys on quest for 4-peat; Warriors lead by 16 strokes
By JESSE SMITHEY This dynasty from the Christian Academy of Knoxville boys' golf program doesn't seem to be dissipating anytime soon. The Warriors are in position for their fourth state title in a row and seventh overall after an opening-round, … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Top 15 Football Teams (Week 9, 2020)
By JESSE SMITHEY A few shakeups in Week 8 led to a minor reshuffle of the top 15 teams in the area. Making moves up this week are teams like West, Elizabethton, McMinn County, CAK and Meigs County. Check out the rankings heading into Week … [Read more...]
TSSAA Enrollment Totals for Next Classification Cycle (2021-23)
By JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA has posted its totals gathered from the 20th-day average enrollment figures turned in by its member schools around the state. The association will use these figures to place schools in classifications and regions for … [Read more...]