Monday was chock full of drama, as a few area high school girls basketball teams fought off elimination and earned state sectional berths. Monday was region semifinal night, and region finalists will get to play in Saturday's TSSAA Girls State … [Read more...]
TSSAA Legislative Council agrees to move forward with a One-Time Transfer Rule
BY JESSE SMITHEY After not being able to launch from its starting blocks last month in regards to approving a one-time transfer rule, the TSSAA Legislative Council did take a step forward Monday, March 3, at a specially called meeting in putting … [Read more...]
Sevier County’s Jonathan Shultz overcomes the odds to continue life, to continue coaching
BY JESSE SMITHEY Jonathan Shultz sees life through a different lens these days. How could he not? Just a year ago, the longtime girls' basketball coach at Sevier County High School missed out on leading the Lady Smoky Bears in their 2024 … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF PRIME PLAYERS presented by SmartBank — Saturday, March 1, 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY Stop in and see some of the area's top player performances from Saturday, March 1, 2025, presented by SmartBank. Don't see your team's? No problem. Have your coach email us stats and info at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF PRIME PLAYERS powered by SmartBank — Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY Stop in and see some of the area's top player performances from Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, presented by SmartBank. Don't see your team's? No problem. Have your coach email us stats and info at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
Lenoir City High tabs William Coleman from the midstate as head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Lenoir City High School football program has a new head coach, ending a two-month search. The school announced the hiring of William Coleman. Here's what you need to know. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps PLAYOFF PRIME PLAYERS powered by SmartBank — Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY See all the top player performances and team wins from Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in the TSSAA basketball postseason scene. Don't see your team's best? No problem. Have your coach email us the details at [email protected] … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF PRIME PLAYERS presented by SmartBank — Monday, Feb. 24, 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY See all the top player performances and team wins from Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in the TSSAA basketball postseason scene. Don't see your team's best? No problem. Have your coach email us the details at [email protected] … [Read more...]
TSWA State High School Basketball Rankings — Feb. 24, 2025 (FINAL POLL OF SEASON)
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced rankings for boys and girls basketball for the 2024-25 season on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the four Division I classifications and Top 5 in … [Read more...]
2025 TSSAA State Traditional Wrestling Results
The high school wrestling season wrapped up on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the traditional TSSAA State Wrestling Championship, held at the Expo Center in Franklin, Tenn. Here were the highlights for athletes from the 5Star Preps coverage area: CLASS A … [Read more...]