By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Ronald “Tank” Jackson made the most of his starting opportunity Friday night. … [Read more...]
BOXSCORES – Friday, Jan. 24, 2020

BOXSCORES - Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 The scores. The statistics. The top performances. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps UNDERCLASSMAN Football Team (2019)

Football continues to evolve. With each passing season, more and more underclassmen not only grace the field but they contribute in major roles. Some as freshmen and sophomores. And even eighth-graders. So, we at 5StarPreps.com, offer our … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Football Defensive Player of the Year (2019): Kalib Fortner, Central

Kalib Fortner didn’t need to look far to find his competitive fire. He was born into it. The junior outside linebacker at Central was pushed by his older brother, Hunter, along with his twin brother Liam, a wide receiver/outside linebacker for … [Read more...]
BOXSCORES – Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

BOXSCORES - The results, top players and more. See below ... … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals’ ace, Avery Strickland, sparks 57-40 win over league-foe Heritage

By DAVE LINK They call her “Ace” for a reason. Whether she’s on the basketball court or the softball field, Farragut’s Avery “Ace” Strickland is an ace for the Lady Admirals. The 5-foot-11 sophomore guard scored 12 of her 20 points in first … [Read more...]
Class 1A Mr. Football Holden Willis finds college home at South Florida

Ask any high school prospect, no matter the sport, what it feels like after he or she verbally commits and you’ll likely get a response about relief or some derivative of it. Greenback standout Holden Willis was no exception to that assumption … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING — Central promotes defensive coordinator Nick Craney to head football coach

It's finally official. The football coaching hire that was likely to happen came to fruition Tuesday afternoon. Central promoted defensive coordinator Nick Craney to head football coach. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Offensive Underclassman of the Year (2019): Adarius Redmond, Powell

Adarius Redmond had no idea what kind of impact he would have in his first season with Powell’s football team last fall. Turned out it was immediate. The freshman wide receiver made big play after big play as Powell (12-1) advanced to the Class … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Defensive Underclassman of the Year (2019): Marshaun Bowers, The King’s Academy

The King’s Academy football coach Jonathan Sellers was worried about a matchup last summer when his 7-on-7 team went up against Powell. Sellers was discussing with defensive coordinator Aaron Kirby how their eighth grader, Marshaun Bowers, would … [Read more...]