HOW PLAYERS ARE SELECTED Below you'll find the 2025 All-5Star Preps Football Teams, presented by Jeremy Cox of Thrivent Financial. Jeremy has been a long-time supporter of high school athletics and a trusted family friend. If you’re looking to take … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2025 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Thomas Manu, Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY Thomas Manu didn't make many major mistakes during his first season as starting quarterback. So it wasn't hard for him this week to recall the two interceptions he tossed during his first season as the starter for Alcoa. The … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2025 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Parker Newman, Sevier County
BY JESSE SMITHEY Todd Loveday, the head football coach at Sevier County the past five seasons, doesn't mull for long when asked to conjure a "wow" moment he has experienced while watching Parker Newman play. He immediately reflects on … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't get to every basketball game; there's too many. But that doesn't mean we can't still shine a spotlight on standout players, games or team from the night's action. Here are the best from Friday, Feb. 6, … [Read more...]
2025 All-5Star Preps Underclassman Teams presented by Jeremy Cox/THRIVENT
2025 All-5Star Preps Underclassman Teams HOW PLAYERS ARE SELECTED Below you'll find the 2025 All-5Star Preps UNDERCLASSMAN Football Teams, presented by Jeremy Cox of Thrivent Financial. Jeremy has been a long-time supporter of high school … [Read more...]
National Signing Day — Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
See where local athletes are signing on Feb. 4, 2026, and in the coming days. Area athletics directors and coaches can add athletes to the list by emailing [email protected]. FOOTBALL Jayzon Thompson (Anderson County) - Cincinnati Deameion … [Read more...]
TRANSFER TRACKER — Feb. 3, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY Offseasons never unfold quietly, especially in East Tennessee high school football. Be they coaching changes, college commitments or transfers from one high school to another, newsy items just tend to pop up here and … [Read more...]
TSWA/USA Today State High School Basketball Rankings — Feb. 2, 2026
TSWA/USA Today High School Basketball State Rankings — Jan. 26, 2026 BOYS CLASS 1A 1. Eagleville (17-0): 110 pts (11). Pre: 1. 2. Pickett Co. (21-3): 95 pts. Pre: 2. 3. Jackson Co. (18-4): 92 pts. Pre: 3. 4. Richland (14-4): 72 pts. Pre: … [Read more...]
THE LATEST with 2027 Sevier County WR/LB Parker Newman
BY JESSE SMITHEY Talking to Parker Newman on Tuesday, you'd never have guessed that the Class of 2027 standout had just had one of his busiest days in the recruiting process. Three big-time offers came his away. He handled it like a pro and … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't get to every basketball game; there's too many. But that doesn't mean we can't still shine a spotlight on standout players, games or team from the night's action. Here are the best from Tuesday, Jan. 27, … [Read more...]