BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't get to every game on Friday nights. But, it can give you player standouts from around the area, statewide scores & a glance at next week's games. It's just what we do in the BONUS INFO, presented by … [Read more...]
Greeneville senior Taren Claridy dazzles in 49-21 win over Sevier County
BY JESSE SMITHEY GREENEVILLE — Sevier County quarterback Cooper Newman’s coronation as the state’s all-time leader in touchdown passes thrown will have to wait another week. Greeneville senior wideout Taren Claridy and the Greene Devils made … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS FOOTBALL STATS LEADERS through Week 5 (2026 season)
Each week, high school football teams from our 70-school-wide area are invited to send in cumulative stats reports to us, and we'll mine them to compile our weekly stats leaders. Coaches may send in cumulative season stats to … [Read more...]
WEEK 6 (2026) FOOTBALL GAME PREDICTIONS presented by Ray Varner Ford
BY JESSE SMITHEY There are rough weeks. And then there are the weeks we had last week, trying to predict football games. But, alas, 5Star Preps will soldier on into Week 6 looking to rebound. … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW | WEEK 6 (2026) presented by Ray Varner Ford
BY JESSE SMITHEY A huge showdown of state-ranked teams. A 1-seed on the line in a key area 5A region. A rivalry that splits a town. And news and notes from around the state. Get it all in the BIG PREVIEW for Week … [Read more...]
FREE READ — TSSAA releases early look at possible classifications for 2027-29 cycle
A week ago, the TSSAA unveiled enrollment figure data that will be used to help determine the classifications for the 2027-29 cycle. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the association posted info that gave outlines of what those classifications could look … [Read more...]
BEARDEN vs. FARRAGUT | WEEK 6 STUDENT SECTION OF THE WEEK, powered by Farm Bureau Insurance of TN
BEARDEN. FARRAGUT. Yeah, that rivalry. And we're showcasing it for STUDENT SECTION OF THE WEEK, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance of TN. VOTE for your favorite until NOON on FRIDAY. We'll throw out shirts Friday to the winning student … [Read more...]
WEEK 6 PLAYER WATCH presented by Ray Varner Ford
BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps is bringing it back due to popular demand. The weekly PLAYER WATCH article returns. And it's star-studded for Week 6, as a state record could fall and an emerging freshman sensation's role should continue to … [Read more...]
2026 POSTSEASON GOLF TRACKER powered by BRAD ROSE GOLF
BY JESSE SMITHEY The high school golf postseason commenced late last week, as area programs like the Greeneville Lady Greene Devils, the CAK Warriors and Grace Christian girls claiming district championships. The district tournament phase … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS POWER RANKINGS (Week 6 | 2026)
BY JESSE SMITHEY Get a glimpse into where the top high school football teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area stack up heading into the midpoint of the 2026 regular season. Given what happened in Week 5, the POWER RANKINGS might look a bit … [Read more...]