TSWA/USA Today High School Basketball State Rankings — Jan. 26, 2026 BOYS CLASS 1A 1. Eagleville (16-0): 119 pts (11). Pre: 1. 2. Pickett Co. (21-2): 109 pts (1): Pre: 2. 3. Jackson Co. (18-4): 89 pts. Pre: 3. 4. Richland (12-3): 79 pts. Pre: … [Read more...]
Wartburg hires Ted McKinney as new high school football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The program hasn't experienced sustained winning in more than a decade. Wartburg hopes that Ted McKinney alters that. … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Friday, Jan. 23, 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, Jan. 23, … [Read more...]
THE LATEST with 2027 Oak Ridge TE Malik Howard
BY JESSE SMITHEY Oak Ridge tight end Malik Howard rocketed up the recruiting charts early in his high school career — and the Class of 2027 standout has remained on the perch. While some might field offers as underclassmen that later dry up, … [Read more...]
Morristown West hires Darell Keith as head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Darell Keith is getting another crack at being a head football coach in East Tennessee. Morristown West hired Keith, confirming the news to 5Star Preps. The Citizen Tribune in Morristown first reported the hire on Wednesday … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't make it out to every game. But we can shine a spotlight on top players and team wins from Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Coaches can submit their info to be added at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
The King’s Academy hires Stephen Alexander as head football coach, athletics director
BY JESSE SMITHEY The King's Academy took a substantial step towards its return to high school football this week. The school announced the hiring of a head football coach on Tuesday, Jan. 20. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS NOTEBOOK — Jan. 19, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY With the incessant transfer portal news of college sports and the ongoing playoffs in college football and the NFL, perhaps you missed a few big items from the high school ranks. No worries, though. Here are the things you … [Read more...]
TSWA/USA Today High School Basketball State Rankings — Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
BOYS Division I Class 1A 1. Eagleville (10), 117 points. Record (16-0). Last week: Ranked No. 1. 2. Pickett County (1), 108 points. Record (20-2). Last week: Ranked No. 2. 3. Jackson County (1), 99 points. Record (17-3). Last week: Ranked No. … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Jan. 16, 2025
5Star Preps can't get to every game on basketball nights. But it can still find a way to shine a spotlight on some of the top performers and team wins. Coaches can send in info to be added at [email protected]. … [Read more...]