MARYVILLE – Get ready for a couple of District 4-AAA showdowns. The Maryville girls’ and boys’ basketball teams rolled to victories over visiting Heritage on Friday night and will play for district championships on Tuesday at … [Read more...]
Alcoa girls win ‘big game’ Thursday night; can clinch No. 1 seed Tuesday
ALCOA – Alcoa girls basketball coach David Baumann doesn’t remember what number he drew at the District 4-AA coaches meeting before the season started. He only recalled one specific about the number after Thursday night’s 54-42 victory over … [Read more...]
NEW QB1s – Greeneville must replace Cade Ballard
BY JESSE SMITHEY Some big-time high school football programs in the 5Star Preps coverage area have some awfully big holes to fill at the quarterback position for 2019. Said programs may already have an heir apparent ready to take the reins of … [Read more...]
GIRLS HOOPS: The 5Star Preps Top 20 – Jan. 31, 2019
The postseason is just around the corner. Contenders will rise to the top. A Cinderella will emerge. Here are the top teams in the area and a few others, in the 11-20 range, that could be the postseason darlings. … [Read more...]
CONFIRMED: Grace standout PG C.J. Gettelfinger done for the season
When C.J. Gettelfinger drove the lane in the final seconds of the first half at Oak Hill Academy, scored and then crashed into the bottom of the gym wall on Dec. 15, the star point guard from Grace Christian Academy let forth a painful yell. It … [Read more...]
BOYS HOOPS: The 5Star Preps Top 20 – Jan. 31, 2019
The postseason is just around the corner. Contenders will rise to the top. A Cinderella will emerge. Here are the top teams in the area and a few others, in the 11-20 range, that could be the postseason darlings. … [Read more...]
2018 All-5Star Preps Teams, Players of the Year, Coach of the Year, Newcomers of the Year
So, you missed the 5Star Preps Football Teams, Players of the Year, Newcomers of the Year and Coach of the Year? No worries. We got your back right below. You can find it all below, presented by Jeremy Cox of Thrivent Financial. 2018 … [Read more...]
STARTING ANEW: Scott Cummings, Heath Woods hit ground running at Halls, Northview
BY DAVE LINK Scott Cummings wants to change the identity of Halls football teams of recent years. Heath Woods wants to continue the culture already in place at Northview Academy. Each coach is in the early stages of new jobs in familiar … [Read more...]
BOXSCORES – Monday, Jan. 28, 2019
BOXSCORES - Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 BASKETBALL … [Read more...]
BOYS HOOPS: Admirals starting to right ship; sweeps HVA series
BY DAVE LINK Robby Geron made up for a couple of sub-par games with his performance Monday night. … [Read more...]