Adam Jones finally had the showing he foreshadowed having during summer 7-on-7 action, when he made acrobatic catches, one-handed catches and catches that boggled the mind. And it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Catholic football … [Read more...]
ROUND 1 PREDICTIONS

ROUND 1 PREDICTIONS Class 1A … [Read more...]
Jones, Jancek back healthy and having fun again for the Catholic Fighting Irish

Senior wide receiver Adam Jones thought his football career at Catholic High School was over when he broke his collarbone in the third game of the season against Cleveland. Junior quarterback Jack Jancek already was on the sideline with a broken … [Read more...]
2018 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists announced by TSSAA

The 5Star Preps coverage area was well represented Thursday when the TSSAA released the 2018 semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. Eight area players made the list, including: Greenback quarterback Bryce Hanley, Alcoa … [Read more...]
Football Stat Leaders through Week 11

Football Statistical Leaders Through Week 11 40 Schools have reported, as of Thursday. Schools not reporting: Cosby, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Harriman, Heritage, Jellico, McMinn Central, Midway, Northview Academy, Oakdale, Oneida, Pigeon Forge, Scott, … [Read more...]
6A/D2 Report: breaking down area playoff matchups of the four 6A and four D2 teams

At this point in the season, teams are what they are. There’s not much left for us to uncover as a media staff. So let’s take a look at the four 6A teams we have alive from the 5SP coverage area, as well as the four Division II programs we have … [Read more...]
The Justin Price Interview

Justin Price pulled off a miracle in Jacksboro. He and his twin brother Matt, a defensive coordinator, turned the Campbell County High School football program into a contender. Once a program with just one winning season to its credit, Campbell … [Read more...]
ANALYSIS (free read): The 5SP Team recaps the regular season and looks to Cookeville
by Jesse Smithey, Mike Blackerby and Danny Parker

We did it at the midpoint of the season. Might as well do it after the regular season, too. The 5Star Preps team offers its insights into the first 10 games of the season and what's to come in the playoffs with these five topics. 1. What's the top … [Read more...]
1A/2A/3A Report – Gatlinburg-Pittman’s bus ride, Oneida’s inspiration, Midway’s tough trek

Gatlinburg-Pittman coach Derek Rang won’t let a long road trip against a region champion shake the confidence of his team Friday night in the opening round of the Class 3A state playoffs. The Highlanders (6-4, 3-3 in Region 2-3A) will take a … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 15 – Round 1

The playoffs are upon us. Alcoa, Maryville, Catholic, Greenback and Greeneville are all ready to defend titles. And all are in the 5Star Preps Top 15 heading into Round 1 of the TSSAA high school playoffs. But new contenders have surfaced … [Read more...]