This might be Larry Kerr’s best coaching job yet. And that’s saying something. Kerr led Halls to a state title in 1986, steered Anderson County to a state semifinal 10 years later and amassed some 268 career wins before retiring after the 2008 … [Read more...]
6A/D2 Report: Farragut ready to put Bearden loss to rest; Webb OL sparks season rally
Farragut’s football team has had plenty of time to stew over the 17-13 loss at Bearden on Oct. 11. It cost the Admirals (8-1, 4-1 in Region 1-6A) a chance to clinch the region title and a No. 1 seed in the playoffs – not to mention a … [Read more...]
WEEK 11 GAME PREDICTIONS
THURSDAY Fulton (8-1) at Oak Ridge (8-1): A region-championship game in Week 11 between two of the more storied programs in the Greater Knoxville Area? Yes, please. That’s the way it should be at this time of the year. So however that game got … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 15 – Week 11
One week is all that is left in this regular season. While some teams are fighting for a final playoff spot, these teams don't have to worry about it. They're the best in the area heading into Week 11... … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF WATCH: Week 11 is ready to set the table for 2018 postseason
After a lengthy preseason and 10 grueling weeks of high school football, it all comes down to one game here in Week 11 for many area teams. Region championships and playoff positioning are on the line at venues across the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
KUERSCHEN COMMITMENT: Catholic volleyball star commits to Tennessee
While it may have been expected for weeks, it finally happened this weekend. Knoxville Catholic volleyball standout Cassie Kuerschen announced her verbal commitment Saturday to the University of Tennessee on Twitter. Just a sophomore, Kuerschen … [Read more...]
TSSAA State Girls Soccer Tournament Schedule
TSSAA State Girls Soccer Tournament at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex Murfreesboro, Tenn. Thursday, Oct. 25 ALL TIMES CENTRAL Class A 6:30 p.m. - Field 2: Signal Mountain vs. Alcoa 6:30 p.m. - Field 4: Merrol Hyde vs. Polk County Class … [Read more...]
Bearden notches return trip to the state tournament; seeks first title since 2007
Bearden’s girls’ soccer team completed its mission of reaching the state tournament Saturday night under unusual and difficult circumstances. The Lady Bulldogs defeated visiting Hardin Valley Academy 3-0 in a Class AAA sectional match for a berth … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Greeneville 2, Catholic 1 (state sectional soccer)
SOCCER SECTIONALS: Who’s State-Bound?
State sectionals were sandwiched around today's Tennessee-Alabama football game. By night's end, the 5Star Preps coverage area managed to get six teams qualified for this coming week's state tournament in Murfreesboro. CLASS AAA Maryville, the … [Read more...]