The 7v7 stuff is over. It's time to truly see what teams have. Here's a look at scheduled upcoming scrimmages in the area... Thursday, Aug. 15 5Star Preps/TOC Jamboree at Carson-Newman 6:30 p.m. start Concord vs. Jellico CAK vs. … [Read more...]
2024 High School Football PREVIEW Hub
2024 High School Football Hub Find all our preseason content right here, so that you don't miss a thing. Guide to Week One — What to Know/See 2024 5Star Preps PRESEASON Rankings — See The Teams Players Primed for Monster Seasons … [Read more...]
Some potential breakout players for the 2024 high school football season
BY JESSE SMITHEY You know the superstar players in town. The Tyreek Kings and Shavar Youngs of the high school football world. But here are some players who could be stars in the making for this fall. … [Read more...]
ANNIVERSARY SEASON: AREA FOOTBALL TEAMS CELEBRATING PAST TITLES WON
The following area teams will be celebrating TSSAA state football championship anniversaries this fall. … [Read more...]
Could Maryville Football truly be back in 2024?
BY JESSE SMITHEY Expectations are always high for Maryville High School football. The program has won 17 TSSAA state football championships, all-time. So, yeah, hoisting the gold ball at the end of the season is always the goal there. But … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2024 GOLF SEASON PREVIEW— powered by Brad Rose Golf
The high school golf season is near and the 5Star Preps Masters is set for July 30-31 at Three Ridges Golf Course. And, once again, the area is loaded with college golf prospects and championship-caliber teams. So get up to date on the top … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS NOTES: Coaching changes, commitments and more
See all the recent coaching changes and college commitments and more newsworthy items from around the 5Star Preps coverage area. … [Read more...]
Dual-sport standout Condis Cherry enrolls at Alcoa High School
BY JESSE SMITHEY Roughly three weeks after his older brother announced his transfer to a school out of state, Condis Cherry has followed suit — except to somewhere much closer. … [Read more...]
Best Games of Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football Season
BY JESSE SMITHEY Week One of the 2024 season is on the horizon. Here are a few to keep an eye on that opening weekend (Aug. 22-24). … [Read more...]
2024 KFOA MEDIA DAY NOTEBOOK: All the BIG things we learned
BY JESSE SMITHEY Here are some of the big things we learned Friday, July 12, at the Knoxville Football Officials Association's High School Football Media Day. … [Read more...]