Six area high school football players were named finalists Monday for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. Mike Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans, announced finalists in nine classifications and also for Mr. Football Kicker via a … [Read more...]
2018-19 BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: The teams, the players, the storylines
The Greater Knoxville Area, or what we call the 5Star Preps coverage area, experienced unrivaled basketball success and prowess from 2007-11. Teams won titles. Players won Mr. Basketball. The talent pool was deep. Well, this must be the sequel. … [Read more...]
2018-19 Girls Basketball Preview: the teams, the players, the storylines to watch
Get ready for some fast breaks, full-court pressure and buzzer-beaters. It’s time for high school basketball. … [Read more...]
ROUND 2: BoxScores, Scoreboard and Schedule
ROUND 2: Boxscores, scoreboard and pairings FOOTBALL … [Read more...]
Greenback wins again against Oliver Springs; faces Coalfield next
By ROBBY O'DANIEL Special to 5Star Preps Five different players scored touchdowns for Greenback, as the Cherokees defeated Oliver Springs, 33-12, in a team effort at Greenback on Friday night in Round 2 of the Class 1A playoffs. … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Ooltewah at Farragut
Check out all the photo's from Friday's Farragut vs. Ooltewah game by photographer Shawn Millsaps... … [Read more...]
Farragut gets little trouble from Ooltewah; will face defending state champs next
Farragut played like a coached-up football team Friday night. Junior quarterback Gavin Wilkinson threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns in the first half and the Admirals (11-1) posted a 49-14 victory over visiting Ooltewah (9-3) in the second … [Read more...]
TSSAA State Quarterfinal Matchups
TSSAA State Championships Round 3, Nov. 16 Class 1A Coalfield (10-2) at Greenback (11-0) South Pittsburg (11-1) at Whitwell (12-0) Cornersville (12-0) at Huntingdon (12-0) Lake County (11-1) at Freedom Prep (9-3) Class 2A South Greene (8-4) … [Read more...]
Fighting Irish’s upperclassmen, freshmen gelling into a contender, 28-25, at Fulton
Catholic freshman running back Keondre Jarmon faced quite the challenge Friday night at Fulton. Sure, he was pitting his skills against the state's top-ranked Class 5A team with a defense replete with FBS and FCS talent, but he also had a thick … [Read more...]
Just who is Alcoa starting QB Walker Russell?
ALCOA -- Nothing but another state championship will satisfy Alcoa senior quarterback Walker Russell. Ditto for his teammates. The top-ranked Tornadoes (11-0) are favored to win their fourth consecutive Class 3A state title. Next up is visiting … [Read more...]