BY JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to every postseason game. But 5Star Preps can still spotlight some of the night's top individual and team performances. Here's a look at some of Tuesday night's best, presented by SmartBank. … [Read more...]
SmartBank Postseason Bucket Report — March 2, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to every postseason game. But 5Star Preps can still spotlight some of the night's top individual and team performances. Here's a look at some of Monday's best, presented by SmartBank. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2026 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
BY DAVE LINK Rain or shine. Warm or cold weather. Get ready for some soccer. The TSSAA boys’ season officially starts Monday (March 2). And being springtime, you never know about the weather. Regardless, by the time teams qualify for … [Read more...]
TSWA / USA Today State High School Basketball Rankings — Monday, March 2, 2026
TSWA / USA TODAY STATE RANKINGS Monday, March 2, 2026 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 1A 1. Greenfield (26-2): 110 pts (11). Prev: 1. 2. Richland (22-3): 97 pts. Prev: 2. 3. Van Buren (25-4): 90 pts. Prev: 3. 4. Wayne Co. (26-5): 77 pts. Prev: 4. 5. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS — Girls Basketball FUTURES All-Star Games (Feb. 28, 2026)
See some of the girls' basketball action from Saturday's 5Star FUTURES All-Star Game at Alcoa Middle School, presented by Legacy Sports. 108 total pics by Bryson Steen. PLEASE NOTE: Not all games could be accounted for in the photo gallery … [Read more...]
POSTSEASON BUCKET REPORT presented by SmartBank: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to every postseason game. But 5Star Preps can still spotlight some of the night's top individual and team performances. Here's a look at some of Friday, Feb. 27's best, presented by SmartBank. … [Read more...]
POSTSEASON BUCKET REPORT — Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
From late-game heroics to wins in different parts of the state, Tuesday's slate of postseason basketball games involving teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area had it all. Here's what you need to know in the Postseason Bucket Report... … [Read more...]
TSSAA prepares for FREE one-time transfer, as Gov. Bill Lee signs bill
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA transfer rule is about to change again. And this time, state legislation is the main driving force behind it. TSSAA executive director Mark Reeves issued the statement below in regards to Gov. Bill Lee signing into … [Read more...]
GIRLS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP RECAPS — Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
By JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't get to every game during the postseason. But we can shine the spotlight on a few players and teams that excelled on the night. … [Read more...]
TSWA / USA Today State High School Basketball Rankings — Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
TSWA / USA TODAY STATE RANKINGS Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 1A 1. Greenfield (25-2): 120 pts (12). Prev: 1. 2. Richland (20-3): 106 pts. Prev: 2. 3. Van Buren (24-4): 98 pts. Prev: 3. 4. Wayne Co. (25-5): 84 pts. Prev: 5. 5. … [Read more...]