BY JESSE SMITHEY We're almost to the state sectionals. Here's the skinny on which area teams won region titles this weekend, which teams have to play Sunday and a quick glance at some of the state sectional matchups. … [Read more...]
2024 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Maryville Rebels
BY JESSE SMITHEY After an atypical season outcome in 2023, the Maryville Rebels took to their 2024 spring practice session in April, looking for some players to level up and others to step up to build depth. 5Star Preps spoke with head coach … [Read more...]
2024 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Jefferson County Patriots
BY JESSE SMITHEY Setting the scene, Jefferson County Football took a major step towards centerstage this past fall, winning 10 games and claiming the program's first postseason win since 2003. But to return to the Class 6A second round, or go … [Read more...]
2023-24 All-5Star Preps Boys Basketball Teams presented by SmartBank
All-5SP BOYS 2023-24 PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Jahvin Carter (Alcoa) UNDERCLASSMAN OTY — Jonathan Woodlee (Maryville) FIRST TEAM Jahvin Carter (Alcoa, senior, guard): A Penn State signee, 2024 Class 2A Mr. Basketball and two-time … [Read more...]
2023-24 All-5Star Preps Girls Basketball Teams presented by SmartBank
ALL-5STAR PREPS GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Sydney Mains, Catholic UNDERCLASSMAN OTY — Natalya Hodge, Bearden FIRST TEAM Sydney Mains (Catholic, senior, guard): The 2024 Division II-AA Miss Basketball winner and two-time 5Star … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER: Farragut cruises to District 4-4A Title, Oak Ridge Baseball wins first district tournament title since 2002
BY JESSE SMITHEY While rain wreaked havoc on area postseason plans Monday, a few area programs managed to win district tournament titles. Let's have a look at some standout programs and players from Monday, May 6, 2024. … [Read more...]
2023-24 5Star Preps Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Jahvin Carter, Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY The moment was an all-timer, and the smile during it spoke volumes. With Alcoa leading 36-28 in the first half of a Class 2A state semifinal on March 15, the basketball found senior point guard Jahvin Carter's hands with 1 … [Read more...]
KOC’s PLAYOFF PLAYERS: The Night’s Top Showings — Thursday, May 2, 2024
BY JESSE SMITHEY From a double no-no to a walk-off homer, the postseason delivered some big-time performances and drama on Thursday night. Get a glimpse of the best ... … [Read more...]
2023-24 BOYS BASKETBALL UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR: Jonathan Woodlee, Maryville
BY JESSE SMITHEY Probably a safe bet that, most days, the first text message to hit Maryville boys basketball coach Wes Lambert's phone is going to be from Jonathan Woodlee. The daily routine of the sophomore point guard begins with a 6 a.m. … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s, part X: Clinton Dragons grooming two options at QB1 for 2024
BY JESSE SMITHEY The final installment of the 2024 New QB1 Series centers around Clinton, where the Dragons graduated an all-timer of a player in Joshuah Keith. His father, Darell, is back as the head football coach at Clinton for a fifth … [Read more...]