BY JESSE SMITHEY CLARKSVILLE — By the fourth overtime of Thursday night's marathon matchup against Briarcrest at the Division II-AA state tournament, Knoxville Catholic head coach Travis Mains had no choice but to entrust his team's fate to one … [Read more...]
Down big early, Webb Lady Spartans rally and advance to 2026 Division II-AA Championship Game
BY JESSE SMITHEY CLARKSVILLE — Greg Hernandez, the Webb girls' basketball coach, had one request of his Lady Spartans prior to their Division II-AA state semifinal game Thursday against Christ Presbyterian Academy. He wanted one more practice … [Read more...]
2026 Girls Basketball Region Recaps, presented by SmartBank
BY JESSE SMITHEY Area high school girls' basketball teams weren't just vying for region tournament titles Wednesday night. They were also battling for home-court advantage for Saturday's state sectional (substate) round. Here's more on how … [Read more...]
SmartBank Postseason Bucket Report — Tuesday, March 3, 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 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...]
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...]