BY JESSE SMITHEY The Morristown West football team will have a new head coach for the 2026 season, as Alvin Sanders has stepped down from the helm of the program. But he isn't going far, school administration confirmed to 5Star Preps. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: Round 2 (2025) — presented by Triple F
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps prediction models stayed hot last week, hitting winners in 90 percent of its choices. In Round Two this week, we have 22 teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area still alive in the postseason. Here are our … [Read more...]
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED | November 2025
BY JESSE SMITHEY Signing days are on the near horizon. Local athletes are locking up their spots on college rosters via verbal commitments. Here are a few that you may have missed... … [Read more...]
VOTE for GARZA LAW Student Section of the Week — Round 2 (2025 playoffs)
VOTE for GARZA LAW Student Section of the Week Poll closes at NOON on Friday. If your school wins the vote, 5Star Preps will show up to your game on Friday and throw out some 5Star Preps gear! Good luck!! https://poll.fm/14235777 … [Read more...]
RECAPPING 2025 TSSAA State Cross Country Championships
The 5Star Preps area held its own at the 2025 TSSAA Cross Country Championships late last week at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. One team 3-peated as state champions. And four individuals won state championships, as well. Here's what you need … [Read more...]
WHO’S SIGNING ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY — Nov. 12, 2025
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY — November 2025 Below you'll find a list of area athletes who will be signing during the Nov. 12-19 signing period. Schools can submit their signings to be added to the list by emailing … [Read more...]
TSWA/USA TODAY High School Football State Rankings — Nov. 10, 2025
Below you’ll find the latest edition (Nov. 10, 2025) of the state high school football rankings, as selected by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association & USA TODAY network. CLASS 1A 1. McKenzie (10-1): 157 pts (13). Pre: No. 1. 2. South … [Read more...]
THE BONUS INFO: Round 1 (2025) – presented by Carriage Hill Insurance
So what's The Bonus Info, you ask? Well, below, you'll be getting standout players, boxscores, statewide scores and more from Round 1 of the 2025 TSSAA State High School Football Playoffs. All presented by Carriage Hill Insurance. Check it out... … [Read more...]
Don Mahoney steps down as Webb School of Knoxville head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Don Mahoney will not be back to coach the Webb School of Knoxville football program in 2026. His head-coaching run with the Spartans lasted three seasons. … [Read more...]
TSSAA announces 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Semifinalists
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA unveiled its 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists on Thursday, Nov. 6 — honoring five players in each of the nine classifications, as well as five players for Mr. Football … [Read more...]