BY JESSE SMITHEY Some slight alterations in the 5Star Preps POWER RANKINGS have been made. And after this week's games, more will be necessary. Regardless, here's where 5Star Preps area teams stands heading into Week Three of the 2026 … [Read more...]
Tennessee Sports Writers Association High School Football State Rankings (Week 3 | 2026)
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association Prep Poll The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football state rankings after Week 2 play on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three … [Read more...]
BIG TAKEAWAYS from Knoxville Catholic’s win over Anderson County in WEEK TWO
The Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish encountered little trouble from Anderson County in a Week Two clash. Here are the big things you need to know from the 42-21 contest... … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS WEEK 2 (2026) PREDICTIONS
BY JESSE SMITHEY Last week, prediction models fared relatively well in projecting all 44 games that included 5Star Preps area teams. Though we didn't forecast the Alcoa-Maryville, Halls-Oak Ridge and Meigs County-Chattanooga Preps games all … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS WEEKLY FOOTBALL STATS LEADERS — Thru Week One (2026)
Each week, high school football teams from our 70-school-wide area are invited to send in cumulative stats reports to us, and we'll mine them to compile our weekly stats leaders. Coaches may send in cumulative season stats to … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW for WEEK 2 of the 2026 SEASON
From a century old rivalry to a game that could have touchdowns abound, get up to speed on what to expect in Week Two of the 2026 high school football season with our BIG PREVIEW. … [Read more...]
Andie Gunter, Maryville soccer tops rival Alcoa to stay unbeaten
ALCOA – Andie Gunter had a blast Tuesday night alongside her teammates with the Maryville girls’ soccer team. The senior forward scored two goals during a 3-0 victory over host Alcoa, giving the Lady Rebels cause to celebrate a victory against … [Read more...]
FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Week 2 Student Section of the Week: Halls at Gibbs
Welcome to the first battle of Student Section of the Week, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance. Students and fans can vote HERE for the honor until NOON on Friday, August 28. WINNING STUDENT SECTION will receive some 5Star Preps T-shirts at … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS PLAYER WATCH FOR WEEK 2 | 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY Week Two is filled with rivalry games and matchups that could generate loads of points. So here are five players you need to watch out for on Friday night... … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS POWER RANKINGS — Week Two (2026)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps Power Rankings for Week Two show some slight adjustments from preseason projections. Get a look at where some of the top teams in our coverage area stand... … [Read more...]