The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its selections for the 2023 Division II All-State Football Teams Division II-A OFFENSE QB – Connor Rosson, Columbia Academy, Sr. QB – Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian, So. RB – Tyson Wolcott, … [Read more...]
WHAT WE MISSED: Dake’s school records for AC, Oneida boys upset G-P, more top performances and wins of late
From a record-setting night by Anderson County's Brandon Dake to an overtime thriller between the Bearden and Maryville girls, here's what you might have missed Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Tennessee Sports Writers Association releases its 2023 All-State Volleyball Teams
Tennessee Sports Writers Association 2023 All-State Volleyball Teams Class AAA OH : Gunny Brock, Cleveland, So. OH : Autumn Holmes, Science Hill, Sr. OH : Lauren Hurst, Cleveland, Jr. OH : Kaira Knox, Nolensville, Jr. OH : Cate Schroer, … [Read more...]
Tennessee Sports Writers Association releases its 2023 All-State Girls Soccer Teams
2023 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Girls Soccer Teams Class AAA GK: Anna Wyatt, Bearden, Sr. GK: Lexi Grundler, Ravenwood, Sr. D: Hallie McBride, Houston, So. D: McKenzie Campbell, Collierville, Sr. D: Mia McLain, … [Read more...]
Shane Cherry (28 points), Austin-East Roadrunners build early District 2-2A momentum with 73-67 win at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY The schedule that the Austin-East boys basketball team endured during the first half of the season was not only beefed up but also intentionally done so. Just because the Roadrunners were dropping from Class 3A down to 2A for … [Read more...]
Alcoa 2025 tight end Eli Owens verbally commits to the University of Michigan Wolverines
BY JESSE SMITHEY For Eli Owens, the dream to play big-time football began as a 6-year-old. Watching his uncle Zach play quarterback at William Blount High School in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Eli Owens admittedly felt back then like he might … [Read more...]
L.A. Headrick named new head football coach at South-Doyle High School
BY JESSE SMITHEY Dominoes began falling in the weeks leading up to Christmas, as some area high school football coaches made jumps to new programs and left behind vacancies in their wake. But those openings are starting to get … [Read more...]
The Way Too Early Top Football Teams for 2024
Yes, it's early January. And, yes, coaching changes are still on-going. Sure, spring practice is still months away. But, hey, it's always OK to start talking about football season. Here's our Way Too Early Top Football Teams for 2024. … [Read more...]
The area’s Top 10 Sports Moments of the 2023 calendar year
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 calendar year treated the 5Star Preps coverage area quite well. Championships galore. Indelible moments abound. So ranking the top 10 was hardly a cinch. Nevertheless, here are our best ones ... … [Read more...]
2023 All-5Star Preps BOYS Golf Teams presented by Brad Rose Golf Instruction
2023 All-5Star Preps BOYS Golf Teams Presented by Brad Rose Golf Instruction FIRST TEAM Will Bacon, Kingston, senior Carson-Newman signee, Class A state champion (66-71), Medalist (67) at Region 2-A Tournament, Medalist (68) at District … [Read more...]