BY JESSE SMITHEY Questions, answered. Tyler Lee and twin brothers Taj and Denaj Kimber have undoubtedly been asked, ad nauseam, about their college plans the last few years. … [Read more...]
Knoxville resident Peter Malnati ready to compete and make his Masters Tournament debut in Augusta, Ga.
BY JESSE SMITHEY Negative thoughts don't stand a chance in the mind's eye of Peter Malnati, if they even exist at all. Still, should one happen to sneak through, whatever bouncer guarding the door to his mental state promptly tosses the … [Read more...]
WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: Prep Sports Notes from March 2024
So much happened over the last few weeks in the prep ranks. Let's get you caught up on what you may have missed. Buckle up... … [Read more...]
RETURNING QB1s to get excited about in Spring 2024
BY JESSE SMITHEY Soon, we'll be unveiling another series of our popular New QB1 articles. But for now, let's appreciate some of the top returning QB1s heading into Spring 2024. Here are some to get excited about following during these next … [Read more...]
SPRING REFRESHER: New Football Coaches for the 2024 Season
BY JESSE SMITHEY Spring practice is ramping up in East Tennessee, and don't forget: there are plenty of new faces in new places. During the offseason, 16 area high school football programs underwent coaching changes. Can't remember them all? … [Read more...]
Two-time 5Star Preps Player of the Year Ja’Kobi Gillespie commits to Maryland
BY JESSE SMITHEY Ja'Kobi Gillespie, the point guard who lifted Greeneville High School basketball to new heights, will get the chance to put his game to the test in the Big Ten Conference next season. Gillespie announced on social media … [Read more...]
Heritage Lady Mountaineers hoops standout Carsyn Swaney commits to MTSU
BY JESSE SMITHEY Carsyn Swaney got to grace the floor at Middle Tennessee's Murphy Center earlier this month, when she and the Heritage Lady Mountaineers played in the TSSAA Class 3A State Tournament. She'll get a chance to do that plenty in … [Read more...]
2024 SPRING FOOTBALL PRACTICE DATES & SCRIMMAGES
Spring practice is right around the corner for most. But some have already commenced. Here are some spring practice and spring scrimmage dates to know from the 5Star Preps coverage area. We'll add more as they come in... … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman Football promotes Tyler Williams to head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY When it comes to their recent football coaching search, the Gatlinburg-Pittman administration did no dilly-dallying. Just two weeks after the announced resignation of Brad Waggoner, the Highlanders named their new head coach on … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps 2024 BASEBALL Preview: The Teams and Players to Know this spring
BY JESSE SMITHEY Basketball season is over. And baseball season has commenced. Per normal, the East Tennessee waters of baseball talent are deep again. Four area teams won state titles last May. And dozens of area players have signed or … [Read more...]