BY JESSE SMITHEY A Farragut High School baseball roster already replete with Division I commitments and signees got a touch more impressive Friday night. … [Read more...]
Luke Smith resigns as Knoxville Catholic head boys basketball coach after one season

BY JESSE SMITHEY A talent-rich Knoxville Catholic High School boys basketball program now needs a coach. Luke Smith has resigned after one season. … [Read more...]
Clinton 2024 standout D’Mon Marable climbing the college football recruiting charts

BY JESSE SMITHEY In a crowded class of 2024 high school football standouts in Tennessee, D'Mon Marable is quickly becoming one of the main attractions. The Clinton High School defensive standout has been climbing the recruiting charts in a … [Read more...]
5STAR NOTES: Coaching Changes and hires, Recruiting offers and much more – 04.11.23

It's been a busy two weeks already in April. Here are some of the big things you might have missed. … [Read more...]
Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) announces Chad Speck as head football coach

BY JESSE SMITHEY The Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) has found a replacement for former football coach Travis Mozingo. The school has hired Chad Speck, known more locally right now for his work as a sports agent, as its new head football … [Read more...]
Gibbs High School and head boys basketball coach Timmy Meade part ways

BY JESSE SMITHEY Gibbs High School boys' basketball and head coach Timmy Meade have parted ways, leaving the Eagles looking for a head coach for the first time in more than a decade. Gibbs administration confirmed the news on Tuesday morning. … [Read more...]
Bearden freshman Grayson Wright throws no-hitter with brother Brooks Wright, a Vols commit, catching

BY JESSE SMITHEY It’s a pretty special feat to throw a no-hitter in your first varsity start — especially when you’re a freshman. It’s doubly special when you have your big brother behind the plate for every pitch. Grayson Wright can tell you … [Read more...]
Vols Baseball signee Dylan Loy off to mind-blowing start in his senior season

BY JESSE SMITHEY Hard to dream up a better beginning to a senior season than Dylan Loy’s start. The Pigeon Forge left-hander has long been deemed one of the state’s best hurlers for a couple years now. But the Vols signee seems to have found … [Read more...]
2023 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...]
5STAR NOTES: Big Coaching Changes, Offers & Commitments, and various news and notes you need to know (03.27.23)

BY JESSE SMITHEY The news wheel in high school athletics never slows, never stops. And while we may not always have the space or time to devote a headline to every bit of news that surfaces, we can repackage it into a concise consumable Cliffs … [Read more...]