See where local athletes are signing on Feb. 4, 2026, and in the coming days. Area athletics directors and coaches can add athletes to the list by emailing [email protected]. FOOTBALL Jayzon Thompson (Anderson County) - Cincinnati Deameion … [Read more...]
TRANSFER TRACKER — Feb. 3, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY Offseasons never unfold quietly, especially in East Tennessee high school football. Be they coaching changes, college commitments or transfers from one high school to another, newsy items just tend to pop up here and … [Read more...]
TSWA/USA Today State High School Basketball Rankings — Feb. 2, 2026
TSWA/USA Today High School Basketball State Rankings — Jan. 26, 2026 BOYS CLASS 1A 1. Eagleville (17-0): 110 pts (11). Pre: 1. 2. Pickett Co. (21-3): 95 pts. Pre: 2. 3. Jackson Co. (18-4): 92 pts. Pre: 3. 4. Richland (14-4): 72 pts. Pre: … [Read more...]
THE LATEST with 2027 Sevier County WR/LB Parker Newman
BY JESSE SMITHEY Talking to Parker Newman on Tuesday, you'd never have guessed that the Class of 2027 standout had just had one of his busiest days in the recruiting process. Three big-time offers came his away. He handled it like a pro and … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't get to every basketball game; there's too many. But that doesn't mean we can't still shine a spotlight on standout players, games or team from the night's action. Here are the best from Tuesday, Jan. 27, … [Read more...]
TSWA/USA Today State High School Basketball Rankings — Jan. 26, 2026
TSWA/USA Today High School Basketball State Rankings — Jan. 26, 2026 BOYS CLASS 1A 1. Eagleville (16-0): 119 pts (11). Pre: 1. 2. Pickett Co. (21-2): 109 pts (1): Pre: 2. 3. Jackson Co. (18-4): 89 pts. Pre: 3. 4. Richland (12-3): 79 pts. Pre: … [Read more...]
Wartburg hires Ted McKinney as new high school football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The program hasn't experienced sustained winning in more than a decade. Wartburg hopes that Ted McKinney alters that. … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't get to every basketball game; there's too many. But that doesn't mean we can't still shine a spotlight on standout players, games or team from the night's action. Here are the best from Friday, Jan. 23, … [Read more...]
THE LATEST with 2027 Oak Ridge TE Malik Howard
BY JESSE SMITHEY Oak Ridge tight end Malik Howard rocketed up the recruiting charts early in his high school career — and the Class of 2027 standout has remained on the perch. While some might field offers as underclassmen that later dry up, … [Read more...]
Morristown West hires Darell Keith as head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Darell Keith is getting another crack at being a head football coach in East Tennessee. Morristown West hired Keith, confirming the news to 5Star Preps. The Citizen Tribune in Morristown first reported the hire on Wednesday … [Read more...]