Coalfield and Sweetwater earned baseball state tournament berths. So did Farragut softball, Heritage softball, and Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer. Get all the details and top performers below... … [Read more...]
2025 KOC Postseason Tracker — Thursday, May 15
Farragut, Oak Ridge, Alcoa, Grace Christian and Anderson County all secured state baseball tournament berths. Gibbs, the defending softball champion in Class 3A, got one, too — but in dramatic fashion. Don't forget about region soccer titles … [Read more...]
Halls junior Brody Foster dominates in TSSAA State Decathlon win; Now ranks 1st nationally
BY JESSE SMITHEY Leaving football behind to focus on another athletic venture is not an easy thing to do — especially in this part of the state. But Brody Foster couldn't ignore his results on the track. He knew they could cut a potential path … [Read more...]
2025 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Alcoa Tornadoes + photos from Alcoa’s scrimmage
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Alcoa High School football team is coming off a 10th consecutive state championship. But those were all in Class 3A. This fall, the Tornadoes journey into 4A. Here's what we learned about the Alcoa position groups this … [Read more...]
2025 KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER — Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Baseball sectionals. Softball region semifinals and finals. Soccer region finals. See all the big wins from Wednesday, May 14. … [Read more...]
2025 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Powell Panthers + 15 photos from Powell’s scrimmage
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Powell High School football team looks to be one that will be around for many a week in the 2025 season. The Panthers took on Alcoa in a spring scrimmage Tuesday, May 13. Here's what we learned about the 5A contender this … [Read more...]
Power Four prospect and Oak Ridge 2027 TE Malik Howard ready to take next step
BY JESSE SMITHEY This time a year ago, Malik Howard's name was beginning to circulate quickly throughout the college football recruiting realm. As offers continue roll in this spring for the 6-foot-4 tight end from Oak Ridge, the attention he … [Read more...]
2025 KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER — Monday, May 12
BY JESSE SMITHEY Storms and inclement weather disrupted a good part of Monday's region tournament softball schedule. But here's a look at the games that did get played, as well as some individual standout performances from those matchup. … [Read more...]
2025 Finalists announced for Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Mr. Baseball awards
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association announced their finalists Monday for their 2025 Mr. Baseball Awards. These honors are not affiliated with the TSSAA. Five area players from the 5Star Preps coverage area were … [Read more...]
2025 SPRING SPORTS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE, presented by KOC
2025 TSSAA Spring Playoff Schedules Presented by KOC SATURDAY, MAY 17 SOFTBALL Class 1A Sectionals Oakdale 8, Hancock County 2 Class 2A Sectionals Kingston 1, Eagleton 0 Alcoa 10, Sweetwater 0 Class 3A Sectionals DeKalb County 6, … [Read more...]