BY JESSE SMITHEY Less than a month after it confirmed that Joe Ward would not return, Knoxville Central High School announced its new boys basketball coach on Sunday evening. The Bobcats found a successor in Farragut High assistant coach Marcus … [Read more...]
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN WEEK 1 (2023)
BY JESSE SMITHEY Jamborees, over. Preseason, over. Let the real football commence. Here's what to look for in Week 1 of the 2023 season, which kicks off Thursday, Aug. 17. … [Read more...]
2023 Guide to New Football Coaches in the 5Star Preps area
BY JESSE SMITHEY The offseason coaching carousel turned a little more than anticipated. From the end of the postseason weeks of 2022 until July 2023, more than a dozen area schools underwent head coaching changes with their football … [Read more...]
2023 SEASON PREVIEW: The Top Kickers and Punters to Know and Ones Who Could Break Through
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 season preview continues, this time spotlighting the top specialists in the 5Star Preps coverage area. That definitely means the best kickers and punters. And some possible breakout candidates this fall. Get … [Read more...]
2023 SEASON PREVIEW: The Top Defensive Backs to Know and Ones Who Could Break Through
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 season preview continues, this time spotlighting the top defensive backs in the 5Star Preps coverage area. That definitely means the best corners and safeties. And some possible breakout candidates this fall. Get … [Read more...]
2023 High School Football Jamboree Schedules
2023 High School Jamboree Schedules THURSDAY, AUG. 10 5Star Preps Jamboree presented by Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics at Carson-Newman, 6:30 p.m. start Q1 - Morristown East vs. CAK Q2 - Morristown East JV vs. CAK JV Q3 - Grace vs. Morristown … [Read more...]
2023 SEASON PREVIEW: The Top Linebackers to Know and Ones Who Could Breakthrough
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 season preview continues, this time spotlighting the top linebackers in the 5Star Preps coverage area. That means among roughly 65-70 schools, these are the ones know — and the ones who could have breakthrough 2023 … [Read more...]
2023 SEASON PREVIEW: The Top Defensive Linemen to Know and Ones Who Could Breakthrough
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 season preview continues, this time spotlighting the top defensive linemen in the 5Star Preps coverage area. That means among roughly 65-70 schools, these are the ones know — and the ones who could have breakthrough … [Read more...]
2023 High School Football Season Preview HUB: All the stories and info
We've been rolling out preview information all summer. So we decided to create a hub for it all to make it easier for you to find. Enjoy ... The Best Games to See in '23 — READ HERE. The Top Offensive Linemen — READ HERE. The … [Read more...]
Class of 2025 basketball standout Shane Cherry giving football a shot this fall
BY JESSE SMITHEY Shane Cherry has been worth the price of admission in basketball. Now, he just may fill a few seats in the football stands at Austin-East, too. … [Read more...]