BY JESSE SMITHEY Brandon Winton took a chance. He uprooted his promising prep football career here in Knoxville in early 2022 and left, opting to go to national power IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Now, the Class of 2024 wide receiver … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman tops Alcoa for girls District 2-2A Title; Oak Ridge downs Karns for 3-4A title; Fulton wins controversial girls district finale vs. LC
BY JESSE SMITHEY Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman put on another classic. Oak Ridge got the better of Karns in Round 3. And an on-court altercation sullied Fulton's big upset over Lenoir City. Get caught up on Monday's postseason … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps FOOTBALL TEAM selections presented by Jeremy Cox – Thrivent Financial
Please note: this is NOT a recruiting list or prospect list. Just because a player may have offers doesn't mean they'll be selected. How Teams Are Selected: 5Star Preps encompasses a coverage area of 65 schools. Players selected … [Read more...]
SCORER’S BOOK: 4-seed Jefferson County upsets Sevier girls, Lady Mountaineers prove clutch at Farragut, Central Boys stun Oak Ridge in OT
Upsets. A 50-piece double-double. A 40-piece double-double. More upsets. What a night of high school basketball. Here's the rundown... … [Read more...]
Seymour High School promotes Patrick Clark to head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Seymour High School has its new football coach in place. The school announced the hiring of Patrick Clark as the Eagles' new head coach. … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Underclassman Football Team Selections
2022 All-5Star Preps Football Underclassman Team Selections PRESENTED BY THRIVENT FINANCIAL Please note: this is NOT a recruiting list or prospect list. How Teams Are Selected: 2025 and 2026 players only Coach Nominations 2022 … [Read more...]
2023 Postseason Basketball Schedules
DIVISION I BOYS STATE TOURNAMENT Murphy Center, MTSU Tuesday, March 14 All Times Central Class 3A: Fulton 69, Volunteer 55 Class 3A: MLK 64, White Co. 52 Class 3A: Ridgeway 40, Chester County 36 Class 3A: Haywood 63, Unicoi County 43 Class … [Read more...]
THE SCORER’S BOOK: Alcoa sweeps rivalry games with Maryville, West boys top HVA in OT, Faulkner leads Karns to OT win at Sevier, A-E boys down G-P
BY JESSE SMITHEY From rivalry games to OT game-winners, here are top performers, moments, wins and more from Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. … [Read more...]
TSSAA Announces 2022-23 Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA announced its finalists Thursday for the 2022-23 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. And the 5Star Preps coverage area placed many on the list. But they're not the only ones up for the honors. See the full list of … [Read more...]
THE SCORER’S BOOK: Jahvin Carter drops 62; Greeneville Lady Devils claim 1-seed; Farragut Lady Ads get 2-seed, Shane Cherry and A-E top West
BY JESSE SMITHEY The regular season is winding down. And some area players and teams are making sure they're going out with a bang. From Jahvin Carter's 60 piece to Greeneville's girls and Farragut's girls locking up some prime seeding, … [Read more...]