Here's what we got after Week 8 ... 53 of our 70 schools reported their stats. We are missing a few regulars since some schools have Fall Break and coaches are out of the building. But a huge majority of teams still sent in stats. Coaches are … [Read more...]
The 5 Players You Need to See in Week 9 (2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY It's coming down to crunch time in high school football. The high school playoffs are on the near horizon, and teams will be jockeying for position in the brackets. That means some of the area's top players will be under an … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Top 20 Football Teams – Week 9 (2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY So seven teams from last week’s Top 20 all fell in Week 8. Obviously, we have a big reshuffle in the rankings heading into Week 9. … [Read more...]
Greeneville’s turnover work turns back Oak Ridge, 49-13, in high-profile non-region contest
BY JESSE SMITHEY OAK RIDGE — The six turnovers Greeneville forced Friday night in a 49-13 win at Oak Ridge didn't happen by accident. The Greene Devils are a championship program and so they leave nothing to chance. They devote a large chunk … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP: Whittman Whaley leads G-P past No. 1 Hampton, Carter wins defensively at MoWest, Lenoir City stuns Clinton
By JESSE SMITHEY This BIG ROUNDUP from Week 8 has a little bit of everything: from the final game-winning play in Lenoir City's win over Clinton, to Carter's defensive battle with Morristown West to Whittman Whaley's monster night for … [Read more...]
STATE GOLF TRACKER: Final Day Recap for 2022 Division II-AA and Class AA state tournaments
BY JESSE SMITHEY No area high school team nor individual managed to pull off the rally needed Friday to capture a TSSAA state golf championship, but plenty improved their final standings. Here's what you need to know about the final day of the … [Read more...]
Nick Moog, Anderson County Mavs top visiting Gibbs, 55-24, to cement 1-seed for Class 4A playoffs
BY JESSE SMITHEY Nick Moog wasn't the only Anderson County standout to stand out Thursday night. But the junior definitely set the tone in the early going. Not only did he score a couple touchdowns in the first half of the Mavericks' 55-24 … [Read more...]
STATE GOLF TRACKER: Halls golf teams need Friday rally at state; Division II-AA golfers in mix for championship
By JESSE SMITHEY Area golf teams and some individual players have some work to do Friday on the grounds at Sevierville Golf Club if they are to bring home a TSSAA State Championship. Here are the happenings from Thursday's first round of play … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME PREDICTIONS – Week 8 (2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY Only 34 games on the docket this week, about 10 fewer than normal. Fall breaks have much to do with that, and Week 9 will be much of the same. However, the slate of games this week still has some biggies. Let's get into … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS FOOTBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS through Week 7 (2022) – presented by D1 Hardin Valley
Here's what we got after Week 7 ... 54 of our 70 schools reported their stats. We are missing a few regulars since some schools have Fall Break and coaches are out of the building. But a huge majority of teams still sent in stats. Coaches are … [Read more...]