BY JESSE SMITHEY 5Star Preps can't make it out to every game. But we can shine a spotlight on top players and team wins from Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Coaches can submit their info to be added at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
The King’s Academy hires Stephen Alexander as head football coach, athletics director
BY JESSE SMITHEY The King's Academy took a substantial step towards its return to high school football this week. The school announced the hiring of a head football coach on Tuesday, Jan. 20. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS NOTEBOOK — Jan. 19, 2026
BY JESSE SMITHEY With the incessant transfer portal news of college sports and the ongoing playoffs in college football and the NFL, perhaps you missed a few big items from the high school ranks. No worries, though. Here are the things you … [Read more...]
TSWA/USA Today High School Basketball State Rankings — Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
BOYS Division I Class 1A 1. Eagleville (10), 117 points. Record (16-0). Last week: Ranked No. 1. 2. Pickett County (1), 108 points. Record (20-2). Last week: Ranked No. 2. 3. Jackson County (1), 99 points. Record (17-3). Last week: Ranked No. … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Jan. 16, 2025
5Star Preps can't get to every game on basketball nights. But it can still find a way to shine a spotlight on some of the top performers and team wins. Coaches can send in info to be added at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
BUCKET REPORT — Jan. 13, 2026
5Star Preps can't get to every game on basketball nights. But it can still find a way to shine a spotlight on some of the top performers and team wins. Coaches can send in info to be added at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
10 Class of 2026 Football Players Still Available
BY JESSE SMITHEY The engines of the recruiting game never stop. And while some of this area's top prospects signed early in December, many are still going through the process and nearing their decisions. A big one came off the board over the … [Read more...]
TRANSFER TRACKER — Jan. 13, 2026
Two weeks have passed since the initial Transfer Tracker article of 2026. That means enough time has passed for a few more noteworthy transfers to have taken place. Here is what you need to know (plus, a link to our first transfer tracker if you … [Read more...]
TSWA State High School Basketball Polls (Jan. 12, 2026)
Tennessee Sports Writers Association High School Basketball State Rankings Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 BOYS BASKETBALL Class 1A 1. Eagleville (10), 117 points. Record: 14-0. 2. Pickett County (1), 109 points. Record: 18-2. 3. Jackson County (1), 98 … [Read more...]
2025 TSWA All-State Girls Soccer Team
2025 TSWA ALL-STATE GIRLS SOCCER TEAMS Class A GK – Mia Woodrick, Pigeon Forge, Sr. GK – Harper Poston, University High-Johnson City, Fr. D – Tessa Anderson, Westview, Sr. D – Embrely Rednour, Merrol Hyde, So. D – Kaydence Papich, … [Read more...]