BY MIKE BLACKERBY Hard to believe, but we’re already at the halfway point of the 2025 regular season. The Big Preview examines some of the top matchups across the 5Star Preps coverage area as we roll into Week 5 of the high school football … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW presented by Triple F — Week 4 / 2025 season
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The Big Preview dissects some of the top games across the 5Star Preps coverage area as we head into Week 4 of the high school football season. A couple of Region 2-4A contests headline Friday’s slate of games. … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW (Week 3 / 2025) presented by Triple F
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Several key region games are on tap across the 5Star Preps coverage area this week as teams begin the long process of jockeying for playoff positioning. The Big Preview focuses on a couple of these pivotal league matchups as we … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW for WEEK TWO of the 2025 HSFB Season – powered by TRIPLE F
BY MIKE BLACKERBY After an opening salvo of weather issues and games ending with frustrating no-decision verdicts, let’s hope Week 2 of the high school football season goes off without a hitch. Here are some of the pivotal contests to look forward … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW powered by Triple F: Halls/Oak Ridge, AC/Powell, Maryville/Alcoa, Sevier County/Farragut
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s back. High school football kicks off this week with an impressive slate of big-time matchups across East Tennessee. Football looks as strong as ever in the 5Star Preps coverage area with perhaps as many as 10 or so schools … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1S (2025): Familiar face in Anderson County set to take over at starting quarterback
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The beat just goes on and on at quarterback for Anderson County. Dating back to 2009-10 when Tanner Williams broke several state records with the offensive-minded Mavericks, Anderson County has churned out top-tier … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2025 SOFTBALL SEASON OUTLOOK
5STAR PREPS SOFTBALL 2025 SEASON OUTLOOK The top teams. The top players. Get in the know ... … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s (2025): Coalfield Yellow Jackets likely to keep it in the family for new QB this fall
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Coalfield will have a new QB1 for the 2025 high school football season. But the last name is very familiar. … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s (2025): Gibbs Eagles have candidate to replace Warren Axton at QB
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Gibbs will have a new face behind center when the Eagles open spring football practice on April 22. But a rising sophomore is one of the leading candidates for the QB1 job — and already has quite the reputation. … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s (2025): Northview Academy seeks to replace dual-threat star Mason Phillips
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There will be a new QB1 at Northview Academy in Kodak for the 2025 high school football season. Talk about some big shoes to fill. Cougars coach Justin Anderson must find a successor to two-year starter and all-state … [Read more...]