By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s time to take a gander at some of the games of significance and developments in high school football in Classes 1A-4A this week in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Mr. Football(s) in Greeneville? Seymour on the … [Read more...]
CLASS NOTES: Powell tops Hilltoppers, Cadens power Halls, CAK-Webb rivalry, AC vs. South-Doyle
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s look back and glance ahead in Classes 5A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Powell steamrolls Science Hill Caden I and Caden II have it for Halls DII showdown at CAK Friday SoDo hosts … [Read more...]
Punishing running style of C.J. Allen helps Campbell County (4-0) win at Morristown East
BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Campbell County’s C.J. Allen’s has this philosophy about carrying the football. “I really do enjoy running people over,” said Allen. “If I hit them first, it’s not going to hurt as bad.” Morristown East felt the … [Read more...]
6-3 Bearden post Avery Treadwell weighing college options; bigger opportunities could come
By MIKE BLACKERBY Bearden’s Avery Treadwell is one of those tweeners. No, not in stature – Treadwell’s a legit 6-foot-3 – but in regards to where she figures to land in college. … [Read more...]
GAME NOTES: Oakdale gets historic win, Kingston keeps pounding rock, Coalfield O-line doing work
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps football report heading into Week 4 in Classes 1A-4A includes a look back at: Oakdale’s historic win Kingston pounds the rock Coalfield relies on O-Line … [Read more...]
GAME NOTES: West’s rally, Lakeway gets first win, Farragut vs. Oak Ridge, Bearden gets second win
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps football report for Week 4 in Classes 5A, 6A and Division II includes: West rallies by Halls Lakeway’s milestone victory Farragut-Oak Ridge rivalry Special teams lift Bearden … [Read more...]
Greeneville gets resounding revenge win in Elizabethton, 42-12
By MIKE BLACKERBY ELIZABETHTON – There’s a new No. 1 team in Class 4A. Judging by Greeneville’s 42-12 demolition of two-time defending state champion Elizabethton Friday night the Greene Devils look like they’ll be mighty hard to dislodge from the … [Read more...]
Greeneville and Elizabethton expected to add another classic Friday to storied football rivalry
By MIKE BLACKERBY Greeneville and Elizabethton meet for the 78th time Friday. This one figures to be a doozy. Like instant-classic good. It may be the most-anticipated game yet between the two upper East Tennessee powerhouses, who have dominated … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Fulton vs. Anderson County preview; Coalfield, Pigeon Forge updates
BY MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps football report in Classes 1A to 4A highlights the Fulton-Anderson County showdown and includes updates with Coalfield and Pigeon Forge. Welcome to Week 3 of high school football: … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Bearden’s historic win, Jeff Co snaps L streak, Halls wins TO-Fest, Catholic preps for Baylor
It really didn’t mean a thing in the standings, but Bearden’s upset of Oak Ridge in Week 2 could be a season changer for the Bulldogs moving forward. Here’s a look at this week’s report for Classes 4A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage … [Read more...]