By 5STAR PREPS STAFF The 2020 regular season is officially past the midway point now that Week 6 has come and gone. So Mike Blackerby, Dave Link, Danny Parker and I got our heads together, just as we did last year, to assess the best of what we … [Read more...]
Anderson County Football’s two-QB mode too much for Jefferson County
By MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Some would say Anderson County has a quarterback battle on its hands. Mavericks coach Davey Gillum prefers to call it a luxury. … [Read more...]
CONTACT TRACING: The X-factor in high school football coaches’ preparation this season
By MIKE BLACKERBY Gibbs coach Brad Turner found out gameday morning last week that three of his four captains, including quarterback Colton Qualls and linebacker Bryson Shown, would be sidelined for Friday’s game at Campbell County. Contact … [Read more...]
4A-6A REPORT: Bearden’s best football still ahead; Fulton gets win with makeshift offense
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Shinlever says better times ahead for Bearden Fulton wins with third-string quarterback 4A-6A games to watch this week … [Read more...]
1A-3A REPORT: Storm brews in Claiborne, OS ends streak to Greenback, Loudon QB record, Meigs run game
By MIKE BLACKERBY Here’s a look at some of the details Friday night from high school football action in Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area. It’s hard to believe, but we’re at the halfway point of the regular season. ‘Storm’ … [Read more...]
Elizabethton QB Bryson Rollins just ‘scratching the surface’ of his potential
RUTLEDGE – Bryson Rollins is 19-0 as Elizabethton’s starting quarterback. It’s hard to improve on perfection, but Elizabethton coach Shawn Witten said Rollins and the Cyclones may just be scratching the surface. After leading the Cyclones to a 15-0 … [Read more...]
Knoxville West defense helps Rebels win grind-it-out game with Oak Ridge, 22-7
By MIKE BLACKERBY West turned in a dominating defensive performance Thursday in a key 22-7 Region 3-5A win over Oak Ridge at Bill Wilson Field. The Rebels (5-0, 2-0 Region 3-5A) held the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1) to just 51 total yards, but still needed … [Read more...]
1A-3A REPORT: Meigs County and Kingston stay unbeaten; Gatlinburg-Pittman improves to 3-1
By MIKE BLACKERBY Here’s a look at some of the highlights Friday night from high school football play in Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Meigs County back in 2A hunt G-P runs past Cocke County Kingston stays unbeaten … [Read more...]
Science Hill prolongs Greeneville’s rough start to 2020 season with 45-25 win
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – Greeneville’s surreal start to the 2020 high school football season took another uncharacteristic wrong turn Friday night against Science Hill. The Greene Devils’ defense couldn’t get off the field against the … [Read more...]
Matt White and Farragut Admirals rout visiting Oak Ridge, 45-25
By MIKE BLACKERBY Farragut had to wait almost two weeks to make amends for a disappointing 30-7 loss to West. You might even say the Admirals were on a mission Thursday night against visiting Oak Ridge. Farragut rolled up 470 yards of offense and … [Read more...]