BY MIKE BLACKERBY Derek Rang sure hopes there’s football in 2020. That’s because this might be his best team yet at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. … [Read more...]
Farragut linebacker Eli Purcell one to watch in 2020 season and on Signing Day
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Farragut football will ask a lot of Eli Purcell in 2020. The Admirals’ standout linebacker/running back appears up to the challenge. … [Read more...]
Gibbs’ Bryson Shown ready to prove again he’s among the top LBs in the area
By MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a long laundry list of great linebackers in the 5Star Preps coverage area poised to take the field for the upcoming high school football season. The conversation at linebacker starts with Kalib Fortner of Central and the … [Read more...]
Bearden football preparing to take on challenging 2020 schedule
By MIKE BLACKERBY The personnel losses were substantial, but reinforcements are on the way for the Bearden High School football team. … [Read more...]
LOOK OUT: Isaiah Mattress coming back stronger and faster for 2020
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s hard to imagine. West running back Isaiah Mattress is bigger, stronger and faster than he was last season. “I’m physically a lot better and mentally stronger – I’m ready to get going,” said Mattress. Yikes. … [Read more...]
Campbell County football ready to get offensive again in 2020 season
By MIKE BLACKERBY The pop looks to be back in the usually high-powered Campbell County offense this season. With nine regulars returning on offense, the Cougars appear more than capable of upping the production in 2020. … [Read more...]
Morristown East football wants 2019 momentum to carry over
By MIKE BLACKERBY Morristown East closed with a rush last season, winning its last four football games. This season, don’t be surprised to see the Hurricanes build on the momentum they generated to finish 2019. … [Read more...]
Sevier County football returns 15 starters for 2020; optimism abounds
By MIKE BLACKERBY Optimism abounds in the Sevier County football camp that 2020 will signal a sharp reversal of fortunes for the proud program. Coming off consecutive seasons of 3-7 and 2-8, the Smoky Bears bring back 15 starters and feature one of … [Read more...]
Kolby Morgan will be cornerstone for Oneida’s success in 2020 season
By MIKE BLACKERBY It appears that Oneida’s football fortunes will rest largely on the sturdy shoulders of Kolby Morgan in 2020. Morgan, one of the top all-around players in the 5Star Preps coverage area, will be a force for the Indians on offense, … [Read more...]
CAK Football approaching 2020 season with quiet confidence
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a quiet confidence in the Christian Academy of Knoxville camp that 2020 could be a special high school football season. … [Read more...]