By MIKE BLACKERBY They take their high school basketball seriously in Huntsville. In fact, fans that follow Scott High are crazy about their Highlanders this season. At 18-3, Scott is off to its best start in years. … [Read more...]
FLASHBACK: Morristown East’s Rising Star, Clinton’s 3-master, G-P’s resurgence, TKA balance
By Mike Blackerby This week’s high school basketball Flashback in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes us to Morristown, Clinton, Seymour and Gatlinburg as the regular season heads down the home stretch. MoEast’s rising star Clinton’s … [Read more...]
IMG at Catholic: Fighting Irish show well into the 4th against defending national champions
By MIKE BLACKERBY Playing on the biggest stage in high school basketball, Catholic played toe-to-toe Saturday with defending national champion IMG Academy. It was the nouveau riche vs. one of the confirmed rock stars of prep basketball, and … [Read more...]
Ella Johnson regains form to help Union County win at Carter
By MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS -- Her shots haven’t been going in at the desired pace lately, but Union County’s Ella Johnson was back in the groove Friday night at Carter. Johnson took charge from the outset as she led the Lady Patriots to … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Football Offensive Player of the Year (2019): Elijah Young, South-Doyle
By MIKE BLACKERBY Elijah Young’s impact on South-Doyle football goes well beyond the staggering numbers. His career helped change the perception of the way they play football South of the River. South-Doyle’s recent foundation of success was in … [Read more...]
Tori Rutherford proves difference in Grainger’s win over Gatlinburg-Pittman
By MIKE BLACKERBY RUTLEDGE – What a difference Tori Rutherford makes. Grainger’s outstanding junior point guard atypically came off the bench Tuesday night to lead the Lady Grizzlies to a 51-43 win over Gatlinburg-Pittman. … [Read more...]
Evan Winchester, Clinton push Science Hill; Oak Ridge tests Cleveland, West boys hopeful, Webb’s youth movement
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s Flashback for high school basketball in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a gander at several nuggets, including a pair of high-profile Saturday night matchups: Clinton hangs with No. 4 Science Hill No. 1 Cleveland … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge boys basketball continues to climb in contender status; Coach Green set for historic win
By MIKE BLACKERBY The ceiling for Oak Ridge basketball is starting to look a lot higher. Meanwhile, its coach is on the verge of making pretty lofty school history. … [Read more...]
6-3 Greeneville sophomore Reid Satterfield’s second half downs Jeff Co.
By Mike Blackerby DANDRIDGE – You never really know which player will take the lead for balanced Greeneville. Thursday at Jefferson County it was Reid Satterfield’s time. … [Read more...]
Highly touted 2022 guard B.J. Edwards goes ‘beast mode’ in win over TKA
By MIKE BLACKERBY Catholic’s B.J. Edwards was in beast mode Tuesday night against The King’s Academy. The highly recruited sophomore point guard pumped in 17 first-half points to get the Irish off and running against the Lions. … [Read more...]