BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Lakeway Christian Academy’s fledgling girls’ basketball program continues to build momentum. Meanwhile, the Lakeway boys got another big showing Tuesday night from Georgetown signee Dante Harris. Here's more … [Read more...]
Ty Hurst and Carter Basketball notch early season quality win over Grace Christian
STRAWBERRY PLAINS -- Ty Hurst, you were marvelous. And so was Carter after halftime Tuesday night, as the Hornets surged from behind to deck visiting Grace Christian, 75-61. … [Read more...]
Farragut Basketball (6-0) off to sizzling start – in boys’ and girls’ basketball
The Farragut basketball teams are off to fast 6-0 starts. One was expected, the other, maybe not. … [Read more...]
STILL DEFENDING: Central Bobcats return to Cookeville for 5A state title defense via 10-0 win over West
Central is compiling quite the legacy under coach Bryson Rosser, and the Bobcats have yet another big prize on the immediate horizon. Defending state Class 5A champion Central advanced to the title game for the third time in four years Friday night … [Read more...]
PREVIEW – Oak Ridge girls’ basketball (4-0) still on solid ground without former star Jada Guinn
By Mike Blackerby PIGEON FORGE – Oak Ridge graduated one of its top players in school history, but don’t count the Lady Wildcats out this season. Not by a long shot. … [Read more...]
PREVIEW – Oak Ridge boys’ basketball in good hands this season with Miller and Milloway
PIGEON FORGE – Oak Ridge’s junior tandem of Jonathan Milloway and Jeremy Miller served notice Tuesday against Brainerd in the Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving Classic. They’re much improved and one of the emerging 1-2 punches to be reckoned with in the … [Read more...]
West wins rematch with Powell, 31-14, to advance to 5A semifinals
One of the paths to the state Class 5A championship game runs through Knoxville next week. West earned a shot at defending state champion Central thanks to its 31-14 win at Powell Friday night in the quarterfinals. Running backs Isaiah Mattress and … [Read more...]
2019-20 Girls Basketball Preview: The Top Teams in 5Star Preps
They’re talented, the field is deep and they’re ready to hit the court. Yep, anticipation for another great season of girls’ high school basketball is at a fever pitch. Several teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area appear to have what it takes to … [Read more...]
2019-20 Girls Basketball Preview – The Top Players in 5Star Preps
OK. So Jada Guinn isn't here anymore. Neither is Webb's Casey Collier, Midway's Caitlyn Ross nor CAK's Claire Brock. They were a few of many area players who graduated and made college rosters. But the 5Star Preps coverage area isn't … [Read more...]
Hoops Jamboree (Night 2): Bearden, Powell, Hardin Valley Academy girls basketball report
On Night 2 of the Tennova Healthcare Tipoff Classic at Karns High School, 5Star Preps writer Mike Blackerby focused on these girls' basketball reports about: Bearden girls basketball 2019-20 lineup led by Jakhyia Davis Powell's chances in … [Read more...]