5Star Preps triple-staffed Night 1 of the Tennova Healthcare Tipoff Classic at Central High School, sending two writers and a photographer. 5SP writer Mike Blackerby covered the four girls matchups. He reported on: Farragut's drive to reach … [Read more...]
Isaiah Mattress returns to form in late-surging win over Oak Ridge
By Mike Blackerby West answered Oak Ridge’s furious comeback bid with overwhelming force Friday in its second-round Class 5A playoff game. The favored Rebels (11-1) scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to hand the visiting Wildcats … [Read more...]
Gibbs football leaning on talented offensive line during win streak
They revere linemen at Gibbs High School. So much so that massive stadium improvements slated for 2021 at Gibbs tentatively include some type of memorial for great Eagles linemen through the years. … [Read more...]
1A-3A: Gatlinburg-Pittman rematches Alcoa, Kingston rematches A-E, Oneida’s schedule gets even harder
This week’s skinny in Classes 1-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area as we chug into Friday’s second round of the TSSAA high school football playoffs. G-P: ‘We have a big task Friday’ Oneida: ‘Remember November’ Kingston: ‘Picking your … [Read more...]
Rematches Set: AC-Greeneville, Gibbs-Central, Oak Ridge-West and Bearden-DB
By Mike Blackerby The spotlight is on several big rematches in Round 2 of the high school football playoffs. In fact, call it Rematch Friday. Here are some of the key matchups this week in the 5Star Preps coverage area in classes … [Read more...]
Defending-champion Central rallies past David Crockett to stay alive in 5A playoffs
Defending Class 5A state champion Central never lost the faith. Not after unexpectedly dropping its final two games of the regular season. Not after falling behind 14-0 to David Crocket after a lethargic start Friday in Knoxville in the first round … [Read more...]
Division II Report: CAK football’s rematch, Grace vs Goodpasture, Webb vs CPA
This week’s Division II high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area as we zero in on the first round of the TSSAA playoffs: CAK’s rematch Grace faces Goodpasture Webb at state power CPA Catholic, TKA have byes … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Fulton football saves season, Gillum’s 100th, Oak Ridge dinged up, HVA’s big finish
This week’s high school football talking points for Classes 4-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Remember, Round 1 playoff games start at 7 p.m. Friday. Fulton’s resurgence Anderson County milestone Oak Ridge banged up Hardin … [Read more...]
2019 State Cross Country: Who won titles and who earned medals
The underclassmen-laden Farragut girls and Hardin Valley boys posted top-five finishes Saturday at the Large Class state cross country championships in Nashville. Here’s the skinny on how teams and runners from the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
Grainger football takes the win-or-go-home game against Union County in Week 11
RUTLEDGE – Grainger coach Chad Tate gave Grizzlies junior quarterback Dawson Holt a heads up earlier in the week that he might have a busy night Friday against Union County. His prediction was spot on. Holt rushed for 204 yards on 33 carries and … [Read more...]