High school football teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area look to put the finishing touches on the regular season Friday. There’s plenty on the line in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A this week as teams point to the playoffs. Here’s what to look for: … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Fulton football loses key starter, West RB health status, Grainger vs. Union County
Playoff talk and injuries to key players garner the headlines this week in the 5Star Preps 4A-6A high school football report. Is it really already Week 11 of the regular season? Here are some of this week’s talking points: Fulton QB health … [Read more...]
Elijah Young shines in QB debut; South-Doyle claims Region 2-5A with 38-10 win over Central
South-Doyle coach Clark Duncan came up with an unorthodox game plan to give his Cherokees their best chance to beat No. 1-ranked Central Friday. To no one’s surprise, the scheme showcased Elijah Young, who started at the Wildcat quarterback position … [Read more...]
Down 14 in the fourth, Walker Trusley and Powell football find a way to improve to 9-0
Quarterback Walker Trusley called it football The Powell Way. Take Thursday night against Oak Ridge, for example. After trailing for most of the game, the Panthers scored three touchdowns in the frantic final 10 minutes to pull out a 27-21 win over … [Read more...]
Region XC: Maryville’s Andie-Marie Jones, HVA’s Kaden Keller headline Region 2 winners
Maryville’s Andie-Marie Jones ran alone Thursday at the Region 2-AAA state cross championships. She’ll likely have more company at the state meet a week from Saturday in Nashville. That’s just fine with the Lady Rebels’ standout sophomore, who has … [Read more...]
1A-3A: Alcoa football defensive mindset, Coalfield/Oliver Springs, Rockwood needs win, NVA gets first win
With the high school football regular season winding down, we take a gander at what’s on tap Friday night in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area: The Alcoa football defensive mindset Coalfield at Oliver Springs … [Read more...]
4A-6A: Oak Ridge football stuns Mt. Juliet, Central vs. South-Doyle; Anderson Co., Seymour face big games
In this week’s high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area involving teams in Classes 4A, 5A and 6A: Oak Ridge shocks Mt. Juliet Central-SoDo showdown Seymour’s turnaround Anderson County plays for region title … [Read more...]
Powell edges West, 21-20, in overtime; Players know a sequel is imminent
By Mike Blackerby Powell defensive lineman Colton Webb said the Panthers haven’t seen the last of West this season. In fact, he was adamant about it. “One-hundred percent, we plan on seeing them again in the playoffs,” said Webb on Friday night, … [Read more...]
FINALLY HERE – The long-awaited West at Powell serves as marquee game in Week 9
By Mike Blackerby It became clear early in the high school football season that the collision course was imminent. Eventually, we’d get to Powell vs. West. The debate raged. Which one is better? The unbeaten Class 5A powers finally settle the … [Read more...]
1A-3A Report: Oneida, Loudon, Kingston prepare for key region clashes; Austin-East in form again
This week’s report in Classes 1A-3A involving high school football teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Oneida-Meigs County showdown Kingston at Alcoa Loudon’s tough stretch drive Austin-East’s run … [Read more...]