Having good special teams can change the outcome of a football game. Especially when you have a kicker like Gatlinburg-Pittman’s Bryson Flynn. He’s one of the reasons the Highlanders are 5-0, No. 10 in the 5Star Preps Rankings and off to their best … [Read more...]
DII Report: CAK offense thrives under new OC, Grace shuts down ND, Webb needs Week 6 win
By Mike Blackerby This week’s 5Star Preps Division II high school football report: CAK offense clicks under new OC Grace defense shines Webb back in action Catholic, TKA recaps … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Mavericks on pace, Karns in playoff mix, Farragut gets a win, Mason Brang update
This week’s Class 4A-6A 5Star Preps high school football report includes four teams: · AC ‘ahead of schedule’ · Karns in playoff mix · Farragut’s first win in 28 days · South-Doyle QB update … [Read more...]
Greeneville back to being Greeneville; gets a little test from Austin-East in 49-22 win
BY MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE - Austin-East weathered one storm, but not the second Friday night against two-time defending Class 4A state champion Greeneville. After the Greene Devils jumped to a quick 14-0 lead, the 3A Roadrunners scored 14 … [Read more...]
Halls Football (5-0) escapes Carter with hard-fought, 19-18 win after late FG falls short
STRAWBERRY PLAINS -- A difficult week at Carter ended with a tough home loss to Halls Thursday night. On Tuesday, longtime Hornets assistant coach Clyde Moore died of complications from diabetes. The stool Moore used was on the sidelines during the … [Read more...]
D2 REPORT: Catholic football hits road (again), TKA’s wild Week 4, Grace’s new run attack
This week’s 5 Star Preps Division II high school football report as we hit the halfway point of the regular season: Catholic’s road warriors Grace turns to Curcio King’s Academy posts stunning numbers … [Read more...]
1A-3A Report: Gatlinburg-Pittman OL, Kingston’s Ironman, Austin-East QB makes amends
This week’s Class 1A, 2A and 3A high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area features: Gatlinburg-Pittman’s big guys up front Kingston’s ironman Austin-East’s QB makes amends … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge rallies past visiting rival Farragut, 21-14
By Mike Blackerby OAK RIDGE – Tyrell Romano has split time at running back and slot receiver for Oak Ridge this season. After Friday’s 21-14 comeback win over Farragut by the Wildcats on Blankenship Field, Romano might be pushing for a full-time … [Read more...]
1A-3A Report: Alcoa’s OL, Oneida mirACLe, Austin-East battles back
By Mike Blackerby Here’s the skinny this week in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area. It’s rivalry week as we approach the mid point of the high school football season. Maryville at Alcoa. Fulton at Austin-East. Oneida at … [Read more...]
4A-6A REPORT: Injury updates on Mason Brang, Tee Hodge, Collin Ironside
Injuries are a hot topic heading into Week 4 of the high school football season in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Looking for talking points this week in Classes 4A through 6A? Try these on: · One of the hottest teams in the 5Star Preps … [Read more...]