Alcoa Tornadoes drop season opener to 6A Ravenwood; will play at 6A Bearden in Week 2
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Not often does Alcoa’s football team have trouble matching up with an opponent, but it
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Jefferson County fends off Oak Ridge rally for 34-31 win in season opener in Dandridge
BY MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Skylar Thomas stepped into the starring role for Jefferson County Friday night. In fact, he
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New head coach Kevin Lane gets career victory No. 1 — Central Bobcats 31, Fulton Falcons 12
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The transition from offseason to new season is always accompanied by anticipation and hope. And that becomes
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Fourth-down touchdown passes help Karns Beavers down rival Hardin Valley Academy, 29-14
BY CALEB JARREAU Karns quarterback Austin Slover knew what he was getting himself into Friday night.
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5STAR PHOTOS presented by Triple F — Halls Red Devils at Campbell County (Week 1, 2024)
JACKSBORO — The Halls Red Devils and Campbell County Cougars football programs squared off Friday, Aug. 23, in a Week
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5STAR PHOTOS presented by Triple F — Powell Panthers at Anderson County Mavericks (Week 1, 2024)
CLINTON — The Powell and Anderson County football programs squared off Thursday, Aug. 22, in a huge Week 1 showdown
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5STAR PHOTOS presented by Triple F — Bearden Middle vs. Austin-East Middle
The middle school programs for Bearden and Austin-East are slated to have big 2024 seasons, and the two squared off
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THE BREAKDOWN: Anderson County 28, Powell 25 (Week 1, 2024)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Powell-Anderson County matchup rarely disappoints, and that take certainly held true Thursday night. Let’s dig deeper
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2024 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 1 GAME PREDICTIONS
BY JESSE SMITHEY Say this for many high school football teams in East Tennessee: they’re not exactly easing into the
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SMALL SCHOOL REPORT: A Deep Dive into some area contenders in Class 1A and 2A
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Expectations are running high at several of the schools in the 5Star Preps coverage area in Classes
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