What a scene, it was. The Class 5A state semifinal between Powell and West was one you had to see. But if you missed it — or simply want to relive it — you can do that below with this huge photo gallery from Danny Parker. More than 100 … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Walker Valley Mustangs at Powell Panthers – Round 2 (2022)
Powell got its revenge on Walker Valley in Round 2 of the 2022 Class 5A playoffs, making amends for the 2020 first-round loss. 5Star Preps was on hand to capture the night's top moments. Check out all the photos from Charles Mays. We'll have … [Read more...]
Wheeler has statement game for Powell in Panthers’ win over Karns, 42-28
By MATTHEW LUTEY POWELL — Friday night couldn’t have been a better time for Powell sophomore running back Connor Wheeler to have a statement game. With a starting quarterback not at 100 percent and multiple special teams mistakes to overcome, … [Read more...]
Anderson County finishes off Powell this time, 48-14, to begin the season 1-0
By MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON – Comebacks and fantastic finishes have been the norm for Powell against Anderson County the past couple of years. So given recent history, the Panthers weren’t about to push the panic button when the Mavericks jumped out … [Read more...]
TOP 30 CLASS OF 2023 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROSPECTS – Version 4.0 (July 2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY The first iteration of the 5Star Preps Top 30 Football Prospects from the Class of 2023 debuted on Aug. 1, 2021. And another followed during the fall and spring. But months have passed since Version 3.0. More offers have … [Read more...]
VERSION 3.0 – Updating the Top Prospects from the Class of 2023
By JESSE SMITHEY The first iteration of the 5Star Preps Top 30 Football Prospects from the Class of 2023 debuted on Aug. 1, 2021. And another followed during the fall. But months have passed and many offers have rolled in since the last … [Read more...]
2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team selections
2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team Selections Yes, we know. It's taken a while to post these. We have excuses. But we'll skip those. Nevertheless, it's time to unveil the 2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team selections. Picks are based on … [Read more...]
5STAR NOTES: Lukas Walls injury update, Farragut star decommits from WVU; Football recruiting updates
By JESSE SMITHEY Early in last Friday's rivalry basketball game between Webb School of Knoxville and Catholic, junior standout Lukas Walls of Webb went down with an injury. Here's the latest on the Division I prospect's status for the rest of … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers vs. Page Patriots – Class 5A BlueCross Bowl (2021)
CHATTANOOGA - Check out this 55-photo FREE GALLERY from the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl Championship between the Powell Panthers and the Page Patriots. All pictures are by Danny Parker and presented to you free by Matt Daniels of Century 21 … [Read more...]
2021 BlueCross Bowl 5A PREVIEW: Powell (12-2) vs. Page (13-1)
By JESSE SMITHEY One common thread wove its way through the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl press conference conversation Monday, and that was: just show similar finalists Powell and Page might be. While much of that stems from their offensive prowess … [Read more...]