BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — In a back-and-forth matchup that was searching for a game-defining play, Eli Davis found it. The Anderson County senior linebacker forced a safety on a sack with 1 minute, 9 seconds, left in the game Friday to give the … [Read more...]
5Star Preps High School Football Playoff Predictions – Round 2 (Friday, Nov. 11, 2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The state championship round is another week closer. Only 18 games in the second round this week involve area high school teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. So let's breakdown and predict those 18 and see if we can … [Read more...]
Anderson County Football looks to solve Region 1-4A playoff riddle once again on Friday night
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s playoff time, so Anderson County knows the difficulty factor of running the gauntlet. Breeze to a win in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs and then try and solve the Region 1 conundrum, right? The Mavericks have … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Gibbs Eagles at Anderson County Mavericks – Week 8 (2022)
CLINTON, Tenn. — We have a full gallery of 5Star Photos for you from Thursday's Region 2-4A contest between the Gibbs Eagles and host Anderson County Mavericks. All photos are from Tanner Walker. We have a free sampling of his pics below. But … [Read more...]
Nick Moog, Anderson County Mavs top visiting Gibbs, 55-24, to cement 1-seed for Class 4A playoffs
BY JESSE SMITHEY Nick Moog wasn't the only Anderson County standout to stand out Thursday night. But the junior definitely set the tone in the early going. Not only did he score a couple touchdowns in the first half of the Mavericks' 55-24 … [Read more...]
WEEK 8 GLANCE, part II: Campbell County at Powell, Gibbs at Anderson County, Greeneville at Oak Ridge previews
By MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the key matchups this week: Campbell County at Powell Gibbs at Anderson County Greeneville at Oak Ridge … [Read more...]
BIG ROUNDUP – WEEK 7: Maryville drops first region game since 2000, Catholic wins 43-42 on final play, Anderson County vs. Carter
By JESSE SMITHEY Every great winning streak eventually meets its end. And Maryville's freakishly long region win streak concluded unexpectedly Friday night. Here's more on the Rebels' loss to Cleveland, as well as more wins and top players … [Read more...]
WEEK 7 GLANCE, Part II: Jefferson County vs. D-B, Gavin Noe returns for AC, Connor Wheeler breakout star for Powell
This week’s high school football headlines for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area focuses on the following storylines among area schools: JeffCo vs. D-B showdown Update on AC standout Pivotal Region 2-5A game … [Read more...]
BIG ROUNDUP: Anderson County rallies for OT win over Elizabethton, Carter survives wild finish with Karns, Kingston stuns Campbell County 41-40
By JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to all the games on Friday nights. But we can still track down info on the big ones we missed. Get caught up on: Anderson County's rally past Elizabethton Carter's wild finish and win over Karns … [Read more...]
THE 5 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO SEE IN WEEK 6 (2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY Looking for a legit player to go see this week? We have five suggestions. Check out one or more of these guys in Week 6 ... … [Read more...]