By DAVE LINK B.J. Edwards’ basketball career is winding down at Catholic High School. He went through Senior Night ceremonies Tuesday before the Irish’s 83-67 victory over visiting Providence Academy of Johnson City. Edwards, a 6-foot-3 … [Read more...]
FREE READ — TSSAA releases finalists for 2021-22 Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA announced its finalists Thursday for the 2021-22 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. And the 5Star Preps coverage area placed seven on the list, including Tennessee Vols point guard signee B.J. Edwards (Knoxville … [Read more...]
All Knoxville Catholic stars came out to shine in rivalry game wins at Webb School of Knoxville
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The stars came out for Catholic on Friday night in Round 2 of its showdown with rival Webb in Division II-AA East Region basketball play. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Webb School of Knoxville at Knoxville Catholic – Friday, Jan. 14, 2022
Looking for a gallery of photos from the Knoxville Catholic vs. Webb School of Knoxville boys' and girls' basketball games? You've come to the right place. Here are 63 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action from photographer Danny Parker. Pictures are … [Read more...]
CATHOLIC vs. WEBB: Rivalry Renewed Friday with Pair of Tightly Contested Wins by Irish
BY DAVE LINK One of the area’s best rivalries resumed Friday night when the Webb School of Knoxville’s basketball teams played at Catholic in front of a raucous capacity crowd. It was a night that belonged to the Irish. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top High School Sports Moments of 2021 – Nos. 6-10
By JESSE SMITHEY Before you know it, the 2022 calendar will already be flipping its pages. So take a moment to pause and appreciate some of the top moments and storylines that happened in the 5Star Preps coverage area during 2021. Here is … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden at Catholic – boys and girls games (Nov. 30, 2021)
This gallery from Danny Parker includes GIRLS and BOYS game images the Bearden at Catholic games on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. Here are 74 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty Executives. We have some … [Read more...]
What Happened in the Bearden at Catholic basketball doubleheader?
In this double feature from 5Star Preps writer Dave Link, we take you inside the Bearden at Catholic basketball games from Tuesday night. The Bearden girls are Class AAAA state title contenders and took on a Catholic team that finished runner-up … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Boys Basketball Preview – 2021-22 season
By JESSE SMITHEY You probably know by now, but much has changed in the landscape of high school basketball for the 2021-22 season. The TSSAA added a fourth class to the Division I ranks. And even Division II looks a little different … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Night 2 of the 2021 Knoxville Basketball Jamboree
This gallery from Danny Parker includes images from the final night of the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic's TipOff Classic -- a.k.a. the Knoxville Basketball Jamboree. Here are 65 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action. Pictures are presented by Austin White … [Read more...]