ALL-5STAR PREPS 2021-22 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jakobi Gillespie, Greeneville Underclassman of the Year: Tyler Lee, Denaj Kimber, Taj Kimber COACH OF THE YEAR: Brad Woolsey, Greeneville Woolsey led Greeneville to a … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Dobyns-Bennett vs. Morristown East – March 1, 2022
Below you'll find a 40-photo gallery from the region semifinal between Morristown East and Dobyns-Bennett from Tuesday, March 1, 2022. And all 40 photos were shot by Danny Parker. We have a free preview below, but ... To see the full … [Read more...]
Micah Simpson’s 32 points lead Morristown East past Farragut in possible sectional preview
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – It took Morristown East three overtimes to edge Farragut, 86-85, on the Admirals’ home court way back on Nov. 26. Tuesday’s rematch had no such drama. The issue was essentially decided by halftime, as the Hurricanes … [Read more...]
Jakobi Gillespie, Reid Satterfield combine for 61 in Greeneville win against Morristown East
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – It’s hard to score 34 points these days without benefit of a few 3-pointers. Greeneville’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie made it look easy Friday night against Morristown East. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Greeneville at Morristown East (girls & boys games) – Jan. 31, 2022
MORRISTOWN -- Here are roughly 70 PHOTOS from Monday's doubleheader between Greeneville and host Morristown East girls' and boys' basketball teams. All photos by Danny Parker. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty Executives. We have … [Read more...]
Greeneville guard Jakobi Gillespie, Morristown East guard Micah Simpson battle down to the wire Monday night
BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – By his own lofty standards, Greeneville’s Jakobi Gillespie had a pedestrian first three quarters of basketball Monday against Morristown East. Then the playmaker in the senior guard took over down the stretch. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Sevier County at Morristown East basketball games – Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
MORRISTOWN - The Morristown East Hurricanes played host to the Sevier County basketball teams on Friday night, and 5Star Preps was on hand to capture it all. Here are 69 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action from photographer Danny Parker. Pictures are … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE: Morristown East impresses in win over Sevier County; Girls at Sevier rolls past MoEast
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Morristown East’s boys and Sevier County’s girls opened their District 2-4A schedules with impressive wins Friday night. Get the details on both games below ... … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs deliver first loss to Morristown East basketball
BY DAVE LINK Bearden boys’ basketball coach Jeremy Parrott spent the weekend stewing over losses last week against Catholic and Farragut. Parrott was feeling better Tuesday night, thanks to his team’s performance. … [Read more...]
Micah Simpson, Braden Ilic lead Morristown East past talented Fulton, 76-68
BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – The stars came out Thursday night for the 2021-22 high school basketball debut of two of the top teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Class 4A Morristown East had the hot hand from the opening tap and never looked … [Read more...]