BY MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a new star in the making at Catholic. Sophomore wide receiver Tyreek King put on a show Friday night at West High School as the Division II Fighting Irish scrimmaged the defending 5A state champion Rebels. … [Read more...]
2023 SEASON PREVIEW: The Top Defensive Linemen to Know and Ones Who Could Breakthrough
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 season preview continues, this time spotlighting the top defensive linemen in the 5Star Preps coverage area. That means among roughly 65-70 schools, these are the ones know — and the ones who could have breakthrough … [Read more...]
KFOA Media Day Notebook: Derek Rang, Oak Ridge prepping QBs; C.J. Smith’s recruitment; Lenoir City, Karns new coaches adjusting
BY TROY PROVOST-HERON The uncertainty Oak Ridge had at quarterback has gradually shifted since Derek Rang was hired as the head coach in January. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels at Powell Panthers – 2022 Class 5A State Semifinals
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...]
West defensive lineman C.J. Smith playing his way onto college football recruiting radars
by JESSE SMITHEY Morgan Shaver, the defensive line coach at West High School, has been with the program for 13 seasons now. And he'll tell you himself that he has "never coached a kid who's as explosive" as C.J. Smith. West coaches have … [Read more...]
24 Top Area High School Football Prospects from the Class of 2024 – Verson 1.0
by JESSE SMITHEY You've probably seen it on social media, especially if you keep a half-interested eye on the football recruiting scene. But big-time NCAA football programs are now, on Sept. 1, able to unleash a wave of communication and … [Read more...]
FIVE PLAYERS YOU NEED TO SEE IN WEEK 3 (2022)
by JESSE SMITHEY Maybe your team has a bye this week, and you're looking for someone to go watch. Maybe you don't have a team at all, and you're just wanting to hit up a different game each week this season. Regardless of your sitch, we have … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at West Rebels – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Farragut Admirals and West Rebels non-region matchup from Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. All pictures are by Danny Parker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of photos, … [Read more...]
West Rebels Football got better – and deeper – during 2022 spring practice
BY MIKE BLACKERBY A West team that projects as one of the area’s best heading into the 2022 high school football season just got even better with a key offseason addition. … [Read more...]