BY JESSE SMITHEY Caden Buckles finished his high school football career with two Class 3A state titles, two BlueCross Bowl MVPs and a Mr. Football award. In the months that followed, interest naturally grew in regards to what would come next … [Read more...]
Top Uncommitted Class of 2022 Football Standouts in 5Star Preps Coverage Area
BY JESSE SMITHEY The early signing period for college football begins on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and concludes Friday. 5Star Preps has kept a running list of the top prospects from the Class of 2022 all spring, summer and even during the … [Read more...]
FREE READ – Tennessee Titans and TSSAA announce 2021 Mr. Football Winners
BY JESSE SMITHEY NASHVILLE - The TSSAA announced the winners of the 2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards during a ceremony Tuesday at Nissan Stadium. Winners were selected by a panel of statewide media members based on regular-season … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes kicks back upset-minded East Nashville, 45-14, for seventh consecutive title
BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — With 9 minutes, 30 seconds, left in the first half of Friday’s Class 3A BlueCross Bowl Championship, Alcoa senior quarterback Caden Buckles powered in from the 1-yard line for a score and immediately sought out … [Read more...]
Caden Buckles, Alcoa strive for championship form in limited opportunities
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Caden Buckles began the 2021 football season anxious to play a full schedule of games. The Alcoa senior quarterback sat out the 2020 regular season under TSSAA rules after transferring from Catholic, so every game was … [Read more...]
TSSAA and Tennessee Titans unveil 2021 Mr. Football Semifinalists
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA and the Tennessee Titans released semifinalists Thursday for the 2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football and Mr. Football Kicker awards. You'll find all the semifinalists below. Semifinalists, finalists and winners were … [Read more...]
BIG TAKEAWAYS: Alcoa 21, West 20 (2OT) – Week 6 (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY In a game that wound up dripping with big plays, bottomless penalties and final-play drama, Alcoa proved its mettle in double overtime with a fourth-down score and clutch PAT. Here are the big takeaways from the 21-20, … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville at Alcoa – Week 4 (2021)
ALCOA, Tenn. -- The 93rd meeting of the Battle of Pistol Creek - a.k.a. the Maryville-Alcoa game - produced another classic Friday night. Here's a big 75-picture gallery of all the action. Pictures are shot by Danny Parker and presented by Austin … [Read more...]
Unlikely hero Jacob Richmond highlights Maryville’s wild 30-27 win over arch-rival Alcoa
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA - Of all the heroes you might have predicted in a Maryville win Friday night at Alcoa, junior Jacob Richmond surely wouldn't have topped your list. Probably wouldn't have been in the top five, really. But perhaps no … [Read more...]
QB Caden Buckles enjoys much different season-opener in 2021 with Alcoa football
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — After not getting to play in the season opener for Alcoa last season, Caden Buckles made up for lost time Friday night. And the end zones on his home field opened their arms to the senior quarterback anytime he got … [Read more...]