by MIKE BLACKERBY Central flipped the script from Week 1 in the turnover department and won the 58th Battle of Broadway in resounding fashion over rival Fulton on Friday. The 5A Bobcats (1-1) forced six turnovers and blocked a punt in their 41-21 … [Read more...]
A big FRIDAY FOCUS is on West and Farragut, Gibbs and Webb, and Fulton and Central
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Some intriguing non-region matchups headline play in Classes 4-6A this week in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Here’s the inaugural 4-6A high school football report of the season as we steam into Week 2. Enjoy it while you can, it … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS – CAK, McMinn County, Central 7v7 at FCA Camp (Carson-Newman)
JEFFERSON CITY — CAK, Central and McMinn County showed off some 7-on-7 skills Wednesday at the FCA Camp at Carson-Newman, and we have the photos to prove it. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. Email him at [email protected] if … [Read more...]
ROUND 3 PRIMER: Team Notes, Player Notes heading into the TSSAA State Quarterfinals (2021)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The field has been whittled down, for sure. Some 46 teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area qualified for the 2021 TSSAA State Football Playoffs. Just 12 teams remain. And only eight games this Friday night will involve … [Read more...]
West delivers resounding message in 49-14 win over Central in Region 2-5A championship
By MIKE BLACKERBY Nobody saw this coming. West played a near-perfect first half Friday on its way to a shocking 49-14 demolition of Central in the Region 2-5A championship game. The host Rebels (8-2, 5-0) dominated in every phase of the game and … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Halls Red Devils at Central Bobcats – Week 10 (2021)
FOUNTAIN CITY - This gallery from Danny Parker includes images from the Halls Red Devils at Central Bobcats football contest from Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. Here are 38 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty … [Read more...]
BIG TAKEAWAYS: Central 35, South-Doyle 23 – Week 8 (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY This one wasn't for playoff seeding. Nevertheless, here are the BIG TAKEAWAYS from Central's 35-23 win at South-Doyle on Thursday night. … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS (Week 7): Powell vs. Oak Ridge, Central’s quiet momentum, CAK in playoff mode
By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s hard to believe, but Week 7 in high school football is already at hand. That means it’s time to start looking at playoff ramifications moving forward, starting this week with a big Region 3-5A matchup Friday night on … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Greeneville at Central – Week 1 (2021)
FOUNTAIN CITY -- The Central High School Bobcats played host to Greeneville in Week 1 of the 2021 season. Want to see some of the action from the game? We have some free images below, but ... To see the full 32-picture gallery, make sure … [Read more...]
Mason Gudger’s big night in Fountain City gives Greeneville 42-17 win at Central
By MIKE BLACKERBY Greeneville coach Eddie Spradlen expects senior running back Mason Gudger to lead the way as the Greene Devils try and make a run at another Class 4A state championship in 2021. Gudger did just that Saturday night in Knoxville as … [Read more...]