FOUNTAIN CITY — See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 29, from the matchup between the Oak Ridge Wildcats and Central Bobcats. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo … [Read more...]
Central RB Frank Johnson IV to showcase a new facet in his game this 2023 season
BY MIKE BLACKERBY He’s a classic team-first guy. Frank Johnson IV does whatever it takes to help the Central High School football team win. … [Read more...]
Morristown West (3-0) vs. Greeneville (3-0), Anderson County (3-0) vs. Rhea County, Central vs. Gibbs at Carson-Newman
by MIKE BLACKERBY The high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area reviews Week 3 action and previews the slate of games Thursday and Friday: Mo West off to fast start Anderson Co. races by Fulton Gibbs … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut, Central, TKA, Anderson County, Sevier County 7v7
FARRAGUT – We have a big photo gallery for you from Tuesday's 7-on-7 action at Farragut High School. Teams include: Farragut, Anderson County, TKA, Sevier County and Central. Photos were taken by Danny Parker. Should you be interested in … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: WEST vs. CENTRAL – 2021 Quarterfinals
KNOXVILLE - We've got a nice West vs. Central gallery for you from photographer Danny Parker. Here are 35 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty Executives. We have some free images below, but ... To … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS – State Quarterfinals (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY After a struggle through an unpredictable regular season, the 5Star Preps prediction model has rebounded so far in the playoffs. We're winning 85.5 percent of our postseason predictions through two rounds, and have eight … [Read more...]
Week 11 Glance – Farragut vs. Bearden, Central vs. West, CAK vs. Silverdale
By MIKE BLACKERBY As if there wasn’t already enough on the line in the annual Farragut-Bearden high school football brouhaha. The West Knoxville showdown between the bitter rivals has an added twist Friday night at Farragut. It’s a Week 11 … [Read more...]
Frank Johnson IV, Central Bobcats top Halls to set up region-title game at West in Week 11
By JESSE SMITHEY FOUNTAIN CITY - As the 2021 season has worn on, Central sophomore running back Frank Johnson IV has become more of a household name. And on Friday night against rival Halls, he scored not only a touchdown for all three of his … [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...]
Fulton snaps losing skid to rival Central with 31-14 win in Battle of Broadway
By MIKE BLACKERBY Senior linebacker Jerrison Gibson and the Fulton defense were the difference Friday against Central in the 57th Battle of Broadway. The opportunistic Class 4A Falcons (2-0) converted three turnovers by the 5A Bobcats (0-2) into … [Read more...]