BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – It’s hard enough to beat perennial Class 4A power Elizabethton. Throw in an avalanche of penalties and a couple of critical mistakes in the kicking game and it’s darn near impossible. Class 5A Morristown West (1-1) … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Elizabethton Lady Cyclones vs. Jackson South Side – Class 3A State Semifinals (2023)
MURFREESBORO — The Elizabethton Lady Cyclones took on unbeaten Jackson South Side in the Class 3A State Semifinals on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in the Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State. We have a free gallery of photos for you to see below, … [Read more...]
Eli Davis makes defining play late for Anderson County (12-0) in win over Betsy; Greeneville (12-0) visits next
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — In a back-and-forth matchup that was searching for a game-defining play, Eli Davis found it. The Anderson County senior linebacker forced a safety on a sack with 1 minute, 9 seconds, left in the game Friday to give the … [Read more...]
Anderson County Football looks to solve Region 1-4A playoff riddle once again on Friday night
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s playoff time, so Anderson County knows the difficulty factor of running the gauntlet. Breeze to a win in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs and then try and solve the Region 1 conundrum, right? The Mavericks have … [Read more...]
BIG ROUNDUP: Anderson County rallies for OT win over Elizabethton, Carter survives wild finish with Karns, Kingston stuns Campbell County 41-40
By JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to all the games on Friday nights. But we can still track down info on the big ones we missed. Get caught up on: Anderson County's rally past Elizabethton Carter's wild finish and win over Karns … [Read more...]
Greeneville shows it has plenty left in the tank in 21-0 win over rival Elizabethton
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – Some said this would be the season that Greeneville’s deep well of big-play guys finally ran dry. No more Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Mason Gudger or Jaden Stevenson. Well, the Greene Devils still have at least a couple of … [Read more...]
5SP Jamboree Report: Elizabethton QB News, Clinton’s transfer, Catholic’s offense, Oak Ridge vs. AC, Morristown East vs. Grace
By DYLAN YOUNG JEFFERSON CITY — While the Elizabethton Cyclones are seeking their fourth consecutive appearance in the Class 4A State Championship, they are also seeking the right quarterback to lead them there. Cyclones’ head coach Shawn Witten … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Elizabethton Lady Cyclones vs. Upperman – March 9, 2022
MURFREESBORO - Below you'll find a photo gallery from the Elizabethton girls' basketball team's Class 3A quarterfinal against Upperman on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO VIEW to … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1, part VII – Elizabethton Cyclones prepare for football without Bryson Rollins
By MIKE BLACKERSON Bryson Rollins’ value to the Elizabethton High School football program was incalculable. His place in TSSAA history as one of the state’s all-time winners is the stuff of legends. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top High School Sports Moments of 2021 – Nos. 11-15
By JESSE SMITHEY Before you know it, the 2022 calendar will already be flipping its pages. So take a moment to pause and appreciate some of the top moments and storylines that happened in the 5Star Preps coverage area during 2021. Here is … [Read more...]