By JESSE SMITHEY We couldn't get to all the state sectionals Saturday. But we could put together a recap of what we missed. Here's a glimpse and some info on area softball and soccer teams that earned state berths on Saturday... … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman; Halls vs. Austin-East (Thursday, May 19, 2022)
5STAR PHOTOS We have photos from the following TSSAA region championship soccer matches from Thursday, May 19: Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer Halls vs. Austin-East soccer Enjoy some free photos below ... To see the remaining 57 … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Boys Soccer Season Preview
You won't find a better area boys' soccer preview better than this one. Take our word for it. From the injury of the reigning 5Star Preps Player of the Year to a breakdown of new classifications and to a player watch list, this preview has it … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top High School Sports Moments of 2021 – Nos. 1-5
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...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Austin-East vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman (Class A Championship)
5STAR PHOTOS presented by COOPER CONTAINER Thanks to Cooper Container, these 81 photos from the Class A Championship are FREE for you to view. All photos by Danny Parker. Should you be interested in ordering any photos, email … [Read more...]
Austin-East soccer and Gatlinburg-Pittman to square off for Class A state championship
By JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO -- The fledgling Austin-East vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer rivalry is about to add an explosive new chapter. The Roadrunners and the Highlanders, who've had three battles already this season, will play for the … [Read more...]
PREVIEW: STORYLINES to follow in this 2021 TSSAA Spring Fling Championships
By JESSE SMITHEY After a year off, the Spring Fling is back. And the tournament week in Murfreesboro will be replete with talent and teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. Let's get you caught up on teams to know and storylines to follow … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: CAK baseball vs. Columbia Academy; Austin-East vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer
Check out the photos from CAK baseball vs. Columbia Academy and also some Gatlinburg-Pittman at Austin-East soccer. All pictures are by Danny Parker. Should you be interested in purchasing a pic or two, email him at … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman boys soccer carrying over pre-Covid expectations into 2021
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – The Gatlinburg-Pittman boys’ soccer team is on a mission – win the Class A state championship for the 2020 seniors who didn’t get a chance due to the pandemic cancellation. … [Read more...]