BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — Davey Gillum, the Anderson County High School football coach, thought his Anderson County football team had maybe faced all the adversity it was going to see. From the recent years of frustrating playoff losses to … [Read more...]
WEEK 7 GLANCE, Part II: Jefferson County vs. D-B, Gavin Noe returns for AC, Connor Wheeler breakout star for Powell
This week’s high school football headlines for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area focuses on the following storylines among area schools: JeffCo vs. D-B showdown Update on AC standout Pivotal Region 2-5A game … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: West Rebels at Anderson County – Monday, Aug. 8, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY Just getting on the field for some preseason scrimmages has been a task and then some for the West High School football team. The July 29 date was called off for illness within the Jefferson County program. The Aug. 5 … [Read more...]
Navy makes big impression on Gavin Noe; AC senior commits
By JESSE SMITHEY As far as first impressions go, the Naval Academy made quite a big one on Gavin Noe. So much so, that the Anderson County High School rising senior announced his commitment to the Midshipmen football program Tuesday. … [Read more...]
VERSION 3.0 – Updating the Top Prospects from the Class of 2023
By JESSE SMITHEY The first iteration of the 5Star Preps Top 30 Football Prospects from the Class of 2023 debuted on Aug. 1, 2021. And another followed during the fall. But months have passed and many offers have rolled in since the last … [Read more...]
Anderson County comes through in must-win situation against Fulton, 43-20
By JESSE SMITHEY CLINTON - Though the postseason is still two months away, the Anderson County football team found itself in must-win mode Friday night. Given how close the Mavericks came to upsetting Powell in Week 1 and given the legit … [Read more...]
VERSION 2.0 – The 5Star Preps Top 30 Prospects from the Class of 2023
By JESSE SMITHEY Let's take a look at our list of the 5Star Preps Top 30 Prospects in the Class of 2023. As always, this list will be FLUID. That means, players will go up, some prospects will go down, and others will either enter or fall … [Read more...]