By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Gary Rankin wasn’t taking any chances Friday night. The Alcoa football coach benched his starters at halftime of the 42-12 victory over Giles County in the Class 3A state playoff semifinals. Rankin didn’t have a good … [Read more...]
Loudon’s run, Keaton Harig’s storied career ends, 42-27, at the hands of Giles County
by Dave Link

By DAVE LINK LOUDON – One of the storied careers in Loudon football history came to an end Friday night. Keaton Harig threw for 425 yards and four touchdowns in his final game, as the Redskins lost to visiting Giles County 42-27 in a Class 3A … [Read more...]
Elizabethton vs. Greeneville, Loudon vs. Giles County, Oneida vs. Hampton

By MIKE BLACKERBY This is when things really start to get interesting. Here’s a look at this week’s high school football quarterfinal matchups in Class 2A, 3A and 4A in the 5Star Preps coverage area: 4A—Elizabethton at Greeneville 3A—Giles County … [Read more...]