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: Morristown West gets playoff spot, Carter vs. South-Doyle region clash, Halls vs. Central rivalry
By MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a full slate of games with major playoff implications in Classes 5A-6A as we gear up for Week 10 of the high school football season in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Morristown West clinches berth Carter vs. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Halls Red Devils at Powell Panthers – Week 6 (2021)
Check out all our photos from the Battle of Emory Road: the Halls Red Devils at Powell Panthers football game from Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Here's a xx-picture gallery of all the action. Pictures are shot by Tanner Walker and presented by Austin … [Read more...]
Powell survives Battle of Emory Road scare from Halls, 14-7, thanks to Jayden Collins
By ETHAN STONE Defense might have prevailed in Powell’s 14-7 victory over visiting Halls on Friday night in the Battle of Emory Road, a rivalry game that wound up with 11 total turnovers. But the Panthers (5-1) won its third straight over the … [Read more...]
CLASS NOTES: Powell tops Hilltoppers, Cadens power Halls, CAK-Webb rivalry, AC vs. South-Doyle
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s look back and glance ahead in Classes 5A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Powell steamrolls Science Hill Caden I and Caden II have it for Halls DII showdown at CAK Friday SoDo hosts … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Bearden’s historic win, Jeff Co snaps L streak, Halls wins TO-Fest, Catholic preps for Baylor
It really didn’t mean a thing in the standings, but Bearden’s upset of Oak Ridge in Week 2 could be a season changer for the Bulldogs moving forward. Here’s a look at this week’s report for Classes 4A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage … [Read more...]
Gibbs junior Nathan Butler powers the Eagles past favored Halls, 25-20
By ETHAN STONE CORRYTON -- Brad Turner’s postgame speech to his players was brief but to the point. “We were supposed to be 2-8 – and, well, we got one down," said the fourth-year Gibbs coach. Turner knew that was all that was necessary to … [Read more...]
GLORY DAYS: What football programs are celebrating state title anniversaries in 2021?
By JESSE SMITHEY Before area teams begin their journeys toward achieving state championship glory, it might be best to pause for a minute and reflect on area football programs that may be celebrating past championships won. So let's take a look … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE PHOTOS: Austin-East, TKA, South-Doyle, Halls, Powell, Bearden, Farragut, Central
NEYLAND STADIUM -- The Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic KickOff Classic returned to the campus of the University of Tennessee again. And 5Star Preps was there for all four hours of the grand football event. Check out some of the action below in … [Read more...]
5 TAKEAWAYS from Friday’s KOC Jamboree at Neyland
By JESSE SMITHEY There's much to glean from the four hours of football played Friday during the KOC KickOff Classic Jamboree at Neyland Stadium. While we posted two notebooks on our site from the event, I want to share these leftover … [Read more...]