BY MIKE BLACKERBY It was just another sensational night at the office for Desean Bishop, and a win for the ages for the Karns football team on Thursday. … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Oak Ridge, Karns battle for seeding; Jefferson County aims for first region since 94

By MIKE BLACKERBY The overall schedule is light this week as several teams have Friday off, but a couple of key headline games are set for Thursday in Karns and Friday in Johnson City. Here’s a look at Classes 5A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
Bishop (352 yards), Karns Beavers improve to 4-2 with 48-25 win over Carter

BY JESSE SMITHEY It feels like 2011 at Karns of late. But the Beavers' football program is wanting much, much more than they got out of that memorable high school football season a decade ago. And given how they played Friday night, that's … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Karns Beavers at Campbell County Cougars – Week 5 (2021)

JACKSBORO - The Week 5 showdown between the Karns Beavers and Campbell County Cougars turned out to was a matchup of big-time running backs in Desean Bishop (Karns) and C.J. Allen (Campbell County). But we have photos of not only them but so many … [Read more...]
DeSean Bishop, Karns survive wild fourth quarter and escape 41-34 at Campbell County
by Ethan Stone

By ETHAN STONE JACKSBORO, Tenn. -- After a combined 80 points in their meeting last season, it seemed as if Karns was going to shutout host Campbell County on Friday night, especially after the Beavers entered the halftime break ahead … [Read more...]
From T-shirt slogan to the field, Karns O-line setting big goals for itself and DeSean Bishop
by Dave Link

By DAVE LINK You hear DeSean Bishop’s name constantly blaring through the public address systems on Friday nights during Karns football games. You never hear the names of his offensive linemen, who often play in relative obscurity, as most … [Read more...]
Mistakes made but Powell finds a way to get past DeSean Bishop and Karns, 47-20
by Dave Link

By DAVE LINK Powell football coach Matt Lowe saw way too many mistakes by his team Friday night, but there’s one aspect he couldn’t fault. The Panthers scrapped and clawed their way to a 47-20 victory over host Karns in the Region 3-5A opener … [Read more...]
Bishop (354 yards) runs Karns to 2-0, Gary (284 yards) moves South-Doyle past Grace, Webb survives
by Dan Fleser

By DAN FLESER In this Week 2 roundup, we take a look at the following games ... Karns-William Blount South-Doyle-Grace Christian Webb-Gibbs Sweetwater-Rockwood AC-Science Hill Campbell County-Heritage And more! … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Karns at Hardin Valley Academy – Week 1 (2021)

HARDIN VALLEY -- Karns knocked off Hardin Valley, 21-7, in Week 1 of the 2021 season. Check out some of the action below from photographer Tanner Walker. To see the full gallery, make sure you're a subscriber to 5StarPreps.com. Should you … [Read more...]
Vols recruiting target DeSean Bishop and Karns race past Hardin Valley, 21-7
by Dave Link

By DAVE LINK Karns’ DeSean Bishop didn’t let an early fumble ruin his Friday night. And that Friday night turned into a big night for Bishop. … [Read more...]