By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps high school football roundup for Classes 5A-6A and Division II includes a look back to Week 7 and a peek ahead to Week 8 action Friday night. Is Jeff County back? Big Friday night in Jacksboro … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP (Week 7, 2021): Webb’s passing milestone, Catholic’s big road win, Rockwood back on track
By DAN FLESER In the Week 7 BIG ROUNDUP, we take a closer look at: Webb's passing milestone Catholic's big road win Rockwood back on track Maryville cruises past Cleveland And more games from the area … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP – Week 5 (2021): Anderson County vs. South-Doyle, Catholic vs. McCallie
By DAN FLESER The BIG ROUNDUP for Week 5 includes big-time tilts like: Anderson County vs. South-Doyle Catholic vs. McCallie Keaton Harig's INSANE night And so many more top players and contests. Dig in... … [Read more...]
Spencer Margolis, Jayden Neal catapult Catholic over South Greene, 52-0
By ETHAN STONE Knoxville Catholic’s first matchup against visiting South Greene was a one-sided affair Friday night. The Irish took it to the Rebels, controlling the game from start to finish in a 52-0 shutout. … [Read more...]
Tommy Winton eyes likely commitment date; Catholic WR grinds through rigorous camp schedule
By JESSE SMITHEY Perhaps no local athlete has hit the summer recruiting circuit quite like Tommy Winton. While many high school football players are making up for lost time and opportunities that Covid-19 stole in 2020, the Catholic senior wide … [Read more...]
Freshman QB Jayden Neal leads Catholic to 7v7 title at Neyland Stadium
By JESSE SMITHEY When the announcement surfaced that Kaden Martin was transferring from Knoxville Catholic High School to finish his prep career in Maryland, one could only wonder what would become of the quarterback position for the Irish … [Read more...]
Greenback head football coach Greg Ryan takes offensive coordinator job at Knoxville Catholic
By JESSE SMITHEY Greg Ryan has lifted a high school football team to the grandest stage in public school football in Tennessee. Now he's going to try his hand in the private sector. Knoxville Catholic head coach Korey Mobbs has confirmed the … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic football makes a hire from the Georgia high school football ranks
By JESSE SMITHEY An exhaustive coaching search by Knoxville Catholic High School for a new head coach has reached its conclusion. And the Fighting Irish's new leader comes from the vaunted Georgia high school football ranks. … [Read more...]
Who should Knoxville Catholic football hire? Here are 12 candidates to consider
By JESSE SMITHEY The head football coaching job at Knoxville Catholic hasn't been vacant long. The school and head football coach Steve Matthews went separate ways, officially, on Monday after eight seasons and two state titles. But … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP: Catholic defensive stars Trevor Duncan, Daven Cozart ready to show versatility in 2021
By DAVE LINK Sophomores Daven Cozart and Trevor Duncan had breakout seasons defensively in 2020 for the Catholic football team. They will get more of a chance to show their talents on the offensive side this year. … [Read more...]