BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — It doesn't happen often but it did Tuesday. Two high school boys' track & field programs from the 5Star Preps coverage map won state championships in the same season -- let alone the same day. But Alcoa … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 TRACK & FIELD PREVIEW
High School track and field appears to be as strong as ever in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Several individuals and teams are already off to fast starts across East Tennessee as the track and field season points to the state championships in May … [Read more...]
2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team selections
2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team Selections Yes, we know. It's taken a while to post these. We have excuses. But we'll skip those. Nevertheless, it's time to unveil the 2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team selections. Picks are based on … [Read more...]
Top Uncommitted Class of 2022 Football Standouts in 5Star Preps Coverage Area
BY JESSE SMITHEY The early signing period for college football begins on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and concludes Friday. 5Star Preps has kept a running list of the top prospects from the Class of 2022 all spring, summer and even during the … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes kicks back upset-minded East Nashville, 45-14, for seventh consecutive title
BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — With 9 minutes, 30 seconds, left in the first half of Friday’s Class 3A BlueCross Bowl Championship, Alcoa senior quarterback Caden Buckles powered in from the 1-yard line for a score and immediately sought out … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Top 30 Prospects from the Class of 2022 – Version 2.0
By JESSE SMITHEY Much has changed with the Class of 2022 since the initial version of these rankings debuted in July. And as promised back then, we have updated the rankings for Version 2.0. That means, some players will have risen and some … [Read more...]
BIG TAKEAWAYS: Alcoa 21, West 20 (2OT) – Week 6 (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY In a game that wound up dripping with big plays, bottomless penalties and final-play drama, Alcoa proved its mettle in double overtime with a fourth-down score and clutch PAT. Here are the big takeaways from the 21-20, … [Read more...]
QB Caden Buckles enjoys much different season-opener in 2021 with Alcoa football
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — After not getting to play in the season opener for Alcoa last season, Caden Buckles made up for lost time Friday night. And the end zones on his home field opened their arms to the senior quarterback anytime he got … [Read more...]
2021 All-5Star Preps BOYS Track & Field team
All-5Star Preps 2021 Track & Field Teams FIRST TEAM FIRST-TEAM RUNNERS Christian Langlois (Bearden, senior): The 5Star Preps Boys T&F Athlete of the Year and Tennessee signee placed first in the Large Class 100 (10.43 seconds) and first … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 30 players from the Class of 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY College football recruiting seems to be getting back to normal. After more than a year of Covid-19 precautions keeping players off college campuses, area prospects have been hitting the travel circuit hard. For the last … [Read more...]