BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE — It was a Friday night for the underdogs in the District 4-4A boys’ basketball tournament at Maryville High. Fifth-seeded William Blount (22-9) and third-seeded Bearden (26-6) posted victories and will play Tuesday night … [Read more...]
Maryville Rebels cap off big week in District 4-4A play with key win over favorite William Blount, 67-61, Friday night
MARYVILLE – There’s a lot of basketball still to be played, but the Maryville boys posted another statement victory Friday night. Sophomore guards Brayden Hazelbaker and Jonathan Woodlee combined for 37 points and the Rebels defeated host William … [Read more...]
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS: Blount vs. Sevier County All-Star Game – March 28, 2023
MARYVILLE — We popped into the Blount County vs. Sevier County middle school all-star basketball games on Tuesday, March 28, and took a ton of photos from the girls' and boys' games. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to see … [Read more...]
SEASON STILL ALIVE: Bearden Bulldogs fend off elimination, 50-43, over Maryville; secure District 4-4A semifinals spot and region berth
BY DAVE LINK Jake Poole made his return to Bearden’s basketball team Thursday night, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Alcoa Tornadoes (girls and boys games) – Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
ALCOA — The Alcoa basketball teams played host to rival Maryville on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. See all the photos — about 80 combined — we have from BOTH GAMES thanks to Charles Mays Media. So hurry up and log in to your 5Star Preps account. If … [Read more...]
THE SCORERS BOOK: Maryville Rebels upset No. 1 William Blount; Heritage Lady Mountaineers fend off Farragut upset bid
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Maryville boys muddied up the waters Friday night with an upset of No. 1 William Blount. The Heritage girls bounced back from Tuesday's showdown loss to Bearden with a fourth-quarter rally against Farragut on Friday … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Blount County Basketball Jamboree – Nov. 10, 2022
MARYVILLE — The start of the 2022-23 high school basketball season just days away. And teams in Blount County showed off a little skill Thursday, Nov. 10, in the preseason jamboree at Maryville High School. So you know 5Star Preps had to be there … [Read more...]
Q&A with COACH: Taylor Clark hired as girls’ basketball coach by Maryville High School
By JESSE SMITHEY A little more than a month has passed since longtime girls' basketball head coach Scott West and Maryville High School parted. That job vacancy was filled on Tuesday morning, though. Maryville announced the hiring of Taylor … [Read more...]
William Blount’s Matthew Clemmer proves multisport prowess in elimination-game win against Maryville
MARYVILLE – Matthew Clemmer is the starting quarterback for William Blount’s football team and a starting forward for the Governors’ basketball team. And he’s good at both sports. “I’ve always said my whole life, whichever season it is, that … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Alcoa Tornadoes – Friday, Feb. 11, 2022
ALCOA -- Want a big photo gallery from the Maryville at Alcoa basketball games from Friday? Sure you do. All 70 photos are shot by Danny Parker. We have a free preview below, but ... To see the full gallery, make sure you're a subscriber … [Read more...]