We made a pit stop Friday night in Clinton, Tenn., for football scrimmage photos. Included are a plethora of pics from McMinn County at Anderson County. New to 5Star Preps and want to see the pics? No problem. Use promo code LIVE50 for 50 … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT (8.4.23): McMinn County Cherokees at Anderson County Mavericks

BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — Anderson County quarterback Izaiah Hall stayed on the field after the Mavericks’ scrimmage was over Friday night, perhaps to just let everything that happened sink in a little bit. The senior who transferred in from … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP – Round 2 of the 2022 Playoffs

BY JESSE SMITHEY From a gameday root canal to a game-winning blocked field goal, here's everything you need to know about the second round of the 2022 TSSAA Playoffs. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Campbell County Cougars at McMinn County Cherokees – Class 5A first round (2022)

ATHENS, Tenn. — The McMinn County Cherokees faced off against the visiting Campbell County Cougars on Friday, Nov. 4, in the Class 5A playoffs. See all the action through the lens of Tanner Walker. We have a free sampling of his work below. But … [Read more...]
McMinn County defense spurs on 24-7 win over Walker Valley to attain first region title in 10 years
by Dave Link

By DAVE LINK ATHENS – McMinn County leaned on old reliable again Friday night – its defense. The Cherokees held visiting Walker Valley to seven first downs and 141 total yards during a 24-7 victory, clinching its first region championship in 10 … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Sweetwater Wildcats at McMinn County Cherokees – Week 8 (2022)
by Danny Parker

ATHENS, Tenn. — 5Star Preps was on hand for Thursday's Sweetwater at McMinn County high school football game on Oct. 6. We have some free pic samples for you below, but to view the full gallery of 87 photos you’ll need to log in to your 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
New roles for Jayden Miller, Caden Hester working fine; McMinn County routs Sweetwater and looks to region title game
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK ATHENS, Tenn. – McMinn County senior Jayden Miller lost the starting quarterback’s job when he dislocated his shoulder in a Sept. 2 victory over Rhea County in the third game of the season. He didn’t lose his spot on the field, … [Read more...]
The 5 Players You Need to See in Week 8 (2022)

BY JESSE SMITHEY Some 115 high school football teams in Tennessee will not play in Week 8 because they have an off week scheduled. That means: plenty of high school football fans do not have a game to go to on Thursday or Friday night. So … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP WEEK 4 – Thursday Games (Sept. 8, 2022)

by JESSE SMITHEY A handful of high school football games ended up being played on Thursday night, as a couple of matchups got moved up a day into the day's slate. What a night it ended up being for Gibbs, Carter, Lenoir City and … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS – CAK, McMinn County, Central 7v7 at FCA Camp (Carson-Newman)
by Danny Parker

JEFFERSON CITY — CAK, Central and McMinn County showed off some 7-on-7 skills Wednesday at the FCA Camp at Carson-Newman, and we have the photos to prove it. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. Email him at [email protected] if … [Read more...]