In the high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we examine some of the games with major playoff implications as local teams put a wrap on the 2022 regular season. Is it really Week 11 already? Monster game … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Karns Beavers at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 9 (2022)
OAK RIDGE — The Oak Ridge Wildcats played host to the Karns Beavers on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in a key Region 3-5A showdown. 5Star Preps commissioned photographer Charles May to attend, and he sent us back 46 photos from the night's … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP – Week 9 (2022) Thursday: Oak Ridge, Greeneville, Grainger, Pigeon Forge, Sweetwater notch wins
BY JESSE SMITHEY Don't count out Oak Ridge just yet. Thursday night's win for the Wildcats over Karns proved they're still very much a player in the East Tennessee conversation of 5A contenders. But Oak Ridge wasn't the only winner on a … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Greeneville Greene Devils at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 8 (2022)
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — 5Star Preps was on hand for Friday's Greeneville at Oak Ridge high school football game on Oct. 7. We have some free pic samples for you below, but to view the full gallery of 83 photos you’ll need to log in to your 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
Greeneville’s turnover work turns back Oak Ridge, 49-13, in high-profile non-region contest
BY JESSE SMITHEY OAK RIDGE — The six turnovers Greeneville forced Friday night in a 49-13 win at Oak Ridge didn't happen by accident. The Greene Devils are a championship program and so they leave nothing to chance. They devote a large chunk … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Oak Ridge Wildcats vs. Powell Panthers – Week 7 (2022)
5Star Preps was on hand for Friday's Region 3-5A between visiting Oak Ridge and the host Powell Panthers. We have some free pic samples for you below, but to view the full gallery of photos you’ll need to log in to your 5Star Preps account. Photos … [Read more...]
Powell tops Oak Ridge, 30-14, to grab sole possession of first place in Region 3-5A
By NOAH TAYLOR Jordyn Potts was smiling before he snapped the ball. On third-and-11 with a 10-point lead, the Powell quarterback didn’t hesitate when he took the snap and looked down the near sideline as wideout Gianni Magdos was crossing the … [Read more...]
Farragut’s defense dominates, shuts out Oak Ridge, 24-0
By MATTHEW LUTEY OAK RIDGE — After starting the season against some of the best teams in the area, Farragut High School’s defense came prepared for Friday night’s non-region rivalry game against Oak Ridge. Behind three forced fumbles and two forced … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Clinton Dragons at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 3 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Clinton Dragons at Oak Ridge Wildcats matchup from Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. All pictures are by Tanner Walker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of 75 photos, make … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats fend off late-charging Clinton in Week 3 for 21-14 home win
By DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – It was a successful home debut Friday night at Blankenship Field for Oak Ridge football coach Scott Cummings. But Cummings had to sweat it. The Wildcats made a defensive stop in the final minutes and beat rival … [Read more...]