See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 15, from the McMinn Central vs. Sweetwater football game. PLUS, we have a small gallery of Oakdale vs. Greenback (20 photos), as well. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our … [Read more...]
WEEK 10 GLANCE, part II: Coalfield vs. Oliver Springs for region, Oakdale’s outlook, Catholic vs. Powell

In the high school football report for Division II and Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we preview some of the big games coming up Friday in Week 10: Coalfield vs. Oliver Springs for region title Oakdale’s playoff hopes … [Read more...]
Week 5 GLANCE: Coalfield vs. Oakdale, Northview Academy scoring record, Gatlinburg-Pittman ‘Different This Year’

This week’s high school football report for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area highlights: Game of the Week: Oakdale at Coalfield Northview Academy sets scoring mark Gatlinburg-Pittman rallies by Loudon … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman prep for Loudon rematch, Coalfield improving week to week, Oakdale nearing 4-0 start

by MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football report for Classes 1A-3A and Division 2in the 5Star Preps coverage shines the spotlight on: G-P blitzes Roadrunners Coalfield off to 3-0 start Oakdale’s big fourth quarter … [Read more...]
Oakdale offensive eruption, TKA rallies past Meigs, Kingston moves to 2-0, Greenback edges Oneida

by MIKE BLACKERBY The high school football report for Classes 1A-3A and Division 2 in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a look back at Week 2 action involving: Oakdale’s offensive explosion TKA rallies past Meigs County Kingston … [Read more...]
EARLY GLANCE: Round 2 of the TSSAA State Football Playoffs

BY JESSE SMITHEY Twenty of the 60 TSSAA playoff games slated for Friday, Nov. 12, involve teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. Here's a quick and early glance at all 20 of those contests. We'll have predictions and more game breakdowns … [Read more...]
South-Doyle vs. Greeneville, Meigs County’s statement, Oakdale and Jellico want historical moment

By MIKE BLACKERBY Where did the regular season go? It seems like just yesterday that we were getting ready for the much-anticipated high school football season openers. Now it’s time to shift gears. A total of 230 teams in nine classifications … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Fulton vs. Carter, Kingston vs. Loudon, Oakdale aims for 2-seed

BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s final-exam time for high school football teams as we head into the last week of the regular season. Some teams already know their fates, whether they’re in or out of the playoff picture. For many who will move onto the … [Read more...]
CLASS NOTES: Greeneville Mr. Football candidates, Seymour 3-1 start and Coalfield vs. Oakdale

By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s time to take a gander at some of the games of significance and developments in high school football in Classes 1A-4A this week in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Mr. Football(s) in Greeneville? Seymour on the … [Read more...]