BY MIKE BLACKERBY The semifinal obstacle is finally cleared. West High School’s Rebels, after fourth-round losses in 2021 and 2019, are just one win removed from the top prize in Tennessee Class 5A football. West quarterback Carson Jessie hit … [Read more...]
STATE SEMIFINAL PREVIEW (2022): Trends, Players and Things to Know
BY JESSE SMITHEY With Thanksgiving Day this week, we don't have much time to digest these upcoming state semifinals. So go ahead and stuff yourself with this cram session on the big upcoming games for our area teams. The top players, trends … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers (11-2) take care of Oak Ridge in quarterfinals to set up huge 5A semifinal against West (13-0)
By MATTHEW LUTEY As sharp as Powell looked Friday night against Oak Ridge, it wouldn’t be fair to say that the Panthers were looking ahead to a potential state semifinal matchup with West. But it was clear that as soon as the clock hit zero, the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Walker Valley Mustangs at Powell Panthers – Round 2 (2022)
Powell got its revenge on Walker Valley in Round 2 of the 2022 Class 5A playoffs, making amends for the 2020 first-round loss. 5Star Preps was on hand to capture the night's top moments. Check out all the photos from Charles Mays. We'll have … [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 Preps High School Football Playoff Predictions – Round 2 (Friday, Nov. 11, 2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The state championship round is another week closer. Only 18 games in the second round this week involve area high school teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. So let's breakdown and predict those 18 and see if we can … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers still motivated by 2020 first-round loss to Walker Valley
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s probably not quite accurate to say that Walker Valley did Powell a favor by upsetting the Panthers two years ago in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. More along the lines of: it supplied coach Matt Lowe’s team with … [Read more...]
Powell exacts revenge on Catholic, scores 28-26 win in Week 10 after tough loss to Irish in 2021
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Maybe Powell and Catholic should play each other every season. Just like last year, the game came down to the final minute, but this time it was Powell that came out on top, 28-26, on Friday at Blaine Stadium. Powell sophomore … [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...]
Gianni Magdos, Powell Panthers take down Campbell County, 58-36, to take command of Region 3-5A
By MIKE BLACKERBY POWELL — Gianni Magdos’ penchant for the big play helped turn the tide in Powell’s favor against stubborn visiting Campbell County Friday night. Magdos had the first three-interception game of his career and the Powell senior … [Read more...]