By MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the key matchups this week: Campbell County at Powell Gibbs at Anderson County Greeneville at Oak Ridge … [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...]
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...]
WEEK 7 GLANCE, Part II: Jefferson County vs. D-B, Gavin Noe returns for AC, Connor Wheeler breakout star for Powell
This week’s high school football headlines for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area focuses on the following storylines among area schools: JeffCo vs. D-B showdown Update on AC standout Pivotal Region 2-5A game … [Read more...]
Last-second TD run by Jordyn Potts lifts Powell past Clinton, 29-22, in region contest
By MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Jordyn Potts was not going to fall short of the end zone. The Powell senior quarterback is way too competitive to let that happen. Potts scored on an 8-yard scramble for the game-winning touchdown with five seconds … [Read more...]
Wheeler has statement game for Powell in Panthers’ win over Karns, 42-28
By MATTHEW LUTEY POWELL — Friday night couldn’t have been a better time for Powell sophomore running back Connor Wheeler to have a statement game. With a starting quarterback not at 100 percent and multiple special teams mistakes to overcome, … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Powell Panthers – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Maryville Rebels and Powell Panthers non-region matchup from Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. All pictures are by Charles Mays. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of … [Read more...]
Anderson County finishes off Powell this time, 48-14, to begin the season 1-0
By MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON – Comebacks and fantastic finishes have been the norm for Powell against Anderson County the past couple of years. So given recent history, the Panthers weren’t about to push the panic button when the Mavericks jumped out … [Read more...]
5Star Preps WEEK 1 FOOTBALL GAME PREDICTIONS (2022 Season)
BY JESSE SMITHEY Last year, through all 16 weeks of the high school football season, we successfully predicted 97.3 percent of our area games correct. Wait. No, that's not true. That's not true at all. Sorry. It was more like 80 … [Read more...]