Get all the pics from Night 2 of the KOC Kick-Off Classic, the high school football jamboree at Hardin Valley Academy on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Teams included: Webb, Austin-East, Bearden, Powell, Hardin Valley Academy, West, Farragut and … [Read more...]
2022 KOC Knoxville Jamboree Notebook – Night 2: Powell rests Potts, Webb’s Charlie Robinson shines, West & Farragut get Ws
BY DAVE LINK One of the marquee players in the 5Star Preps coverage area didn’t play in Friday night’s Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Kickoff Classic at Hardin Valley Academy. Was it a big deal that Powell senior quarterback Jordyn Potts didn’t … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Farragut Admirals at Powell Panthers – Friday, Aug. 5, 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There was some big news that came out of Friday’s lightning-delayed scrimmage featuring Farragut at Powell. But it had nothing to do with what happened on the field after the teams endured a 90-minute wait to begin play due to bad … [Read more...]
The Most Important Player to the Powell Football Team’s Repeat Bid: J.J. Foust
By JESSE SMITHEY The Powell Panthers' chances at repeating as state champions in Class 5A will be a touch more difficult this fall, especially with game-changing defensive tackle Walter Nolen now on the roster at Texas A&M. All along these … [Read more...]
MEDIA DAY LEFTOVERS: High School Football Notes from Friday, July 15 interviews
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps team conducted nearly 40 interviews Friday, July 15, at the Knoxville Football Officials Association's Media Day at Three Ridges Golf Course. Here are some of the top things we learned... … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Knoxville 7v7 Classic at Powell High School – Friday, July 15, 2022
The Powell High School football team welcomed a slew of area high school football teams for its annual Knoxville 7v7 Classic on Friday, July 15, 2022. We have a gallery from Day 2 of the event, and all pics are by Charles Mays Media. Should you … [Read more...]
MEDIA DAY NOTES: Gibbs stadium delays, Vols commit injured, Powell’s target, Central QB race, West leaders
High school football players and coaches from around East Tennessee shared insights about their programs Friday at the annual Knoxville Football Officials Associaton’s Media Day. So we compiled a notebook of things we learned, from Gibbs’ new … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Knoxville 7v7 Classic at Powell High School – Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Powell High School football team welcomed a slew of area high school football teams for its annual Knoxville 7v7 Classic on Thursday, July 14, 2022. We have a gallery from Day 1 of the event, and all pics are by Charles Mays Media. Should … [Read more...]
Which teams have the most difficult schedules in 2022?
By JESSE SMITHEY Some absolutely brutal schedules await some of the area's top teams again this fall. Which ones have the toughest? Have a look at these 15 schools' slate of games. … [Read more...]
Powell QB Jordyn Potts commits to Tennessee Tech
By Jesse Smithey In a week when area Class of 2023 prospects are flying off the recruiting board, Powell senior quarterback Jordyn Potts also took his name off the list. The 6-foot, dual-threat Potts announced his commitment to Tennessee Tech via … [Read more...]