BY JESSE SMITHEY The chatter has floated about all summer in basketball and football circuits. Now, the talk has become reality. Shane Cherry is transferring from Austin-East High School. Here’s what we know… … [Read more...]
TSSAA announces 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Winners
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — To say East Tennessee was well represented Tuesday at the 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards at MTSU would be a tremendous understatement. Not only was the list of finalists littered with area talents, but the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Austin-East at Fulton — Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
See all 94 pics we have from Saturday's girls and boys games from Austin-East at Fulton. So, make sure you're logged into your 5Star Preps account to view all the photos. NEW to 5Star Preps? Use promo code LIVE50 at checkout and get 50 percent … [Read more...]
Shane Cherry (41 points) and brother Condis Cherry power Austin-East past Fulton for the first time since 2019
By Matthew Lutey No question, the moment was big. Saturday afternoon matchup in front of a standing room only crowd. Rivalry game. Facing the defending 3A state champions. But it wasn’t too big for Shane Cherry and the Austin-East boys … [Read more...]
Shane Cherry (28 points), Austin-East Roadrunners build early District 2-2A momentum with 73-67 win at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY The schedule that the Austin-East boys basketball team endured during the first half of the season was not only beefed up but also intentionally done so. Just because the Roadrunners were dropping from Class 3A down to 2A for … [Read more...]
HOOPJAM23: Fulton (11-0) routs Stone Memorial, Cherry Bros combine for 60 in win at Oak Ridge, Stone Memorial tops Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Fulton’s basketball team played lockdown defense Friday night during a 73-39 victory over Stone Memorial in the 5Star Preps Hoopjam at Oak Ridge High School. Or did it? “Somebody said, ‘Hey, you guys are playing … [Read more...]
Class of 2025 basketball standout Shane Cherry giving football a shot this fall
BY JESSE SMITHEY Shane Cherry has been worth the price of admission in basketball. Now, he just may fill a few seats in the football stands at Austin-East, too. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS BOYS BASKETBALL UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR (2023): Shane Cherry, Austin-East High School
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Austin-East coach Denard Bertram predicts greatness is ahead for Roadrunners sophomore Shane Cherry – the 5Star Preps Underclassman of the Year. Bertram said Cherry is cut from the same mold as some of the legendary A-E players of … [Read more...]
Webb guard Lukas Walls, Bearden post Avery Treadwell win 2023 TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball awards, respectively
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Lukas Walls and Avery Treadwell capped their high school basketball careers in style Monday during the TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball award ceremony at MTSU's Murphy Center. Lukas Walls, a 6-foot-3 senior from … [Read more...]
THE SCORER’S BOOK: Oneida, Alcoa, Fulton, McMinn County win 2023 boys’ basketball region championships
BY JESSE SMITHEY Big nights Thursday for the Fulton, Alcoa, Oneida and McMinn County boys basketball teams. Here's more on their region champion wins... … [Read more...]