BY JESSE SMITHEY The early signing period for college football begins on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and concludes Friday. 5Star Preps has kept a running list of the top prospects from the Class of 2022 all spring, summer and even during the … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Top 30 Prospects from the Class of 2022 – Version 2.0
By JESSE SMITHEY Much has changed with the Class of 2022 since the initial version of these rankings debuted in July. And as promised back then, we have updated the rankings for Version 2.0. That means, some players will have risen and some … [Read more...]
West Rebels improve to 2-0 by edging Farragut, 41-38, in offensive eruption by both teams
By JESSE SMITHEY FARRAGUT -- Nine lead changes. Nearly 1,000 yards of total offense. And the host team lining up for a potential game-tying field goal from 51 yards out. Friday's West at Farragut contest was chock full of momentum swings, big … [Read more...]
Shannon Blair’s versatility and West defense topple Bearden; Rebels win 24-2 in season opener
by Dave Link
By DAVE LINK Shannon Blair does almost everything except play on the line for the West football team. The senior starts at wide receiver, free safety, kick returner, and punt returner. “He’d probably be the best offensive tackle we’ve got,” … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 30 players from the Class of 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY College football recruiting seems to be getting back to normal. After more than a year of Covid-19 precautions keeping players off college campuses, area prospects have been hitting the travel circuit hard. For the last … [Read more...]
What You May Have Missed in June (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY June is supposed to be a down time for high school athletics. But it proved to be anything but placid. Coaching changes. Recruiting offers. College commitment announcements. And a sack full of other high schools news and … [Read more...]
Knoxville West WR/DB Shannon Blair discusses his commitment to Michigan State
By MIKE BLACKERY West football star Shannon Blair will wear the green and white of Michigan State in college. Blair, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound 3-star cornerback, revealed his commitment to the Big Ten school via his Twitter account on Friday afternoon. … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It – March 2021
By JESSE SMITHEY March was an insanely busy month, with three weeks of state basketball championships and all. The NCAA Tournament cranked back up, and now Tennessee football spring practice is in full swing. You may have missed some news on … [Read more...]