CLINTON — 5Star Preps was on hand to capture the night's top moments from the Anderson County Mavericks vs. Elizabethton Cyclones second-round game in the Class 4A playoffs. Check out all 70 photos from Tanner Walker. We'll have a free sampling … [Read more...]
Eli Davis makes defining play late for Anderson County (12-0) in win over Betsy; Greeneville (12-0) visits next
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — In a back-and-forth matchup that was searching for a game-defining play, Eli Davis found it. The Anderson County senior linebacker forced a safety on a sack with 1 minute, 9 seconds, left in the game Friday to give the … [Read more...]
Anderson County Football looks to solve Region 1-4A playoff riddle once again on Friday night
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s playoff time, so Anderson County knows the difficulty factor of running the gauntlet. Breeze to a win in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs and then try and solve the Region 1 conundrum, right? The Mavericks have … [Read more...]
Science Hill breaks losing streaking against Elizabethton Cyclones despite miscues
By Dylan Young ELIZABETHTON — Derrick Smith was in the right place at the right time for Science Hill. As Elizabethton worked their way downfield with roughly eight minutes remaining, sophomore QB Jeriah Griffin heaved a pass on second down, trying … [Read more...]
5SP Jamboree Report: Elizabethton QB News, Clinton’s transfer, Catholic’s offense, Oak Ridge vs. AC, Morristown East vs. Grace
By DYLAN YOUNG JEFFERSON CITY — While the Elizabethton Cyclones are seeking their fourth consecutive appearance in the Class 4A State Championship, they are also seeking the right quarterback to lead them there. Cyclones’ head coach Shawn Witten … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1, part VII – Elizabethton Cyclones prepare for football without Bryson Rollins
By MIKE BLACKERSON Bryson Rollins’ value to the Elizabethton High School football program was incalculable. His place in TSSAA history as one of the state’s all-time winners is the stuff of legends. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top High School Sports Moments of 2021 – Nos. 11-15
By JESSE SMITHEY Before you know it, the 2022 calendar will already be flipping its pages. So take a moment to pause and appreciate some of the top moments and storylines that happened in the 5Star Preps coverage area during 2021. Here is … [Read more...]
Elizabethton’s three-peat bid falls short in emotional double-overtime loss to Tullahoma
By JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — Nobody wanted the trophy Saturday afternoon, and it was totally understandable as to why. Gold is the accepted currency for the Elizabethton football team. Not silver. After suffering a heartbreaking, … [Read more...]
2021 BlueCross Bowl 4A PREVIEW: Elizabethton (12-1) vs. Tullahoma (14-0)
By JESSE SMITHEY Shawn Witten knows a thing or two about dual-threat quarterbacks. Having played at Virginia Tech during the Michael Vick years, Witten saw one of the best to ever play that way do it on a daily basis. And while by no means … [Read more...]
Two-time defending champ Elizabethton stuns Greeneville, 13-7, to reach 4A semifinals
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – If recent history against an old rival means anything, Elizabethton is on the fast track for a third-consecutive Class 4A state championship. Few gave the Cyclones much of a chance to even get back to the BlueCross … [Read more...]