BY MIKE BLACKERBY Anderson County was coming off a perfect 15-0 season and a state Class 4A championship. Meanwhile, Powell advanced to the 5A state semifinals in 2022. But both teams suffered heavy losses to graduation heading into their season … [Read more...]
2023 SEASON PREVIEW: The Top Defensive Linemen to Know and Ones Who Could Breakthrough
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2023 season preview continues, this time spotlighting the top defensive linemen in the 5Star Preps coverage area. That means among roughly 65-70 schools, these are the ones know — and the ones who could have breakthrough … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: What we learned about the Powell Panthers in the May 2023 scrimmage at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — The Powell Panthers won it all in Class 5A in 2021 and then reached the state semifinals last year. But many of the pillars from those two successful campaigns have graduated and landed on college football … [Read more...]
5STAR NOTES: Slover resigns as Morristown East Football coach, Wade signs with ETSU Football, Scholarship Offer News and more
BY JESSE SMITHEY The news has been coming fast and furious of late. From Caleb Slover's resignation as football coach at Morristown East to an influx of big scholarship offers to area athletes, get caught up on it all in this 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
Powell exacts revenge on Catholic, scores 28-26 win in Week 10 after tough loss to Irish in 2021
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Maybe Powell and Catholic should play each other every season. Just like last year, the game came down to the final minute, but this time it was Powell that came out on top, 28-26, on Friday at Blaine Stadium. Powell sophomore … [Read more...]
24 Top Area High School Football Prospects from the Class of 2024 – Verson 1.0
by JESSE SMITHEY You've probably seen it on social media, especially if you keep a half-interested eye on the football recruiting scene. But big-time NCAA football programs are now, on Sept. 1, able to unleash a wave of communication and … [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...]
2021 5Star Preps All-Underclassman Football Team
2021 ALL-UNDERCLASSMAN FOOTBALL TEAM This team is comprised of freshmen and sophomores who proved to be standout players for their football teams during the 2021 season. THIS IS NOT A RECRUITING LIST. The team is selected by our talent assessments … [Read more...]
2021 5Star Preps Defensive Underclassman of the Year: Steven Soles, Powell
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The light really came on for standout Powell defensive end Steven Soles midway through the 2021 high school football season. Soles’ wrecking-ball style of play was a big reason the Panthers emerged as one of most dominant … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers vs. Page Patriots – Class 5A BlueCross Bowl (2021)
CHATTANOOGA - Check out this 55-photo FREE GALLERY from the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl Championship between the Powell Panthers and the Page Patriots. All pictures are by Danny Parker and presented to you free by Matt Daniels of Century 21 … [Read more...]