BY JESSE SMITHEY The high school football regular season still has a handful of weeks remaining, yet the first coaching vacancy has surfaced. Caleb Slover, who was in his first season as head coach at Sweetwater High School, confirmed to 5Star … [Read more...]
Sweetwater High temporarily suspends head football coach Caleb Slover
BY JESSE SMITHEY Caleb Slover, who’s in his first season as head coach at Sweetwater High School, will not lead the Wildcats in their Region 3-3A game Friday against Tyner. The school announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20, that it has temporarily … [Read more...]
KOC’S 5STAR PHOTOS: McMinn Central vs. Sweetwater; Oakdale vs. Greenback – Week 5 (2023)
See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 15, from the McMinn Central vs. Sweetwater football game. PLUS, we have a small gallery of Oakdale vs. Greenback (20 photos), as well. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our … [Read more...]
5STAR NOTEBOOK: Slover takes over reins at Sweetwater, Quillen commits to D-1 Baseball; More Football Offers; TSSAA News
BY JESSE SMITHEY The big news just keeps flowing. From coaching changes to college commitments and big scholarship offers, here are a few things you might have missed in the last couple of days. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Sweetwater Wildcats at McMinn County Cherokees – Week 8 (2022)
ATHENS, Tenn. — 5Star Preps was on hand for Thursday's Sweetwater at McMinn County high school football game on Oct. 6. We have some free pic samples for you below, but to view the full gallery of 87 photos you’ll need to log in to your 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
New roles for Jayden Miller, Caden Hester working fine; McMinn County routs Sweetwater and looks to region title game
BY DAVE LINK ATHENS, Tenn. – McMinn County senior Jayden Miller lost the starting quarterback’s job when he dislocated his shoulder in a Sept. 2 victory over Rhea County in the third game of the season. He didn’t lose his spot on the field, … [Read more...]
Sweetwater Football chasing 1-seed, WR Carlos Orr emerges as CFB prospect, Oliver Springs turning corner
This week’s high school football rundown for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area turns the headlights on the following storylines: G-P receiver emerging as prospect Sweetwater earns key region win Oliver Springs gets first … [Read more...]
GLORY DAYS: What football programs are celebrating state title anniversaries in 2021?
By JESSE SMITHEY Before area teams begin their journeys toward achieving state championship glory, it might be best to pause for a minute and reflect on area football programs that may be celebrating past championships won. So let's take a look … [Read more...]