MURFREESBORO — A trip to the state finals was on the line between Alcoa and Ripley on Friday, March 15, in the 2024 Class 2A state tournament. And we have plenty of photos for you to see FOR FREE of the game. Make sure to thank SMARTBANK for … [Read more...]
2024 CLASS 2A STATE SEMIFINALS: Jahvin Carter scores 40 and Alcoa reaches 2A title game with 69-64 OT win
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — When it comes to Jahvin Carter, you can just sense that he has a job-is-not-finished mentality this week at the Class 2A state tournament. Case in point: Alcoa had just won a 69-64 overtime thriller Friday night … [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...]
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...]
Vols signee B.J. Edwards sees finish line to prep career approaching; discusses next steps to Tennessee
By DAVE LINK B.J. Edwards’ basketball career is winding down at Catholic High School. He went through Senior Night ceremonies Tuesday before the Irish’s 83-67 victory over visiting Providence Academy of Johnson City. Edwards, a 6-foot-3 … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic forward Handje Tamba reclassifies into Class of 2021; will play for Tennessee
By JESSE SMITHEY One of Knoxville's most promising big men will be wearing a college basketball jersey a little earlier than expected. Knoxville Catholic 7-foot forward Handje Tamba has reclassified into the Class of 2021 and will play at the … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic PG B.J. Edwards commits to Tennessee
By JESSE SMITHEY B.J. Edwards has done just about all a player can do in high school basketball. The Knoxville Catholic point guard added another accolade on Thursday, though. … [Read more...]
THE LATEST: Knoxville Catholic senior PG B.J. Edwards details Vegas performance, Vols visit
BY JESSE SMITHEY It's hard for a day to go by without seeing some sort of content on B.J. Edwards. The Knoxville Catholic point guard's recruiting stock continues to climb, and every AAU tournament or basketball camp he plays in seemingly … [Read more...]