BY JESSE SMITHEY As one of the most prominent members of the area's Class of 2026 college football prospects pool, Brody Smith knows the deadline for a decision is quickly approaching. … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville junior WR/DB Shavar Young commits to Clemson Tigers
BY JESSE SMITHEY Nothing is set in stone when it comes to recruiting plans. It can change by the day — heck, hour even. Shavar Young can attest to that. The Class of 2026 four-star prospect from Webb School of Knoxville had it in mind in … [Read more...]
Shavar Young returns to Knoxville; 2026 standout WR/CB leaves Brentwood Academy and re-enrolls at Webb
BY JESSE SMITHEY He's baaaack. Shavar Young, a highly sought-after football prospect from the Class of 2026, has returned to Knoxville and re-enrolled at Webb School of Knoxville after a year away playing in the midstate. Young confirmed the … [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...]
Alcoa 2025 football standout Eli Owens picks up offer from Ohio State
BY JESSE SMITHEY The last few days have gone pretty well for Eli Owens, the Class of 2025 multi-sport standout at Alcoa High School. … [Read more...]
Alcoa 2025 football standout Eli Owens talks about his future, his recruitment and development toward college football
BY JESSE SMITHEY From a certain vantage point, Eli Owens already seems like a seasoned pro at this whole high school football thing. Same could be said for him and the college football recruiting game. And, then again, you realize the … [Read more...]
Q&A with new Webb School of Knoxville head football coach Don Mahoney
BY JESSE SMITHEY Tuesday wound up being a pretty busy day for Don Mahoney. Webb School of Knoxville introduced him, the former University of Tennessee assistant coach, as the school's new head football coach — naming him the successor to … [Read more...]
West defensive lineman C.J. Smith playing his way onto college football recruiting radars
by JESSE SMITHEY Morgan Shaver, the defensive line coach at West High School, has been with the program for 13 seasons now. And he'll tell you himself that he has "never coached a kid who's as explosive" as C.J. Smith. West coaches have … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: The 5STAR PREPS JAMBOREE – Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022
We'll have some free pics to preview below from the 2022 5Star Preps Jamboree. But to view the full 194-photo gallery you must log in to your 5Star Preps account. Teams include: CAK, Elizabethton, Clinton, Greeneville, Science Hill, Catholic, … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: University of Tennessee 7-on-7 Tournament
More than 30 teams convened Thursday to compete in the University of Tennessee's 7-on-7 Tournament. 5Star Preps made it there, too. See all 100 photos from the event taken by Danny Parker. Should you be interested in purchasing one or more, … [Read more...]