By MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON – Comebacks and fantastic finishes have been the norm for Powell against Anderson County the past couple of years. So given recent history, the Panthers weren’t about to push the panic button when the Mavericks jumped out … [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...]
UPDATES, OBSERVATIONS, NOTES from the Alcoa at Powell Football Scrimmage
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Powell football team took on all comers in 2021 en route to a Class 5A championship, even facing off against the likes of Maryville and Knoxville Catholic during the regular season. That mentality looks to have carried over … [Read more...]
2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team selections
2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team Selections Yes, we know. It's taken a while to post these. We have excuses. But we'll skip those. Nevertheless, it's time to unveil the 2021 All-5Star Preps Football Team selections. Picks are based on … [Read more...]
2021 5STAR PREPS Football Defensive Player of the Year: Walter Nolen, Powell
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Walter Nolen’s play during the high school football season certainly stood on its own merit. The massive 6-foot-4 senior recorded 93 tackles with 28 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback sacks as he helped Powell to the Class 5A … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top High School Sports Moments of 2021 – Nos. 1-5
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...]
Top Uncommitted Class of 2022 Football Standouts in 5Star Preps Coverage Area
BY JESSE SMITHEY The early signing period for college football begins on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and concludes Friday. 5Star Preps has kept a running list of the top prospects from the Class of 2022 all spring, summer and even during the … [Read more...]
FINAL 5STAR PREPS FOOTBALL STATS LEADERS – Through End of 2021 Season
5STAR PREPS STATS LEADERS Thru State Championships - 2021 season More than 60 schools reported their stats through the end of the 2021 postseason. Coaches can send weekly cumulative stats to [email protected] each week. TEAMS NOT REPORTING … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: 2021 TSSAA and Tennessee Titans Mr. Football AWARDS
NASHVILLE - Check out this 21-photo FREE GALLERY from the 2021 TSSAA and Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards from Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Nissan Stadium. All pictures are by Danny Parker and presented to you free by Matt Daniels of Century 21 … [Read more...]
FREE READ – Tennessee Titans and TSSAA announce 2021 Mr. Football Winners
BY JESSE SMITHEY NASHVILLE - The TSSAA announced the winners of the 2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards during a ceremony Tuesday at Nissan Stadium. Winners were selected by a panel of statewide media members based on regular-season … [Read more...]