BY MIKE BLACKERBY West lost some major firepower off its 2022 state Class 5A championship team, but don’t fret for the Rebels. There appears to be no shortage of players ready to pick up the slack and step forward on offense for coach Lamar Brown … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels at Farragut Admirals boys lacrosse – Wednesday, April 5, 2023
We popped into the West Rebels at Farragut Admirals boys lacrosse match on Wednesday, April 5, and snapped a ton of photos. The Rebels wound up winning, 11-10, but we have PLENTY of shots of both teams below. Make sure you're logged in to your … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Defensive Player of the Year (2022): Knoxville West LB Ryan Scott made an indelible impact and had a memorable season
BY DAVE LINK West football coach Lamar Brown saw plenty of memorable plays during his team’s run to a 15-0 record and the 2022 Class 5A state championship. One play stands out. Sixth game of the season. Rivalry Thursday at Alcoa. Both teams … [Read more...]
WILD FINISH in Karns and West district tourney semifinal signals postseason craziness has arrived
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It’s still the early stages of postseason play, but things are already starting to get crazy. Look no further than Friday’s District 3-4A Tournament semifinal between Karns and West. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels at Hardin Valley Academy (girls and boys games) – Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
HARDIN VALLEY - The Hardin Valley Academy Hawks played host to the West Rebels . So hurry up and log in to your 5Star Preps account. If you don't have one, create one today! Use promo code New2023 and enjoy 35 percent off your first month or year … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels vs. Page Patriots – 2022 Class 5A BlueCross Bowl Championship
CHATTANOOGA — We have all your photos for the West Rebels vs. Page Patriots 2022 Class 5A BlueCross Bowl state championship game. All photos are from Danny Parker. Enjoy all this content for FREE thanks to Jeremy Cox of Thrivent … [Read more...]
CHAMPS AGAIN – West Rebels (15-0) defeat Page in 5A BlueCross Bowl to get program’s second state championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — Carson Jessie couldn't sleep Thursday night, and that's understandable. The Class 5A championship was just on the other side of the sunrise, and Jessie is the starting quarterback for an undefeated team. And, … [Read more...]
West Rebels (14-0) seek to complete a season of promise in 5A championship against Page (12-2) on Friday night
BY JESSE SMITHEY When West linebacker Brock Hatcher blitzed off the left edge, sacked Powell quarterback Jordyn Potts and jarred the ball loose for a teammate to recover and clinch a win in the state semifinals last Friday night, the bang-bang … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK at BlueCross Bowl opponents for Alcoa (3A), Anderson County (4A) and West (5A)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 2022 BlueCross Bowl state football championships begin Thursday with Division II title games. But the 5Star Preps coverage area will only have Division I teams playing Friday and Saturday. More preview content is on the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels at Powell Panthers – 2022 Class 5A State Semifinals
What a scene, it was. The Class 5A state semifinal between Powell and West was one you had to see. But if you missed it — or simply want to relive it — you can do that below with this huge photo gallery from Danny Parker. More than 100 … [Read more...]