GATLINBURG — The Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football team continued its preparations for the 2023 season, going through some spring practice work on Monday, April 24, 2o23. And this is a G-P team coming off an 11-win season last fall and that … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: District 2-2A Boys: Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman, Union County vs. Pigeon Forge
by Danny Parker
PIGEON FORGE — We made the drive down Tuesday to Pigeon Forge High School to catch the boys' District 2-2A Championship Game (Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman) and the consolation game (Union County vs. Pigeon Forge). The pictures of these games are … [Read more...]
What’s the latest on Gatlinburg-Pittman 2024 Whittman Whaley and Wake Forest Football?
BY JESSE SMITHEY Whittman Whaley caught our attention when he, as a sophomore, performed well during a televised game against Loudon. He eventually ended the 2021 season with 16 catches for 359 yards and five touchdowns while also making 39 … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP: Whittman Whaley leads G-P past No. 1 Hampton, Carter wins defensively at MoWest, Lenoir City stuns Clinton
By JESSE SMITHEY This BIG ROUNDUP from Week 8 has a little bit of everything: from the final game-winning play in Lenoir City's win over Clinton, to Carter's defensive battle with Morristown West to Whittman Whaley's monster night for … [Read more...]
THE 5 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO SEE IN WEEK 6 (2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY Looking for a legit player to go see this week? We have five suggestions. Check out one or more of these guys in Week 6 ... … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman prep for Loudon rematch, Coalfield improving week to week, Oakdale nearing 4-0 start
by MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football report for Classes 1A-3A and Division 2in the 5Star Preps coverage shines the spotlight on: G-P blitzes Roadrunners Coalfield off to 3-0 start Oakdale’s big fourth quarter … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes at Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders – Week 2 (2022)
by Danny Parker
GATLINBURG — We have a big gallery below from the Alcoa Tornadoes and Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders region matchup from Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. All pictures are by Danny Parker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the … [Read more...]
GATLINBURG-PITTMAN Football looking to big junior class for success in 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Thanks in large part to a large and talent-laden junior class, the football futures are trending up for Gatlinburg-Pittman heading into the 2022 high school season. Second-year coach Brad Waggoner said the Highlanders are more … [Read more...]
12 Area High School Football Players Who Deserve More Respect
BY JESSE SMITHEY Maybe they play on a team with a high-profile player and simply operate in the shadows. Maybe they just haven't been discovered yet. Or perhaps they just do a little bit of everything for their teams. Whatever their cases … [Read more...]
2021 5Star Preps All-Underclassman Football Team
2021 ALL-UNDERCLASSMAN FOOTBALL TEAM This team is comprised of freshmen and sophomores who proved to be standout players for their football teams during the 2021 season. THIS IS NOT A RECRUITING LIST. The team is selected by our talent assessments … [Read more...]