Eleven TSSAA boys basketball sectionals involved area teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area. While we couldn't get to all 11 with our staff, we were able to track down a ton of info on what happened in each. Here's the lowdown... … [Read more...]
William Blount Governors win District 4-4A and 1-seed with overtime win over Farragut; Ads rally and make buzzer-beater in fourth
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Caden Windle put on a show Tuesday night during William Blount’s Legends Night. The 6-foot-6 junior guard/forward scored 34 points, leading the Governors to a 67-59 overtime victory against visiting Farragut. William … [Read more...]
BOYS ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Karns escapes Farragut with win, Jahvin Carter goes off in Alcoa win at G-P, William Blount rolls past Heritage
BY JESSE SMITHEY From William Blount's great start to 2023 to Jahvin Carter's big night in Gatlinburg, here's all you need to know about some of the big basketball games from Friday, Jan. 6. Not to mention, some big-time performances from … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Blount County Basketball Jamboree – Nov. 10, 2022
MARYVILLE — The start of the 2022-23 high school basketball season just days away. And teams in Blount County showed off a little skill Thursday, Nov. 10, in the preseason jamboree at Maryville High School. So you know 5Star Preps had to be there … [Read more...]
BLOUNT JAMBOREE NOTEBOOK: Alcoa girls show serious depth, Maryville boys offer promise, new coaches make debuts, and more info
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Mak is back. And so are most of her teammates from last season. Alcoa senior forward Mak Bremer returned to action Thursday night in the Blount County Jamboree after missing the 2021-22 season with an ACL injury … [Read more...]
Inside the Farragut-William Blount region semifinal and Bearden’s win over Oak Ridge
BY DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ basketball team might not have a full roster for Thursday’s Region 2-4A championship game and next Monday’s state sectional game. … [Read more...]