In these soccer notes, 5Star Preps checks in around the area for the latest in girls' soccer. Story includes a preview of the upcoming Bearden Invitational, recruiting info on Bearden star Brinley Murphy and features on Central Lady Bobcats and Gibbs … [Read more...]
Keaton Harig’s effort in Loudon’s 43-7 win over Lenoir City will long be remembered
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – Two games into the season and the Loudon football team has established an identity. And senior quarterback/safety Keaton Harig will play a big role, just like he did Friday night. … [Read more...]
Noah Vaughn and Maryville Rebels out-duel Powell Panthers, 52-31, in Week 2 Clash
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – There’s a gamut of tough games on Maryville’s schedule this year, and the Rebels got through a big one Thursday night. Junior Noah Vaughn rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns and Maryville rode its second-half … [Read more...]
SOCCER REPORT: Competition forging West into winner; Oak Ridge rebuilding under new coach
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE -- West girls’ soccer coach Xandy van den Berg wanted to test his team against top competition last weekend at the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg. The Lady Rebels went 0-3 with losses to Greeneville (4-0), Pope John … [Read more...]
Shannon Blair’s versatility and West defense topple Bearden; Rebels win 24-2 in season opener
By DAVE LINK Shannon Blair does almost everything except play on the line for the West football team. The senior starts at wide receiver, free safety, kick returner, and punt returner. “He’d probably be the best offensive tackle we’ve got,” … [Read more...]
Vols recruiting target DeSean Bishop and Karns race past Hardin Valley, 21-7
By DAVE LINK Karns’ DeSean Bishop didn’t let an early fumble ruin his Friday night. And that Friday night turned into a big night for Bishop. … [Read more...]
Avery Jolley, Knoxville West volleyball find blueprint to winning Wednesday against Farragut
By DAVE LINK If the West volleyball team was searching for a winning formula, it may have found it Wednesday night. Senior outside hitter Avery Jolley had 19 kills and four blocks as the Lady Rebels beat host Farragut 3-1 in a non-district … [Read more...]
MATCH REPORT: Anderson County, Heritage and Maryville volleyball
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Three of the top volleyball teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area went at it Tuesday night at Maryville High School. Anderson County (0-2) left with two losses, while Maryville (3-0) and Heritage (2-1) each picked up … [Read more...]
Harriman sophomore Jordan McCullum (6-7) showing up on college basketball recruiting radars
By DAVE LINK Harriman’s Jordan McCullum had a busy summer, racking up the frequent-flyer miles as his recruiting stock soared. The 6-foot-7 sophomore played AAU basketball for Bradley Beal Elite in St. Louis, Mo., a Nike-sponsored program run … [Read more...]
Jamboree Notebook 1: Walter Nolen’s debut for Powell; reports on Fulton, Webb, Karns, TKA
By DAVE LINK Powell’s Walter Nolen made his long-awaited debut in Knoxville on the big stage Friday night. The five-star defensive tackle made three tackles for loss in a 12-minute quarter as Powell tied Bearden 7-7 in the Knoxville Orthopaedic … [Read more...]