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...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Powell at Farragut football (Aug. 10, 2021)
By DAVE LINK Junior quarterback Jordyn Potts and his Powell receivers put on a show during Tuesday night’s scrimmage at Farragut. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2021 Volleyball Season Preview
By DAVE LINK The 5Star Preps coverage area is stocked once again with some of the state's top volleyball teams and talents. Make sure you take a look below at some of our area's contenders and players who could lead their teams to state glory. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2021 Girls Soccer Preview: Teams and Players to Know
By DAVE LINK The 2021 girls' soccer season begins Monday, Aug. 16. And area teams and players are looking for more success on the state championship level than was attained last fall. Greeneville, in Class AA, was the lone area state-title … [Read more...]