By DAVE LINK Bearden coach Morgan Shinlever liked what he saw from his football team Friday night. Not so much for William Blount coach Philip Shadowens. … [Read more...]
GIRLS SOCCER JAMBOREE: News and Notes
High school football isn't the only sport kicking into gear right now. Area girls' soccer teams participated in the KIL Jamboree on Saturday at West. 5Star Preps reporter Dave Link was on site and gathered quite a bit of news and notes. Here … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE SCOOP: Loudon at Meigs County (July 30, 2021)
BY DAVE LINK DECATUR – Loudon and Meigs County enter the 2021 football season with no questions at the quarterback positions. Both have rising senior starters with plenty of playoff experience. Keaton Harig led Loudon to the Class 3A state … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE SCOOP: Campbell County at Webb (July 29, 2021)
By DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville gave its new spread offense a test run Thursday night after three-plus decades of running the Wing-T. Campbell County’s defense was up to the test in the full-scale scrimmage at Webb. … [Read more...]
SLEEPER TEAMS, part III: William Blount football preseason showing signs of promise
By DAVE LINK William Blount is used to going up against the big boys in Class 6A football. … [Read more...]
2021 5SP Masters, Day 1: Halls freshman Lauren Davis starts prep golf career the right way
By DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Lauren Davis couldn’t be happier with the start of her high school golf career Monday. The rising freshman at Halls shot 1-over-par 73 in the opening round of the 5Star Preps Masters at Oak Ridge Country Club and is … [Read more...]
Chris Hawkins returns for another go around with CAK Wrestling
By DAVE LINK Chris Hawkins didn’t hesitate when he got the call a few weeks ago asking about his interest in the vacant head coaching job for Christian Academy of Knoxville’s wrestling program. Hawkins, who held the same position from 2008-19, … [Read more...]
RISING RECRUIT: TKA lineman Josh Wade hones craft while college recruiters offer
By DAVE LINK Josh Wade is grinding away in pursuit of his dream. The rising junior lineman at The King’s Academy knows nothing comes easy in the sport of football. “College is my ultimate goal,” Wade said. “I love the sport of football. I … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Boys Soccer Player of the Year (2021): Ben Pensky, Webb School of Knoxville
By DAVE LINK Ben Pensky is staying plenty busy this summer with his soccer career, but still takes time to recall his junior season at Webb School of Knoxville. The Spartans went 20-0 in the spring and won the Division II-A state championship. … [Read more...]
Larry Kerr back in charge of Union County football
BY DAVE LINK Union County’s next head football coach won’t be a stranger to the program. … [Read more...]