Volleyball tradition and talent runs deep in the 5Star Preps coverage area. And that will only continue in the 2020 season. 5Star Preps writer Dave Link gives you a thorough preview of the top teams, players, coaches and volleyball tidbits to … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs football reworking lineup after 10-win season in 2019
By DAVE LINK Oliver Springs coach Larry Green faced the same issue as every other coach when summer workouts began in early June. They didn’t have spring practices to evaluate returnees from the 2019 roster. “Not having spring practice hurt … [Read more...]
Coalfield football will be young in 2020 but new faces offer potential
By DAVE LINK Coalfield football coach Keith Henry saw a renewed enthusiasm when his players reported for the opening phase of summer workouts June 1. It was a chance to be together again after weeks of stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
TSSAA Dead Period has commenced; but what will football look like when players return?
BY DAVE LINK If there is to be a high school football season, it could be a very strange one. Nobody knows where the COVID-19 pandemic is headed as high school football teams embark today on the TSSAA-mandated dead period, running June 22 … [Read more...]
Kingston football looking to 3A playoffs again in 2020; must avoid injuries, though
By DAVE LINK Kingston football coach Brian Pankey likes his 2020 roster, but there’s a simple key to having a successful season. Avoid injuries. “If we can get through the season without getting hurt, I think we’ll be about like we were last … [Read more...]
Karns football building toward long-term consistency
By DAVE LINK Brad Taylor has a plan to rebuild the Karns football program. The Beavers’ coach welcomes a group of about 18 freshmen to his 2020 roster from Karns Middle School. Last year was their first season playing together for Karns in … [Read more...]
Anderson County football brimming with confidence heading into summer
By DAVE LINK There’s nothing like football to get Anderson County High folks fired up – even if it’s just the start of summer workouts. The Mavs started bright and early Tuesday morning this past week and had four productive days. … [Read more...]
Jefferson County football working on consistency for 2020 season
By DAVE LINK Jefferson County football coach Spencer Riley fretted more about logistics and safety than football as he prepared for summer workouts. … [Read more...]
Halls football may surprise the area again in 2020
By Dave Link Get to work in the trenches. Halls football coach Scott Cummings knows where his team needs the most development as summer workouts get underway. “It’s all about the linemen,” Cummings said. “We’ve got the skill positions to be … [Read more...]
Loudon Football chasing another successful run in 2020
By DAVE LINK Loudon’s football team will be hard-pressed to match the 2019 season and their run to the Class 3A state semifinals. Just don’t tell that to Loudon coach Jeff Harig. “We feel like we have a chance to stay where we were at last … [Read more...]