Soccer season is in full swing, and as usual, the 5Star Preps coverage area has several teams with potential to make state championship runs. Not to mention all-state players. So get out this spring and enjoy the action on the pitch. Here … [Read more...]
Freshman Tai Cates a cut above the rest Monday but Alcoa falls in Class AA state sectionals
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA – Tai Cates got a nasty gash on his cheekbone that left him dizzy Monday night, but it likely paled to the pain he felt an hour or so later. Alcoa’s freshman guard scored 34 points during the Tornadoes’ 76-70 loss to … [Read more...]
Maryville Lady Rebels basketball heading back to state for first time since 1999
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE — There was little drama in the final minutes Saturday night when the Maryville girls’ basketball team clinched the program’s first state tournament berth since 1999. The Lady Rebels (30-4) led from start to finish – … [Read more...]
Maryville Lady Rebels win Region 2-AAA with late surge away from Bearden
Denae Fritz remembers the long road trip for last year’s Class AAA state sectional game against Science Hill in Johnson City. And she hasn’t forgotten the long trip back after a three-point loss. Fritz won’t have to worry about hitting the road … [Read more...]
Fulton’s Edward Lacey, Alcoa’s Nick Roberts overcome injury and nerves for Region 2-AA semis wins
By DAVE LINK Edward Lacey didn’t let a bum ankle slow him down Tuesday night. Fulton’s senior point guard scored 24 points during a 69-64 victory over visiting Scott in the Region 2-AA elimination semifinals. Lacey hurt his ankle during … [Read more...]
Bearden freshman Avery Treadwell helps eliminate Farragut; Maryville survives late charge by Oak Ridge
Avery Treadwell sure isn’t playing like a freshman. More like a seasoned veteran. Bearden’s 6-foot-2 post player scored eight of her team-high 17 points in the fourth quarter Monday night as host Bearden beat rival Farragut 58-42 in the Region … [Read more...]
Jackson Garner’s second half helps Clinton Dragons rally past Farragut in Region 2-AAA quarters
By DAVE LINK CLINTON – Jackson Garner wasn’t ready for the season to end Saturday night -- especially not for his senior teammates on the Clinton boys’ basketball team. The sophomore guard poured in a career-high 32 points as the Clinton … [Read more...]
Alcoa freshman Macie Ridge sparks Alcoa’s 88-67 win in Region 2-AA quarters
ALCOA – Super sub was at it again Friday night. Alcoa freshman Macie Ridge came off the bench and scored 18 points during an 88-67 victory over visiting Union County in the Region 2-AA elimination quarterfinals. Ridge had 15 points in Tuesday’s … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats and Wildcats claim District 3-AAA Tournament championships
By DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Paige Redman got fired up Tuesday night. Then she got her players fired up. The Oak Ridge girls’ basketball coach challenged her team when trailing Powell in the second quarter and the Lady Wildcats responded in a … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs claim District 4-AAA title; snap Maryville’s 20-game win streak
By DAVE LINK Jakhyia Davis won top honors Monday night thanks to a group effort by the Bearden girls’ basketball team. Davis was selected MVP after the No. 1-seeded Lady Bulldogs posted a 41-34 victory over No. 2 Maryville in the District 4-AAA … [Read more...]