We began the season back in August with our 75 teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area full of championship dreams. Yet only five remain in contention. The TSSAA Division I state semifinals will be played Friday, Nov. 26, and here's what … [Read more...]
Noah Vaughn, Maryville Rebels race past Farragut and into 22nd consecutive state semifinal
By JESSE SMITHEY MARYVILLE - State football championships are the standard at Maryville High School, not semifinal appearances. The last two decades or so are to thank for that, as the Rebels have won 13 of their 17 all-time TSSAA state … [Read more...]
TSSAA Playoff Pairings for Semifinals (Nov. 26); statewide scores from Nov. 19
TSSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Schedule, Nov. 26, 2021 CLASS 1A SEMIFINALS South Pitt (9-2) at Cloudland (12-1) Peabody (11-1) at McKenzie (13-0) CLASS 2A SEMIFINALS Trousdale County (11-1) at Hampton (10-2) Westview (12-1) at Riverside … [Read more...]
The FAB 5: tonight’s top basketball performances – November 2021
BY JESSE SMITHEY Welcome to the FAB 5. Here, you'll find five standout performances by a basketball player or team from any given night. We'll keep a running narrative of this throughout the season. To nominate a player or team, coaches … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL STATS LEADERS – Through Round Two (2021)
5STAR PREPS STATS LEADERS Thru Round 2 - 2021 season More than 50 schools reported their stats through Round 2 of the 2021 postseason. Coaches can send weekly cumulative stats to [email protected] each week. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS – State Quarterfinals (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY After a struggle through an unpredictable regular season, the 5Star Preps prediction model has rebounded so far in the playoffs. We're winning 85.5 percent of our postseason predictions through two rounds, and have eight … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Girls Basketball Preview – 2021-22 season
By JESSE SMITHEY You probably know by now, but much has changed in the landscape of high school basketball for the 2021-22 season. The TSSAA added a fourth class to the Division I ranks. And even Division II looks a little different … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Boys Basketball Preview – 2021-22 season
By JESSE SMITHEY You probably know by now, but much has changed in the landscape of high school basketball for the 2021-22 season. The TSSAA added a fourth class to the Division I ranks. And even Division II looks a little different … [Read more...]
Union County promotes assistant Steve Smith to head football coach
By JESSE SMITHEY The Union County football program will change directions with a new head coach heading into the offseason. Head coach Larry Kerr is stepping away from the program for a second time. … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy announces Jeff Miner as next head football coach
By JESSE SMITHEY The Hardin Valley Academy football program was one of the first area teams to post a head-coaching vacancy in November. The Hawks, now, are the first one to get their opening filled. HVA principal Rob Speas confirmed Monday … [Read more...]