By JESSE SMITHEY After a huge slate of games last week that featured 39 predictions from 5Star Preps, we roll right into a big Week 2 with games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Covid-19 has already scrubbed a few planned contests off the … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 20 Football Teams – Week 2 (2021)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps Top 20 rankings got quite the shake up following some surprising results in Week 1. … [Read more...]
WEEK 1 (2021): Boxscores, Scoreboard and Week 2 schedule
By JESSE SMITHEY Looking for all the boxscores and scores from Week 1? You've come to the right place. … [Read more...]
QB Caden Buckles enjoys much different season-opener in 2021 with Alcoa football
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — After not getting to play in the season opener for Alcoa last season, Caden Buckles made up for lost time Friday night. And the end zones on his home field opened their arms to the senior quarterback anytime he got … [Read more...]
Seymour snaps losing streak; downs Gatlinburg-Pittman in overtime, 14-13
By JESSE SMITHEY After a season full of forgetful moments and misfortune in 2020, Seymour caught some overdue good breaks Thursday night. The Eagles snapped an 11-game losing streak -- putting last season's 0-10 mark behind them -- with a 14-13 … [Read more...]
Q&A with new Bearden baseball coach Dave Prichard
By JESSE SMITHEY For the last nine seasons, the Bearden baseball program operated under the capable watch of head coach John Rice. But the longtime coach stepped away from his post on Aug. 1, creating a marquee opening in one of, if not, the … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Football Game Predictions – Week 1 (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY Week 1 is coming in hot. The slate of games is full of intrigue and marquee matchups. Starting Thursday and capping off Saturday night. SPOILER ALERT: if you scroll down this article, you'll find out winners. You've been … [Read more...]
Board Split: Colt Narramore will not be back to coach Kingston boys basketball
By JESSE SMITHEY A veritable uproar of frustration spewed forth late Tuesday night on social media from a large throng of Kingston boys basketball supporters, fans, players and the like. At the epicenter: a decision by the Roane County Board of … [Read more...]
GLORY DAYS: What football programs are celebrating state title anniversaries in 2021?
By JESSE SMITHEY Before area teams begin their journeys toward achieving state championship glory, it might be best to pause for a minute and reflect on area football programs that may be celebrating past championships won. So let's take a look … [Read more...]
5Star Preps BOXSCORES – Aug. 16, 2021
Boxscores for Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Coaches are encouraged to send results to [email protected] … [Read more...]