By JESSE SMITHEY Well, that summer break flew by. Am I right? So while you were busy grilling, boating, fishing or whatevs, we were keeping tabs on all things high school sports for you. It's what we do. Anyhow, here's what you may … [Read more...]
Bearden High School baseball coaching job opens for first time since 2012
By JESSE SMITHEY The offseason typically brings about coaching changes. And for the first time in almost a decade, the Bearden High School baseball program will have a new leader soon. … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Top 30 Football Prospects from the Class of 2023
By JESSE SMITHEY The Class of 2023 enters its junior year this fall, and it features one of the deepest pools of talent this area has seen in quite some time. We're talking Power 5 prospects galore -- especially when it comes to the … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic forward Handje Tamba reclassifies into Class of 2021; will play for Tennessee
By JESSE SMITHEY One of Knoxville's most promising big men will be wearing a college basketball jersey a little earlier than expected. Knoxville Catholic 7-foot forward Handje Tamba has reclassified into the Class of 2021 and will play at the … [Read more...]
REPORTS: 5-star DE Walter Nolen enrolled at Powell High School
By JESSE SMITHEY The summer-long chatter that Walter Nolen, one of the nation's top defensive talents from the Class of 2022, would be transferring to a Knoxville-area school hit a new buzz level on Sunday. … [Read more...]
2021 5Star Preps Masters Tee Times – First Round at Oak Ridge CC
2021 5Star Preps Masters Presented by Brad Rose Golf Monday, July 26 at Oak Ridge Country Club 1st Tee 8:30 - Kaleb Wilson, Ethan Whitaker, Will Bacon, Lukas Rhoades 8:39 - Ben Johnston, Ashton Condra, Colby Johnson, Nick Talley 8:48 - … [Read more...]
10 Toughest 2021 Football Schedules in the 5Star Preps coverage area
By JESSE SMITHEY The comment was obviously tongue in cheek, and it exited Matt Lowe's mouth through a wry smile last week. "With our schedule, we know we have to perform week in and week out. I don't know who made our schedule, but he certainly … [Read more...]
2021 5Star Preps Boys Soccer Team presented by Dead End BBQ
2021 All-5Star Preps BOYS Soccer Teams presented by DEAD END BBQ Co-COACHES OF THE YEAR We couldn't go with just one. The history made by Sevier County and Austin-East both had to be rewarded. Tim Bohanan helped Sevier County win a Class AA state … [Read more...]
A Maryville Connection: Rebels starting QB Carson Jones commits to Furman
By JESSE SMITHEY Carson Jones didn't waste any time. Four days later after getting a scholarship offer from Furman University, the Maryville High School senior starting quarterback committed to the Paladins. Why move so fast? … [Read more...]
Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame to recognize six athletes from Class of 2021
The Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame will recognize six area high school athletes from the Class of 2021 for their career accomplishments during the GKSHOF induction ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Knoxville Convention Center. While these … [Read more...]