By JESSE SMITHEY The unmistakable voice of Tennessee Titans play-by-play man Mike Keith announced finalists for the TSSAA and Tennessee Titans 2020 Mr. Football Awards on Tuesday afternoon. And eight players from the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
TSSAA gives Dobyns-Bennett green light to third round; McMinn County season ends under Covid cloud
By Jesse Smithey The most controversial game of the 2020 high school football season in Tennessee will not be played, leaving a cloud of controversy hanging not only over the contest but also a portion of the Class 6A playoff bracket. Nevertheless, … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2020-21 Boys Basketball Preview
By JESSE SMITHEY Here we go again. Last season, Covid-19 cancelled the season-ended state basketball tournaments in Division I. And with Covid still, very much, manipulating sports' seasons some eight months later, the TSSAA high school … [Read more...]
Greeneville does it again; Greene Devils’ second-half rally downs Anderson County, 28-24
BY JESSE SMITHEY CLINTON -- For all that 2020 has thrown at the Greeneville football program -- a coaching change, a Covid shutdown, a starting quarterback lost for the season -- the Greene Devils sure looked unflappable Friday night. And … [Read more...]
Round 2 (2020) BoxScores, Round 2 Scoreboard and Round 3 matchups
Here are all the Round 2 boxscores, Round 2 scores from across the state and a look at Round 3 matchups. … [Read more...]
TSSAA State Football Playoff Pairings for Friday, Nov. 20, 2020
TSSAA Football Championship Playoff Pairings Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 CLASS 1A Oliver Springs at Coalfield South Pittsburg at Gordonsville Moore County at Fayetteville West Caroll at Lake County CLASS 2A South Greene at Meigs … [Read more...]
5Star Preps GAME PREDICTIONS: Round 2, Playoffs (2020)
TSSAA State Football Playoff Predictions Round 2 - Nov. 13, 2020 … [Read more...]
Rusty Bradley no longer football coach at Grace Christian Academy
By JESSE SMITHEY The second head-coaching job in the area has popped open this week. Sevier County coach Tony Linginfelter announced his retirement on Monday. This time, on Thursday afternoon, Grace Christian Academy coach Rusty Bradley … [Read more...]
Chi McNeil-Harrison not just winging it for CAK defense
BY JESSE SMITHEY CAK football coach Travis Mozingo found himself wrapped in a moment of astonishment while watching Chi McNeil-Harrison play basketball last season. Mozingo knew what he had in McNeil-Harrison as an athlete; that didn't produce … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Football Stats Leaders through Round 1 (2020)
By JESSE SMITHEY Here are your area high school football statistical leaders through Round 1 of the 2020 postseason. Coaches may send a cumulative stats report to [email protected]. Stats will be added Wednesday night and Thursday, as … [Read more...]