Who Signed on National Signing Day (Nov. 11, 2020) Coaches and School Administrators may add their athletes to the list by emailing us at [email protected]. BASEBALL Bryson Trammell (Bearden) - Middle Tennessee State Caden Rector (Bearden) … [Read more...]
EXIT INTERVIEW: Sevier County football coach Tony Linginfelter retires; Q&A
By JESSE SMITHEY November sees football seasons end for most area high schools. And with that, oftentimes, comes a few football coaching changes. The first area head-coaching change came Monday afternoon, when Sevier County High School … [Read more...]
Farragut LB Eli Purcell played playoff game with broken fibula
By JESSE SMITHEY Eli Purcell probably raised a few teammates’ eyebrows when he showed up and practiced this past week. He likely did the same, too, with Farragut fans on Friday when he suited up and played linebacker for the Admirals in their … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Grainger Grizzlies at Anderson County Mavericks (Round 1, 2020)
5Star Preps intern Chloe Owenby took these images from a first-round 4A matchup between the Anderson County Mavericks and Grainger Grizzlies. Interested in purchasing one or two? Email us at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
TSSAA State Football Playoff Pairings – Round 2 (Nov. 13, 2020)
TSSAA State Football Playoff Pairings Round 2 - Nov. 13, 2020 Class 1A Oliver Springs at Cloudland Greenback at Coalfield Monterey at South Pittsburg Clay County at Gordonsville Huntland at Fayetteville Moore County at Huntingdon West … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Football Stats Leaders through Week 11 (2020)
By JESSE SMITHEY Here are you area high school football statistical leaders through Week 10 of the 2020 season. Coaches may send a cumulative stats report to [email protected]. Stats will be added Wednesday night and Thursday, as more … [Read more...]
TSSAA unveils semifinalists for 2020 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards
By JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA announced the semifinalists Thursday for the 2020 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards, and 13 area players made the list. Coaches and media from around the state nominated players based on regular-season performance. A … [Read more...]
Proposed Regions for 2021-2023 Classification Cycles posted by TSSAA
The TSSAA released its proposed regions for the 2021-23 classification cycle. While the Board of Control must approve these regions at the Nov. 12 meeting, here is a tentative look at what the association has mapped out for our area … [Read more...]
BRACKET BREAKDOWN: Dissecting the 2020 Division I TSSAA football playoffs in East Tennessee
By JESSE SMITHEY Undoubtedly, this has been a season unlike any other. Covid-19 has been the ultimate competitor for high school football programs across the state, as they try to cross the finish line of the 2020 season. Some have been able to … [Read more...]
VARSITY NOTES: Greeneville repeats as state soccer champs; football game cancellations; commitments
By JESSE SMITHEY So much happened in the local high school sports realm Monday, that we packaged it all up for you here. But nothing bigger occurred than Greeneville's girls' state soccer championship. Let's start there ... … [Read more...]