We did it at the midpoint of the season. Might as well do it after the regular season, too. The 5Star Preps team offers its insights into the first 10 games of the season and what's to come in the playoffs with these five topics. 1. What's the top … [Read more...]
1A/2A/3A Report – Gatlinburg-Pittman’s bus ride, Oneida’s inspiration, Midway’s tough trek
Gatlinburg-Pittman coach Derek Rang won’t let a long road trip against a region champion shake the confidence of his team Friday night in the opening round of the Class 3A state playoffs. The Highlanders (6-4, 3-3 in Region 2-3A) will take a … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 15 – Round 1
The playoffs are upon us. Alcoa, Maryville, Catholic, Greenback and Greeneville are all ready to defend titles. And all are in the 5Star Preps Top 15 heading into Round 1 of the TSSAA high school playoffs. But new contenders have surfaced … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: Beech 3, Seymour 2 (double-OT)
2018 Class AA Girls Soccer Championship Beech 3, Seymour 2 (2OT) All images shot by Charles Pulliam, special to 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
STATE FINAL: Seymour’s run ends in double-OT championship loss to Beech
By Charles Pulliam Special to 5Star Preps MURFREESBORO – Saturday’s Class AA State Championship began as a soccer battle. As field conditions worsened, it ended more like a muddy wrestling match. The Seymour Lady Eagles fell 3-2 in two … [Read more...]
BRACKET ANALYSIS: Maryville’s last first-round loss, Greenback’s vacation, Webb’s comeback
Some 12 years ago, Chattanooga Brainerd entered the Class 4A playoffs with a 4-6 record and nearly came to Maryville and snapped the Rebels’ 40-game win streak. Maryville survived, 30-26, and went on to extend their win streak to 74. Even … [Read more...]
WEEK 11 PHOTO GALLERY: Farragut, HVA, Central, Gibbs, A-E and Alcoa
WEEK 11 BOXSCORES, SCOREBOARD
BOXSCORES AND SCOREBOARD - WEEK 11 FOOTBALL FRIDAY NIGHT BOXSCORES … [Read more...]
Farragut takes 1-seed from Region 1-6A thanks to defensive effort on HVA
The slogan "defense wins championships" doesn't exist for no reason. The Farragut High School football team proved that Friday night and even gave it more credence. Tanner Corum intercepted two passes and reeled in a 32-yard touchdown catch, … [Read more...]
Catholic routs Lenoir City; Irish peaking heading into 5A playoffs
LENOIR CITY -- Catholic’s football team tuned up for the Class 5A state playoffs Friday night in a decisive manner. Junior quarterback Jack Jancek returned from an ankle injury and the Irish beat host Lenoir City 42-0 in the regular-season finale … [Read more...]