Football Statistical Leaders Through Week 11 40 Schools have reported, as of Thursday. Schools not reporting: Cosby, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Harriman, Heritage, Jellico, McMinn Central, Midway, Northview Academy, Oakdale, Oneida, Pigeon Forge, Scott, … [Read more...]
6A/D2 Report: breaking down area playoff matchups of the four 6A and four D2 teams
At this point in the season, teams are what they are. There’s not much left for us to uncover as a media staff. So let’s take a look at the four 6A teams we have alive from the 5SP coverage area, as well as the four Division II programs we have … [Read more...]
The Justin Price Interview
Justin Price pulled off a miracle in Jacksboro. He and his twin brother Matt, a defensive coordinator, turned the Campbell County High School football program into a contender. Once a program with just one winning season to its credit, Campbell … [Read more...]
ANALYSIS (free read): The 5SP Team recaps the regular season and looks to Cookeville
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...]