By Dave Link There will be plenty of cheers and some tears this week as high school teams across the state compete for TSSAA state championships Monday through Friday in Murfreesboro. Schools from the 5 Star Preps coverage area will be well … [Read more...]
Willington Wright, an MTSU signee, ready to showcase skills at Spring Fling
By Mike Blackerby Hardin Valley Academy’s Willington Wright likes his track and field with a little bit of flair and a healthy dose of self confidence. This week at the Large Class state championships in Murfreesboro, Wright hopes to juxtapose his … [Read more...]
SPRING FLING: Q&A with CAK baseball coach Tommy Pharr
By Jesse Smithey, 5star Preps Editor Tommy Pharr sat on the apex of Class AAA baseball in the state of Tennessee in late spring 2009 but decided to leave behind the Farragut High School baseball program he enjoyed so much success with and start … [Read more...]
FREE READ: TSSAA SPRING FLING SCHEDULE
TSSAA Spring Fling ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME Tuesday, May 22 BASEBALL Class A at Middle Tennessee Christian 4 p.m. - South Pittsburg (23-10) vs. Trinity Christian (26-6) 6:30 - University School (23-11) vs. Loretto Class A at … [Read more...]
FREE READ: This Week in Photos (May 14-19, 2018)
By Jesse Smithey, 5Star preps editor This first week of 5StarPreps.com was a great success, and we couldn't have done it without the amazing visual skills of photographers Danny Parker and Shawn Millsaps. Here are a few of their best pieces … [Read more...]
SOCCER (free read): South-Doyle bests rival Sevier County in PKs; off to state for first time
By Jesse Smithey Say this for the South-Doyle boys' soccer team, it loves drama. Or, at least, it finds its way into it lately. Because for the second consecutive outing, the Cherokees have needed a clutch performance in penalty kicks to get … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Alcoa soccer is back – at state, that is
By Dave Link 5 Star Preps ALCOA – It’s back to the ’Boro for the Alcoa High School soccer team. The Tornadoes (14-5) defeated Oneida 7-0 Saturday night in a Class A sectional match for a spot in this coming week’s Division I-A state … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: William Blount secures spot in Class AAA state tournament
By Mike Blackerby MARYVILLE - Amanda Leatherwood called it an affirmation of William Blount softball. After years of knocking on the door, the Lady Governors are finally on the path to Murfreesboro for their first state tournament appearance since … [Read more...]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Greeneville tops Pigeon Forge; Science Hill eliminates Karns
By Jesse Smithey This state sectional Saturday was anything but easy for the Greeneville High School baseball team. … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: Kingston returning to state for first time since 2001
By Jesse Smithey Wendy Johnson, the first-year softball coach at Kingston, put a lot of trust in her senior-laden team this season. Though a veteran coach herself, she had spent some time away from the game. And when she took over the Lady … [Read more...]