BY JESSE SMITHEY The Christian Academy of Knoxville football program and head coach Travis Mozingo have parted ways, according to a letter sent out to CAK families Friday night by head of school Rich Fulford. The letter also stated that … [Read more...]
5STAR NOTES: Slover resigns as Morristown East Football coach, Wade signs with ETSU Football, Scholarship Offer News and more
BY JESSE SMITHEY The news has been coming fast and furious of late. From Caleb Slover's resignation as football coach at Morristown East to an influx of big scholarship offers to area athletes, get caught up on it all in this 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
TSSAA doles out punishment for Lenoir City and Fulton girls’ basketball programs based on Monday’s on-court altercation
BY JESSE SMITHEY An on-court altercation between a Lenoir City High School girls' basketball player and Fulton girls' basketball player late in Monday's District 5-3A Tournament Championship caused a lengthy delay, a gym to be emptied and teams … [Read more...]
Alcoa wins District 2-2A over G-P, Fulton wins OT Classic over A-E, Anderson County gets District title in Year 1 with new coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY If you thought Monday's area high school postseason games were good, then wait until you get a load of Tuesday's. From Fulton's overtime classic against rival Austin-East to a remarkable turnaround by Anderson County and more, … [Read more...]
Brandon Winton returns; Class of 2024 Football Prospect transfers from IMG to Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY Brandon Winton took a chance. He uprooted his promising prep football career here in Knoxville in early 2022 and left, opting to go to national power IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Now, the Class of 2024 wide receiver … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman tops Alcoa for girls District 2-2A Title; Oak Ridge downs Karns for 3-4A title; Fulton wins controversial girls district finale vs. LC
BY JESSE SMITHEY Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman put on another classic. Oak Ridge got the better of Karns in Round 3. And an on-court altercation sullied Fulton's big upset over Lenoir City. Get caught up on Monday's postseason … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps FOOTBALL TEAM selections presented by Jeremy Cox – Thrivent Financial
Please note: this is NOT a recruiting list or prospect list. Just because a player may have offers doesn't mean they'll be selected. How Teams Are Selected: 5Star Preps encompasses a coverage area of 65 schools. Players selected … [Read more...]
SCORER’S BOOK: 4-seed Jefferson County upsets Sevier girls, Lady Mountaineers prove clutch at Farragut, Central Boys stun Oak Ridge in OT
Upsets. A 50-piece double-double. A 40-piece double-double. More upsets. What a night of high school basketball. Here's the rundown... … [Read more...]
Seymour High School promotes Patrick Clark to head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Seymour High School has its new football coach in place. The school announced the hiring of Patrick Clark as the Eagles' new head coach. … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Underclassman Football Team Selections
2022 All-5Star Preps Football Underclassman Team Selections PRESENTED BY THRIVENT FINANCIAL Please note: this is NOT a recruiting list or prospect list. How Teams Are Selected: 2025 and 2026 players only Coach Nominations 2022 … [Read more...]