BY JESSE SMITHEY An already historic season for the Halls High School wrestling program got even better on Saturday in Franklin, Tenn. The Red Devils added a traditional TSSAA Class A team championship to the state duals title it won in early … [Read more...]
SCORER’S BOOK: Webb Spartans head to Final Four, Lenoir City gets first region win since 2010, Plus more top wins and individual performances
BY JESSE SMITHEY Webb School of Knoxville is headed back to state in Division II. Meanwhile, area boys basketball teams in Division I extended their seasons. Here's what you need to know from Saturday night — from the big wins to the big … [Read more...]
THE SCORER’S BOOK: CAK, Catholic, TKA earn Final Four berths; Maryville girls upset Oak Ridge; plus, more region quarterfinal top performances
BY JESSE SMITHEY The postseason brings drama, especially on nights when all the games are elimination games. Here are the big happenings Friday in the Division II girls state quarterfinals and in the Division I region quarterfinals. The … [Read more...]
CAK Football and head coach Travis Mozingo part ways
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...]