BY JESSE SMITHEY The Austin-East High School boys' basketball program has tabbed Denard Bertram as its new head basketball coach this week. The school confirmed the hire Friday morning to 5Star Preps. … [Read more...]
Transfer QB Matthew Clemmer getting into Maryville mindframe to lead the Rebels in 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY Slipping into a Maryville Rebels shirt for the first time for spring practice was admittedly a bit surreal for Matthew Clemmer. Imagine having spent the previous three seasons at an in-county rival school, suffering … [Read more...]
Hassan Alsultani just may provide more ‘explosive’ plays for Carter run game in 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY When it comes to Hassan Alsultani playing college football, his likely projected position just may be somewhere in the defensive secondary. That's exactly where he has starred for Carter High School's football team. But … [Read more...]
TOP 30 CLASS OF 2023 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROSPECTS – Version 4.0 (July 2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY The first iteration of the 5Star Preps Top 30 Football Prospects from the Class of 2023 debuted on Aug. 1, 2021. And another followed during the fall and spring. But months have passed since Version 3.0. More offers have … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Golf Season Preview
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps coverage area is once again deep in golf talent. Don't be surprised if a one or two area teams snag a state title. And definitely don't be stunned to see plenty of area players challenge for TSSAA crowns … [Read more...]
JUST IN: Shane Wells resigns as boys’ basketball coach at Hardin Valley Academy
By JESSE SMITHEY One of the area's top boys' basketball coaches is stepping away from the game for a bit. Shane Wells and Hardin Valley Academy each confirmed to 5Star Preps on Wednesday morning that Wells resigned as the Hawks' coach after two … [Read more...]
MEDIA DAY LEFTOVERS: High School Football Notes from Friday, July 15 interviews
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps team conducted nearly 40 interviews Friday, July 15, at the Knoxville Football Officials Association's Media Day at Three Ridges Golf Course. Here are some of the top things we learned... … [Read more...]
Karns senior RB DeSean Bishop commits to Coastal Carolina
BY JESSE SMITHEY DeSean Bishop, the Karns High School star running back and one of the more intriguing college football prospects in the state from the Class of 2023, dropped hints during the spring and early weeks of summer that his commitment … [Read more...]
Which teams have the most difficult schedules in 2022?
By JESSE SMITHEY Some absolutely brutal schedules await some of the area's top teams again this fall. Which ones have the toughest? Have a look at these 15 schools' slate of games. … [Read more...]
Shavar Young ‘working’ for big 2022 season while SEC offers pile up
By JESSE SMITHEY Shavar Young, the rising freshman at the Webb School of Knoxville, had a June that was pretty hard to beat. But with four seasons left of high school football, his mindset isn't centered around his recent recruiting … [Read more...]