BY JESSE SMITHEY Eli Owens can’t remember a time when he wasn’t a University of Tennessee football fan. He can recall the games and specific seasons in which he attended games. So when he got word Monday that the Vols were offering him a … [Read more...]
Class of 2024 prospect Markeis Barrett watching recruiting stock rise this spring
By JESSE SMITHEY Markeis Barrett had no intention of playing high school football. It's a good thing he changed his mind. Barrett, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound Class of 2024 talent, is watching his stock as a college football prospect skyrocket … [Read more...]
Scott West hired as new head boys’ basketball coach at Eagleton College & Career Academy
BY JESSE SMITHEY The high school varsity athletics programs at Eagleton College & Career Academy are still relatively unknown. Scott West just may play a part in changing that. … [Read more...]
Derek Wallace resigns as Anderson County High School boys’ basketball coach
By JESSE SMITHEY For the past 16 seasons, Derek Wallace has paced the hardwood as Anderson County High School's boys basketball coach. But that time reached its end Monday. … [Read more...]
VERSION 3.0 – Updating the Top Prospects from the Class of 2023
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. But months have passed and many offers have rolled in since the last … [Read more...]
Ryan Ross resigns as South-Doyle boys basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY It's hard to walk away from a game you love, but Ryan Ross is doing just that. He announced his resignation as head boys' basketball coach a South-Doyle High School on Friday. … [Read more...]
Big-time Class of 2025 basketball prospect transfers from Wisconsin to Lakeway Christian
By JESSE SMITHEY From B.J. Edwards to Jakobi Gillespie to Blue Cain, East Tennessee has had no shortage of basketball stars, of late. And a new one will make his debut this fall. … [Read more...]
Alcoa 2023 offensive lineman Lance Williams commits to Virginia Tech
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — His name has been on college football recruiting boards for three years or so now. And on Monday, Lance Williams removed it. The rising senior at Alcoa High School — and No. 1 player in 5Star Preps' Class of 2023 player … [Read more...]
Farragut sophomore shortstop Lukas Buckner commits to Central Florida
BY JESSE SMITHEY He spent a majority of his childhood growing up in the shadows of Farragut Baseball giants such as Nick Senzel, Nicky Delmonico and A.J. Simcox. Now Lukas Buckner is casting out his own legacy. The sophomore infielder … [Read more...]
2022 Football Spring Practice Dates
Spring practice season has already arrived for some or is just weeks away for others. And just like always, 5Star Preps plans to cover as much of it as possible. Here are spring practice dates for some of our area high school football program, … [Read more...]