BY MIKE BLACKERBY Powell sputtered out of the gate but turned in a dominating performance over the final three quarters Friday night as the Panthers crushed 5A rival Oak Ridge 35-7 in a non-region game. Powell (2-1), after spotting the visiting … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW FOR WEEK 3 OF THE 2024 SEASON
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BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s already Week 3 of the high school football season as this installment of the Big Preview takes a gander at some of the top games in the 5Star Preps coverage area Friday night. … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW: Week 2 (2024): Jefferson County at Sevier County, Alcoa at Bearden, Gibbs at Halls, Farragut at Powell
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This week’s Big Preview points to key games at Sevier County, Bearden, Halls, Powell and Lenoir City as we move into Week 2 of the high school football season. Here’s a look at some of the pivotal matchups in the 5Star Preps coverage area: … [Read more...]
Jefferson County fends off Oak Ridge rally for 34-31 win in season opener in Dandridge
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BY MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Skylar Thomas stepped into the starring role for Jefferson County Friday night. In fact, he made it look easy. … [Read more...]
SMALL SCHOOL REPORT: A Deep Dive into some area contenders in Class 1A and 2A
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BY MIKE BLACKERBY Expectations are running high at several of the schools in the 5Star Preps coverage area in Classes 1A and 2A. Region 2-1A, with Oliver Springs, Coalfield and Rockwood, is loaded with teams capable of making deep playoff runs. As … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — 2024 Sevier County Jamboree at Sevier County High School
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BY MIKE BLACKERBY SEVIERVILLE — Cooper Newman was in complete command – and the final play of Friday’s Sevier County Jamboree was emblematic of just how far the outstanding sophomore quarterback has progressed since last season. … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — 5Star Preps Jamboree presented by Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
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BY MIKE BLACKERBY JEFFERSON CITY – There was no shortage of talent on hand Thursday for the 4th Annual 5Star Preps Jamboree, presented by Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance. For example. Catholic’s Tyreek King and Greeneville’s Zaydyn Anderson … [Read more...]
2024 All-5Star Preps TRACK & FIELD teams, presented by Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic
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ALL-5STAR PREPS 2024 TRACK & FIELD TEAM MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Colin Eckerman, Webb FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Gracie Waite, Hardin Valley BOYS FIRST TEAM (Individual state champions automatically earn berths in their respective … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2024 Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Colin Eckerman, Webb School of Knoxville
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BY MIKE BLACKERBY Redemption was the motivation, and Webb’s Colin Eckerman used that theme for a record-setting season on his way to earning accolades as the 5Star Preps 2024 Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. In the process, the … [Read more...]
ALL-5STAR PREPS 2024 SOFTBALL TEAMS presented by KOC
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2024 ALL-5STAR PREPS SOFTBALL TEAM Powered by Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic FIRST TEAM Lacey Keck, Jr., Gibbs: The 5Star Preps Player of the Year, Keck did it all in leading the Lady Eagles to their 11th state championship in program history. Keck … [Read more...]