BY MIKE BLACKERBY Oak Ridge vs. Fulton. It’s one of the great traditional end-of-the-regular-season rivalry games in the state of Tennessee. Over the last few years the series has featured memorable games and great individual players on both … [Read more...]
THE QB1 SERIES (2023): Powell Panthers look to replace Jordyn Potts at quarterback in 2023
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It seems like Powell coach Matt Lowe has always had a seamless transition of top-tier quarterbacks through the years. Most recently the baton was handed off from all-time great Panthers quarterbacks Walker Trusley to Jordyn … [Read more...]
Greeneville Lady Greene Devils get first W at Grainger in 5 years; Greeneville frosh Trey Thompson shines in win over Grizzlies
BY MIKE BLACKERBY RUTLEDGE – Lauren Bailey has scored more than 2,000 points in her Greeneville career, but it was her defense that helped blow the game open Friday against Grainger. Bailey, in an otherwise quiet performance offensively, had two … [Read more...]
High-energy Alvey (24 points) leads Jefferson County Lady Patriots past Cocke County, 58-51
BY MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Senior guard Makenzie Alvey threw in a one-handed shot from deep in the backcourt at the buzzer to give Jefferson County a 22-14 lead over Cocke County after one quarter. The desperation shot served as an inkling that … [Read more...]
Morristown East guard Kyle Cloninger has leveled up to become one of East Tennessee’s top scoring threats
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Morristown East junior point guard Kyle Cloninger has emerged as one of the top all-around basketball players in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Cloninger, who averaged 13.6 points and was East’s third offensive option last season … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman 2024 star wide receiver Carlos Orr hauls in offers; could Power 5s be next?
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It has been a nice run on the recruiting front for rising Gatlinburg-Pittman senior football star Carlos Orr. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound wide receiver/defensive back with a big upside has garnered four offers in the last week. … [Read more...]
Madi Hawk’s 3-pointer leads Jefferson County girls past rival Morristown West
BY MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Madi Hawk played the role of hero in the waning seconds of a rivalry game Friday night. … [Read more...]
SEVIER COUNTY Girls remain in control of district; downs Morristown West 57-41
BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – There’s plenty of basketball yet to be played, but Sevier County is already firmly control in District 2-4A. The Bearettes downed Morristown West 57-41 Friday night to complete their first run through the four-team … [Read more...]
Jordan White’s career night leads Northview Academy girls past Halls; Caleb Shaffer sparks Halls rally and 2OT win at Northview Academy
BY MIKE BLACKERBY KODAK – Halls and host Northview Academy squared off in a non-district Class 3A Region 2 doubleheader Tuesday night at the NVA gym. There were two very different games. One contest was drama free and decided early. The second … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Cross Country Teams
2022 All-5Star Preps Cross Country Teams BOYS Runner of the Year: Trevor Coggin, Farragut BOYS First team Trevor Coggin, Farragut: Senior led the Admirals to the state Class AAA championship at Sanders Ferry park in Hendersonville. He finished … [Read more...]