By MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the notable games from last week and developments moving forward in Week 9: Loudon’s big second half G-P’s … [Read more...]
WEEK 9 GLANCE: Heritage Mountaineers look for big October, Lenoir City building toward more wins, Jefferson County vs Science Hill
By MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the top storylines this week: Heritage has huge ‘opportunity’ Lenoir City ends region streak Region 1-6A … [Read more...]
Gianni Magdos, Powell Panthers take down Campbell County, 58-36, to take command of Region 3-5A
By MIKE BLACKERBY POWELL — Gianni Magdos’ penchant for the big play helped turn the tide in Powell’s favor against stubborn visiting Campbell County Friday night. Magdos had the first three-interception game of his career and the Powell senior … [Read more...]
WEEK 8 GLANCE, part II: Campbell County at Powell, Gibbs at Anderson County, Greeneville at Oak Ridge previews
By MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the key matchups this week: Campbell County at Powell Gibbs at Anderson County Greeneville at Oak Ridge … [Read more...]
Catholic faces nationally ranked Lipscomb, Oliver Springs wins third in a row, Pigeon Forge still fighting for 2-seed
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football rundown for Division II and Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a gander at the following area schools: Catholic’s huge mid-state challenge Jackson leads Oliver Springs … [Read more...]
Dobyns-Bennett tops Jefferson County, 34-10; Patriots star QB Izaiah Hall leaves injured in first half
By MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Jefferson County was already trying to dig itself out of an early hole against Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett in Friday’s battle for first place in Region 1-6A. Then things went from worse to bad. Strong-armed junior … [Read more...]
WEEK 7 GLANCE, Part II: Jefferson County vs. D-B, Gavin Noe returns for AC, Connor Wheeler breakout star for Powell
This week’s high school football headlines for Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area focuses on the following storylines among area schools: JeffCo vs. D-B showdown Update on AC standout Pivotal Region 2-5A game … [Read more...]
Week 7 Glance, part I: Oliver Springs trending, Pigeon Forge on track, G-P shows run game, Loudon spreads the wealth
This week’s high school football rundown for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area shines the spotlight on the following area schools: Oliver Springs trending upward Pigeon Forge back on track G-P: Run Tegan, run Loudon … [Read more...]
Gritty Greeneville defensive stand in final seconds secures 21-20 win Friday night at Dobyns-Bennett
By MIKE BLACKERBY KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Call it the Greeneville grit. Greeneville relied on its defense time after time Friday night in its showdown of unbeatens with Dobyns-Bennett at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. With 18.4 seconds remaining and the … [Read more...]
Sweetwater Football chasing 1-seed, WR Carlos Orr emerges as CFB prospect, Oliver Springs turning corner
This week’s high school football rundown for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area turns the headlights on the following storylines: G-P receiver emerging as prospect Sweetwater earns key region win Oliver Springs gets first … [Read more...]