by MIKE BLACKERBY Central flipped the script from Week 1 in the turnover department and won the 58th Battle of Broadway in resounding fashion over rival Fulton on Friday. The 5A Bobcats (1-1) forced six turnovers and blocked a punt in their 41-21 … [Read more...]
A big FRIDAY FOCUS is on West and Farragut, Gibbs and Webb, and Fulton and Central
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Some intriguing non-region matchups headline play in Classes 4-6A this week in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Here’s the inaugural 4-6A high school football report of the season as we steam into Week 2. Enjoy it while you can, it … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman prepares for Alcoa, Lakeway building on win, Loudon finds form in second half, Pigeon Forge looks to rebound
This week’s high school football report for Classes 1A-3A and Division 2 in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a gander at: G-P’s fast start and tall task Milestone win for Lakeway New era begins at Loudon Tough opener for Pigeon … [Read more...]
Tison Johnson appears to be premier back for Morristown West in 2022 after big showing in win over Morristown East
BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Tison Johnson has designs on being Morristown West’s go-to guy in 2022. The senior running back got his chance Saturday as the Trojans turned back Morristown West 24-7 in the Battle of Hamblen County at Burke-Toney … [Read more...]
Anderson County finishes off Powell this time, 48-14, to begin the season 1-0
By MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON – Comebacks and fantastic finishes have been the norm for Powell against Anderson County the past couple of years. So given recent history, the Panthers weren’t about to push the panic button when the Mavericks jumped out … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy has new Track & Field and Cross Country coaches to replace Bryan Brown
By MIKE BLACKERBY Bryan Brown had one more thing to do before he recently stepped down as athletics director at Hardin Valley – hire his successor as track and field/cross country coach at HVA. These were big shoes to fill. And Brown, who resigned … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge Football prepared once again to run its way to the TSSAA playoffs
by MIKE BLACKERBY Pigeon Forge coach Scott Meadows has never been a big fan of the forward pass. Just call him a throwback to days long gone by. “We don’t have any ice bags for the quarterback’s shoulder,” quipped Meadows. … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Farragut Admirals at Powell Panthers – Friday, Aug. 5, 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There was some big news that came out of Friday’s lightning-delayed scrimmage featuring Farragut at Powell. But it had nothing to do with what happened on the field after the teams endured a 90-minute wait to begin play due to bad … [Read more...]
GATLINBURG-PITTMAN Football looking to big junior class for success in 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Thanks in large part to a large and talent-laden junior class, the football futures are trending up for Gatlinburg-Pittman heading into the 2022 high school season. Second-year coach Brad Waggoner said the Highlanders are more … [Read more...]
Jefferson County Football playing with ‘an expectation’ in 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Has Jefferson County football finally turned the corner after some mighty lean years? Patriots coach Spencer Riley, who guided Jeff County to its first winning record (6-5) since 2012 last season, thinks so. “I think we can … [Read more...]