By MIKE BLACKERBY Clinton nailed down the District 4-3A regular-season title Friday night at Halls. But as far as Dragons coach Chris Lockard is concerned, it’s just the first step in a season of great expectations. … [Read more...]
New QB1, part IV – Campbell County Football optimistic about next QB era
By MIKE BLACKERBY Quality quarterback play has been a hallmark at Campbell County under coach Justin Price over the last decade. Look for that trend to continue in 2022 despite the graduation of three-year starter Hunter White. The 38-year-old … [Read more...]
Lakeway’s Maliyah Glasper, Madi Hawk lead win over CAK; Luke Carter paces CAK boys in win at Lakeway
By JESSE SMITHEY WHITE PINE – Christian Academy traveled to Lakeway Christian on Tuesday for Round 2 of the Division II-East, District 1 showdown series. The Lakeway girls (19-2, 5-1) handed CAK (15-7, 5-1) its first district loss 67-61 to even the … [Read more...]
Fulton Falcons snap Clinton boys’ streak; Lady Falcons check dynamic scorer from Clinton
By MIKE BLACKERBY They’re two of the top Class 3A basketball teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Fulton got the best of Clinton Wednesday night in a non-district game at Jody Wright Arena, 68-52, but this may just be the … [Read more...]
NEW QB1, part 1: Sevier County looks to replace all-time passer Collin Shannon in 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Sevier County has had its share of great quarterbacks over the last 25 years, including Joey Matthews, Shane Kelley, Luke Manning, Deuce Wallace and most recently Collin Shannon. With the graduation of Shannon, who is ready to … [Read more...]
Bearden basketball teams rise above Greeneville in Wednesday night showdowns
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – Two of the top girls and boys high school basketball programs in the 5Star Preps coverage area squared off Wednesday in one of the first post-holiday headliners of January. Chalk up a pair of impressive wins for 4A … [Read more...]
Reagan Brown assumes leadership role at Northview Academy left behind by Campbell Penland
By MIKE BLACKERBY SEVIERVILLE – Just like Campbell Penland before her, Reagan Brown provides the “It Factor” for Northview Academy’s girls basketball team. … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE: Morristown East impresses in win over Sevier County; Girls at Sevier rolls past MoEast
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Morristown East’s boys and Sevier County’s girls opened their District 2-4A schedules with impressive wins Friday night. Get the details on both games below ... … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2021 Boys Cross-Country Runner of the Year: Keegan Smith, Catholic
By MIKE BLACKERBY Living up to insane expectations is often difficult. Not so for Catholic freshman Keegan Smith, the 5Star prep boys cross country Runner of the Year. He began and finished the fall racing season as the No. 1-ranked freshman in … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2021 Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Andie-Marie Jones, Maryville
By MIKE BLACKERBY The 2021 season was all about motivation and ultimately sweet redemption for Maryville senior Andie-Marie Jones, the 5Star Preps girls cross-country Runner of the Year. Turn back the clock to 2020. Jones was primed to defend the … [Read more...]