BY MIKE BLACKERBY If you run in cross-country circles, get used to the name. Catholic’s Keegan Smith figures to be a tour de force on both the statewide and national scene for years to come. The highly touted freshman was a smashing success in … [Read more...]
Gudger-led Greeneville big plays South-Doyle in 49-14 win in Class 4A first-round game
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – Top-ranked Greeneville overwhelmed South-Doyle with its big-play ability Friday night in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Greene Devils (11-0) scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy boys cross country wins third title in 11 years; Farragut girls claim runner-up
By MIKE BLACKERBY Hardin Valley’s boys were up to the difficult task of repeating as state cross-country champions on Thursday. The margin of victory wasn’t as impressive as last year, but the Hawks nonetheless completed one of the best two-year XC … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge plays underdog role, Powell’s first-round reboot, West versus West
By MIKE BLACKERBY Here’s a look at some of the intriguing games in Class 5A in the 5Star Preps coverage area Friday night as we steam into the first round of the 2021 high school football playoffs: Oak Ridge at McMinn County Ooltewah at … [Read more...]
South-Doyle vs. Greeneville, Meigs County’s statement, Oakdale and Jellico want historical moment
By MIKE BLACKERBY Where did the regular season go? It seems like just yesterday that we were getting ready for the much-anticipated high school football season openers. Now it’s time to shift gears. A total of 230 teams in nine classifications … [Read more...]
West delivers resounding message in 49-14 win over Central in Region 2-5A championship
By MIKE BLACKERBY Nobody saw this coming. West played a near-perfect first half Friday on its way to a shocking 49-14 demolition of Central in the Region 2-5A championship game. The host Rebels (8-2, 5-0) dominated in every phase of the game and … [Read more...]
Week 11 Glance – Farragut vs. Bearden, Central vs. West, CAK vs. Silverdale
By MIKE BLACKERBY As if there wasn’t already enough on the line in the annual Farragut-Bearden high school football brouhaha. The West Knoxville showdown between the bitter rivals has an added twist Friday night at Farragut. It’s a Week 11 … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Fulton vs. Carter, Kingston vs. Loudon, Oakdale aims for 2-seed
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s final-exam time for high school football teams as we head into the last week of the regular season. Some teams already know their fates, whether they’re in or out of the playoff picture. For many who will move onto the … [Read more...]
Carter’s come-from-behind style pays off in 42-38 region win over South-Doyle
By MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS -- Comeback Carter trailed South-Doyle 14-0 after one quarter of its key Region 2-4A game Friday and things weren’t looking good for the Hornets. No worries, though. Based on its track record, Carter had the … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Morristown West gets playoff spot, Carter vs. South-Doyle region clash, Halls vs. Central rivalry
By MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a full slate of games with major playoff implications in Classes 5A-6A as we gear up for Week 10 of the high school football season in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Morristown West clinches berth Carter vs. … [Read more...]