BY MIKE BLACKERBY It was just another sensational night at the office for Desean Bishop, and a win for the ages for the Karns football team on Thursday. … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Oak Ridge, Karns battle for seeding; Jefferson County aims for first region since 94
By MIKE BLACKERBY The overall schedule is light this week as several teams have Friday off, but a couple of key headline games are set for Thursday in Karns and Friday in Johnson City. Here’s a look at Classes 5A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Jellico chases history, Kingston returns top RB, Greeneville LBs respond
MIKE BLACKERBY High school football is heading down the home stretch of the regular season as we take a look at Classes 1A-4A in the 5Star Preps coverage area this week: Jellico on the brink Kingston gets a boost Greeneville’s LBs … [Read more...]
KIL XC 2021: HVA’s Maddie Archdale, Catholic’s Keegan Smith, Farragut girls, HVA boys take titles
By MIKE BLACKERBY Hardin Valley cross country runner Maddie Archdale was mighty good as a freshman in 2020. KIL champion, Region 2 winner and 12th in the state meet. Saturday at the 2021 KIL Championship, Archdale served notice that she’s ready to … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Meigs County eyes on Chattanooga, Coalfield rebounds, Games to Track
BY MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps high school football roundup for Classes 1A-4A in the area spotlights 2A powerhouse Meigs County. Tigers seek another title game Coalfield quarterback Hines shines Key games to monitor … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Jefferson County’s resurgence, Campbell County hosts Powell, Catholic takes on Lipscomb
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps high school football roundup for Classes 5A-6A and Division II includes a look back to Week 7 and a peek ahead to Week 8 action Friday night. Is Jeff County back? Big Friday night in Jacksboro … [Read more...]
Catholic freshman XC runner Keegan Smith already in a class of his own
By MIKE BLACKERBY The transition from middle school to high school cross country has been almost seamless for highly touted Catholic freshman Keegan Smith. That’s because Smith is still pretty much running against himself. … [Read more...]
Powell hits upset-minded Oak Ridge with a double-whammy in 38-7 rout
By MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – Talk about a nasty double whammy. As if offensive-minded Powell didn’t already present enough problems. Now the Panthers have sprouted fangs on defense. … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS (Week 7): Fulton vs. South-Doyle, Anderson County vs. Carter, Oneida vs. Rockwood
By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s reckoning time this week as the top four teams in rugged Region 2-4A square off. Anderson County (4-2, 2-0) hosts Carter (4-2, 1-0) in the Thursday TV game while South-Doyle (4-2, 1-1) travels to Fulton (4-2, 1-1) Friday in … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS (Week 7): Powell vs. Oak Ridge, Central’s quiet momentum, CAK in playoff mode
By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s hard to believe, but Week 7 in high school football is already at hand. That means it’s time to start looking at playoff ramifications moving forward, starting this week with a big Region 3-5A matchup Friday night on … [Read more...]