By MIKE BLACKERBY ELIZABETHTON – There’s a new No. 1 team in Class 4A. Judging by Greeneville’s 42-12 demolition of two-time defending state champion Elizabethton Friday night the Greene Devils look like they’ll be mighty hard to dislodge from the … [Read more...]
Greeneville and Elizabethton expected to add another classic Friday to storied football rivalry
By MIKE BLACKERBY Greeneville and Elizabethton meet for the 78th time Friday. This one figures to be a doozy. Like instant-classic good. It may be the most-anticipated game yet between the two upper East Tennessee powerhouses, who have dominated … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Fulton vs. Anderson County preview; Coalfield, Pigeon Forge updates
BY MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps football report in Classes 1A to 4A highlights the Fulton-Anderson County showdown and includes updates with Coalfield and Pigeon Forge. Welcome to Week 3 of high school football: … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Bearden’s historic win, Jeff Co snaps L streak, Halls wins TO-Fest, Catholic preps for Baylor
It really didn’t mean a thing in the standings, but Bearden’s upset of Oak Ridge in Week 2 could be a season changer for the Bulldogs moving forward. Here’s a look at this week’s report for Classes 4A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage … [Read more...]
Fulton snaps losing skid to rival Central with 31-14 win in Battle of Broadway
By MIKE BLACKERBY Senior linebacker Jerrison Gibson and the Fulton defense were the difference Friday against Central in the 57th Battle of Broadway. The opportunistic Class 4A Falcons (2-0) converted three turnovers by the 5A Bobcats (0-2) into … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Central vs. Fulton, Lenoir City vs. Loudon; Kingston’s run game
By MIKE BLACKERBY Here’s the Class 1A-4A high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area as some traditional rivalry games headline this week’s slate of games: Central at Fulton Lenoir City at Loudon Kingston vs. Harriman … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS: Maryville vs. Powell, CAK goes out of state, Carter starts strong, Farragut looks to rebound
By JESSE SMITHEY This week’s Class 4A-6A and Division II high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area, features: A look at Powell at Maryville Carter's fast start CAK leaves state for Week 2 Farragut looks to rebound … [Read more...]
Mason Gudger’s big night in Fountain City gives Greeneville 42-17 win at Central
By MIKE BLACKERBY Greeneville coach Eddie Spradlen expects senior running back Mason Gudger to lead the way as the Greene Devils try and make a run at another Class 4A state championship in 2021. Gudger did just that Saturday night in Knoxville as … [Read more...]
Powell running back Jarvis Stockton proves difference in 4-hour wild Week 1 win over AC
By MIKE BLACKERBY Pass-happy Powell got a big lift from senior running back Jarvis Stockton in its wild 60-48 comeback win over Anderson County Friday in the season opener for both teams. The hard-running Stockton darted for 192 yards on 20 carries … [Read more...]
Senior RB Shawn Gary, South-Doyle defense score 28-20 win at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge
By MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – The much-hyped 2021 high school football season opener lived up to its billing. So did two of the top stars in the 5Star Preps coverage area. … [Read more...]