By MIKE BLACKERBY West High School basketball coach Aubin Goporo doesn’t hesitate when he evaluates the college potential of Rebels senior guard/wing Will Biven. You can hear the excitement in his voice. … [Read more...]
Jamboree Notebook 2: Central backs shine; notes on South-Doyle, West, Gibbs, HVA, Carter, Halls
By MIKE BLACKERBY Central has been one of the most impressive high school football teams in the area during the preseason. The Bobcats continued that trend Friday with another strong showing in the 61stannual Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic High … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS JAMBOREE: Clinton, Grace Christian, Jellico highlight the inaugural event
BY MIKE BLACKERBY JEFFERSON CITY – Clinton figures to be one of the area’s most improved area football teams in the area in 2021, and Joshuah Keith is a big reason why. The electric 5-foot-9, 160-pound sophomore was one of the stars of the night … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Kingston at Fulton (Aug. 10, 2021)
By MIKE BLACKERBY Raysean Jackson looks to be settling in nicely as Fulton’s starting quarterback. Of course it helps to have your brother as your go-to guy. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2021 Cross Country Season Preview
By MIKE BLACKERBY This could be a historic year for cross country in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Not since 2010 has East Tennessee swept the state cross country team titles in the largest classification. … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Greeneville Greene Devils vs. West Ridge
GREENEVILLE – Is Greeneville ready to return to state championship form? The Greene Devils have been one of the state’s elite programs over the last decade. Since 2010 Greeneville has captured four state titles (2010, 2011, 2017, 2018) and won 88 … [Read more...]
Bearden basketball standout Elijah Bredwood raising game to another level
By MIKE BLACKERBY Elijah Bredwood embraces the comparison to his former teammate. Many say the Bearden backcourt standout is cut from the same cloth as former Bulldogs all-state guard Trent Stephney. … [Read more...]
Midway football returns one of area’s best QB-WR combos in hopes for playoff success
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Midway football will be led by one of the best pass-catch tandems in the 5Star Preps coverage area this season. Dual-threat quarterback Emmett Hegland and receiver Caleb Goodman, who will both be third-year senior starters for the … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE SCOOP — South-Doyle at Halls (July 30, 2021)
By MIKE BLACKERBY South-Doyle running back Shawn Gary was plenty good as a junior. With the start of the 2021 high school football season less than three weeks away, Gary looks like he has taken his game to even another level. … [Read more...]
SLEEPER TEAMS, part IV: Gibbs Eagles targeting return to playoffs in 2021
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Scoring points shouldn’t be a problem for Gibbs in 2021. The pressing question for the Eagles is will they be better on defense this season? … [Read more...]