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...]
West senior Will Biven continues to improve his college basketball recruiting stock
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...]