Though area high school spring sports programs are holding onto hope that some sort of season will be played soon, all signs currently point to that not happening. Many Class of 2020 athletes will likely be left wondering "what if" about their … [Read more...]
Class of 2023 QB lands in Oak Ridge, provides depth
by MIKE BLACKERBY Unlike 2019, depth apparently won’t be an issue at quarterback for Oak Ridge’s football team this fall. … [Read more...]
Fernando Frances fighting back to full health for one final shot with the Powell Panthers
Fernando Frances recalls vividly the moment when his 2019 high school football season came to a screeching halt just as it was getting started. It was the first play of the first preseason scrimmage against Volunteer for Powell’s standout running … [Read more...]
Cocke County football ready for next step in Scotty Dykes’ second season
By MIKE BLACKERBY Cocke County’s recent football history suggests otherwise, but second-year coach Scotty Dykes is confident he can build a consistent winner at his alma mater. In fact, Dykes thinks he can lead the Class 5A program to another level … [Read more...]
New QB1s, part XI: Powell football must find successor to Walker Trusley
By MIKE BLACKERBY Walker Trusley could throw it, run it and seemingly make plays out of nothing. But more than anything, Trusley possessed the “it factor” that great quarterbacks have. There’s a good reason Trusley was the MVP of the 2019 Powell … [Read more...]
New QB1s, part X: Greenback football searching for replacement for Braden Carnes
The line of succession has been impressive, from Hunter Willis to Bryce Hanley to Braden Carnes. Heading into the 2020 high school football season, the big question at Greenback is who will be coach Greg Ryan’s next starting quarterback at the Class … [Read more...]
Oneida baseball star Jakob Hamilton may have ended his career with a bang
By MIKE BLACKERBY Oneida’s Jakob Hamilton wanted to go out with a bang his senior season. He just didn’t want it to end this way. … [Read more...]
New head coaches Nick Craney, Justin Pressley, Darel Keith face challenging spring
By MIKE BLACKERBY Things three first-year high school football coaches in the 5Star Preps coverage area expected to be dealing with at this time of the year: · Overseeing offseason weight room and conditioning · Familiarizing themselves … [Read more...]
New QB1s, part IX: Alcoa Football now must replace Sam Vaulton
Five-time defending Class 3A state champion Alcoa has a bevy of returning skill players returning on offense. With the recent surprise postseason transfer of quarterback Sam Vaulton, one of the pressing questions for the Tornadoes is who will … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS TRACK & FIELD PREVIEW (2020)
5Star Preps Track & Field Preview (2020) We give you some 30 athletes to know. And all the top teams to watch. In this year's Track & Field Preview ... … [Read more...]