By MIKE BLACKERBY The pop looks to be back in the usually high-powered Campbell County offense this season. With nine regulars returning on offense, the Cougars appear more than capable of upping the production in 2020. … [Read more...]
Morristown East football wants 2019 momentum to carry over
By MIKE BLACKERBY Morristown East closed with a rush last season, winning its last four football games. This season, don’t be surprised to see the Hurricanes build on the momentum they generated to finish 2019. … [Read more...]
Sevier County football returns 15 starters for 2020; optimism abounds
By MIKE BLACKERBY Optimism abounds in the Sevier County football camp that 2020 will signal a sharp reversal of fortunes for the proud program. Coming off consecutive seasons of 3-7 and 2-8, the Smoky Bears bring back 15 starters and feature one of … [Read more...]
Kolby Morgan will be cornerstone for Oneida’s success in 2020 season
By MIKE BLACKERBY It appears that Oneida’s football fortunes will rest largely on the sturdy shoulders of Kolby Morgan in 2020. Morgan, one of the top all-around players in the 5Star Preps coverage area, will be a force for the Indians on offense, … [Read more...]
CAK Football approaching 2020 season with quiet confidence
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a quiet confidence in the Christian Academy of Knoxville camp that 2020 could be a special high school football season. … [Read more...]
Morristown West football preparing to rebound from historically rough 2019
By MIKE BLACKERBY Morristown West’s proud football tradition took a direct hit in 2019. After opening with a 23-19 win over archrival Morristown East, the Trojans lost their final nine games of the season. Not exactly the kind of record they’ve … [Read more...]
William Blount football has ‘chance to be competitive’ in 2020
By Mike Blackerby William Blount appears to be trending up heading into the 2020 high school football season. Coach Philip Shadowens says this could be his best team yet since taking over at William Blount in 2015. … [Read more...]
Can Seymour Football build off its second half of the 2019 season?
By MIKE BLACKERBY They raised the bar at Seymour in 2019 under first-year head coach Scott Branton. There was: A new culture. A renewed sense of confidence and purpose, especially on defense. A stunning upset. … [Read more...]
‘It Has Just Been Strange’ … Spring Fling staples missing Murfreesboro this week
By MIKE BLACKERBY Hardin Valley coach Bryan Brown has taken track and field athletes and teams to the Spring Fling every year since the school opened in 2008-09. As of this week, that streak came to an end. And he's not the only one. Programs like … [Read more...]
Memorable TSSAA Spring Fling moments from 2010-2019
Need a Spring Fling fix? Then here you go. The 5Star Preps team would normally be in Murfreesboro this week, covering the annual TSSAA high school sports championships. Of course that isn’t the case as the Coronavirus wiped out the 2020 spring … [Read more...]