The week’s high school basketball Flashback in the 5Star Preps coverage area includes looks at: Fulton eyes another postseason run Jellico freshman is the real deal Lakeway Christian building for the future Feel-good story at Sevier … [Read more...]
NEW QB1s, part III: Austin-East football must find replacement for Trey Foster
The NEW QB1s, Part III: Austin-East By MIKE BLACKERBY Austin-East football coach Jeff Phillips has an impeccable track record of developing raw, unproven quarterbacks. Phillips will get his chance to break in another starting quarterback during … [Read more...]
With four starters fouled out, Cosby Lady Eagles survive late against rival Cocke County
By MIKE BLACKERBY COSBY, Tenn. – All things added up to an intense night of basketball on The Hill Tuesday night. Cosby vs. Cocke County is one of the area’s most heated high school basketball rivalries. The raucous setting inside the quaint Cosby … [Read more...]
NEW QB1s, Part II: Bearden football looks to filling vacancy left by Collin Ironside
By MIKE BLACKERBY There are already similarities. Bearden quarterbacks Collin Ironside and John Carlevato were both thrown into the fire early in their football careers as freshmen. Both weathered the storm. Ironside went on to become one … [Read more...]
B.J. Edwards’ milestone, Akeem’s recruitment, Jeff Co girls’ defense, Webb preps for title defense
This week’s Flashback hoop scoop in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a look at: Edwards reaches milestone Suffocating D at Jeff County Webb falls in mid-state Area nuggets … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge tops rival Clinton, turns page into February still favored in District 3-AAA
By MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge junior Johnathan Stewart helped beat rival Clinton at its own game Friday night at Wildcat Arena. … [Read more...]
Scott Highlanders basketball no longer a pushover
By MIKE BLACKERBY They take their high school basketball seriously in Huntsville. In fact, fans that follow Scott High are crazy about their Highlanders this season. At 18-3, Scott is off to its best start in years. … [Read more...]
FLASHBACK: Morristown East’s Rising Star, Clinton’s 3-master, G-P’s resurgence, TKA balance
By Mike Blackerby This week’s high school basketball Flashback in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes us to Morristown, Clinton, Seymour and Gatlinburg as the regular season heads down the home stretch. MoEast’s rising star Clinton’s … [Read more...]
IMG at Catholic: Fighting Irish show well into the 4th against defending national champions
By MIKE BLACKERBY Playing on the biggest stage in high school basketball, Catholic played toe-to-toe Saturday with defending national champion IMG Academy. It was the nouveau riche vs. one of the confirmed rock stars of prep basketball, and … [Read more...]
Ella Johnson regains form to help Union County win at Carter
By MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS -- Her shots haven’t been going in at the desired pace lately, but Union County’s Ella Johnson was back in the groove Friday night at Carter. Johnson took charge from the outset as she led the Lady Patriots to … [Read more...]