Defending Class 5A state champion Central never lost the faith. Not after unexpectedly dropping its final two games of the regular season. Not after falling behind 14-0 to David Crocket after a lethargic start Friday in Knoxville in the first round … [Read more...]
Division II Report: CAK football’s rematch, Grace vs Goodpasture, Webb vs CPA
This week’s Division II high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area as we zero in on the first round of the TSSAA playoffs: CAK’s rematch Grace faces Goodpasture Webb at state power CPA Catholic, TKA have byes … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Fulton football saves season, Gillum’s 100th, Oak Ridge dinged up, HVA’s big finish
This week’s high school football talking points for Classes 4-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Remember, Round 1 playoff games start at 7 p.m. Friday. Fulton’s resurgence Anderson County milestone Oak Ridge banged up Hardin … [Read more...]
2019 State Cross Country: Who won titles and who earned medals
The underclassmen-laden Farragut girls and Hardin Valley boys posted top-five finishes Saturday at the Large Class state cross country championships in Nashville. Here’s the skinny on how teams and runners from the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
Grainger football takes the win-or-go-home game against Union County in Week 11
RUTLEDGE – Grainger coach Chad Tate gave Grizzlies junior quarterback Dawson Holt a heads up earlier in the week that he might have a busy night Friday against Union County. His prediction was spot on. Holt rushed for 204 yards on 33 carries and … [Read more...]
1A-3A: Loudon football (9-0) faces Red Bank, Oliver Springs’ shutout, Harriman playoff spoiler, Kingston vs. G-P
High school football teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area look to put the finishing touches on the regular season Friday. There’s plenty on the line in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A this week as teams point to the playoffs. Here’s what to look for: … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Fulton football loses key starter, West RB health status, Grainger vs. Union County
Playoff talk and injuries to key players garner the headlines this week in the 5Star Preps 4A-6A high school football report. Is it really already Week 11 of the regular season? Here are some of this week’s talking points: Fulton QB health … [Read more...]
Elijah Young shines in QB debut; South-Doyle claims Region 2-5A with 38-10 win over Central
South-Doyle coach Clark Duncan came up with an unorthodox game plan to give his Cherokees their best chance to beat No. 1-ranked Central Friday. To no one’s surprise, the scheme showcased Elijah Young, who started at the Wildcat quarterback position … [Read more...]
Down 14 in the fourth, Walker Trusley and Powell football find a way to improve to 9-0
Quarterback Walker Trusley called it football The Powell Way. Take Thursday night against Oak Ridge, for example. After trailing for most of the game, the Panthers scored three touchdowns in the frantic final 10 minutes to pull out a 27-21 win over … [Read more...]
Region XC: Maryville’s Andie-Marie Jones, HVA’s Kaden Keller headline Region 2 winners
Maryville’s Andie-Marie Jones ran alone Thursday at the Region 2-AAA state cross championships. She’ll likely have more company at the state meet a week from Saturday in Nashville. That’s just fine with the Lady Rebels’ standout sophomore, who has … [Read more...]