With the high school football regular season winding down, we take a gander at what’s on tap Friday night in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area: The Alcoa football defensive mindset Coalfield at Oliver Springs … [Read more...]
4A-6A: Oak Ridge football stuns Mt. Juliet, Central vs. South-Doyle; Anderson Co., Seymour face big games
In this week’s high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area involving teams in Classes 4A, 5A and 6A: Oak Ridge shocks Mt. Juliet Central-SoDo showdown Seymour’s turnaround Anderson County plays for region title … [Read more...]
Powell edges West, 21-20, in overtime; Players know a sequel is imminent
By Mike Blackerby Powell defensive lineman Colton Webb said the Panthers haven’t seen the last of West this season. In fact, he was adamant about it. “One-hundred percent, we plan on seeing them again in the playoffs,” said Webb on Friday night, … [Read more...]
FINALLY HERE – The long-awaited West at Powell serves as marquee game in Week 9
By Mike Blackerby It became clear early in the high school football season that the collision course was imminent. Eventually, we’d get to Powell vs. West. The debate raged. Which one is better? The unbeaten Class 5A powers finally settle the … [Read more...]
1A-3A Report: Oneida, Loudon, Kingston prepare for key region clashes; Austin-East in form again
This week’s report in Classes 1A-3A involving high school football teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area: Oneida-Meigs County showdown Kingston at Alcoa Loudon’s tough stretch drive Austin-East’s run … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Greeneville at Elizabethton, Bearden at Farragut, Fulton health improves, MoEast win
By Mike Blackerby This week’s high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area involving teams in classes 4A-6A: Showdown in Region 1-4A Riddle returns for Fulton Annual battle of West Knoxville MoEast bags first victory … [Read more...]
After easy win, Greeneville football turns its focus to Week 9 tilt with rival Elizabethton
By Mike Blackerby GREENEVILLE – It didn’t take Greeneville long to turn its focus elsewhere Friday night following the Greene Devils’ 49-0 win over Sullivan South at Burley Stadium. Next week’s Region 1-4A looming showdown at Elizabethton was the … [Read more...]
Isaiah Ligon’s career night moves Austin-East past G-P and into 2-seed position
By Mike Blackerby GATLINBURG – Austin-East coach Jeff Phillips has been waiting for senior running back Isaiah Ligon to kick it into a higher gear. Phillips got his wish Thursday as the explosive Ligon ran wild against Gatlinburg-Pittman in a key … [Read more...]
DII Report: Catholic’s playoff picture, Grace’s road trip, TKA QB situation
This week’s Division II report in the 5Star Preps high school football coverage area: Catholic playoff picture Grace back on the road King’s Academy QB update Webb, CAK have off weeks … [Read more...]
4A-6A Report: Seymour Eagles shock South-Doyle, Gibbs sets school record, the Carter Comeback
This week’s 5Star Preps high school football report in Classes 4A through 6A: Seymour shocks SoDo Gibbs sets school rushing record Carter’s amazing comeback Week 8 is bye week … [Read more...]