This week’s 5 Star Preps Division II high school football report as we hit the halfway point of the regular season: Catholic’s road warriors Grace turns to Curcio King’s Academy posts stunning numbers … [Read more...]
1A-3A Report: Gatlinburg-Pittman OL, Kingston’s Ironman, Austin-East QB makes amends
This week’s Class 1A, 2A and 3A high school football report in the 5Star Preps coverage area features: Gatlinburg-Pittman’s big guys up front Kingston’s ironman Austin-East’s QB makes amends … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge rallies past visiting rival Farragut, 21-14
By Mike Blackerby OAK RIDGE – Tyrell Romano has split time at running back and slot receiver for Oak Ridge this season. After Friday’s 21-14 comeback win over Farragut by the Wildcats on Blankenship Field, Romano might be pushing for a full-time … [Read more...]
1A-3A Report: Alcoa’s OL, Oneida mirACLe, Austin-East battles back
By Mike Blackerby Here’s the skinny this week in Classes 1A, 2A and 3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area. It’s rivalry week as we approach the mid point of the high school football season. Maryville at Alcoa. Fulton at Austin-East. Oneida at … [Read more...]
4A-6A REPORT: Injury updates on Mason Brang, Tee Hodge, Collin Ironside
Injuries are a hot topic heading into Week 4 of the high school football season in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Looking for talking points this week in Classes 4A through 6A? Try these on: · One of the hottest teams in the 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
Powell freshman wideout Adarius Redmond shines in 34-0 win at Fulton
Powell’s go-to-guy seems to change week by week. Friday night at Fulton it was freshman Adarius Redmond’s turn. … [Read more...]
Jefferson County football 3-0 for first time since 2003; ends losing skid to Mo-West
DANDRIDGE – Sometimes old habits die hard. Jefferson County ended an 11-game losing streak to Morristown West dating back to 2008 as the Patriots escaped with a 28-20 Region 1-6A win Thursday. Despite having an overwhelming edge in totals … [Read more...]
SEC, ACC, Ivy Leagues after the services of late-bloomer Santana Curtis
Sometimes it’s hard to get noticed on a team loaded with really good high school football players, but South-Doyle’s Santana Curtis is doing just that. With the talent-rich Cherokees off to a fast 2-0 start, the senior receiver/defensive … [Read more...]
4A-6A REPORT: Oak Ridge Offense, Campbell County 2-0 start, Creech runs for Union County
By Mike Blackerby It’s just the third week of the young high school football season, but there’s already a sense of urgency at Oak Ridge. Coming off a rare 0-2 start, the Wildcats face an almost must-win game Friday at Campbell County (2-0) in the … [Read more...]
Division II Report: Catholic rushes to road win in Kentucky; CAK moves to 2-0
Catholic took a big step up in competition Saturday night in Kentucky. The Irish will likely take another leap forward in degree of difficulty Friday at highly regarded Ensworth as they embark on Division II-AAA play in Nashville. … [Read more...]