It’s hard to believe, but football teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area put the wraps on an intriguing and fast-moving regular season Friday night. It’s on to the playoffs for some, and time to go into wait-until-next-season mode for … [Read more...]
Central Bobcats win first region title since 2000
Just moments after an early season loss to Fulton put Central in an unexpected 0-2 hole, Bobcats coach Bryson Rosser remained confident his team would rebound and go on to accomplish great things. “Our record is not a reflection of who we are – … [Read more...]
Fulton hangs on for 21-13 win at Oak Ridge; claims Region 3-5A and 1-seed
OAK RIDGE -- Fulton captured the Region 3 championship and ended years of frustration against Oak Ridge Thursday night in a battle of the state’s top-two ranked 5A teams. The No. 1-ranked Falcons, led by the pass-catch tandem of quarterback Xavier … [Read more...]
Webb, Alcoa own Region 2 meets for Division II-A and Small School
Niki Narayani said this is the best Webb cross country team yet -- and that’s not a statement she makes lightly. … [Read more...]
Notre Dame commit Jake Renfree, HVA boys, Farragut girls shine at Region 2 Large School Meet
It’s pretty good being Catholic High School’s Jake Renfree these days. Renfree, who committed to Notre Dame earlier this month, successfully defended his Region 2 Large School cross country individual championship Thursday at Victor Ashe Park in … [Read more...]
1A-3A REPORT: Alcoa doesn’t want 2011 repeat; Big Week 11 Game at Midway
One factor that makes Alcoa High School one of the elite football programs in Tennessee is its remarkable level of consistency. That’s why Tornadoes coach Gary Rankin was quickly able to pinpoint the last time Alcoa played four quarters of lousy … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF WATCH: Week 11 is ready to set the table for 2018 postseason
After a lengthy preseason and 10 grueling weeks of high school football, it all comes down to one game here in Week 11 for many area teams. Region championships and playoff positioning are on the line at venues across the 5Star Preps coverage area … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge rally sets up region showdown with Fulton for Week 11
OAK RIDGE – Those notoriously slow starters from Oak Ridge notched another comeback victory Friday – this time against upset-minded Powell. Down by two touchdowns to the Panthers midway through the second quarter, Oak Ridge rallied for a 28-21 win … [Read more...]
Bearden, without its soccer coach, steamrolls Science Hill, 3-0, in region finals
Bearden High School, once again playing without head coach Ryan Radcliffe, steamrolled visiting Science Hill in the second half on its way to a 3-0 victory in Thursday’s Region 1-AAA soccer championship. … [Read more...]
REGION SOCCER: HVA survives late surge for 3-2 win over Powell
Hardin Valley’s 3-2 win at Powell on Tuesday in the Region 2-AAA soccer semifinals came with some unexpected late drama. Despite dominating play for most of the second half, the Lady Hawks had to hang on during the frenetic final five minutes … [Read more...]