Central looks in the mirror and sees South-Doyle. The Cherokees look in the glass and see the reflection of the Bobcats. Two teams built along similar lines and with a recent track record of familiarity and success square off Friday night at … [Read more...]
FLASHBACK: HVA rallies (again), Samantha’s kicks, ORHS closers, William Blount hopefuls
By Mike Blackerby In case you missed it Friday night in another intriguing night of high school football in the 5Star Preps coverage area, here’s another installment of the Saturday Flashback. · Hardin Valley’s rally for the ages · … [Read more...]
Greeneville defeats Elizabethton, 35-20, and cements its reputation as 4A favorite
GREENEVILLE – The evidence just keeps piling up. Greeneville continues to embellish its resume as one of a handful of top high school football teams in Tennessee – regardless of classification. Need more forensics? … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Maryville wins ‘ugly game’ to claim District 4-AAA Championship
By Mike Blackerby Maryville defeated Hardin Valley for the District 4-AAA soccer tournament championship on Thursday, 2-0, but you get the feeling that a third meeting might be in the cards for the familiar rivals. … [Read more...]
Alcoa’s Braedon Wear wins individual state title; Alcoa takes second
By Mike Blackerby State medalist honors in the Division I – Small Class tournament is fast becoming the domain of the Alcoa High School boys. For the second year in a row, an Alcoa golfer took honors Wednesday at WillowBrook in Manchester, Tenn., … [Read more...]
6A/D2: Farragut vs. Bearden, Webb eyes Cookeville, HVA Must-Win Game, Maryville vs. Ooltewah
Farragut vs. Bearden is always a happening. Thursday night’s annual football tussle between the West Knoxville neighbors and arch rivals just happens to carry a lot more gravitas. The top spot in Region 1-6A is up for grabs at 7 p.m. Thursday at … [Read more...]
KIL XC Winners, Soccer District Tournament Preview & Region Volleyball
By Mike Blackerby Webb’s battle-tested girls won with experience while Hardin Valley’s boys rode a youth movement to victory Saturday during the KIL Cross Country Championship at Cherokee Boulevard in Knoxville. … [Read more...]
Emotion-filled Powell overcomes forfeits to beat West, 36-21
Powell will likely savor this one for a long time. The Panthers, just a day after they were informed by the TSSAA that they must forfeit six wins due to using an ineligible player, circled the wagons in an emotion-packed 36-21 Region 3-5A win at … [Read more...]
Cystic Fibrosis not stopping Campbell County QB Landon Addington
By Mike Blackerby Campbell County senior quarterback Landon Addington savors the moment. One day at a time, one play at a time, one breath at a time. His wise-beyond-his-years approach to life is one part the way he is wired and one part born of … [Read more...]
6A/D II: TKA returns with new coach, Maryville Fall Break Blues, Rusty Bradley returns to CAK
With four weeks to go in the regular season, buckle up for a mad dash to the Region 1-6A finish line. If last week was a portent of things to come, it should be a wild ride. … [Read more...]