Breaking it down – developments, trends and information you likely won’t get anywhere else except at 5Star Preps. This week’s area Class 4A and 5A football notebook: … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge hires track coach, Farragut XC Teams sweep Jonesborough
By Mike Blackerby Oak Ridge High School’s once-dominant boys won the last of their seven state championships in track and field 56 years ago. The Oak Ridge girls captured their only state track and field crown in 1988. … [Read more...]
Jordan Graham’s self pep talk helps Oak Ridge rally past West, 24-21
West was having its way with Oak Ridge Friday night in the waning moments of the first half when Jordan Graham had a face-to-face talk – with himself. “It was me saying my team needed me,” said Oak Ridge’s senior slotback. “I put it in my mind that … [Read more...]
Ton’Quez Ball, Mason Brang steer South-Doyle past Sevier County, 42-7
Ton’Quez Ball pretty much has this football thing down pat. South-Doyle’s do-it-all senior receiver, defensive back and kick returner was up to his usual shenanigans Thursday night as he led the Cherokees to a convincing 42-7 Region 2-5A decision … [Read more...]
Condredge Holloway Jr. and Bearden defense impress through Week 4
Condredge Holloway Jr. is the son of a University of Tennessee legend who bears his name, but the senior is busy carving out an identity of his own this season for Bearden’s highly regarded football team. … [Read more...]
WEEK 4 Flashback: Catholic WR Jones out, Bobcats back on track, Harriman shocks Oneida, updates on Oliver Springs, West and Greeneville
Catholic scored a big come-from-behind win over Cleveland Friday night in Knoxville, but the injuries continue to pile up for the defending 5A state champions. … [Read more...]
Wideout Tanner Corum, kicker Daniel Bethel star in Farragut’s 20-14 win at Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE -- Farragut star receiver Tanner Corum was in the midst of a monster game against Oak Ridge Friday night when he went down with a third-quarter ankle injury. … [Read more...]
Anderson County answers the bell against rival Clinton, 55-21
CLINTON -- The start was slower than expected and there were way too many penalties, but all things considered the beat went on for Anderson County in its cross-country rivalry with Clinton Thursday night. The Mavericks (4-0), ranked No. 2 in Class … [Read more...]
RIVALRY WEEK: Alcoa/Maryville, Austin-East/Fulton, AC/Clinton and Farragut/Oak Ridge ready for more history
Proximity, history, familiarity. They’re common denominators that go into making a great rivalry. … [Read more...]
Fall Flashback: Fulton coach gets engaged at halftime, Sevier golfer makes history, XC updates & Bearden Invitational
Thursday was quite the night for Fulton soccer coach Christy Brown at Harriman. The Lady Falcons picked up their first soccer win of the season and Brown received a surprise engagement ring. … [Read more...]