REPORTS: 5-star DE Walter Nolen enrolled at Powell High School
By JESSE SMITHEY The summer-long chatter that Walter Nolen, one of the nation’s top defensive talents from the Class of
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RISING RECRUIT: TKA lineman Josh Wade hones craft while college recruiters offer
By DAVE LINK Josh Wade is grinding away in pursuit of his dream. The rising junior lineman at The King’s
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5STAR PHOTOS: Media Day Headshots presented by Austin White of Realty Executives
Check out all the headshots from the Knoxville Football Officials Association’s Media Day at Three Ridges from Friday, July 16,
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10 Toughest 2021 Football Schedules in the 5Star Preps coverage area
By JESSE SMITHEY The comment was obviously tongue in cheek, and it exited Matt Lowe’s mouth through a wry smile
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Central senior WR Will Siaway seeking to finish what he started in 2020
BY MIKE BLACKERBY JEFFERSON CITY – Liam Fortner was Central’s go-to guy in 2020. Bobcats coach Nick Craney is looking
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Larry Kerr back in charge of Union County football
BY DAVE LINK Union County’s next head football coach won’t be a stranger to the program.
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SLEEPER TEAMS, part I: Rockwood could be one to watch in Class 2A in 2021
As we near the start of the 2021 football season, 5Star Preps begins its preseason series of Sleeper Teams. One
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A Maryville Connection: Rebels starting QB Carson Jones commits to Furman
By JESSE SMITHEY Carson Jones didn’t waste any time. Four days later after getting a scholarship offer from Furman University, the
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Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame to recognize six athletes from Class of 2021
The Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame will recognize six area high school athletes from the Class of 2021 for
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FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY NOTES: Powell, Carter, Webb, Central
By MIKE BLACKERBY On a team brimming over with high-profile pass catchers, you’d probably be surprised who led Powell in
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