Unforeseen DNA trait makes Greenback lineman Tyler Jeffries an SEC prospect
By MIKE BLACKERBY His parents are both of pedestrian size. But somehow, Greenback lineman Tyler Jeffries hit the genetic jackpot
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Recruiting picking up steam for 2021 Central LB Kalib Fortner
By MIKE BLACKERBY It took longer than expected, but the college offers are finally starting to trickle in for Central
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Freshman OL Lance Williams, with SEC football offer, just getting started at Alcoa
By Dave Link He’s big. He’s strong. He’s quick. He’s agile. And he’s only a freshman. Lance Williams is creating
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FREE READ: What TSSAA sent to schools today about the summer calendar
Here’s what the TSSAA sent schools today concerning the summer calendar, along with some FAQs.
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LETTER TO THE CLASS OF 2020: Embrace the Asterisk
by JESSE SMITHEY I’m sorry. I am so sorry. Maybe you came to grips with it a month ago. Maybe
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The top Class of 2021 prospects from the 5Star Preps coverage area
By JESSE SMITHEY College scholarship offers are popping up for area high school football prospects seemingly by the minute on
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The latest on 6-8, 340-pound tackle J’Marion Gooch and his recruitment
J’Marion Gooch can attest a couple aspects of sports haven’t stopped as the world deals with the coronavirus. Recruitment for
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ALTERED UNIFORMS, part II — Alcoa Tornadoes, Maryville Rebels
By Jesse Smithey We hope you enjoyed Part I of our Altered Uniform Series that we unveiled Monday. Part II
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Class of 2023 QB lands in Oak Ridge, provides depth
by MIKE BLACKERBY Unlike 2019, depth apparently won’t be an issue at quarterback for Oak Ridge’s football team this fall.
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ALTERED UNIFORMS, part I – Greenback Cherokees, Central Bobcats
By JESSE SMITHEY Full discloser: I’m a sucker for a great sports uniform. As an impressionable teenager in the early
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