BY JESSE SMITHEY The chatter has floated about all summer in basketball and football circuits. Now, the talk has become reality. Shane Cherry is transferring from Austin-East High School. Here’s what we know… … [Read more...]
RELIVE THE ALCOA TORNADOES CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK
CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP The Game Story The Photos The Video Highlights Press Room Interviews CLASS 2A SEMIFINALS The Game Story The Photos The Video Highlights Press Room Interviews CLASS 2A … [Read more...]
2024 CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: Alcoa Tornadoes repeat as Class 2A state champions, 76-67, over previously unbeaten Douglass
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Jahvin Carter had to document the moment for himself Saturday night. The Alcoa senior point guard, who had just led the Tornadoes to a second consecutive state championship, took his cellphone with him when he and … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by SmartBank: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. East Nashville Eagles — 2024 Class 2A Quarterfinals
MURFREESBORO — These are definitely the photos you need to see from Thursday's Class 2A boys state quarterfinal at MTSU between Alcoa and East Nashville. We have plenty of pics for you, via Danny Parker. FREE TO SEE for you all thanks to … [Read more...]
ALCOA BOYS GET DEFENSIVE IN DISTRICT 2-2A WIN OVER ONEIDA
ALCOA – Alcoa senior guard Jahvin Carter is known for his scoring, but he flashed his defense Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Shane Cherry (28 points), Austin-East Roadrunners build early District 2-2A momentum with 73-67 win at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY The schedule that the Austin-East boys basketball team endured during the first half of the season was not only beefed up but also intentionally done so. Just because the Roadrunners were dropping from Class 3A down to 2A for … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jahvin Carter, Alcoa High School
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Jahvin Carter took his game to another level during the 2022-23 high school basketball season, and in the process carried Alcoa to its first state championship in 56 years. The standout junior combo-guard cashed in on a drive … [Read more...]
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS: Blount vs. Sevier County All-Star Game – March 28, 2023
MARYVILLE — We popped into the Blount County vs. Sevier County middle school all-star basketball games on Tuesday, March 28, and took a ton of photos from the girls' and boys' games. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to see … [Read more...]
CLASS 2A STATE: Jahvin Carter scores game-winner with 2.5 seconds left; Alcoa wins first boys basketball title since 1967
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Jahvin Carter earned every one of his 24 points the hard way Saturday night, including his game-winning bucket with 2.5 seconds remaining in the Class 2A state championship. Lightning-quick guards from Douglass … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Brainerd Panthers – 2023 Class 2A State Semifinals
MURFREESBORO — The Alcoa High School boys' basketball team took on the Brainerd Panthers in a Class 2A state semifinal at MTSU on Friday, March 17, 2023. And we have the photo evidence. Enjoy this free gallery of photos from Danny Parker. ALCOA … [Read more...]