BY MIKE BLACKERBY Just two more weeks left in the regular season. Then it’s playoff time. Week 10 of the high school football season figures to help sort out some of the postseason pecking orders in regions across the 70-team 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Alcoa Tornadoes at West Rebels – Week 7 (2023)
See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 29, from the rivalry between the Alcoa Tornadoes at West Rebels. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo or two you'd like to … [Read more...]
Eli Graf, Elijah Cannon, Alcoa defense produce 24-7 win at Knoxville West in battle of defending champions
BY JESSE SMITHEY As Alcoa junior Eli Graf hauled in an interception late in the fourth quarter Friday night against the West Rebels, you couldn't help but think about his moment — heck, his game, really — of redemption. A season ago … [Read more...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes at Greeneville Greene Devils – Week 4 (2023)
GREENEVILLE — The game didn't get too far. But we still had time to get together a photo gallery from Thursday's weather-shortened football game between Greeneville and Alcoa. We have 53 pics from the night's action from photographer Danny … [Read more...]
The 20 Best Area High School Football Teams in TSSAA History (since 1969)
BY MIKE BLACKERBY So here they are. The following 20 teams are the best of the best in high school football in the 5Star Preps coverage area since the inception of the TSSAA playoffs in 1969. Since Morristown East (Class AAA) and Loudon … [Read more...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Bulldogs at Alcoa Tornadoes (Week 2, 2023)
BY CHARLES MAYS ALCOA — We have photos for you below from the 2023 Week 2 contest between the Bearden Bulldogs and Alcoa Tornadoes. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them all. NEW TO 5STAR PREPS? No … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes go 99 yards in final minutes to rally past Bearden for 17-13 win
BY 5SP STAFF ALCOA — Brian Nix, the Alcoa head football coach, said he was standing on the sideline with his life flashing before his eyes. Bearden was on the 1-yard line, trying to punch the football into the end zone to go up two … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP – WEEK 1 (2023)
BY 5SP Staff We couldn't get to every game on Friday night. But we have plenty of information on some of the games we missed. Get caught up with THE BIG ROUND-UP... … [Read more...]
BLOUNT COUNTY FOOTBALL JAMBOREE (2023) Notebook – Maryville’s QB battle; WB QB proves health; Eagleton sets high expectations; Greenback hopes change pushes program forward
BY TROY PROVOST-HERON MARYVILLE — Casey Cobble stepped on Mike White Field anxiously awaiting his first pass attempt of the Blount County Jamboree on Friday. Gage LaDue made the junior quarterback wait, bursting through a gaping hole for a long … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: McCallie at Alcoa Tornadoes – Friday, July 28, 2023
BY DREW COOK The Alcoa Tornadoes’ first of two preseason scrimmages showcased several new faces, including many new starters on the offensive line, a new quarterback, and a new WR1. Their quest for their ninth straight state title rests on some … [Read more...]