We began the season back in August with our 75 teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area full of championship dreams. Yet only five remain in contention. The TSSAA Division I state semifinals will be played Friday, Nov. 26, and here's what … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa vs. Pigeon Forge – 2021 Quarterfinals
ALCOA - We've got a nice Alcoa vs. Pigeon Forge gallery for you from photographer Danny Parker. Here are 43 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty Executives. We have some free images below, but … [Read more...]
The BIG ROUNDUP – WEST, ALCOA coast into 2021 TSSAA State Semifinals
By DAN FLESER We couldn't make it to all the state quarterfinals Friday. But we made some calls. And received some info. Here's what went down in the following games ... West vs. Central Alcoa vs. Pigeon Forge Coalfield vs. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS – State Quarterfinals (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY After a struggle through an unpredictable regular season, the 5Star Preps prediction model has rebounded so far in the playoffs. We're winning 85.5 percent of our postseason predictions through two rounds, and have eight … [Read more...]
ROUND 3 PRIMER: Team Notes, Player Notes heading into the TSSAA State Quarterfinals (2021)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The field has been whittled down, for sure. Some 46 teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area qualified for the 2021 TSSAA State Football Playoffs. Just 12 teams remain. And only eight games this Friday night will involve … [Read more...]
Caden Buckles, Alcoa strive for championship form in limited opportunities
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Caden Buckles began the 2021 football season anxious to play a full schedule of games. The Alcoa senior quarterback sat out the 2020 regular season under TSSAA rules after transferring from Catholic, so every game was … [Read more...]
EARLY GLANCE: Round 2 of the TSSAA State Football Playoffs
BY JESSE SMITHEY Twenty of the 60 TSSAA playoff games slated for Friday, Nov. 12, involve teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. Here's a quick and early glance at all 20 of those contests. We'll have predictions and more game breakdowns … [Read more...]
TSSAA Football Playoffs BRACKET BREAKDOWN – 2021
BY JESSE SMITHEY Brackets on brackets on brackets. Nine of them, to be exact. And we have a crash course for you to use and get up to speed on all you need to know heading into the 2021 TSSAA State Football Playoffs. It all … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Top 20 Football Teams – Week 11 (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY After another tough run full of Covid cancellations and scheduling difficulties this fall, the finish line of another regular season nears. And the postseason begins next week. Get caught up on playoff scenarios and news and … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top 20 High School Football Teams – Week 10 (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY Welcome to crunch time. After two blah weeks full of byes, the high school football schedule ramps back up here in Week 10 and again next week in Week 11. Get caught up on the 5Star Preps Top 20 teams heading into this final … [Read more...]