5Star Preps staff MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Maryville heard the naysayers on the outside. After the Rebels lost three games during the regular season, including their first region loss in 22 years at the hands of Cleveland back in September, they knew … [Read more...]
Maryville Rebels Football still in Position A despite topsy turvy season
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There have been more hiccups than usual and a season-ending injury to a star player, but Maryville coach Derek Hunt couldn’t be more upbeat heading into Friday’s Class 6A quarterfinal game against Science Hill at Shields … [Read more...]
Gage LaDue, Maryville Rebels run past Bearden, 28-10, and into 6A state quarterfinals
By 5Star Preps Staff MARYVILLE — Running back Gage LaDue took a pitch right on the first play Friday night at Shields Stadium in Maryville’s second-round playoff game against visiting Bearden. He was running toward the home sideline and Maryville … [Read more...]
5Star Preps High School Football Playoff Predictions – Round 2 (Friday, Nov. 11, 2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The state championship round is another week closer. Only 18 games in the second round this week involve area high school teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. So let's breakdown and predict those 18 and see if we can … [Read more...]
Maryville starts 2022 postseason in a flash and routs Morristown East, 49-0, to advance to Class 6A second round
By MATTHEW LUTEY MARYVILLE — It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Maryville was ready to begin the playoffs from the jump. The Rebels recovered a fumble on the first offensive play of the game and never looked back in a 49-0 victory over … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Knoxville West Rebels – Week 10 (2022)
We have a HUGE gallery for you from the Week 10 contest between the Maryville Rebels and Knoxville West Rebels. All 88 pics are by Tanner Walker. We have a free sample for you below. But to see all 88 pictures, make sure you're logged in to … [Read more...]
West senior Brayden Latham runs wild; West tops Maryville for the first time since 1996
BY JESSE SMITHEY Might want to welcome in Brayden Latham to the Mr. Football chat. The West High School senior running back played like one Friday night. And West, well, it made history against Maryville — a lot of it. As for Maryville, … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP: Maryville, Farragut, Bearden remain tied for lead in Region 2-6A; Brady Hammonds sets G-P records in Week 9
By JESSE SMITHEY The last two weeks of the season will definitely be something to monitor closely, especially in Region 2-6A where Maryville, Farragut and Bearden are all vying for prime seeding and the right to host first-round playoff … [Read more...]
BIG ROUNDUP – WEEK 7: Maryville drops first region game since 2000, Catholic wins 43-42 on final play, Anderson County vs. Carter
By JESSE SMITHEY Every great winning streak eventually meets its end. And Maryville's freakishly long region win streak concluded unexpectedly Friday night. Here's more on the Rebels' loss to Cleveland, as well as more wins and top players … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Top 20 Football Teams – Week 5 (2022)
by JESSE SMITHEY Alcoa cemented its No. 1 spot in the poll thanks to a win over Maryville in Week 4. But where did the Rebels fall? And what key showdowns should you look for in Week 5? It's all in this week's 5Star Preps Top 20 football … [Read more...]