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...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT (2023): Maryville Rebels
BY JESSE SMITHEY Every February, the Maryville High School football coaching staff convenes for a full day of planning. "It's kind of like a professional development day — except, for football," said head coach Derek Hunt And that day of … [Read more...]
Maryville proving naysayers wrong; Rebels down Science Hill to advance to semifinals for 23rd consecutive season
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...]
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...]
Alcoa seniors make the big plays late, get long-awaited win over Maryville, 27-14
By JESSE SMITHEY MARYVILLE — For Zach Lunsford, the senior starting quarterback at Alcoa, the postgame celebration at Maryville High School on Friday night was a long time coming. "I'm not sure what to feel," said Lunsford just after the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Powell Panthers – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Maryville Rebels and Powell Panthers non-region matchup from Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. All pictures are by Charles Mays. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Friday, Aug. 5, 2022
OAK RIDGE — Two of the area's storied programs scrimmaged Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, on one of the state's most notable high school football settings: Blankenship Field. So, of course, 5Star Preps had to be there for the Maryville at Oak Ridge high … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Catholic Fighting Irish at Maryville Rebels – Friday, July 29, 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY MARYVILLE — The school names on their jerseys simply garner attention and respect. So when the Maryville High School and Catholic football teams convene on the same field for a football scrimmage, you attend. And so 5Star … [Read more...]