BY MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – The stars came out Thursday night for the 2021-22 high school basketball debut of two of the top teams in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Class 4A Morristown East had the hot hand from the opening tap and never looked … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Top Multi-Sport Athletes of 2020-21
By JESSE SMITHEY The days of one-sport specialization appear to be in the rear view mirror. A movement from the past 5-10 years that has encouraged athletes to play more than one sport may just be making an impact. East Tennessee showcased a … [Read more...]
Morristown East basketball and football standout Micah Simpson’s recruiting stock is soaring
By JESSE SMITHEY The scholarship offers are steadily rolling in for Morristown East junior Micah Simpson. No one could have expected that, this time a year ago. … [Read more...]
What You May Have Missed – April 2021
By JESSE SMITHEY How was your April? Busy? You probably forgot to check our site some. Maybe you forgot to scroll through our social. No worries. We got your back. Here's what you may have missed -- from coaching news to recruiting … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: South-Doyle at Morristown East basketball (2021 District 2-AAA Tournament)
MORRISTOWN - There's a full gallery below of photos of South-Doyle and Morristown East basketball's District 2-AAA Tournament battle from Friday, Feb. 19. All photos are from Danny Parker. Should you be interested in purchasing a pic or two, … [Read more...]
TRIPLE-OT THRILLER: South-Doyle outlasts top-seeded Morristown East, 60-59
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – South-Doyle pulled a District 2-AAA tournament semifinal shocker Friday night at Morristown East. The No. 4-seeded Cherokees escaped with a 60-59 win over No. 1 Morristown East in triple overtime to advance to … [Read more...]
Morristown East boys’ basketball secures home court, District 2-AAA regular-season title
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – The pecking order for the District 2-AAA tournament is set. Now, the homecourt advantage is Morristown East’s to lose in the postseason, all the way through to the Region 1 championship game. The Hurricanes (19-4, … [Read more...]