By MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – Talk about a nasty double whammy. As if offensive-minded Powell didn’t already present enough problems. Now the Panthers have sprouted fangs on defense. … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS (Week 7): Powell vs. Oak Ridge, Central’s quiet momentum, CAK in playoff mode
By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s hard to believe, but Week 7 in high school football is already at hand. That means it’s time to start looking at playoff ramifications moving forward, starting this week with a big Region 3-5A matchup Friday night on … [Read more...]
GAME NOTES: West’s rally, Lakeway gets first win, Farragut vs. Oak Ridge, Bearden gets second win
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s 5Star Preps football report for Week 4 in Classes 5A, 6A and Division II includes: West rallies by Halls Lakeway’s milestone victory Farragut-Oak Ridge rivalry Special teams lift Bearden … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: OAK RIDGE at CLINTON, FULTON at ANDERSON COUNTY – Week 3 (2021)
CLINTON, Tenn. -- Here are all our images from the Week 3 tilts between Oak Ridge and Clinton, as well as Fulton and Anderson County. Pictures were shot by Tanner Walker and are presented by Austin White of Realty Executives. We have some free … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats summon a ground game late to rally past upset-minded Clinton, 22-7
By ETHAN STONE CLINTON - Oak Ridge head coach Joe Gaddis was to-the-point following the Wildcats’ first victory of the season Friday night. “I think our guys knew that we were not going to lose to Clinton. Period.” said Gaddis. … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORT: Bearden’s historic win, Jeff Co snaps L streak, Halls wins TO-Fest, Catholic preps for Baylor
It really didn’t mean a thing in the standings, but Bearden’s upset of Oak Ridge in Week 2 could be a season changer for the Bulldogs moving forward. Here’s a look at this week’s report for Classes 4A-6A and Division II in the 5Star Preps coverage … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: South-Doyle at Oak Ridge (Week 1, 2021)
OAK RIDGE -- The South-Doyle High School football team visited Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge to open the 2021 season Thursday night. And 5Star Preps was there to catch it all. Check out some of the action below in this 58-photo gallery from … [Read more...]
Senior RB Shawn Gary, South-Doyle defense score 28-20 win at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge
By MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – The much-hyped 2021 high school football season opener lived up to its billing. So did two of the top stars in the 5Star Preps coverage area. … [Read more...]
GLORY DAYS: What football programs are celebrating state title anniversaries in 2021?
By JESSE SMITHEY Before area teams begin their journeys toward achieving state championship glory, it might be best to pause for a minute and reflect on area football programs that may be celebrating past championships won. So let's take a look … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps 2021 Preseason Top 20 Football Teams
By JESSE SMITHEY By East Tennessee's championship standards, the 2020 season was an average one. Only two of TSSAA's nine state championships made their way into the 5Star Preps coverage area. Alcoa won its sixth consecutive Class 3A … [Read more...]