BY MATTHEW LUTEY OLIVER SPRINGS — The Oliver Springs football team began its season with a loss to South Pittsburg. On Friday, the Bobcats’ season came to an end with a 31-6 defeat from the visiting Pirates in the semifinals of the Class 1A … [Read more...]
KOC’s 5STAR PHOTOS: Oliver Springs Bobcats at Coalfield Yellow Jackets – Week 10 (2023)
COALFIELD — See all 60 photos from the region-title showdown between Oliver Springs and Coalfield from Week 10 of the 2023 high school football season. All pics are by Danny Parker. WANT TO ORDER SOME? Email … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Defensive Underclassman of the Year: Carson Nivens, Oliver Springs High School
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Just like the way he discards offensive linemen, Carson Nivens finds a way to navigate any obstacle blocking his path to success. The sophomore defensive lineman for Oliver Springs has long had to shrug off questions about his … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Cosby Eagles at Oliver Springs – Friday, Nov. 4, 2022
OLIVER SPRINGS — The Oliver Springs Bobcats faced off against the visiting Cosby Eagles on Friday, Nov. 4, in the Class 1A playoffs. See all the action through the lens of award-winning photographer Danny Parker. We have a free sampling of his … [Read more...]
WEEK 10 GLANCE, part II: Coalfield vs. Oliver Springs for region, Oakdale’s outlook, Catholic vs. Powell
In the high school football report for Division II and Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we preview some of the big games coming up Friday in Week 10: Coalfield vs. Oliver Springs for region title Oakdale’s playoff hopes … [Read more...]
WEEK 9 GLANCE, part II: Loudon’s ‘best half’ of the year, late-bloomer QB leads G-P, Oliver Springs returns key player
By MIKE BLACKERBY In the high school football report for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area we take a look at some of the notable games from last week and developments moving forward in Week 9: Loudon’s big second half G-P’s … [Read more...]
Catholic faces nationally ranked Lipscomb, Oliver Springs wins third in a row, Pigeon Forge still fighting for 2-seed
By MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football rundown for Division II and Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a gander at the following area schools: Catholic’s huge mid-state challenge Jackson leads Oliver Springs … [Read more...]
Week 7 Glance, part I: Oliver Springs trending, Pigeon Forge on track, G-P shows run game, Loudon spreads the wealth
This week’s high school football rundown for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area shines the spotlight on the following area schools: Oliver Springs trending upward Pigeon Forge back on track G-P: Run Tegan, run Loudon … [Read more...]
Sweetwater Football chasing 1-seed, WR Carlos Orr emerges as CFB prospect, Oliver Springs turning corner
This week’s high school football rundown for Classes 1A-3A in the 5Star Preps coverage area turns the headlights on the following storylines: G-P receiver emerging as prospect Sweetwater earns key region win Oliver Springs gets first … [Read more...]
Larry Green resigns as Oliver Springs head football coach
By Jesse Smithey The moments following Oliver Springs’ surprise victory over Midway in Week 11 weren’t all peachy. Head coach Larry Green announced he was resigning. … [Read more...]