By DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — It started with the opening kickoff Friday night. Rockwood senior Landon Watts caught it deep in the middle of the field, powered straight ahead and over several Harriman defenders for a 45-yard return. Then … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Rockwood Tigers at Kingston Yellow Jackets – Week 4 (2022)
KINGSTON — We have a big gallery below from the Rockwood Tigers at Kingston Yellow Jackets matchup from Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. All pictures are by Tanner Walker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of … [Read more...]
QB Rylan Guettner goes sicko mode in Kingston’s 24-15 win Friday against Rockwood
By DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Rylan Guettner had strep throat during the week, was out of school until Thursday, and missed all of Kingston’s football practices. Then he put on a sick performance Friday night. The junior quarterback/safety rushed … [Read more...]
EARLY GLANCE: Round 2 of the TSSAA State Football Playoffs
BY JESSE SMITHEY Twenty of the 60 TSSAA playoff games slated for Friday, Nov. 12, involve teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. Here's a quick and early glance at all 20 of those contests. We'll have predictions and more game breakdowns … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP (Week 7, 2021): Webb’s passing milestone, Catholic’s big road win, Rockwood back on track
By DAN FLESER In the Week 7 BIG ROUNDUP, we take a closer look at: Webb's passing milestone Catholic's big road win Rockwood back on track Maryville cruises past Cleveland And more games from the area … [Read more...]
CLASS REPORTS (Week 7): Fulton vs. South-Doyle, Anderson County vs. Carter, Oneida vs. Rockwood
By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s reckoning time this week as the top four teams in rugged Region 2-4A square off. Anderson County (4-2, 2-0) hosts Carter (4-2, 1-0) in the Thursday TV game while South-Doyle (4-2, 1-1) travels to Fulton (4-2, 1-1) Friday in … [Read more...]
Kingston starts 4-0 for second consecutive season thanks to defensive efforts in win over Rockwood
By DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD – Senior quarterback Kain Collins summed up Kingston’s 21-0 victory over host Rockwood on Friday night in a nutshell. It was for some Roane County bragging rights. “It’s always good to have a good county rivalry win,” … [Read more...]
SLEEPER TEAMS, part I: Rockwood could be one to watch in Class 2A in 2021
As we near the start of the 2021 football season, 5Star Preps begins its preseason series of Sleeper Teams. One of those to keep an eye out for this fall: the Rockwood Tigers. By MIKE BLACKERBY Class 2A appears stacked at the top in the 5Star … [Read more...]