BY DAVE LINK Sydney Mains, the standout junior guard from Knoxville Catholic, didn’t let a bum ankle slow her down Friday night. She couldn't. Not against the Lady Irish's arch rival. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Catholic Fighting Irish at Webb Spartans basketball games – Friday, Jan. 20, 2023
Rivalry Night didn't disappoint. The Webb School basketball teams played host to Knoxville Catholic on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. See all 80 photos we have from BOTH GAMES thanks to Danny Parker. ORDER INFO: Should you be interested in … [Read more...]
ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: HVA Boys win in 2OT, William Blount Boys fend off Farragut, Sydney Mains hits Milestone in Catholic win
Looking for some recaps, leading scorers, results and more from Tuesday night's action? We got you covered. From Hardin Valley's big double-OT win to a big milestone hit by Catholic's Sydney Mains, here's what you need to know about what … [Read more...]
KIL Basketball Jamboree Notebook – What We Learned on Night 2 (Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022)
BY DAVE LINK It’s been a tough off-season and preseason for the Catholic girls’ basketball team, but coach Travis Mains wants to turn it into a positive. How tough was it? When the Lady Irish scrimmaged recently, seven of their top 12 players were … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Girls Basketball Team
ALL-5STAR PREPS 2021-22 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jennifer Sullivan, Bearden UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR: Sydney Mains, Catholic COACH OF THE YEAR: Justin Underwood, Bearden Underwood led Bearden to a 36-3 mark and the … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Girls Basketball Underclassman of the Year: Sydney Mains, Catholic
BY MIKE BLACKERBY When Sydney Mains heats up, watch out. The 5Star Preps Girls Basketball Underclassman of the Year for the 2021-22 high school season is one of the area’s most deadly 3-point shooters. She’s also one of those players who naturally … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Knoxville Catholic vs. Ensworth School – March 3, 2022
COOKEVILLE - Below you'll find a 40-photo gallery from the Division II-AA girls state semifinal between Knoxville Catholic and Ensworth at Tennessee Tech University. And all 40 photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO … [Read more...]
Power 5 prospect Jaloni Cambridge and Ensworth eliminate Catholic in DII-AA girls semifinals
By JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - A season ago, win or lose, the Knoxville Catholic girls' basketball team was just happy to be at Tennessee Tech in the field at the Division II-AA state tournament. It was the program's first appearance there and the … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic basketball teams head to Division II-AA state semifinals again
BY DAVE LINK Losing wasn’t an option Saturday afternoon for the Catholic boys’ basketball team. Not with Mike Hutchens coaching his last game on the Irish’s home court. Not with the Irish seniors playing their last home game. And not with … [Read more...]
FREE READ — TSSAA releases finalists for 2021-22 Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA announced its finalists Thursday for the 2021-22 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. And the 5Star Preps coverage area placed seven on the list, including Tennessee Vols point guard signee B.J. Edwards (Knoxville … [Read more...]