BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The standard has changed with McMinn County High School boys' basketball. No longer is it just trying to get the better of Cleveland. No more is it just beating Bradley Central. Nope. Expectations have … [Read more...]
2023 DIVISION II STATE HOOPS: Knoxville Catholic alters its longtime history; Lady Irish win Division II-AA state championship over Ensworth
BY JESSE SMITHEY In three years' time, the Knoxville Catholic girls' basketball program underwent a mind-bending transformation — from a decades-long cellar-dwelling team hoping to hit .500 to a TSSAA state champion. And while it almost evolved … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: William Blount vs. Bearden, Karns vs. Oak Ridge – 2023 Region Semis
What a night of high drama and history. The Region 2-4A boys semifinal elimination games delivered in a major way Tuesday at Karns High School. See all the action and scenes in this huge photo gallery from Charles Mays. It includes both the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Carter Hornets vs. Clinton Dragons, Anderson County Mavericks vs. Halls Red Devils – Region Semis (2023)
STRAWBERRY PLAINS - We have a big gallery of both Region 2-3A boys semifinal elimination games below. You don't want to miss them. See all the action and scenes in this huge 100-photo gallery from Danny Parker. It includes both the Clinton vs. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Fulton Falcons vs. Lenoir City Panthers – Region 3-3A semifinals
See all the photos from Tuesday's Region 3-3A semifinal between the Fulton Falcons and Lenoir City Panthers. There's about 60 pictures below, provided by Tanner Walker. If you don't have a 5Star Preps account, you won't be able to view them. … [Read more...]
TSSAA doles out punishment for Lenoir City and Fulton girls’ basketball programs based on Monday’s on-court altercation
BY JESSE SMITHEY An on-court altercation between a Lenoir City High School girls' basketball player and Fulton girls' basketball player late in Monday's District 5-3A Tournament Championship caused a lengthy delay, a gym to be emptied and teams … [Read more...]
TSSAA Announces 2022-23 Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
BY JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA announced its finalists Thursday for the 2022-23 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. And the 5Star Preps coverage area placed many on the list. But they're not the only ones up for the honors. See the full list of … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps High School Football Predictions for Week 11 (2022)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps Predictions models continue to be hot of late, going 93-10 (.903) over the last three weeks. Here's what is forecasted for Week 11 winners, including the big Farragut-Bearden game on Thursday night... … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Oak Ridge Wildcats vs. Powell Panthers – Week 7 (2022)
5Star Preps was on hand for Friday's Region 3-5A between visiting Oak Ridge and the host Powell Panthers. We have some free pic samples for you below, but to view the full gallery of photos you’ll need to log in to your 5Star Preps account. Photos … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels at Bearden Bulldogs – Week 1 (2022)
We have a full gallery of more than 60 photos from Saturday's WEST REBELS at BEARDEN BULLDOGS football game from Week 1 of the 2022 season. We have some freebies for you to see below. But to enjoy the entire gallery, you must be a member of 5Star … [Read more...]