BY DAVE LINK West football coach Lamar Brown saw plenty of memorable plays during his team’s run to a 15-0 record and the 2022 Class 5A state championship. One play stands out. Sixth game of the season. Rivalry Thursday at Alcoa. Both teams … [Read more...]
The West Rebels eliminate defending-champion Powell, 28-21, in 5A semifinals; Rebels return to state for first time since 2014
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The semifinal obstacle is finally cleared. West High School’s Rebels, after fourth-round losses in 2021 and 2019, are just one win removed from the top prize in Tennessee Class 5A football. West quarterback Carson Jessie hit … [Read more...]
STATE SEMIFINAL PREVIEW (2022): Trends, Players and Things to Know
BY JESSE SMITHEY With Thanksgiving Day this week, we don't have much time to digest these upcoming state semifinals. So go ahead and stuff yourself with this cram session on the big upcoming games for our area teams. The top players, trends … [Read more...]
West Rebels (Class 5A), Coalfield Yellow Jackets (1A) advance to state semifinals
By JESSE SMITHEY We couldn't get a staff writer to every game Friday night. Here are details and recaps from West's win over Daniel Boone, as well as Coalfield's win over Oliver Springs. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Knoxville West Rebels – Week 10 (2022)
We have a HUGE gallery for you from the Week 10 contest between the Maryville Rebels and Knoxville West Rebels. All 88 pics are by Tanner Walker. We have a free sample for you below. But to see all 88 pictures, make sure you're logged in to … [Read more...]
Top-ranked West Rebels on top of their game heading into Maryville showdown next week
By JESSE SMITHEY As the postseason nears and the West football team rumbles towards it with lofty rankings and expectations, head coach Lamar Brown holds the difficult position of making sure his team remains confident enough to win it all while … [Read more...]
INSTANT CLASSIC … AGAIN: Knoxville West exacts revenge at Alcoa with 29-26 win
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – West football coach Lamar Brown told his players all week to expect a game that went down to the wire at Alcoa. That’s exactly what they got Thursday night. … [Read more...]
West (4-0) at Sevier County (4-0), Campbell County’s Air-Raid Attack, CAK faces rival Webb
by MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football report for Division II and Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area highlights. Hard to believe we’re already at the halfway point of the regular season: Game of the Week: West at … [Read more...]
5 PLAYERS YOU NEED TO SEE IN WEEK 4 (2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY Some awfully big games reside on the Week 4 schedule. And that means some big-time players will be on display, too. If you don't have a team and want to catch some special local talent, try on one or two of these … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at West Rebels – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Farragut Admirals and West Rebels non-region matchup from Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. All pictures are by Danny Parker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of photos, … [Read more...]