by DAVE LINK Brayden and Cayden Latham have played football together since the little leagues in Alabama. The twin brothers are now seniors at West, and they relish every chance to get on the field together. They’ve got nine games left in … [Read more...]
A big FRIDAY FOCUS is on West and Farragut, Gibbs and Webb, and Fulton and Central
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Some intriguing non-region matchups headline play in Classes 4-6A this week in the 5Star Preps coverage area. Here’s the inaugural 4-6A high school football report of the season as we steam into Week 2. Enjoy it while you can, it … [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...]
West Rebels overcome weather, flags and stubborn Bearden defense for 27-7 win in Week 1
BY DAVE LINK West’s football team didn’t win any style points Saturday night but left Bearden with a statement victory. The Rebels overcame 15 penalties for 135 yards and defeated the Bulldogs 27-7 in the season opener for both teams. West … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: KOC JAMBOREE NIGHT 2: Webb, Austin-East, Karns, Farragut, HVA, West, Powell, Bearden
Get all the pics from Night 2 of the KOC Kick-Off Classic, the high school football jamboree at Hardin Valley Academy on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Teams included: Webb, Austin-East, Bearden, Powell, Hardin Valley Academy, West, Farragut and … [Read more...]
The 2022 5Star Preps Top 25 Football Teams
By JESSE SMITHEY Welcome to the first week of the high school football season. Felt good to read that didn't it? Well, the 5Star Preps staff has worked tirelessly from winter to spring and through summer to preview teams and spotlight … [Read more...]
West Rebels Football got better – and deeper – during 2022 spring practice
BY MIKE BLACKERBY A West team that projects as one of the area’s best heading into the 2022 high school football season just got even better with a key offseason addition. … [Read more...]
Powell defense smothers West in 35-7 Class 5A state semifinal win
By MIKE BLACKERBY Powell’s smothering defense has the Panthers on the cusp of their first state football championship in school history. Powell held host West to 82 total yards Friday as the Panthers won their Class 5A semifinal game in convincing … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers at West Rebels – Friday, Nov. 26, 2021
This gallery from Tanner Walker includes images from a Class 5A state semifinal contest featuring the Powell Panthers and the West Rebels. Here are 82 TOTAL PHOTOS of all the action. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty … [Read more...]
Former region rivals West and Powell to battle for spot in 5A BlueCross Bowl
By MIKE BLACKERBY It’s sense-of-urgency week in the Powell and West football camps. Sure, the Panthers and Rebels are ecstatic to be in the Class 5A semifinals, but both know there’s one more mountain to climb to get to the BlueCross Bowl in … [Read more...]