CLINTON -- Stone Hatmaker, the Class of 2021 quarterback for Anderson County High School, isn't trying to be Stanton Martin, a two-time Mr. Football finalist for the Mavericks the past two seasons. Rather, as the new starting quarterback for … [Read more...]
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THE 5STAR PREPS POWER RANKINGS HEADING INTO WEEK 5 OF THE 2024 SEASON
BY JESSE SMITHEY The 5Star Preps power rankings definitely look different nowadays. Three teams in last week's top five, alone, lost in Week 4. Here's where our top teams stand heading into Week 5... … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW: Week 2 (2024): Jefferson County at Sevier County, Alcoa at Bearden, Gibbs at Halls, Farragut at Powell
This week’s Big Preview points to key games at Sevier County, Bearden, Halls, Powell and Lenoir City as we move into Week 2 of the high school football season. Here’s a look at some of the pivotal matchups in the 5Star Preps coverage area: … [Read more...]
10 of the Most Slept-On Football Players in East Tennessee
BY JESSE SMITHEY With such a wide-ranging coverage area, sometimes it's hard to shine the spotlight equally on all the talent. But as much as the media has tried this preseason, these 10 players probably haven't gotten talked about … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps Preseason Top 12 Football Teams
BY JESSE SMITHEY While Alcoa and West brought home TSSAA state football championships last fall, East Tennessee is accustomed to seeing more gold trophies come its way during BlueCross Bowl Championship Week. Will that continue into a trend or … [Read more...]
Powell QB Deuce Rodgers looking to take next big step in his career
BY JESSE SMITHEY Substantial interest should be around the season of Powell quarterback Deuce Rodgers this fall. Not necessarily from a pressure standpoint; rather, from his growth and improvement. … [Read more...]
Best Games of Week 1 of the 2024 High School Football Season
BY JESSE SMITHEY Week One of the 2024 season is on the horizon. Here are a few to keep an eye on that opening weekend (Aug. 22-24). … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from Alcoa vs. Webb 7v7 from Wednesday, July 10, 2024
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — Nine-time defending state champion Alcoa held its first 7v7 since the return from the TSSAA-mandated dead period, and the Tornadoes welcomed Webb for a 75-minute session. Here are some quick takeaways from the matchup, … [Read more...]
A BAKER’S DOZEN OF AREA PLAYERS PRIMED FOR MONSTER YEARS IN 2024
With football players reporting back to campus for workouts and 7v7 this week, excitement levels over the impending 2024 season are beginning to rise. Here are some area athletes who we're stoked to see soon and think could be in for big 2024 … [Read more...]
Clinton High School and football coach Darell Keith part ways
BY JESSE SMITHEY A new head coach will head up the Clinton High School football program this fall. The Dragons and Darell Keith have parted ways after four seasons with him at the helm. … [Read more...]