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February 16, 2023

By Jeff Ireland on February 18, 2023

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Brighton High robotics teams shine at tournament

By Jeff Ireland on February 16, 2023

The Brighton High School robotics team had a huge day last Saturday with two teams competing against each other in the finals of a tournament held at West Colliervile Middle School. Aidan Booth, Vincent Patillo, Allysa Gay, Rachel Richter, John Kelly and Dylan Gale were the members of the Brighton team that took first place at the event. They won the Excellent Award, which … [Read more...] about Brighton High robotics teams shine at tournament

Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State

By Jeff Ireland on February 14, 2023

Need a shortstop or third baseman? Brighton senior Bennett Stutts has you covered. How about an outfielder, pitcher or, even in a pinch, a catcher? No problem. That's a big reason why Stutts was attractive to college coaches and it all added up to him signing a baseball scholarship last Friday with Dyersburg State Community College, one of the top two-year baseball schools in … [Read more...] about Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State

Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers

By Jeff Ireland on February 14, 2023

If you've ever watched Brighton senior tackle Matthew Parker pancake a hapless defender with his 6-3, 265-pound frame, it should have been apparent he was destined to play football at the next level. Over the past 18 months, Parker racked up 25 scholarship offers. In the end, though, Bethel University stood out to the soft-spoken and scholarly Parker. He made things official … [Read more...] about Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers

February 9, 2023

By Jeff Ireland on February 10, 2023

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February 2, 2023

By Jeff Ireland on February 2, 2023

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Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe

By Jeff Ireland on January 31, 2023

Can you imagine Munford High School quarterback Jordan Bell on a billboard along Highway 51 with his smiling face encouraging Tipton County residents to buy their next truck at Frugal Frank's Ford Factory? How about Covington quarterback Braden Gover appearing in a commercial for a local lawyer who's into taekwondo? Maybe his line would be something like, "Don't let that … [Read more...] about Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe

January 26, 2023

By Jeff Ireland on January 31, 2023

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