The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

Stan Gatlin and Brighton part ways

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Stan Gatlin, who had coached the Brighton High boys' basketball team for nine seasons, was informed last Friday by the BHS administration that he was no longer the coach. Gatlin had some good seasons during his tenure. According to a Twitter post made by Gatlin, he's the all-time winningest coach in program history and the only boys' basketball coach at Brighton to win … [Read more...] about Stan Gatlin and Brighton part ways

Brighton soccer player Kelsey Brown signs with Southwest

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Brighton senior Kelsey Brown wanted to be a professional soccer player when she was young. During her middle school career and early in high school, Brown, by her own admission, kind of forgot about the goal. But when her junior season cranked up at Brighton and she excelled with her club team, Chickasaw Football Club, she became more interested in continuing her soccer … [Read more...] about Brighton soccer player Kelsey Brown signs with Southwest

Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland

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There are several members of the 2023 class of the Brighton High School football team who are in the process of deciding where they will continue their education and football careers. A few of of them have been talking amongst each other to try and make their decisions. Very recently offensive lineman Matthew Parker signed with Bethel University. Last Wednesday, Kyan Mayer … [Read more...] about Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland

Brighton High robotics teams shine at tournament

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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

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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