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Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2022

When Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs says Brie Howard is one of the best players to come through his program, that's saying something considering how much talent has played for the Lady Cardinals over the years. Howard, a two-time all-state catcher, solidified her status as a Lady Cardinal great last Friday when she signed a softball scholarship with Division I Austin … [Read more...] about Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing

Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2022

Head coach: Stan Gatlin (ninth season) Last season: 4-18, lost in district tournament Key players lost: Ken Hennings, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner Key players returning: Jalen Terry, Nick Moore, Tyler Alston, Monterio Clark Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin has been around long enough to admit when a season did not go well, and last year's did not as Brighton managed just four … [Read more...] about Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror

Dyersburg State CC soccer team wraps up historic season

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2022

The Dyersburg State Community College women's soccer team, which is based in Covington, has gotten better and better since the program began five years ago. And the 2022 season was further evidence of that. The Lady Eagles beat Columbia State last month for the first time in school history 2-1 and made the conference title game for the first time. Motlow State, a … [Read more...] about Dyersburg State CC soccer team wraps up historic season

Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2022

[metaslider id=11543] Considering Covington beat Millington 44-0 two and a half months ago, you couldn't blame the Chargers if they were a little overconfident heading into Friday night's rematch in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Early on, thanks primarily to a couple of Covington turnovers, it looked like maybe Covington was taking its opponent too lightly … [Read more...] about Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals

Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?

By Jeff Ireland on November 11, 2022

After playing one another in the season opener 12 weeks ago, Covington and Munford both have legitimate shots at a state title COVINGTON Covington’s fans, coaching staff and, to a certain degree, players know exactly what a run to the state title game looks and feels like. The Chargers have made it to high school football’s ultimate game six times: 1971, 2000, 2003, 2012, 2017 … [Read more...] about Could Covington and Munford both end up in Chattanooga?

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Munford remains perfect with first round win vs. Northeast

By Jeff Ireland on November 8, 2022

As was the case in three of Munford's last four games, a Cougar opponent put up some resistance. And, just like those three other games, Munford finished strong to remain undefeated. The latest opponent attempting to hand Munford its first loss of the season was Northeast, which traveled from Clarksville to Munford Friday night for the opening round of the Class 5A state … [Read more...] about Munford remains perfect with first round win vs. Northeast

Playoff football gets going tonight for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark

By Jeff Ireland on November 4, 2022

It's been an interesting journey to the postseason for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark Academy, all of which play their playoff openers tonight. Munford, of course, finished 10-0 in the regular season for the first time in program history and won a third region title. Covington lost two regular season games, but they were against two teams (Munford and Haywood) ranked … [Read more...] about Playoff football gets going tonight for Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark

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