[metaslider id=10528] The big question entering the District 14-AAA softball tournament: After beating each other all year, which Tipton County team would emerge on top? It's not over yet, but Munford staked its claim as the team to beat by defeating Covington on Saturday and Brighton on Monday. Those wins put the Lady Cougars into Wednesday's title game and also qualified … [Read more...] about Munford Lady Cougars defeat Covington, Brighton to advance to title game; TRA wages dramatic comeback
Postseason update: Covington baseball puts Brighton and Munford on the brink
A little more than a month ago, the Covington baseball team was 3-9 and on a seven-game losing streak. That seems like ancient history now. Covington beat top-seeded Munford and Brighton over the weekend in the District 14-AAA tournament to clinch a spot in Tuesday's title game. Covington also secured a spot in next week's region tournament. Munford and Brighton play today … [Read more...] about Postseason update: Covington baseball puts Brighton and Munford on the brink
Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman signs with Bethel University
On a lot of high school football teams, especially large ones like Brighton, most players specialize in one position. Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman was an outlier. His primary role the last three seasons was as a lockdown cornerback, but he also played running back and wideout and seemed to never be on the sidelines watching. That versatility, not to mention top notch … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman signs with Bethel University
Shelbie Crum becomes first from Munford to sign cheerleading scholarship
Hundreds of Munford High School student-athletes have signed athletic scholarships over the years, but Shelbie Crum made some history Monday afternoon in the MHS cafeteria. In front of family, friends, teammates and coaches, Crum became the first Munford student to sign a cheerleading scholarship. She's headed to UT-Martin. Heather Gill became Munford's cheerleading coach … [Read more...] about Shelbie Crum becomes first from Munford to sign cheerleading scholarship
Brighton football becomes first Tipton County team to practice on new turf
[metaslider id=10483] A little bit of history was made Thursday afternoon at Brighton High School. For the first time in Tipton County, a football team held a full practice on artificial turf. At 2:39 p.m. on a sunny and cloudless 80-degree day, Cardinal position groups began to jog on to the brand new turf. Brighton's field has been more or less ready for a couple of weeks … [Read more...] about Brighton football becomes first Tipton County team to practice on new turf
Covington, Munford FFA bring home multiple titles
The Covington FFA recently had a phenomenal showing at the 2022 State FFA Convention held in the Smoky Mountains in beautiful Gatlinburg. Mitch Hopkins, a senior at CHS, was awarded the 2022 Tennessee Star Farmer Award, which is the highest award that an individual can win in the state of Tennessee. Mitch had to complete a rigorous application and interviews both in Trenton, … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford FFA bring home multiple titles
Brighton senior Maddeline Peters signs tennis scholarship
Brighton High School has developed quite a tennis tradition, sending players to the state tournament every season for the better part of a decade. Senior Maddeline Peters is the latest player to find a lot of success. Peters, Brighton's No. 1 singles player who last year won district and region titles and advanced to the state tournament, signed a scholarship with Evangel … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Maddeline Peters signs tennis scholarship
Dyersburg State holds simulated mass casualty event
[metaslider id=10442] If you saw a bunch of emergency vehicles and a couple of helicopters swarming around Dyersburg State Community College - Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington this afternoon, it was nothing to worry about. The college hosted a simulated mass casualty event today at noon. For a couple of hours people with pretend wounds (Nice makeup jobs, by the way!) were … [Read more...] about Dyersburg State holds simulated mass casualty event
