MaKayla Stinnett did not take a traditional rout to a softball scholarship, but she got there just the same. A senior at Brighton High School, Stinnett only played one full season of high school softball. She focused instead on competing with her traveling team, Murfreesboro-based Tennessee Mojo. The left-handed pitcher was a big part of that program and performed well enough … [Read more...] about MaKayla Stinnett signs softball scholarship with East Tennessee State
HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford boys return three starters
Head coach: Nic Buford (2nd season) Last season: 12-13, lost in region semifinals Key players lost: Javaris Tolton, Braden Lewis, Shane Cox Key players returning: Michael Lee, Levi Poindexter, Jordan Bell, Murray Norman Year one under first-year coach Nic Buford went pretty well as Munford picked up some key wins and nearly won a district title. With three starters back … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford boys return three starters
TCA’s Emory Braswell makes school history with volleyball scholarship signing
Years from now this question could be included in a Tipton Christian Academy-themed Trivial Pursuit game: Who was the first TCA student to sign an athletic scholarship? Answer: Senior Emory Braswell, who signed a volleyball scholarship on Nov. 15 with Hillsdale College, a DII school located in Southern Michigan. TCA does not have a varsity volleyball team just yet, but that … [Read more...] about TCA’s Emory Braswell makes school history with volleyball scholarship signing
HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars return three starters and second-leading scorer
Head coach: Steve Poindexter (12th season) Last season: 15-11, lost in region quarterfinals Key players lost: Maiya Reed, Ciara Spence Key players returning: Brezia Cooper, Abby Haun, Hannah Callahan It's always challenging when a team loses its leading scorer to graduation. When that person was also your primary ball handler, it can make things even more difficult. Maiya … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars return three starters and second-leading scorer
HOOPS PREVIEW: Tyler Byrd returns for Rebels looking to continue recent success
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (fifth season) Last season: 22-6, lost in state semifinals Key players lost: Alex Anderson, Cam Dunnigan, Eli Ramsey, Will Hughes Key players returning: Tyler Byrd, Sam Cannon, Alexander Blue, Thano Sinis It may take a while to get used to life without Alex Anderson, the school's all-time scoring leader and four-year starter who graduated last … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Tyler Byrd returns for Rebels looking to continue recent success
HOOPS PREVIEW: Raven Sims, Elyse Warren lead the way for Lady Rebels
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (third season) Last season: 22-4, lost in sub-state Key players lost: Jordan Allen, Sarah Thornell, Brianna Hall Key players returning: Raven Sims, Elyse Warren, Ava Anderson Tipton-Rosemark has played a break-neck pace since head coach Cedric Anderson arrived on the scene three years ago. That's probably going to change this season. Over the … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Raven Sims, Elyse Warren lead the way for Lady Rebels
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Covington, lone local team left, plays Dyersburg tonight for semifinal berth
And then there was one. As is almost always the case, Covington has outlasted the other local teams and is the only Tipton County football team still in the playoffs. Tonight's Class 3A quarterfinal matchup at Dyersburg figures to be a good one. Here's a quick look at what to expect: What: Covington (9-2) vs Dyersburg (11-0) in the Class 3A state quarterfinals When: Today … [Read more...] about PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Covington, lone local team left, plays Dyersburg tonight for semifinal berth
HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington boys looking ‘to do the one thing we’ve been missing’
Head coach: Charles Mitchell (ninth season) Last season: 10-13, lost in region semifinals Key players lost: Devin Dean, Tyric Winfrey, Bremoris Tipton Key players returning: Holden Warmath, Eli Ford, Tyler Hollins, J.T. Mason, Jordan Clemons, Rodriquez Adams Covington head coach Charles Mitchell shook his head and laughed last week when asked to talk about his returning … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington boys looking ‘to do the one thing we’ve been missing’
