As everyone who follows Covington football knows, the Chargers don't pass a lot. But when they went to the air over the past two seasons, there was a good chance No. 3 was going to be on the receiving end. Dalton Dickerson, a 6-3, 176-pound wideout, averaged 21 yards per catch in his two seasons at Covington. Despite those impressive stats, Dickerson was still looking for a … [Read more...] about Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University
Former assistant William Dean hired to lead Tipton-Rosemark football into the future
For the second straight season there will be a new man leading the Tipton-Rosemark Academy football program. William Dean, who was a TRA varsity assistant and middle school head coach the last three seasons, was promoted to head coach last month. He replaces Shannon O'Brien, who retired after one season as the Rebels' head coach. Dean, 26, moved here three years ago after … [Read more...] about Former assistant William Dean hired to lead Tipton-Rosemark football into the future
Munford Touchdown Club hosting Johnnie Jones Classic next Saturday
It's been about six years since the Munford High School football program has hosted a fundraiser golf scramble. Donnie Kelley, a Munford assistant coach, and the Munford Touchdown Club figured it was time to hold one again and they enlisted the help of Munford's most famous alumnus: Johnnie Jones. The Johnnie Jones Classic Presented by Covington Family Dental will be held … [Read more...] about Munford Touchdown Club hosting Johnnie Jones Classic next Saturday
10 takeaways from Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA at Spring Fling
There was a lot going on at last week's Spring Fling state championships in Murfreesboro, with more than 100 student-athletes from Tipton County-area high schools competing in four different sports. Here are 10 takeaways: I've covered a lot of high school baseball games over the past 20-plus years, including dozens of state tournament contests, where emotions are always … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA at Spring Fling
Day two at state: Four teams see seasons end; TRA softball still alive
[metaslider id=8862] Five Tipton County-area softball and baseball teams started play Wednesday with hopes of a state title still alive. When the day was over, just one, Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball, was still playing in Murfreesboro. Covington, which won its opener Tuesday to get into the winners' bracket, had its chances Wednesday afternoon at Blackman High School … [Read more...] about Day two at state: Four teams see seasons end; TRA softball still alive
Day one at state: Covington baseball, TRA softball pick up huge wins
[metaslider id=8837] MURFREESBORO - Five Tipton County-area baseball and softball teams competed today in the TSSAA Spring Fling State Championships, and the results were mixed. Two teams - Covington baseball and Tipton-Rosemark softball - won, but it wasn't easy. Three more teams - Brighton baseball, Covington softball and TRA baseball - fell and are now one loss away from … [Read more...] about Day one at state: Covington baseball, TRA softball pick up huge wins
Covington softball, Covington baseball, Brighton baseball earn state berths in dramatic fashion
[metaslider id=8824] It was a Friday night to remember for Tipton County high school athletics. All within less than an hour at three different locations, three teams - Covington softball, Covington baseball and Brighton baseball - dog piled in celebration after earning berths in this week's TSSAA Spring Fling state championships in Murfreesboro. There were compelling … [Read more...] about Covington softball, Covington baseball, Brighton baseball earn state berths in dramatic fashion
Brighton’s DeMiyah Gatlin signs basketball scholarship with Southwest
During last basketball season Brighton senior DeMiyah Gatlin had a scholarship offer in hand from Jackson State Community College. She went to watch them play a game one night and they happened to be playing Southwest Tennessee Community College. Gatlin struck up a conversation with the Southwest coach after the game, one thing led to another and she decided to go with the … [Read more...] about Brighton’s DeMiyah Gatlin signs basketball scholarship with Southwest
