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McKinney, Warmath throw no-hitters as Munford and Covington pick up district wins

By Jeff Ireland on April 13, 2021

[metaslider id=8582] Munford head coach Scotty Yount figured his pitching staff would be solid this year, but three no-hitters in a week? That's exactly what the Cougars' pitching has done after Garrett McKinney threw a no-hitter last night in Munford in a 2-1 District 13-AAA win over rival Brighton. Things still got interesting late when McKinney walked the first two … [Read more...] about McKinney, Warmath throw no-hitters as Munford and Covington pick up district wins

Munford linebacker Jacoby Miguel joining teammates at Campbellsville University

By Jeff Ireland on April 12, 2021

[metaslider id=8576] A few months ago Munford seniors Jacoby Miguel, Traveon Hawkins, Kelton Mason and Jarra Dowell took a road trip to Kentucky to visit Campbellsville University and check out its football program. It made an impression on the Cougar teammates, all four of whom were major contributors to the Munford football program the last three seasons. Mason and Hawkins … [Read more...] about Munford linebacker Jacoby Miguel joining teammates at Campbellsville University

Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022

By Jeff Ireland on April 9, 2021

If things go as planned, Brighton, Covington and Munford will be playing on artificial turf football fields in the fall of 2022. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs received approval from the school board Thursday night to begin researching plans to equip all three county schools with turf that will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs and … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football could have artificial turf fields by 2022

Rosemark softball senior Charli Rice signs with Union University

By Jeff Ireland on April 9, 2021

[metaslider id=8552] There have been some very impressive Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball players over the years who pitched and hit at the highest levels, including Rachel Whitley, Roxeanna Kimes and Lyndsey Sterling. When TRA senior Charli Rice, who signed a softball scholarship with Union University Wednesday afternoon, transferred to Rosemark in the middle of her … [Read more...] about Rosemark softball senior Charli Rice signs with Union University

Brighton and Munford baseball teams win district openers

By Jeff Ireland on April 6, 2021

[metaslider id=8541] Brighton and Munford got their District 13-AAA schedules off to a great start Monday. The Cardinals used a dominant pitching performance from Kaleb Baskin to defeat Dyer County, 4-1, at home. Baskin struck out six, walked just one and allowed only three hits over seven innings in a complete-game win. He also doubled in the third inning to spark a … [Read more...] about Brighton and Munford baseball teams win district openers

Rosemark’s Sarah Allyn Thornell signs volleyball scholarship with Itawamba Community College

By Jeff Ireland on April 2, 2021

Two years ago when Sarah Allyn Thornell was a sophomore and Amy Weatherington was the Tipton-Rosemark Academy assistant volleyball coach, player and coach had a bit of a disagreement. "I guess we kind of butted heads because we're both strong-willed people," Thornell said. "I am always going to push players further than they think they need to be pushed," Weatherington said. … [Read more...] about Rosemark’s Sarah Allyn Thornell signs volleyball scholarship with Itawamba Community College

Six area girls’ basketball players selected to play in prestigious all-star game

By Jeff Ireland on March 30, 2021

[metaslider id=8511] Six area basketball players, including three from Covington, were chosen to play in the 2021 Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee All-Star Game that was held Saturday at Blackmon High School in Murfreesboro. Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson were the three from Covington who competed in the event. Maiya Reed of Munford and Brianna … [Read more...] about Six area girls’ basketball players selected to play in prestigious all-star game

Brighton runner Katlyn Varnadore becomes first to sign a cross country scholarship

By Jeff Ireland on March 30, 2021

[metaslider id=8501] The Brighton High girls' cross country team made history last fall by making the state meet for the first time in school history. Four and a half months later one of the team's best runners made some history of her own. When Katlyn Varnadore signed with Brescia University, a four-year school in Owensboro, Ky., last Thursday, she became the first Brighton … [Read more...] about Brighton runner Katlyn Varnadore becomes first to sign a cross country scholarship

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