[metaslider id=7614] After Kate Steppe's first practice with the Munford High School soccer team two and a half years ago, she came home and delivered a message to her family: I'm done. "I told my mom I was never playing again," Steppe said Tuesday afternoon with a laugh. She eventually changed her mind, was the team's second-leading scorer as a senior and will soon be a … [Read more...] about Kate Steppe signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Brighton’s Mackenzie Smith stays grounded (for now) and signs with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7606] Before another opportunity presented itself Brighton senior Mackenzie Smith was considering pursuing a career as an aviator. She's been taking flying lessons since she was 15 and was planning on following that path in college before a strong senior year on the pitch changed her mind. Smith cracked her femur last August during the first game of the 2020 … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Mackenzie Smith stays grounded (for now) and signs with Dyersburg State
Micah Fulcher edges Richard Cramer in Pigskin Pickers contest
With two weeks left in The Leader's Pigskin Pickers contest, during which local business people pick the winners of high school, college and NFL football games, Richard Cramer led James Moroschak by four games and Keith Miller and Micah Fulcher by six. It seemed like an unsurmountable lead, but turns out it wasn't. Fulcher went 17-3 over the final two weeks to tie Cramer … [Read more...] about Micah Fulcher edges Richard Cramer in Pigskin Pickers contest
District play begins next week for Munford boys’ and girls’ basketball
The Cougars’ record, at 1-7, does not look great on paper. However, upon closer inspection, Munford is just a few points away from being 7-1. Munford lost to St. Benedict, Obion County, Haywood and Briarcrest by a combined 14 points and lost to Covington in overtime after trailing by 26 points in the third quarter. The Cougars led Obion County by 13 points in the second … [Read more...] about District play begins next week for Munford boys’ and girls’ basketball
The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
[metaslider id=7569] A global pandemic dominated the news during 2020 and forced the cancelation of several sports. However, before COVID-19 hit and when a path to playing sports during it was eventually figured out, several Tipton County-area athletes and teams accomplished some big things. Here are the top five sports stories of 2020: 5. Clay Busters win state, national … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
Despite tough loss, Lady Charger coach believes team is headed in right direction
[metaslider id=7517] Covington Lady Charger basketball coach Katrisha Glass wants to make one thing clear. Despite being very unhappy with the way things unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Collierville High School in the Dragon Fire Classic semifinals, her team has done some good things over the first 15 games of the season. "I don't want to sound too negative," Glass said … [Read more...] about Despite tough loss, Lady Charger coach believes team is headed in right direction
Munford’s Shane Cox signs baseball scholarship with University of Memphis
[metaslider id=7478] When Shane Cox joined the Munford High School baseball program in the fall of 2017, he was a skinny freshman, but it was obvious he had potential. The Cougars were coming off an appearance in the 2017 state tournament and graduating several senior starters. Cox was named the starting shortstop and lead-off hitter in the spring of 2018 and never left the … [Read more...] about Munford’s Shane Cox signs baseball scholarship with University of Memphis
Brighton’s Dima Barker follows his brother to Rhodes College
[metaslider id=7468] Brighton senior defensive lineman Dima Barker has a name you don't hear everyday around here. It's a Russian name and an ode to his mom, Tatiana Barker, who was born in Russia and moved to the United States in her 20s. "It's a very common name in Russia," Barker said. There's nothing common, however, about Dima as a football player and high school … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Dima Barker follows his brother to Rhodes College
