The Covington High School football team held its banquet last night at the Manor at Mt. Carmel and numerous players were named all-region and received scholarships. Offensive lineman Reed Chipman was named the Region 7-3A lineman of the year and Dalton Dickerson (38.1 yards per punt) was named the region's top punter. Other Chargers making the all-region team were … [Read more...] about Covington football players receive multiple postseason honors
Brighton, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark football players receive postseason honors
[metaslider id=7448] The All-Region 8-5A football team was announced earlier this week. Because Brighton and Munford were the only region teams that played during 2020, only Cardinals and Cougars made the list. However, considering the seasons several local players had, it’s safe to say many Tipton County players would have been on the list regardless. Munford junior running … [Read more...] about Brighton, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark football players receive postseason honors
Covington’s Lauren Vickery becomes latest Lady Charger to sign a softball scholarship
[metaslider id=7429] The last three years the Covington High School softball team has been loaded with talented players. Despite losing the 2020 spring season to COVID-19, four of last year's seniors are now playing college softball. Now another talented player is headed to the next level. Senior Lauren Vickery, an excellent hitter who is also expected to be the team's ace … [Read more...] about Covington’s Lauren Vickery becomes latest Lady Charger to sign a softball scholarship
Brighton’s Logan Rushing signs baseball scholarship with University of Memphis
[metaslider id=7423] Dalton Rushing, a standout class of 2019 baseball player for Brighton who is now playing for the University of Louisville, could not be at his younger brother's signing last Wednesday, but he took in the proceedings via Facetime. Brighton senior Logan Rushing, after signing scholarship papers with the University of Memphis, held up his phone and various … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Logan Rushing signs baseball scholarship with University of Memphis
Emerging stars help Covington hand Brighton its first loss
[metaslider id=7375] Brighton entered Tuesday's showdown at home vs. Covington undefeated, but things did not start that well. Covington led by as many as 10 in the first half and took a nine-point lead into halftime. During the break Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin told his team it was not playing with poise and the speech apparently worked. The Cardinals, thanks to five … [Read more...] about Emerging stars help Covington hand Brighton its first loss
Covington girls overwhelm short-handed Lady Cardinals
[metaslider id=7357] When the Brighton-Covington girls's game tipped off Tuesday night in Brighton, three Brighton freshmen and a sophomore were in the starting lineup and the team's best player, senior DeMiyah Gatlin, was in street clothes and wearing a knee brace. Late in the second quarter point guard Lana Vaden was injured and did not return. All that added up to a … [Read more...] about Covington girls overwhelm short-handed Lady Cardinals
Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
The CARES Act, which was signed into law last March by President Trump, allotted more than $2 trillion to be allocated to individuals, families and businesses affected by COVID-19. On Thursday morning the Tipton County Museum received $3,241.88 of that to help serve the community during the pandemic. The check was delivered to the museum by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre … [Read more...] about Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
High school hoops preview: Lady Rebels reload after losing two 1,000-point scorers
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (2nd season) Last season: 23-5, lost to Tipton Christian Academy in state semifinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Brianna Hall, G Raven Sims, F Jordan Allen, G Kat Turner, F Sarah Allyn Thornell, G Savanna Owens For most teams, losing the top two scorers in program history would be devastating. As for the … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Lady Rebels reload after losing two 1,000-point scorers
