Head coach: Charles Mitchell (8th season) Last season: 29-4, lost to Jackson South Side in sub-state game Starters lost: 4 Starters returning: 1 Players to watch: F Devin Dean, F Tyric Winfrey, G Holden Warmath, G C.J. Fayne, G Bremoris Tipton For the most part last season, Covington used a nine-man rotation. Eight of those players graduated, including point guard Vontae … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Chargers lost a ton of talent from last year’s sub-state team
High school hoops preview: Lady Cardinals will be very young this season
When asked how interesting it will be when the Lady Cardinals begin the 2020-21 basketball season without the benefit of a summer season, scrimmages or a jamboree, coach Stan Gatlin used five verys and laughed a little. On Nov. 23 he only had six players in his basketball class. He recruited a couple more from the halls. In time some players who are out are expected to join the … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Lady Cardinals will be very young this season
High school hoops preview: Tipton-Rosemark boys return D-I signee Alex Anderson
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (4th season) Last season: 19-7, lost to Webb School in sub-state Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Alex Anderson, G Cameron Dunnigan, G Tyler Byrd, F Ethan Stewart Alex Anderson had to do a lot last season The 6-7 senior combo guard who has signed with D-I South Alabama was the focus of all of Rosemark's opponents last … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Tipton-Rosemark boys return D-I signee Alex Anderson
Covington High FFA brings home multiple championships at state competitions
This fall some of the Covington FFA officers have been very active in some of the regional and state level 4-H competitions. On Sept. 24 the team competed in the Western Region 4-H Forestry Contest. Team members were tested based on knowledge of tree identification, tree insects, disorders, diseases, wood identification and tree measuring. The group placed first in the … [Read more...] about Covington High FFA brings home multiple championships at state competitions
High school hoops preview: Brighton’s boys working on team chemistry
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (7th season) Last season: 13-16, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G DeMaryo Gatlin, G Kejuan Dyson, F Ken Hennings, G Jay Dancey Heading into a season with unproven players who will need to play big roles is never easy. It’s even harder when you haven’t gotten to see them play very much at … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Brighton’s boys working on team chemistry
High school hoops preview: The clear goal for the Lady Chargers? Get back to state
Head coach: Katrisha Glass (8th season) Last season: 28-6, lost to Westview in sectionals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Kalynn Howard, F Felia Fayne, F DaNiyasia Robinson, G Nakya Gilliam, G Cortayza Flowers The Lady Chargers accomplished just about everything a high-level team could last year except make the state tournament. Covington won 28 … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: The clear goal for the Lady Chargers? Get back to state
High school hoops preview: Young supporting cast will be key for Lady Cougars
Head coach: Steve Poindexter (11th season) Last season: 13-15, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 1 Starters returning: 4 Players to watch: G Maiya Reed, G Ciara Spence, G Brezia Cooper, G Abby Haun When the Lady Cougars hit the court this season, longtime head coach Steve Poindexter isn’t making any predictions, but he’s optimistic. “I like what we’ve … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Young supporting cast will be key for Lady Cougars
High school hoops preview: Nick Buford is new man in charge at Munford
Head coach: Nick Buford (1st season) Last season: 9-16, lost to Cordova in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: F Javaris Tolton, G Levi Poindexter, F Michael Lee, G Braden Lewis, G Shane You can expect Munford to have quite a different look this season for several reasons. The team’s top two scorers from last season - T.J. Tyus and … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Nick Buford is new man in charge at Munford
