During a home game against Fayette Academy on Jan. 28, there was a large group of visiting students in the TRA gym. For much of the game, the students chanted "overrated" at TRA 6-6 guard Alex Anderson. It didn't seem to bother him as he scored 26 points in a 63-60 Rebel win. He gets that kind of attention on a regular basis because he's the best player in Rosemark's league, … [Read more...] about Q and A: Rosemark basketball standout Alex Anderson talks about his brothers and taunting from opposing fans
Versatile Covington senior Leah Beasley signs softball scholarship with Union
[metaslider id=4078] Unlike a lot of students looking for a school at which to continue their athletic careers, Leah Beasley's college choice had little to do with the sport she plays. "I decided on my college before I thought about softball," the Covington senior said. "I went to Union (University) and I fell in love with Union. I reached out to the coach and we started … [Read more...] about Versatile Covington senior Leah Beasley signs softball scholarship with Union
5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
The most exciting part of the high school basketball season gets started next week as Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play and Tipton-Rosemark heads to the region tournament. Here are five things you need to know: The Covington Lady Chargers are looking dominant with the postseason approaching. Assuming Covington beats Ripley Friday in the … [Read more...] about 5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
Q & A: We asked Sylvia Jones, AKA Bugg, about her unique hair and nickname
If you watch a Brighton Lady Cardinal basketball game, you can’t not notice Sylvia Jones for two reasons: her energetic style and her hair. Pretty much every game, the senior guard, who leads the team at 14.5 points per game, will be sporting a new, long, flowing hairstyle with some very vibrant colors. She’s also got a really cool nickname. I sat down with her recently to ask … [Read more...] about Q & A: We asked Sylvia Jones, AKA Bugg, about her unique hair and nickname
Tipton-Rosemark hires former assistant Shannon O’Brien to lead football program into the future
It's safe to say Tipton-Rosemark could not have hired a head coach with a more extensive and varied resume than Shannon O'Brien. O'Brien, 58, has coached at six different colleges, has been a head high school coach twice and even coached professionally in Europe in 34 years of coaching experience. He was named TRA's head coach Monday morning, replacing Collin Pinner, who … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark hires former assistant Shannon O’Brien to lead football program into the future
Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University
[metaslider id=3996] Before the 2019 football season started, Covington senior Myles Stark was considering not playing his senior year. After talking with the coaching staff, Stark decided to suit up and it ended being a great decision for everyone involved. Covington made it all the way the state semifinals and Stark, who was all-state, all-region and a member of the … [Read more...] about Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University
Munford guard Mary Richardson signs a basketball scholarship with Dyersburg State
Munford guard Mary Richardson was one of the better basketball players in Tipton County last season, but she wasn't sure she had the talent to play at the next level. Then came a strong first half of her senior season and a visit to Dyersburg State, where her mother, Trenna Richardson, is a professor. "I was going to go into the military," Richardson said. "My mom didn't want … [Read more...] about Munford guard Mary Richardson signs a basketball scholarship with Dyersburg State
Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is
Munford senior center Jayson Williams is a busy guy. He works multiple days a week as a lifeguard at the YMCA in Millington while still managing to attend games and practices and maintain a 3.9 grade point average. He’s usually the tallest player on the court, but that wasn’t always the case. He was just 5-11 before growing a few inches every year to reach his current height. I … [Read more...] about Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is
