When you’ve only been alive 17 or 18 years, it’s hard to put big life moments in perspective. Covington senior point guard Vontae Powell shrugs when asked if he ponders the fact that a big chapter in his life is nearing an end. Senior center Brandon Alston, who is sitting across a table from Powell in the CHS library on a rainy Tuesday morning, interjects. “I do,” he says. “I’m … [Read more...] about Covington High basketball seniors and coach aiming for first state appearance in 33 years
Brighton girls and boys sweep Munford in key district games
[metaslider id=3907] Midway through the third quarter of Tuesday night's District 13-AAA game between Munford and Brighton, Lady Cardinal senior Sylvia "Bug" Jones lunged for a loose ball, collided with Munford's Mary Richardson and ended up face down on the Munford court. She popped up pretty quickly and tried to carry on, but was evident she was injured as blood spilled on … [Read more...] about Brighton girls and boys sweep Munford in key district games
Tipton-Rosemark Academy football coach Collin Pinner steps down after four seasons
After four seasons as head football coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy and eight more as an assistant at three different schools, Collin Pinner has decided to change careers. Pinner, who was 22-22 as the Rebels' head coach the last four seasons, told school administrators on Jan. 24 we would be resigning. His last day at TRA, where he also serves as dean of students, will be … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark Academy football coach Collin Pinner steps down after four seasons
Tipton Christian Academy celebrates massive growth with new $4 million upper school
[metaslider id=3882] On Jan. 3, 2017, an envelope arrived at Tipton Christian Academy via registered mail. School officials knew it contained a sizeable check from a donor, but they weren’t sure just how sizeable. Turns out it was a $1.5-million check and the donor, who asked to remain anonymous, had very specific instructions for how the money was to be used: build a new … [Read more...] about Tipton Christian Academy celebrates massive growth with new $4 million upper school
An inside look at parent pickup at Munford Elementary School
[metaslider id=3856] Ever wondered how in the world school employees manage to get hundreds of students into the correct cars every day? Whether you have or not, you’re about to find out. I decided to spend a Monday afternoon at Munford Elementary School, the largest elementary school in Tipton County, and see how parent pickup works. Controlled chaos is probably the best way … [Read more...] about An inside look at parent pickup at Munford Elementary School
Rosemark boys take out Fayette Academy in a wild one
[metaslider id=3780] Tuesday night's boys' game between Tipton-Rosemark and Fayette Academy was interesting on several fronts. Both teams held big leads before seeing them evaporate. There was an intentional foul committed against TRA star Alex Anderson and a stare down by the perpetrator, Bret Culver, that prompted Rosemark coach Cedric Anderson to run onto the court to … [Read more...] about Rosemark boys take out Fayette Academy in a wild one
Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels take care of business in win vs. Fayette Academy
[metaslider id=3771] It took a while for the Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels to get their offense going Tuesday night at home in a league game against Fayette Academy. The Lady Rebels didn't get their first field goal until Jordan Allen scored with nearly half of the first quarter gone. TRA beat Fayette Academy by 32 points three weeks ago but led the Lady Vikings by just two … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels take care of business in win vs. Fayette Academy
Meet the Gatlin family in the first edition of ‘Full-court Press’
Welcome to the first episode of "Full-court Press." Over the next few weeks Leader Sports Editor Jeff Ireland will walk the length of the court with Tipton County basketball players and coaches and lob questions their way about hoops and anything else that pops into his mind. The first episode features Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin and his twin children, DeMaryo Gatlin and … [Read more...] about Meet the Gatlin family in the first edition of ‘Full-court Press’
