Here are five things to know when the Covington Chargers host Wooddale tonight at 7 in a Class 3A state playoff quarterfinal game: The winner of tonight's game will play in the state semifinals on the road next week against the Pearl-Cohn/Giles County winner. Covington famously won a semifinal game two years ago at Pearl-Cohn thanks to a late comeback and last-second field … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about Covington’s state playoff game tonight
The Terrific 20: A look at the top basketball players from Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
[metaslider id=2949] The eight Tipton County-area high school basketball teams have a lot of talent. We talked to local coaches and a few other people in the know to come up with the 20 best. Here they are, in alphabetical order: BOYS Brandon Alston, Covington - A 6-4 forward who can move, Alston averaged 15 points and 10 boards a game last year. Alex Anderson, TRA - He’s 6-6 … [Read more...] about The Terrific 20: A look at the top basketball players from Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
Covington grad Sarah Elizabeth Cousar Poston inducted into Freed-Hardeman hall of fame
[metaslider id=2943] Sarah Elizabeth Cousar Poston, a former standout softball player at Covington High School and current teacher and coach at the school, was inducted into the Freed-Hardeman Athletics Hall of Fame last Saturday. Her former Freed coach, Todd Humphry, introduced Poston at the ceremony. “Sarah Elizabeth was such an impactful player for us,” he said. “What she … [Read more...] about Covington grad Sarah Elizabeth Cousar Poston inducted into Freed-Hardeman hall of fame
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Chargers have chance to break county drought
Head coach: Charles Mitchell (7th season) Last season: 26-7, lost to Wooddale in region semifinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Travonte Powell, F Brandon Alston, F Tyjuan Smith, F Devin Dean, F Michael Renfro, G Myles Starks In the modern era of high school basketball, only one boys’ Tipton County high school basketball team has ever made it to … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Chargers have chance to break county drought
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Coach Stan Gatlin believes Brighton Cardinals will show significant improvement
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (6th season) Last season: 12-14, third in District 13-AAA, lost to Bolton in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: F Anthony Smith, G Kyron Middlebrook, G T.J. Rivers, G DeMaryo Gatlin, F Ladarious Taylor Brighton was definitely in rebuilding mode last season. Stars like Taelyr Gatlin, Zach Lewis and Aaron Alston … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Coach Stan Gatlin believes Brighton Cardinals will show significant improvement
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: New TRA girls coach will have luxury of five returning starters
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (1st season) Last season: 25-5, lost to Knoxville Webb in sectionals Starters lost: 0 Starters returning: 5 Players to watch: G Megan Sanfratello, G Brianna Hall, F Abby West, F Jordan Allen, C Eva McIntosh, G Sara Allen Thornell, G Mary Catherine Turner Cedric Anderson is stepping into a pretty unique situation. The Lady Rebels were really good the … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: New TRA girls coach will have luxury of five returning starters
Investigators say Matthew Bogenschneider shot Cody Sonwineski through the front door
According to an affidavit filed in Tipton County General Sessions Court, Matthew Bogenschneider thought someone was breaking into his Munford home and he shot Cody Sonwineski through the front door. Officers with the Munford Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 12:32 p.m. last Thursday and found Sonwineski, 29, in the front yard at 302 Bass Ave. … [Read more...] about Investigators say Matthew Bogenschneider shot Cody Sonwineski through the front door
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford Cougars lost four starters from district title team
Head coach: Ryan Ross (5th season) Last season: 22-11, lost to Bolton in region semifinals Starters lost: 4 Starters returning: 1 Players to watch: G T.J. Tyus, F Javaris Tolton, F Jason Williams, F Jermal Harvey, G D’Anthony Vann, G Levi Poindexter Considering the Cougars lost four three-year starters – Kylan Cunningham, Kyree Cunningham, James Farrow and Landon Winter – from … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford Cougars lost four starters from district title team
