Head coach: Steve Poindexter (10th season) Last season: 9-17, lost to Liberty in district tournament play-in game Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: G Maiya Reed, G Mary Richardson, G Ciara Spence, G Brezia Cooper, G Gabby Lincoln, G Abby Hawn The Lady Cougar program had some great seasons over the last nine years under head coach Steve Poindexter with … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars believe last season was an aberration
Stingy defense, youth movement and late-game stand propel Chargers into quarterfinals
There were varying opinions and expectations on just what might happen near the end of last night's second round Class 3A state playoff game between Covington and South Gibson on a chilly field in Medina. Covington was trying to finish off a win when it lined up to punt near midfield while leading 14-10 with a little more than two minutes left in the game. The Charger defense … [Read more...] about Stingy defense, youth movement and late-game stand propel Chargers into quarterfinals
Covington’s Brinley Cousar and McKenzie Richardson will play together beyond high school
[metaslider id=2885] The Covington High School library is a pretty large place, but there was barely room for all the people who showed up this afternoon to see two well-known softball players make their college choices official. Brinley Cousar and McKenzie Richardson, two seniors who have been big reasons for all of Covington's success the last three seasons, have been close … [Read more...] about Covington’s Brinley Cousar and McKenzie Richardson will play together beyond high school
Brighton outfielder Karlee Haley signs to play at Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=2877] Brighton senior Karlee Haley has played behind some more experienced players during most of her career, including the bulk of last season. During the last few games of 2018, however, her dedication and talent led to head coach Robin Jacobs inserting her into the staring lineup as an outfielder, and she excelled. Now she's a college signee. In front a … [Read more...] about Brighton outfielder Karlee Haley signs to play at Dyersburg State
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: The Lady Cardinals tied a program record with 24 wins last season
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (1st season) Last season: 24-8, second in district, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: G Sylvia Jones, G Albanie Dunn, G DeMiyah Gatlin, F Cor’Tayza Flowers, F Keyuanna Dyson Can the Lady Cardinals build on a breakthrough 2018-19 season? That’s the burning question this year for a team that … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: The Lady Cardinals tied a program record with 24 wins last season
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark boys coming off state title game appearance
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (3rd season) Last season: 23-9, lost to Knoxville Webb in DII-A state title game Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: G Alex Anderson, G Patrick Green, F Ethan Stewart, C Jay Heigel, G Reggie Lewis Three members of the Anderson family – brothers Alex and Andrew and their coach and father, Cedric – were huge reasons why … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark boys coming off state title game appearance
Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide
Munford police say a man was killed at 302 Bass Avenue, near the post office, Thursday. The incident took place at approximately 12:40 p.m. "Some kind of altercation occurred, shots were fired, one male is deceased and another male is in custody," said police chief Randal Baskin. Matthew Bogenschneider, 19, was charged with reckless homicide. Raymond “Cody” Sonwineski, 29, … [Read more...] about Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Chargers return all five starters from state tourney team
Head coach: Katrisha Glass (7th season) Last season: 28-6, lost to Macon County in Class AA state quarterfinals Starters lost: 0 Starters returning: 5 Players to watch: G Kalynn Howard, F Felia Fayne, F Daniyasia Robinson, G Trinity Taylor, G Ja’Nile Alston, G Brinley Cousar To say the expectations are high for the Covington Lady Chargers is an understatement. Covington returns … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Chargers return all five starters from state tourney team
