The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

Covington and Munford track athletes bring home state titles

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Dozens of Tipton County student athletes took part in last week's state track meet in Murfreesboro and a handful brought home state titles. A year after taking second place, Munford senior Jace Hodgin won the Class AA decathlon. Hodgin also teamed up with Tyler Williams, Malik Curry and Isaiah Cobbs to win the 4x200 relay. Hodgin finished sixth in the pole vault and teammate … [Read more...] about Covington and Munford track athletes bring home state titles

Brighton baseball makes state semifinals; Coach Ryan Wood steps down

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The 2023 Brighton High School baseball season will definitely go down as the most successful (and probably most memorable) in the 27-year history of the program. Brighton finished one win away from advancing to the Class 3A state title game, the best result in program history. Shortly after the Cardinals lost to eventual state champion Greeneville 3-2 on May 25 at Smyrna High … [Read more...] about Brighton baseball makes state semifinals; Coach Ryan Wood steps down

Brighton High anglers to compete for national title

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Four Brighton High School sophomores will have a chance to bring a national title back to Tipton County next month. Jaxon Sherfield and Jack Houston Rushing took first place at the Student Angler Federation State Tournament last month on the Tennessee River in Perryville. Their five bass weighed in at 22 pounds, 10 ounces, which earned them a state tournament trophy that is on … [Read more...] about Brighton High anglers to compete for national title

Multiple Munford High athletes qualify for state track meet

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The 2023 West AA Sectional Track and Field Championship Meet was held last week in appalling weather conditions. Teams were forced to sit out a lengthy weather delay due to lightning and when events resumed the wet conditions played havoc with performances. Events on Wednesday night were cut off after the 300-meter hurdles and teams were forced to continue the meet the … [Read more...] about Multiple Munford High athletes qualify for state track meet