After action this week and last a pair of Tipton County teams have an excellent chance of playing in next week’s state tournaments. The Brighton baseball team defeated Munford 5-4 on Sunday to claim the region championship and move a step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the second time in three seasons under head coach Ryan Wood. Luke Perkins came up with a … [Read more...] about Brighton baseball, Munford softball on the verge of state tournament berths
May 11, 2023
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Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs’ retirement underlines the end of an era in Tipton County
Ninety-one. That's the combined number of seasons Robin Jacobs, Glenn Goulder and Martha Lawler coached high school softball in Tipton County. The numbers are staggering: 35 state tournament appearances and more than 2,000 wins and 50 district titles. It became clear that era was ending when word began to circulate this week that Brighton coach Robin Jacobs was retiring at … [Read more...] about Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs’ retirement underlines the end of an era in Tipton County
May 4, 2023
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Brighton teammates Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins to join forces at Jackson State CC
There are many reasons the Brighton High School baseball team bounced back from a disappointing 2022 season to win this year's district championship. Many players have made significant contributions. Four of the big reasons have been seniors Andrew Davis, Bennett Stutts, Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins. Davis signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College and Stutts with … [Read more...] about Brighton teammates Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins to join forces at Jackson State CC
New Brighton coach Keith Setler preaching ‘buy in’ at spring practice
There has been a fair amount of turnover with the Brighton High School head football coaching job the last few years. Morgan Cruce, last season's coach, was on the job for just one season. The man hired to replace him, Keith Setler, is conducting spring practice this week with his new team and one thing's he's preaching is commitment - from the players, the fans and … [Read more...] about New Brighton coach Keith Setler preaching ‘buy in’ at spring practice
April 27, 2023
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Brighton senior Camryn Williams dies in car accident 25 days before graduation
Camryn Williams loved to bake cookies. Chocolate chip and oatmeal were her specialties. "Everybody had to try them," said Jordyn Sanders, a Brighton senior and one of her close friends. "She was always cracking jokes," said Brighton senior Angielynn Crawford, another close friend, with a smile. "She'd make faces when somebody would do something a little off. She'd give you … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Camryn Williams dies in car accident 25 days before graduation
