Let’s take a break from high school football and talk about the Brighton Middle School football team, which advanced to the West Tennessee Athletic Conference Sectional championship after a 56-18 win against Lakeland Preparatory Middle School Tuesday night in Brighton. “They played hard from the very beginning and just dominated the whole game,” said BMS head coach Larry … [Read more...] about Brighton Middle continues dominance, claims conference championship with another win last night
Burlison teenager Stevi Owen has a passion for learning history and genealogy
Genealogy is the second-fastest growing hobby throughout the world, with gardening ranking first, but even with its popularity it’s rare to find young adults who consider themselves a genealogist. That is, unless you’re Stevilyn Owen of Burlison. The precocious 13-year-old is a promising genealogist thru and thru. Her mother, Laurel Hamilton Owen, calls her an “old … [Read more...] about Burlison teenager Stevi Owen has a passion for learning history and genealogy
Covington steamrolls Bolivar in region play
[metaslider id=9663] Covington’s 65-6 rout of Bolivar Central on Friday night would lead one to believe the Chargers had put up gaudy offensive numbers. Not so. CHS amassed just 253 rushing yards, well under their almost 430 yards per game average. The passing game was more productive than previous nights with 5 of 7 completions by two quarterbacks for three touchdowns. The … [Read more...] about Covington steamrolls Bolivar in region play
Munford destroys Southwind as showdown with Central looms
Munford remained perfect in region play on Friday as the Cougars put together what may have been their most complete game yet. Penalties were kept to a minimum while the offense more than 200 yards on the ground and the defense managed to get three interceptions on the way to a 44-14 rout of Southwind. Munford improves to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in region play, steamrolling … [Read more...] about Munford destroys Southwind as showdown with Central looms
Covington coach J.R. Kirby on controversial loss: ‘We’ll see Dyersburg again’
Considering the winner was likely to end up winning the Region 7-3A title and both teams were ranked in the state's top five, Friday’s showdown between Dyersburg and Covington in Dyersburg generated a lot of pre-game hype. It was as billed, filled with big plays by both squads and a come-from-behind rally by the Chargers. In the end, though, defeat was snatched from the jaws … [Read more...] about Covington coach J.R. Kirby on controversial loss: ‘We’ll see Dyersburg again’
Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington and Ripley have a long history of battles pitched across the Hatchie River. Last Friday was no different on Covington Athletic Field as the Chargers started fast but slowed down, allowing the Tigers to stay in the game before finally posting a 30-20 win Region 7-3A win. “I am happy for the win,” said head coach J.R. Kirby. “Ripley played hard, they exposed some of … [Read more...] about Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington High volleyball, cross country off to fast starts
The Covington Lady Charger volleyball squad keeps piling up the wins. They are 10-3 overall and 4-0 in District 14 AA play. Covington dropped Bolivar on Sept. 7, blanking the Lady Tigers in three sets, 25-9, 25-15 25-7. The Lady Chargers recorded 31 aces and 19 kills in the match. Charleigh Cole led the way with 12 aces. E J McCalla had 6 aces, Madie Rose 2, Gracyn Ramsey 3 … [Read more...] about Covington High volleyball, cross country off to fast starts
Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
His mom, Teresa Duvall of Covington, calls him an adrenaline junkie, but U. S. Army Staff Sergeant Justin Allen Brenner, is just carrying on the family business… albeit, with a little more flair. Growing up Brenner knew he was destined to join the military. His beloved grandfather, Brian Gibbs of Drummonds, was a 26-year Navy veteran, serving during Vietnam and on two aircraft … [Read more...] about Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
