[metaslider id="11760"] It was a heated environment Tuesday evening in the Covington high gym, but it wasn’t because of the fans- even though some were upset over referee calls- it was the immense heat that was roaming in the air so bad, by the end of the boys game, the players were tumbling down due to the excess moisture on the hardwood. Nevertheless, games still had to be … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
How Tristian Bohannon made history by signing to Washington State
Tristian Bohannon made the history books when he signed his letter of intent to play for Washington State University by becoming the first player out of Tennessee to play at that college and the first in Tipton County to be a part of the PAC-12 conference. The all-state linebacker chose WSU over University of Memphis, Southeast Missouri State University, Austin Peay State … [Read more...] about How Tristian Bohannon made history by signing to Washington State
New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach
It has been one month since Morgan Cruce took a coaching position at the University of North Alabama and resigned as head coach for Brighton High. On Friday, the Cardinal family welcomed his successor, Keith Setler, who will take over the football program this fall. Cougar fans may remember his name from the late 2000s as he was the defensive coordinator that helped led Munford … [Read more...] about New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach
Covington High pitchers Warmath and Davis sign with Dyersburg State
In eighth grade, Holden Warmath and Parker Davis witnessed their older brothers, Ty Warmath and Carter Davis, win the Class AA baseball state title. Ty (University of Memphis) and Carter (Columbia State Community College) went on to play college ball in their respective year. Seeing their brothers’ success motivated Holden and Parker to achieve the same goals when they entered … [Read more...] about Covington High pitchers Warmath and Davis sign with Dyersburg State
Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
[metaslider id="11732"] On December 30th, locals gathered to honor late Adel A. Elrafei who was shot and killed on Christmas. He owned Bull Market located on the northside of Covington. Fehnihxx Booker, a close friend to Elrafei, spoke on how the owner was more than a businessman, but a friend. Booker would come to him for advice if he needed it. “I’m hurt, the … [Read more...] about Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
Covington Native Brock Glenn popularizes his name outside the community.
Sports fans in Covington are familiar with Gabby and Autumn Glenn- a sister duo that were a part of the historical 2010 softball team that reached the Class AA title game and signed to play college ball for UT Martin in their respective senior year. Jordan (football) and Neely (softball) were their other siblings that attended Covington who excelled in sports, and, together, … [Read more...] about Covington Native Brock Glenn popularizes his name outside the community.
Buford focuses on defense to take down mentor.
Multiple technical fouls called. Players nearly getting into royal rumbles. Crowd booing when the opposing team enter the floor. This sums up the battle between Munford and Millington when held in Trojan territory. Millington creates this type of atmosphere because it is the only major sport where their chance to beat the Cougars are high, so they will do whatever means … [Read more...] about Buford focuses on defense to take down mentor.
Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
The first sport Sarah Richardson picked up on from a young age was softball and added soccer later on in middle school. When her family and friends gathered in the library at Covington High on Monday to celebrate her signing a scholarship to play college ball, one would think she would continue her athletic career in softball because of her history with the sport. Wrong. She … [Read more...] about Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
