A man known in these parts for serving as the head boys’ basketball coach at Covington and Munford high schools received a big honor last week. Tim Halford, who coached at Covington from 1995 to 2004 and Munford from 2007 to 2011, has been inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame. “Not at all,” Halford said when asked if making the hall … [Read more...] about Former Covington, Munford basketball coach Tim Halford inducted into BCAT Hall of Fame
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Munford is first Tipton County boys’ basketball team to make state in 38 years
By Thomas Sellers Jr. By the end of Monday night, the legend of Munford senior JaDyn Lee grew about 10-fold. Meanwhile, his classmate Eli Patrick walked off the Munford Gymnasium court validated for his Cougar basketball career. The comeback story of senior center Courtnry ‘Big Red’ Chaffin had the perfect ending with Munford’s 65-63 victory over the Dyersburg … [Read more...] about Munford is first Tipton County boys’ basketball team to make state in 38 years
Hoops Update: Munford’s season ends in region semifinal
Munford was the last team standing for Tipton County basketball. The Cougars reached to the Region 7-AAA semifinal before losing to Ripley, 56-47, in Obion County. Defense was a key role that the Tigers applied as they held the Cougar’s main offensive factors JaDyn Lee and Murray Norman to only three and zero points respectively in the first half with back-to-back … [Read more...] about Hoops Update: Munford’s season ends in region semifinal
Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
[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.
Influx of talent has Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels rolling again
The 2018-19 version of the Tipton-Rosemark Academy boys’ basketball team made history, advancing to the state tournament and state title game for just the second time in program history. A big reason for the success was addition of three new players: Alexander Anderson, Andrew Anderson and Tysen Banks. All three played huge roles. Two of those players – Andrew Anderson and … [Read more...] about Influx of talent has Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels rolling again
After win over USJ, Tipton-Rosemark girls have their eyes on a trip to state
The Jan. 10 league showdown between the Tipton-Rosemark Academy girls and University School of Jackson was noteworthy for a couple of reasons. Those who follow the teams on Twitter saw various videos circulating of USJ players appearing to push down multiple TRA players in the waning moments of the 49-44 Rosemark win. TRA followers were outraged. USJ supporters claimed the … [Read more...] about After win over USJ, Tipton-Rosemark girls have their eyes on a trip to state
Covington boys move up to eighth in state poll; Lady Chargers defeat Bolton and Ripley
The Covington Chargers kept a clean slate over the last three games, winning over Bolton, Union City and Ripley. CHS moved up from 10th to eighth in the Associated Press AA poll this week, improving their season record to 18-3 and 6-0 in District 15-AA. To this point, Covington has not lost to a team in Tennessee. Bolton fell 82-72 on Friday night. With the Chargers leading … [Read more...] about Covington boys move up to eighth in state poll; Lady Chargers defeat Bolton and Ripley
Brighton holds off Munford rally in wild district game
[metaslider id=3679] Things could not have started much worse for Munford in a District 13-AAA game Tuesday night in Brighton. The Cardinals raced to a 22-2 lead and Munford did not make its second field goal until T.J. Buford scored with 5:10 left in the second quarter. Things were far from settled, however. That Buford field goal started a 17-0 run that pulled the Cougars … [Read more...] about Brighton holds off Munford rally in wild district game
