[metaslider id=4388] One year ago, Megan Sanfratello and Abby West sat in a Tipton-Rosemark Academy classroom and talked to a reporter about the disappointment of narrowly missing a state tournament berth for a second straight season. The Lady Rebels won 25 games that season, including 17 straight to start the year, and things seemed to be trending toward the program's first … [Read more...] about Rosemark Lady Rebels make history with state berth, but still feel like ‘something’s missing’
Basketball
High school hoops update: Who’s in and who’s out? Answers right here
[metaslider id=4376] Over the past few days, five of the eight area high school basketball teams saw their seasons end. The other three - Covington's boys and girls and the Tipton-Rosemark girls - are still alive. All three play this week and each has a legitimate chance to bring home a state tournament trophy. Here's an update: • Behind 23 points from Felia Fayne and 18 … [Read more...] about High school hoops update: Who’s in and who’s out? Answers right here
Postseason hoops: Brighton and Munford move on to region tourney; TRA girls one win away from state tourney berth
[metaslider id=4300] Tuesday night in Newbern was not a pleasurable experience for the fans or players of two of Tipton County's boys' high school basketball teams. Munford and Brighton, playing in the District 13-AAA title and consolation games, respectively, lost by a combined 69 points at Dyer County High School. That's the bad news. The good news is that the season is … [Read more...] about Postseason hoops: Brighton and Munford move on to region tourney; TRA girls one win away from state tourney berth
Covington boys and girls win second straight district titles
[metaslider id=4234] It was so hot in the jam-packed Bolivar High School gym Monday night, dozens of fans were using flattened popcorn boxes to fan themselves. And, despite the fact that Covington beat Bolivar by 21 points 19 days previously, Charger fans and players had to sweat this one out until the end. The Chargers trailed Bolivar by six late in the third quarter as … [Read more...] about Covington boys and girls win second straight district titles
Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Two local teams will be looking to advance to the state tournament for a second straight season and six others will be trying to get in position to get there for the first time in decades - or, in some cases, the first time - as postseason play gets underway. Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play this week and Rosemark has already begun region … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Q and A: Rosemark basketball standout Alex Anderson talks about his brothers and taunting from opposing fans
During a home game against Fayette Academy on Jan. 28, there was a large group of visiting students in the TRA gym. For much of the game, the students chanted "overrated" at TRA 6-6 guard Alex Anderson. It didn't seem to bother him as he scored 26 points in a 63-60 Rebel win. He gets that kind of attention on a regular basis because he's the best player in Rosemark's league, … [Read more...] about Q and A: Rosemark basketball standout Alex Anderson talks about his brothers and taunting from opposing fans
5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
The most exciting part of the high school basketball season gets started next week as Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play and Tipton-Rosemark heads to the region tournament. Here are five things you need to know: The Covington Lady Chargers are looking dominant with the postseason approaching. Assuming Covington beats Ripley Friday in the … [Read more...] about 5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
Q & A: We asked Sylvia Jones, AKA Bugg, about her unique hair and nickname
If you watch a Brighton Lady Cardinal basketball game, you can’t not notice Sylvia Jones for two reasons: her energetic style and her hair. Pretty much every game, the senior guard, who leads the team at 14.5 points per game, will be sporting a new, long, flowing hairstyle with some very vibrant colors. She’s also got a really cool nickname. I sat down with her recently to ask … [Read more...] about Q & A: We asked Sylvia Jones, AKA Bugg, about her unique hair and nickname
