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
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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
Munford guard Mary Richardson signs a basketball scholarship with Dyersburg State
Munford guard Mary Richardson was one of the better basketball players in Tipton County last season, but she wasn't sure she had the talent to play at the next level. Then came a strong first half of her senior season and a visit to Dyersburg State, where her mother, Trenna Richardson, is a professor. "I was going to go into the military," Richardson said. "My mom didn't want … [Read more...] about Munford guard Mary Richardson signs a basketball scholarship with Dyersburg State
Covington’s boys and girls take out Bolivar to remain perfect in district play
The Covington Chargers, ranked sixth in this week’s Class AA poll, continued their hot play with an 86-64 home win over the Bolivar Tigers on Tuesday night that improved their record to 22-3 overall and 9-0 in District 15-AA play. The teams played to a draw in the first half, heading to the locker-room tied at 32. Whatever coach Charles Mitchell said at the break sunk … [Read more...] about Covington’s boys and girls take out Bolivar to remain perfect in district play
Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is
Munford senior center Jayson Williams is a busy guy. He works multiple days a week as a lifeguard at the YMCA in Millington while still managing to attend games and practices and maintain a 3.9 grade point average. He’s usually the tallest player on the court, but that wasn’t always the case. He was just 5-11 before growing a few inches every year to reach his current height. I … [Read more...] about Q & A: Quit asking Munford center Jayson Williams how tall he is
Covington High basketball seniors and coach aiming for first state appearance in 33 years
When you’ve only been alive 17 or 18 years, it’s hard to put big life moments in perspective. Covington senior point guard Vontae Powell shrugs when asked if he ponders the fact that a big chapter in his life is nearing an end. Senior center Brandon Alston, who is sitting across a table from Powell in the CHS library on a rainy Tuesday morning, interjects. “I do,” he says. “I’m … [Read more...] about Covington High basketball seniors and coach aiming for first state appearance in 33 years
Brighton girls and boys sweep Munford in key district games
[metaslider id=3907] Midway through the third quarter of Tuesday night's District 13-AAA game between Munford and Brighton, Lady Cardinal senior Sylvia "Bug" Jones lunged for a loose ball, collided with Munford's Mary Richardson and ended up face down on the Munford court. She popped up pretty quickly and tried to carry on, but was evident she was injured as blood spilled on … [Read more...] about Brighton girls and boys sweep Munford in key district games
