Head coach: Stan Gatlin (ninth season) Last season: 4-18, lost in district tournament Key players lost: Ken Hennings, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner Key players returning: Jalen Terry, Nick Moore, Tyler Alston, Monterio Clark Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin has been around long enough to admit when a season did not go well, and last year's did not as Brighton managed just four … [Read more...] about Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror
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Ja Morant pays visit to Jonathan Stark’s Skills Academy Camp in Munford
[metaslider id=10919] Some serious star power showed up in the Munford High School gym on Wednesday. Ja Morant, the all-star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies and one of the most popular basketball players in the world, made an appearance at the Stark Skills Academy Camp. And he put on a show. In addition to showing his dunking ability with a reverse jam, he led the kids in a … [Read more...] about Ja Morant pays visit to Jonathan Stark’s Skills Academy Camp in Munford
Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday
Looking for camps your kids can get involved in this summer? Sign them up for the Stark’s Skill Academy hosted by Jonathan Stark, a former Munford High standout basketball player who also played collegiately and professionally. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who was a teammate of Morant’s at Murray State, is scheduled to make an appearance at the camp. Stark graduated from … [Read more...] about Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday
Tipton-Rosemark hires Kurt Couvion as head boys’ basketball coach
Former Tipton-Rosemark Academy boys' basketball coach Cedric Anderson, who left TRA earlier this year to take a coaching job at Harding Academy, had a lot of success during his tenure with the Rebels. When TRA's administrators began looking around for a replacement, they obviously wanted to keep the momentum going with another talented coach. They appear to have done just … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark hires Kurt Couvion as head boys’ basketball coach
Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
When CorTayza Flowers transferred from Brighton High School to Covington in advance of the 2020-21 basketball season, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass knew she was getting a good player. But she already had three really good seniors - Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson - on the roster who had played together for multiple seasons. "She came in at a time when … [Read more...] about Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
Last team standing: Munford boys are only local basketball team alive in postseason
About two weeks ago, eight Tipton County-area basketball teams began their postseason. After the Covington girls fell last night, there is only local team left: the Munford Cougars. Munford, the fourth seed out of District 14-AAA, upset top-seeded Dyer County 72-62 Saturday night in Newbern to move into a region semifinal game tonight vs. Ripley in Ripley. Game time is 6 … [Read more...] about Last team standing: Munford boys are only local basketball team alive in postseason
County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins
The two girls' teams with the best records in District 14-AAA squared off Friday with an upset on Munford’s mind and clinching a number one tournament seed on Covington’s. Munford entered the contest at 13-11 overall and 6-1 in the district, a half game back of Covington (19-8, 7-0). In a game marred by 38 turnovers and spotty free throw shooting, Covington prevailed 40-31 to … [Read more...] about County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins
Crestview basketball earns state berth in dramatic fashion
The Crestview Middle School Chargers battled their way to a 19-1 season with three straight wins in sectional play in Newbern this week to earn a berth in the state tournament. CMS will open play in the four-team state tournament on Feb. 11 in Murfreesboro. The consolation and title games will be played Feb. 12. After an opening round 48-17 demolition of West Bemis Middle, … [Read more...] about Crestview basketball earns state berth in dramatic fashion
