[metaslider id=9980] The year that was 2021, at least when it comes to sports, was much better than 2020. COVID-19 cancelled all spring sports in 2020 and had a major impact on football as well. There was still some issues here and there as far as COVID, but by and large seasons went off without a hitch and Tipton County-area teams found their fair share of success. Here are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year
Basketball
HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford boys return three starters
Head coach: Nic Buford (2nd season) Last season: 12-13, lost in region semifinals Key players lost: Javaris Tolton, Braden Lewis, Shane Cox Key players returning: Michael Lee, Levi Poindexter, Jordan Bell, Murray Norman Year one under first-year coach Nic Buford went pretty well as Munford picked up some key wins and nearly won a district title. With three starters back … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Munford boys return three starters
HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars return three starters and second-leading scorer
Head coach: Steve Poindexter (12th season) Last season: 15-11, lost in region quarterfinals Key players lost: Maiya Reed, Ciara Spence Key players returning: Brezia Cooper, Abby Haun, Hannah Callahan It's always challenging when a team loses its leading scorer to graduation. When that person was also your primary ball handler, it can make things even more difficult. Maiya … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Lady Cougars return three starters and second-leading scorer
HOOPS PREVIEW: Tyler Byrd returns for Rebels looking to continue recent success
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (fifth season) Last season: 22-6, lost in state semifinals Key players lost: Alex Anderson, Cam Dunnigan, Eli Ramsey, Will Hughes Key players returning: Tyler Byrd, Sam Cannon, Alexander Blue, Thano Sinis It may take a while to get used to life without Alex Anderson, the school's all-time scoring leader and four-year starter who graduated last … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Tyler Byrd returns for Rebels looking to continue recent success
HOOPS PREVIEW: Raven Sims, Elyse Warren lead the way for Lady Rebels
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (third season) Last season: 22-4, lost in sub-state Key players lost: Jordan Allen, Sarah Thornell, Brianna Hall Key players returning: Raven Sims, Elyse Warren, Ava Anderson Tipton-Rosemark has played a break-neck pace since head coach Cedric Anderson arrived on the scene three years ago. That's probably going to change this season. Over the … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Raven Sims, Elyse Warren lead the way for Lady Rebels
HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington boys looking ‘to do the one thing we’ve been missing’
Head coach: Charles Mitchell (ninth season) Last season: 10-13, lost in region semifinals Key players lost: Devin Dean, Tyric Winfrey, Bremoris Tipton Key players returning: Holden Warmath, Eli Ford, Tyler Hollins, J.T. Mason, Jordan Clemons, Rodriquez Adams Covington head coach Charles Mitchell shook his head and laughed last week when asked to talk about his returning … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington boys looking ‘to do the one thing we’ve been missing’
HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Lady Chargers moving forward after massive loss of talent
Head coach: Katrisha Glass (ninth season) Last season: 25-6, lost to Macon County in the Class 2A state quarterfinals Key players lost: Kalynn Howard, Felia Fayne, DiNiyasia Robinson Key players returning: CorTayza Flowers, Nakya Gilliam, Kayla Pitts, Shamya Butler, Kendall Narcisse Most teams lose key seniors every season, but what Covington lost to graduation goes beyond … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Lady Chargers moving forward after massive loss of talent
HOOPS PREVIEW: Brighton Cardinals return leading scorer and five seniors
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (eighth season) Last season: 11-6, lost in region quarterfinals Key players lost: DeMaryo Gatlin, Kejuan Dyson Key players returning: Ken Hennings, Andrew Thompson, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner, Nick Moore, Emmanuel Thurman Brighton nearly won the regular season district title last season, but two narrow losses to Munford, including one in overtime, … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Brighton Cardinals return leading scorer and five seniors
