[metaslider id=7375] Brighton entered Tuesday's showdown at home vs. Covington undefeated, but things did not start that well. Covington led by as many as 10 in the first half and took a nine-point lead into halftime. During the break Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin told his team it was not playing with poise and the speech apparently worked. The Cardinals, thanks to five … [Read more...] about Emerging stars help Covington hand Brighton its first loss
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Covington girls overwhelm short-handed Lady Cardinals
[metaslider id=7357] When the Brighton-Covington girls's game tipped off Tuesday night in Brighton, three Brighton freshmen and a sophomore were in the starting lineup and the team's best player, senior DeMiyah Gatlin, was in street clothes and wearing a knee brace. Late in the second quarter point guard Lana Vaden was injured and did not return. All that added up to a … [Read more...] about Covington girls overwhelm short-handed Lady Cardinals
High school hoops preview: Lady Rebels reload after losing two 1,000-point scorers
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (2nd season) Last season: 23-5, lost to Tipton Christian Academy in state semifinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Brianna Hall, G Raven Sims, F Jordan Allen, G Kat Turner, F Sarah Allyn Thornell, G Savanna Owens For most teams, losing the top two scorers in program history would be devastating. As for the … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Lady Rebels reload after losing two 1,000-point scorers
High school hoops preview: Chargers lost a ton of talent from last year’s sub-state team
Head coach: Charles Mitchell (8th season) Last season: 29-4, lost to Jackson South Side in sub-state game Starters lost: 4 Starters returning: 1 Players to watch: F Devin Dean, F Tyric Winfrey, G Holden Warmath, G C.J. Fayne, G Bremoris Tipton For the most part last season, Covington used a nine-man rotation. Eight of those players graduated, including point guard Vontae … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Chargers lost a ton of talent from last year’s sub-state team
High school hoops preview: Lady Cardinals will be very young this season
When asked how interesting it will be when the Lady Cardinals begin the 2020-21 basketball season without the benefit of a summer season, scrimmages or a jamboree, coach Stan Gatlin used five verys and laughed a little. On Nov. 23 he only had six players in his basketball class. He recruited a couple more from the halls. In time some players who are out are expected to join the … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Lady Cardinals will be very young this season
High school hoops preview: Tipton-Rosemark boys return D-I signee Alex Anderson
Head coach: Cedric Anderson (4th season) Last season: 19-7, lost to Webb School in sub-state Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Alex Anderson, G Cameron Dunnigan, G Tyler Byrd, F Ethan Stewart Alex Anderson had to do a lot last season The 6-7 senior combo guard who has signed with D-I South Alabama was the focus of all of Rosemark's opponents last … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Tipton-Rosemark boys return D-I signee Alex Anderson
High school hoops preview: Brighton’s boys working on team chemistry
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (7th season) Last season: 13-16, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G DeMaryo Gatlin, G Kejuan Dyson, F Ken Hennings, G Jay Dancey Heading into a season with unproven players who will need to play big roles is never easy. It’s even harder when you haven’t gotten to see them play very much at … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: Brighton’s boys working on team chemistry
High school hoops preview: The clear goal for the Lady Chargers? Get back to state
Head coach: Katrisha Glass (8th season) Last season: 28-6, lost to Westview in sectionals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: G Kalynn Howard, F Felia Fayne, F DaNiyasia Robinson, G Nakya Gilliam, G Cortayza Flowers The Lady Chargers accomplished just about everything a high-level team could last year except make the state tournament. Covington won 28 … [Read more...] about High school hoops preview: The clear goal for the Lady Chargers? Get back to state
