This time last year Covington took two games off Brighton in the regular season. They also lost to them in the opening game of the district tournament. “Last year definitely left a bitter taste in our mouth,” Brighton Head Coach Ryan Wood said about last year’s losses to their rival. “We got our tails beat in every facet of the game, three games by Covington last … [Read more...] about Brighton takes two games from Covington; Lady Cougars fight back to beat Cardinals
Softball
Baseball report: Munford finds ‘diamond in rough’ in loss to Dyer County; Brighton, Covington sweep league opener
Munford may have lost to Dyer County in a series warmup before district games begin, but, after the 5-0 loss on Tuesday night at home, coach Scotty Yount looked at a positive in the negative: Brodie Fortner. The sophomore infielder relieved a struggling Gavin Boyles, who gave up three runs in the first inning. He threw a solid game in the 5.2 innings he pitched, striking out … [Read more...] about Baseball report: Munford finds ‘diamond in rough’ in loss to Dyer County; Brighton, Covington sweep league opener
Monday roundup: Munford falls to Dyer County on the road; Covington and TRA earn big wins
[metaslider id="12036"] Lady Cougars traveled to Newbern for get-back against Dyer County, who sent them home last season in the region semifinals. After three scoreless innings, rookie mistakes from the Munford defense led to the Lady Choctaws coming out on top in a 2-1 win Monday night. “You can kind of just see how young we are from this and what I told them in the circle is … [Read more...] about Monday roundup: Munford falls to Dyer County on the road; Covington and TRA earn big wins
Top 10 sports stories of 2022
[metaslider id=11738] The year that was 2022 certainly was not without its moments. There were multiple state champs crowned and some strong performances by several Tipton County teams. No. 1 Munford football goes 10-0 for first time The Munford Cougars did not go as far in the playoffs as they would have liked. They lost in the second round to Springfield. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...] about Top 10 sports stories of 2022
Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing
When Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs says Brie Howard is one of the best players to come through his program, that's saying something considering how much talent has played for the Lady Cardinals over the years. Howard, a two-time all-state catcher, solidified her status as a Lady Cardinal great last Friday when she signed a softball scholarship with Division I Austin … [Read more...] about Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing
Brighton High graduate Caylee Comer signs softball scholarship with Mississippi College
Northwest Mississippi Community College infielder and Brighton High graduate Caylee Comer recently signed with Mississippi College. Comer has been a valuable asset at the plate in her two seasons in Senatobia, becoming a mainstay at first base for the duration of her sophomore season and most of her freshman campaign. She has a career batting average of .338 with nine home … [Read more...] about Brighton High graduate Caylee Comer signs softball scholarship with Mississippi College
Three Atoka softball teams set to compete for world series titles
Atoka and South Tipton County will have a lot of representation later this month in Branson, Mo. Three Atoka softball teams - 18-and-under, 14-and-under and 16-and-under - will be competing in the FASA World Series July 25-30. Winning is definitely important to the players and coaches, but it’s also about having fun with friends, family and teammates. “Having fun is part of the … [Read more...] about Three Atoka softball teams set to compete for world series titles
Brinley Cousar signs softball scholarship with Freed-Hardeman
Brinley Cousar had a stellar two-year softball career at Dyersburg State Community College and the coaching staff at Freed-Hardeman University noticed. Last week Cousar, a 2020 Covington High School graduate, signed a scholarship with Freed-Hardeman to finish up her college softball career at the four-year school that advanced to the NAIA World Series last season. Cousar is a … [Read more...] about Brinley Cousar signs softball scholarship with Freed-Hardeman
