The overwhelming majority of high school athletes, when deciding where to continue their academic and athletic career, prefer to stay close to home. Munford senior Isabel Jones is not one of those high school athletes. "I wanted to branch out, be in a new environment and meet new people," Jones said. In front of friends, family, teammates and coaches last Friday, Jones … [Read more...] about Munford catcher Isabel Jones signs with Bluefield State
Softball
Problem solver Lanie Stafford signs softball scholarship with Jackson State Community College
The 2021 Covington High School softball season was bittersweet for Lanie Stafford. After finishing six straight seasons one win short of the state tournament, Covington edged South Gibson in a sectional to make state for the first time in 11 years. Stafford had to watch it all unfold from the dugout because she injured her right knee in the regular season finale. Her injury … [Read more...] about Problem solver Lanie Stafford signs softball scholarship with Jackson State Community College
Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year
[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
Tipton-Rosemark’s Kayla Clement signs with top juco in Tennessee
Tipton-Rosemark softball coach Johnie Sanfratello calls senior Kayla Clement the most competitive player he's ever coached. During her signing ceremony with Chattanooga State Community College Monday, he joked about an incident when her competitive nature boiled over and she hit a ball at her dad, Ron Clement. The comment drew a lot of laughs, even if it wasn't exactly … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark’s Kayla Clement signs with top juco in Tennessee
Brighton second baseman Timily David signs with Dyersburg State
Last February Brighton infielder Timily David made a verbal commitment to the University of Central Arkansas on Twitter. But the chance to the play closer to home and with a couple of her long-time teammates ended up being something she could not pass up. David switched her commitment to Dyersburg State over the summer and the senior made it official last Friday when she … [Read more...] about Brighton second baseman Timily David signs with Dyersburg State
MaKayla Stinnett signs softball scholarship with East Tennessee State
MaKayla Stinnett did not take a traditional rout to a softball scholarship, but she got there just the same. A senior at Brighton High School, Stinnett only played one full season of high school softball. She focused instead on competing with her traveling team, Murfreesboro-based Tennessee Mojo. The left-handed pitcher was a big part of that program and performed well enough … [Read more...] about MaKayla Stinnett signs softball scholarship with East Tennessee State
10 takeaways from Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA at Spring Fling
There was a lot going on at last week's Spring Fling state championships in Murfreesboro, with more than 100 student-athletes from Tipton County-area high schools competing in four different sports. Here are 10 takeaways: I've covered a lot of high school baseball games over the past 20-plus years, including dozens of state tournament contests, where emotions are always … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA at Spring Fling
Day two at state: Four teams see seasons end; TRA softball still alive
[metaslider id=8862] Five Tipton County-area softball and baseball teams started play Wednesday with hopes of a state title still alive. When the day was over, just one, Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball, was still playing in Murfreesboro. Covington, which won its opener Tuesday to get into the winners' bracket, had its chances Wednesday afternoon at Blackman High School … [Read more...] about Day two at state: Four teams see seasons end; TRA softball still alive
