[metaslider id=8552] There have been some very impressive Tipton-Rosemark Academy softball players over the years who pitched and hit at the highest levels, including Rachel Whitley, Roxeanna Kimes and Lyndsey Sterling. When TRA senior Charli Rice, who signed a softball scholarship with Union University Wednesday afternoon, transferred to Rosemark in the middle of her … [Read more...] about Rosemark softball senior Charli Rice signs with Union University
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Covington softball shuts out Munford in long-awaited season opener
[metaslider id=8407] Covington and Munford have played each other in the high school softball season opener for several years in a row and it's always a great way to get things started. A large crowd showed up as usual and their were a lot of familiar faces on hand, but on a perfect night weather-wise everything felt a little special in light of last season being … [Read more...] about Covington softball shuts out Munford in long-awaited season opener
Tipton County baseball and softball teams ready to get started after losing 2020 season
Spring is always a special time for high school baseball and softball players. The weather is usually getting better and everything seems possible when practice gets started. This year, however, has an even more special feeling considering COVID shut down the 2020 season after just one week of play. “It really feels different because the last season we basically had was two … [Read more...] about Tipton County baseball and softball teams ready to get started after losing 2020 season
Covington’s Lauren Vickery becomes latest Lady Charger to sign a softball scholarship
[metaslider id=7429] The last three years the Covington High School softball team has been loaded with talented players. Despite losing the 2020 spring season to COVID-19, four of last year's seniors are now playing college softball. Now another talented player is headed to the next level. Senior Lauren Vickery, an excellent hitter who is also expected to be the team's ace … [Read more...] about Covington’s Lauren Vickery becomes latest Lady Charger to sign a softball scholarship
Brighton senior Jade Howard signs to play softball at Dyersburg State
Dyersburg State Lady Eagles head softball coach George White made the familiar trip to Brighton High School Thursday morning to nab a prize recruit. White, with assistant coach Will Hess by his side, was excited to be signing Lady Cardinal standout Jade Howard. White noted her ability to play multiple positions from the infield to outfield. He also pointed out how Howard's … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Jade Howard signs to play softball at Dyersburg State
Brighton senior Avery Billings signs softball scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7257] Avery Billings and her coach were getting ready for the Brighton outfielder to have a breakout softball season last spring. Then she injured her shoulder. Then COVID-19 hit and the season was canceled. Despite those two unfortunate events, Billings, now a senior, achieved her goal of signing a softball scholarship. She made it official Monday morning in … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Avery Billings signs softball scholarship with Dyersburg State
A look back at how painfully close the 2010 Covington Lady Chargers came to a state title
[metaslider id=5161] Most stories like this end with the home team hoisting a championship trophy. This one does not have a happy ending like that. Instead, it’s a tale of the most successful Tipton County high school softball team ever and how close it got to bringing the county its first softball state title, something that, 10 years later, still has not been done. The … [Read more...] about A look back at how painfully close the 2010 Covington Lady Chargers came to a state title
Lights go on as baseball and softball teams wait to see if 2020 season stays dark
[metaslider id=5075] The area’s high school baseball and softball teams were supposed to be playing senior night games later this month. It’s a special moment for seniors when they and their parents are honored during the last regular season home game of the season. With the season postponed due to coronavirus concerns, it seems more and more likely that’s not going to … [Read more...] about Lights go on as baseball and softball teams wait to see if 2020 season stays dark