Covington baseball closed the regular season on Friday night splitting a double header across the river against the Marion (Ark.) Patriots posting a final 15-11 record before the second season begins at at 0-0 in the postseason. In the opener, Chargers took an early 2-0 lead in the 2nd when Benjamin Smith homered following a Brennen Forbess single. The advantage grew to 3-0 in … [Read more...] about Covington baseball splits a doubleheader with Marion; Winfrey sets PR in shot put
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Covington goes “back to the basics” in district win over Munford
After dropping to Munford 6-1 on Monday night at home, Covington was on the brink of being swept by both county rivals. Brighton went 2-0 in their series game last week. With Tuesday’s game being in the Cougar den, the chances of them winning were slim. How did they approach that game? By going back to the basics. Which led to their 5-4 win over a district foe. “We just sat … [Read more...] about Covington goes “back to the basics” in district win over Munford
Brighton takes two games from Covington; Lady Cougars fight back to beat Cardinals
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
Munford and Brighton split series in district play
Munford pitcher Chase Spears remembered the game against Brighton last season when the Cardinals scored eight runs in the 2.2 innings he was on the mound. It still rolled through his mind when he pitched against the Cardinals Tuesday night in Munford. He refused to make the same mistake twice. Spears struck out seven batters and allowed just five hits in a 3-2 Munford win to … [Read more...] about Munford and Brighton split series in district play
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
Butler heads to Bethel University on baseball scholarship
Another pitcher from Covington signed to play at the next level on Monday. Lane Butler was joined with friends, families and teammates as he penciled down his letter of intent to play under Rusty Thompson at Bethel University. Butler was a huge asset to the team last season that advanced to the Class-AAA state title game, and Brad Warmath will use his talent a lot this … [Read more...] about Butler heads to Bethel University on baseball scholarship
Munford’s Owen Geiger is headed to the Naval Academy
There have been student-athletes who signed a college scholarship with an impressive ACT score. Another special destination on signing day is inking a letter of intent to a Division I school. But on Feb. 13 in the Munford High School cafeteria, Cougar Baseball senior Owen Geiger pulled off a triple. Among friends, family and teammates, he made it official his commitment to take … [Read more...] about Munford’s Owen Geiger is headed to the Naval Academy
Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State
Need a shortstop or third baseman? Brighton senior Bennett Stutts has you covered. How about an outfielder, pitcher or, even in a pinch, a catcher? No problem. That's a big reason why Stutts was attractive to college coaches and it all added up to him signing a baseball scholarship last Friday with Dyersburg State Community College, one of the top two-year baseball schools in … [Read more...] about Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State
