The 2023 Brighton High School baseball season will definitely go down as the most successful (and probably most memorable) in the 27-year history of the program. Brighton finished one win away from advancing to the Class 3A state title game, the best result in program history. Shortly after the Cardinals lost to eventual state champion Greeneville 3-2 on May 25 at Smyrna High … [Read more...] about Brighton baseball makes state semifinals; Coach Ryan Wood steps down
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Munford, Brighton, TRA send athletes to Spring Fling this week
Numerous Tipton County teams will be in action at the Spring Fling state championship this week in Murfreesboro. Munford softball and Brighton baseball will begin on Tuesday afternoon. Tipton-Rosemark begins Wednesday morning. Several track athletes from across the county will be in action as well. This will be Brighton’s second appearance in three years. They made it to their … [Read more...] about Munford, Brighton, TRA send athletes to Spring Fling this week
Brighton baseball, Munford softball on the verge of state tournament berths
After action this week and last a pair of Tipton County teams have an excellent chance of playing in next week’s state tournaments. The Brighton baseball team defeated Munford 5-4 on Sunday to claim the region championship and move a step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the second time in three seasons under head coach Ryan Wood. Luke Perkins came up with a … [Read more...] about Brighton baseball, Munford softball on the verge of state tournament berths
Brighton teammates Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins to join forces at Jackson State CC
There are many reasons the Brighton High School baseball team bounced back from a disappointing 2022 season to win this year's district championship. Many players have made significant contributions. Four of the big reasons have been seniors Andrew Davis, Bennett Stutts, Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins. Davis signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College and Stutts with … [Read more...] about Brighton teammates Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins to join forces at Jackson State CC
Covington baseball splits a doubleheader with Marion; Winfrey sets PR in shot put
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
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
