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Munford’s Garrett McKinney signs with Bethel University

By Jeff Ireland on June 17, 2022

The Munford High School baseball team had a very strong pitching staff in 2022 and that was one of many reasons the team won district, region and sectional titles and advanced to the state tournament. But when head coach Scotty Yount felt like his team was up against it and needed a spark on the mound, senior Garrett McKinney got the call. "When our backs were against the … [Read more...] about Munford’s Garrett McKinney signs with Bethel University

Covington’s Ethan Whitley, Brighton’s Dalton Rushing have excelled at college level

By Jeff Ireland on June 8, 2022

One Tipton County graduate has at least a couple more games to play and the other just wrapped up his career, but one thing is for sure: Brighton graduate Dalton Rushing and Covington graduate Ethan Whitley have each put together very impressive college baseball careers. Whitley, who wrapped up a five-year career at UT-Martin last month, has his name all over the Skyhawks … [Read more...] about Covington’s Ethan Whitley, Brighton’s Dalton Rushing have excelled at college level

Covington baseball advances to seventh state title game

By Jeff Ireland on May 27, 2022

In Covington's first two state tournament games, there was very little drama as the Chargers jumped to early leads and held on. Friday's game vs. Tennessee High was a little different. The Chargers trailed 3-2 before erupting for eight runs in the last two innings en route to a 10-3 win. Covington will play Upperman Saturday at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro at a time to … [Read more...] about Covington baseball advances to seventh state title game

Covington baseball a win away from title game; Munford baseball, Brighton softball eliminated

By Jeff Ireland on May 26, 2022

The Covington baseball team took a big step Wednesday afternoon toward advancing to its seventh state title game and winning its fourth state title. Covington broke open a close game with three runs in the top of the third and scored in all but one inning en route to a 9-2 win over Tullahoma at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro. With that win the Chargers move on to play … [Read more...] about Covington baseball a win away from title game; Munford baseball, Brighton softball eliminated

Spring Fling update: Covington baseball wins, Munford track takes second

By Jeff Ireland on May 25, 2022

[metaslider id=10657] Murfreesboro - Day one of the Spring Fling state championships here saw ups and downs for Tipton County athletes on Tuesday. Covington baseball won its opener, while Munford baseball and Brighton softball lost their openers. Munford's boys' track team made some history. Here's the lowdown on everything in day one: Covington baseball The Chargers scored … [Read more...] about Spring Fling update: Covington baseball wins, Munford track takes second

Covington, Munford, Brighton, TRA all sending athletes to Spring Fling this week

By Jeff Ireland on May 23, 2022

[metaslider id=10616] Tipton County will be very well represented this week in Murfreesboro when the TSSAA Spring Fling state championships get underway. Covington and Munford baseball and Brighton softball each begin their quests for state titles on Tuesday afternoon. The Tipton-Rosemark softball team begins play in the DII-AA state tournament on Wednesday afternoon. None … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford, Brighton, TRA all sending athletes to Spring Fling this week

Speedy Covington outfielder Cam Tindall signs with Bethel

By Jeff Ireland on May 13, 2022

The Bethel University baseball program is a little bit different than many other college programs. In today's game, many college and pro teams focus on the power game, playing station to station and waiting on the long ball. Bethel, instead, plays a speed game, focusing more on manufacturing runs with speed. That's part of the reason Covington centerfielder Cam Tindall signed … [Read more...] about Speedy Covington outfielder Cam Tindall signs with Bethel

Covington baseball defeats Munford to win district title

By Jeff Ireland on May 11, 2022

The odds were against Munford beating Covington twice Tuesday night to win the District 14-AAA tournament, even after beating the Chargers 10-2 in game one. A pair of Covington pitchers made sure there would be no storybook ending for the Cougars in game two. Starter Paxton Messer allowed just one hit over three innings and Ben Smith pitched four innings of no-hit relief to … [Read more...] about Covington baseball defeats Munford to win district title

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