[metaslider id=7423] Dalton Rushing, a standout class of 2019 baseball player for Brighton who is now playing for the University of Louisville, could not be at his younger brother's signing last Wednesday, but he took in the proceedings via Facetime. Brighton senior Logan Rushing, after signing scholarship papers with the University of Memphis, held up his phone and various … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Logan Rushing signs baseball scholarship with University of Memphis
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Jonah VanKampen becomes fourth 2020 baseball Rebel to play at next level
A fourth baseball player from the 2020 Tipton-Rosemark Academy class will be playing at the next level. Last Thursday Jonah VanKampen made a commitment to play at Jackson State Community College. “It’s been a dream of mine to play in college for a long time,” VanKampen said. “I always thought if I put the work in I would be rewarded.” When COVID-19 wiped out most of his senior … [Read more...] about Jonah VanKampen becomes fourth 2020 baseball Rebel to play at next level
Rosemark baseball player Ethan Petrowski commits to Jackson State Community College
Ethan Petrowski was really looking forward to showing what he could do during his senior baseball season at Tipton-Rosemark Academy. He played well in the first four games of the season, then we all know what happened to the high school seasons for all spring sports student-athletes. Because Petrowski was a second-stringer for his sophomore and junior seasons, he was … [Read more...] about Rosemark baseball player Ethan Petrowski commits to Jackson State Community College
Munford High pitcher Balfour Roe signs with Bethel University
[metaslider id=5746] Munford High pitcher Balfour Roe was getting some attention from college coaches heading into his senior season. As we know now, COVID-19 wiped out all but the first week of the 2020 season, which made recruiting much more challenging. It all worked out well for Roe, though. In front of 25 or so friends, teammates, coaches and family members on Thursday … [Read more...] about Munford High pitcher Balfour Roe signs with Bethel University
The best 10 quotes from the 2019-20 school year
Former NFL quarterback Joe Theisman once said, “Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.” Yogi Berra, perhaps the most quotable athlete of all time, said, “No one goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” While the following quotes from local coaches and athletes during the 2019-20 school year are not necessarily funny, we’ve ranked … [Read more...] about The best 10 quotes from the 2019-20 school year
Jacob Cole named head baseball coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy
Ten days is all it took for the Tipton-Rosemark Academy administration to find a new baseball coach, and they didn’t have to look far. Jacob Cole, who had been an assistant at TRA for six years, accepted the head coaching position on Friday. He replaces Brad Smith, who resigned after 12-plus seasons at Rosemark to take the head job at Arlington High School. Cole was a … [Read more...] about Jacob Cole named head baseball coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy
Tipton-Rosemark baseball coach Brad Smith resigns to take head job at Arlington High
In 12-plus seasons while Brad Smith was the head baseball coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy, 32 players signed baseball scholarships, the Rebels made the state tournament four times and finished state runner-up three times. Now somebody else will have to try and continue the tradition. Smith accepted the head baseball coaching job at Arlington High School on Tuesday after … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark baseball coach Brad Smith resigns to take head job at Arlington High
Tipton-Rosemark lefty pitcher Jacob Dodson commits to Southwest Tennessee CC
On May 7 of last year, Tipton-Rosemark really needed a win against Northpoint Christian in a region semifinal game. Coach Brad Smith asked junior lefty Jacob Dodson to go get the Rebels a victory and that's exactly what he did. Dodson struck out five, did not allow an earned run and scattered eight hits over seven innings to lead the Rebels to an 8-2 win and into the region … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark lefty pitcher Jacob Dodson commits to Southwest Tennessee CC
