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
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Tipton-Rosemark senior Tyler Byrd commits to play baseball at Northwest Mississippi CC
Back in 2016, when Tyler Byrd was in the eighth grade, Rosemark's starting shortstop got into a collision with another player and had to miss some time in concussion protocol. Rebel head coach Brad Smith was suddenly in need of a shortstop and didn't have any varsity players to fill the role, so he did something he had never done: started an eighth-grader. "I didn't know what … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark senior Tyler Byrd commits to play baseball at Northwest Mississippi CC
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
The top five high school baseball games of 2019
[metaslider id=4987] With the 2020 high school baseball season on pause, for now or forever, let's rank the best games of 2019 from the Tipton County area. Covington finishes off magical season with program's third state title The title game itself, an 11-1 win May 24 over Forrest at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, had very little drama, but it could not have been any more … [Read more...] about The top five high school baseball games of 2019
Student-athletes from Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA talk about possibly missing senior season
[metaslider id=4938] Is the 2020 high school spring sports season going to get played? At this point, nobody knows for sure, but it’s getting late fast. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has released multiple statements saying it’s holding out hope to at least play a postseason. With Spring Fling - the event in Murfreesboro where state titles are decided in … [Read more...] about Student-athletes from Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA talk about possibly missing senior season
Local coaches depressed, confused, angry about suspension of spring sports due to coronavirus
Munford High School baseball coach Scotty Yount has been walking around his house like a zombie. When his phone rang Tuesday morning and he told his wife it was a newspaper reporter calling, his wife said, “Tell them you’re in a state of depression.” Covington softball coach Justus Cousar had to tell his team that next week’s trip to Gulf Shores, Ala. for a tournament has … [Read more...] about Local coaches depressed, confused, angry about suspension of spring sports due to coronavirus
Covington baseball, softball and soccer teams open season with wins
Following a Monday rainout of the season opener, the Chargers opened their defense of their AA state crown by blanking First Assembly Christian 5-0 on Tuesday night at Bartlett. Carter Davis went five innings to earn the win, allowing the Crusaders just four hits while striking out six and not allowing a walk. Landon Myers came out of the bullpen for the final two innings. He … [Read more...] about Covington baseball, softball and soccer teams open season with wins
Carter Davis, another hero from Covington baseball’s state title run, signs with Columbia State
[metaslider id=3750] So many unbelievable things - the Warmath family story, Kyle Ginn's homer and the SportsCenter feature - occurred during Covington's state title run last spring, one crucial story got overlooked. Carter Davis, then a junior, went 7 for 10 with a homer during Covington's first three state tournament games and pitched a complete game in a semifinal that … [Read more...] about Carter Davis, another hero from Covington baseball’s state title run, signs with Columbia State
