[metaslider id="11760"] It was a heated environment Tuesday evening in the Covington high gym, but it wasn’t because of the fans- even though some were upset over referee calls- it was the immense heat that was roaming in the air so bad, by the end of the boys game, the players were tumbling down due to the excess moisture on the hardwood. Nevertheless, games still had to be … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
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Top 10 sports stories of 2022
[metaslider id=11738] The year that was 2022 certainly was not without its moments. There were multiple state champs crowned and some strong performances by several Tipton County teams. No. 1 Munford football goes 10-0 for first time The Munford Cougars did not go as far in the playoffs as they would have liked. They lost in the second round to Springfield. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...] about Top 10 sports stories of 2022
Buford focuses on defense to take down mentor.
Multiple technical fouls called. Players nearly getting into royal rumbles. Crowd booing when the opposing team enter the floor. This sums up the battle between Munford and Millington when held in Trojan territory. Millington creates this type of atmosphere because it is the only major sport where their chance to beat the Cougars are high, so they will do whatever means … [Read more...] about Buford focuses on defense to take down mentor.
Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (ninth season) Last season: 4-18, lost in district tournament Key players lost: Ken Hennings, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner Key players returning: Jalen Terry, Nick Moore, Tyler Alston, Monterio Clark Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin has been around long enough to admit when a season did not go well, and last year's did not as Brighton managed just four … [Read more...] about Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror
Ja Morant pays visit to Jonathan Stark’s Skills Academy Camp in Munford
[metaslider id=10919] Some serious star power showed up in the Munford High School gym on Wednesday. Ja Morant, the all-star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies and one of the most popular basketball players in the world, made an appearance at the Stark Skills Academy Camp. And he put on a show. In addition to showing his dunking ability with a reverse jam, he led the kids in a … [Read more...] about Ja Morant pays visit to Jonathan Stark’s Skills Academy Camp in Munford
Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday
Looking for camps your kids can get involved in this summer? Sign them up for the Stark’s Skill Academy hosted by Jonathan Stark, a former Munford High standout basketball player who also played collegiately and professionally. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who was a teammate of Morant’s at Murray State, is scheduled to make an appearance at the camp. Stark graduated from … [Read more...] about Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday
Tipton-Rosemark hires Kurt Couvion as head boys’ basketball coach
Former Tipton-Rosemark Academy boys' basketball coach Cedric Anderson, who left TRA earlier this year to take a coaching job at Harding Academy, had a lot of success during his tenure with the Rebels. When TRA's administrators began looking around for a replacement, they obviously wanted to keep the momentum going with another talented coach. They appear to have done just … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark hires Kurt Couvion as head boys’ basketball coach
Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
When CorTayza Flowers transferred from Brighton High School to Covington in advance of the 2020-21 basketball season, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass knew she was getting a good player. But she already had three really good seniors - Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson - on the roster who had played together for multiple seasons. "She came in at a time when … [Read more...] about Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
