Covington and Brighton high schools will both be well-represented at the Class A-AA state cross country meet, which will be held Friday and Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Both the girls and boys cross country teams from Covington are headed to state following an impressive showing at the regional meet at Shelby Farms last week. Leading the girls’ team was Kinlee Carver, … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet
Cross Country
Covington High School hosting popular cross country meet on Thursday
The anticipation is building as the Covington High School cross country teams prepare to host their 6th annual meet on Thursday, Sept. 21. "The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of athletic talent, sportsmanship and community spirit," said Covington coach Sharman Coley. Over the years, this event has witnessed remarkable growth, drawing teams from various schools, … [Read more...] about Covington High School hosting popular cross country meet on Thursday
Ma’Liyah Gilliam signs with Bethel University on Track scholarship
Covington Track and Field adds another runner to the Bethel University roster as Ma’Lyiah Gilliam signed her letter of intent with the Wildcats. Ironically, she chose to run in college over playing basketball as she was known for her superb hooping skills on the court, leading her team to district championship this past season. She was also apart if the four-person relay … [Read more...] about Ma’Liyah Gilliam signs with Bethel University on Track scholarship
Track and Field runner Ryan Coley signs with Austin Peay State University
Another runner from Munford High signed to compete at the next level. Senior Ryan Coley signed his letter of intent to Austin Peay State University. “It was definitely a school that I didn’t think I was going to choose at the end of the day, but, with touring the university and meeting the coach and the team, I feel like it’s the right spot for me,” the standout said. Being … [Read more...] about Track and Field runner Ryan Coley signs with Austin Peay State University
Wade Walters signs with Walter State Community College
In his search for a college to pursue his track career, Wade Walters only had one school in mind. With no pun intended, Walters chose to head east to Morrison, Tennessee to attend Walter State Community College this fall. “It kind of came out the blue,” Walters said about his recruiting process, “I always knew that I wanted to run but I didn’t know where.” “It’s a really nice … [Read more...] about Wade Walters signs with Walter State Community College
Munford and Covington fare well at Best of the West cross country meet
[metaslider id=11359] Munford's and Covington's cross country teams exceeded expectations at Tuesday's Best of the West Meet in Troy, Tenn. For the boys, Covington has been on a tear, taking second at last month's Covington XC invitational with Munford finishing behind them. However, the script was flipped for this meet, as Munford placed second and Covington third. Fast times … [Read more...] about Munford and Covington fare well at Best of the West cross country meet
Brighton cross country runner Andrew Thompson signs with Carson-Newman
The famous wedding expression "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue" derives from an old English rhyme. On Jan. 5 in the Brighton gymnasium lobby, senior Andrew Thompson was about to enter a marriage with Carson-Newman cross country. The something blue was his new school colors of orange and blue showcasing the Eagles. Joined by his siblings … [Read more...] about Brighton cross country runner Andrew Thompson signs with Carson-Newman
Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year
[metaslider id=9980] The year that was 2021, at least when it comes to sports, was much better than 2020. COVID-19 cancelled all spring sports in 2020 and had a major impact on football as well. There was still some issues here and there as far as COVID, but by and large seasons went off without a hitch and Tipton County-area teams found their fair share of success. Here are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year