Munford head coach Nick Markle did not believe this was a good time to leave. The Cougars return quite a bit of talent next year and he thinks Munford could be the team to beat in its league in 2020. But an incredible opportunity came his way and he could not turn it down. Markle, who led the Cougars to three playoff appearances and went 27-17 in his four seasons at Munford, … [Read more...] about Munford football coach Nick Markle resigns to take head job at Union City
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Tipton-Rosemark hires former assistant Shannon O’Brien to lead football program into the future
It's safe to say Tipton-Rosemark could not have hired a head coach with a more extensive and varied resume than Shannon O'Brien. O'Brien, 58, has coached at six different colleges, has been a head high school coach twice and even coached professionally in Europe in 34 years of coaching experience. He was named TRA's head coach Monday morning, replacing Collin Pinner, who … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark hires former assistant Shannon O’Brien to lead football program into the future
Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University
[metaslider id=3996] Before the 2019 football season started, Covington senior Myles Stark was considering not playing his senior year. After talking with the coaching staff, Stark decided to suit up and it ended being a great decision for everyone involved. Covington made it all the way the state semifinals and Stark, who was all-state, all-region and a member of the … [Read more...] about Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University
Tipton-Rosemark Academy football coach Collin Pinner steps down after four seasons
After four seasons as head football coach at Tipton-Rosemark Academy and eight more as an assistant at three different schools, Collin Pinner has decided to change careers. Pinner, who was 22-22 as the Rebels' head coach the last four seasons, told school administrators on Jan. 24 we would be resigning. His last day at TRA, where he also serves as dean of students, will be … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark Academy football coach Collin Pinner steps down after four seasons
The top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the decade
[metaslider id=3475] This is the first time I have compiled a top 10 list for a decade and it was quite a challenge. The past 10 years have produced countless special moments, games and seasons, so picking 10 was very difficult. I tried not to let recency bias play a role, but it does seem like most of these stories happened over the past five years. Thanks to everyone who made … [Read more...] about The top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the decade
The top 10 Tipton County sports stories of 2019
[metaslider id=3398] The year that was 2019 had a little bit of everything. There were teams that did way better than everybody, a few that did worse (which will not appear on this list) and one team did what everybody thought was possible, but did it in storybook fashion. Here are the top 10 Tipton County sports stories of 2019: 10. New coach, new pitchers, no problem There … [Read more...] about The top 10 Tipton County sports stories of 2019
Covington mistakes prove costly in season-ending loss to Pearl-Cohn
[metaslider id=3137] The first of legendary Tennessee coach Robert Neyland's game maxims - "The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win" - was proven true on Friday night in Nashville in the Covington Chargers' 21-20 Class 3A semifinal loss to the Pearl-Cohn Firebirds. "No one play decides a ball game," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby. "We made too many mistakes to … [Read more...] about Covington mistakes prove costly in season-ending loss to Pearl-Cohn
Despite crushing semifinal loss in Nashville to Pearl-Cohn, Chargers overachieved
There were certainly a lot of long faces and tears shed Friday night at Glencliff High School in Nashville. Most of Covington's defense, which had just played yet another stellar game, gathered together on the sideline and simultaneously slumped their heads as quarterback Carson Ruffin was sacked on the final play of a heart-wrenching 21-20 loss to Pearl-Cohn in the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Despite crushing semifinal loss in Nashville to Pearl-Cohn, Chargers overachieved
