Brighton senior Kelsey Brown wanted to be a professional soccer player when she was young. During her middle school career and early in high school, Brown, by her own admission, kind of forgot about the goal. But when her junior season cranked up at Brighton and she excelled with her club team, Chickasaw Football Club, she became more interested in continuing her soccer … [Read more...] about Brighton soccer player Kelsey Brown signs with Southwest
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Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland
There are several members of the 2023 class of the Brighton High School football team who are in the process of deciding where they will continue their education and football careers. A few of of them have been talking amongst each other to try and make their decisions. Very recently offensive lineman Matthew Parker signed with Bethel University. Last Wednesday, Kyan Mayer … [Read more...] about Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland
Tipton-Rosemark soccer player Emma Pence makes history with signing
Emma Pence made history when she signed a soccer scholarship to play for Union University, becoming the first Lady Rebel player to play collegiate soccer since the program relaunched in 2014. She led her team to winning seasons in her three years there, and fulfilled her dream of playing on the next level. “I am excited about Union,” she stated. “It’s a place I think I would … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark soccer player Emma Pence makes history with signing
Munford’s Owen Geiger is headed to the Naval Academy
There have been student-athletes who signed a college scholarship with an impressive ACT score. Another special destination on signing day is inking a letter of intent to a Division I school. But on Feb. 13 in the Munford High School cafeteria, Cougar Baseball senior Owen Geiger pulled off a triple. Among friends, family and teammates, he made it official his commitment to take … [Read more...] about Munford’s Owen Geiger is headed to the Naval Academy
Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State
Need a shortstop or third baseman? Brighton senior Bennett Stutts has you covered. How about an outfielder, pitcher or, even in a pinch, a catcher? No problem. That's a big reason why Stutts was attractive to college coaches and it all added up to him signing a baseball scholarship last Friday with Dyersburg State Community College, one of the top two-year baseball schools in … [Read more...] about Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State
Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers
If you've ever watched Brighton senior tackle Matthew Parker pancake a hapless defender with his 6-3, 265-pound frame, it should have been apparent he was destined to play football at the next level. Over the past 18 months, Parker racked up 25 scholarship offers. In the end, though, Bethel University stood out to the soft-spoken and scholarly Parker. He made things official … [Read more...] about Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers
Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
Can you imagine Munford High School quarterback Jordan Bell on a billboard along Highway 51 with his smiling face encouraging Tipton County residents to buy their next truck at Frugal Frank's Ford Factory? How about Covington quarterback Braden Gover appearing in a commercial for a local lawyer who's into taekwondo? Maybe his line would be something like, "Don't let that … [Read more...] about Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
Covington boys and girls beat district foe Brighton on the road
As district play continues, Brighton and Covington crossed paths Tuesday evening in the Cardinal’s nest. Lady Chargers 51, Lady Cardinals 48 Brighton (4-12 overall, 0-4 district) was looking to get a district win over Covington on their home court, but the Whiten duo- who combined for 34 of the team’s 51 points- had something to say about it. The pair were the only … [Read more...] about Covington boys and girls beat district foe Brighton on the road