Sports fans in Covington are familiar with Gabby and Autumn Glenn- a sister duo that were a part of the historical 2010 softball team that reached the Class AA title game and signed to play college ball for UT Martin in their respective senior year. Jordan (football) and Neely (softball) were their other siblings that attended Covington who excelled in sports, and, together, … [Read more...] about Covington Native Brock Glenn popularizes his name outside the community.
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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.
Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
The first sport Sarah Richardson picked up on from a young age was softball and added soccer later on in middle school. When her family and friends gathered in the library at Covington High on Monday to celebrate her signing a scholarship to play college ball, one would think she would continue her athletic career in softball because of her history with the sport. Wrong. She … [Read more...] about Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
Brighton High football coach Morgan Cruce resigns
The Morgan Cruce era at Brighton started with a bang (a 56-26 season-opening win at St. Benedict), had some struggles midway through (a rash of injuries and a four-game losing streak) and ultimately yielded a 3-7 record. Now it's over. The Brighton High administration announced on Tuesday that Cruce, who was hired last December as the school's head football coach, resigned on … [Read more...] about Brighton High football coach Morgan Cruce resigns
East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
Week 1 of the season, Covington fans were shocked to face their first loss in an opener since 2017 to Munford, which went on to go undefeated in the regular season. According to head coach J.R. Kirby, they were written off by many, building up worries on how the Chargers would perform for the rest of the season. Instead of looking for someone to blame, they adjusted well and … [Read more...] about East Nashville stops Covington a win away from state title game
Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals
[metaslider id=11570] Last year Covington's season ended with a controversial loss at Dyersburg in the state quarterfinals. The year before that the Chargers' season was stopped by COVID-19. Neither Trojans nor global pandemic could slow down the Chargers this time around. Using its typical dominant rushing attack and stellar defense, Covington beat Dyersburg 24-10 Friday … [Read more...] about Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals
Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing
When Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs says Brie Howard is one of the best players to come through his program, that's saying something considering how much talent has played for the Lady Cardinals over the years. Howard, a two-time all-state catcher, solidified her status as a Lady Cardinal great last Friday when she signed a softball scholarship with Division I Austin … [Read more...] about Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing
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
