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
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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
Dyersburg State CC soccer team wraps up historic season
The Dyersburg State Community College women's soccer team, which is based in Covington, has gotten better and better since the program began five years ago. And the 2022 season was further evidence of that. The Lady Eagles beat Columbia State last month for the first time in school history 2-1 and made the conference title game for the first time. Motlow State, a … [Read more...] about Dyersburg State CC soccer team wraps up historic season
Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals
[metaslider id=11543] Considering Covington beat Millington 44-0 two and a half months ago, you couldn't blame the Chargers if they were a little overconfident heading into Friday night's rematch in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Early on, thanks primarily to a couple of Covington turnovers, it looked like maybe Covington was taking its opponent too lightly … [Read more...] about Covington routs Millington to move into state quarterfinals
