The Bethel University baseball program is a little bit different than many other college programs. In today's game, many college and pro teams focus on the power game, playing station to station and waiting on the long ball. Bethel, instead, plays a speed game, focusing more on manufacturing runs with speed. That's part of the reason Covington centerfielder Cam Tindall signed … [Read more...] about Speedy Covington outfielder Cam Tindall signs with Bethel
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Lady Cardinals take two from Munford to win district championship
Entering Wednesday afternoon's District 14-AAA tournament title game, or games, as it turned out, Brighton needed to beat Munford twice to claim the title. Thanks to some stellar pitching and power hitting, that's exactly what they did. The Lady Cardinals beat Munford 7-4 in game one and 10-0 in the nightcap to take the championship. Both teams are moving on to Monday's … [Read more...] about Lady Cardinals take two from Munford to win district championship
Covington baseball defeats Munford to win district title
The odds were against Munford beating Covington twice Tuesday night to win the District 14-AAA tournament, even after beating the Chargers 10-2 in game one. A pair of Covington pitchers made sure there would be no storybook ending for the Cougars in game two. Starter Paxton Messer allowed just one hit over three innings and Ben Smith pitched four innings of no-hit relief to … [Read more...] about Covington baseball defeats Munford to win district title
Munford Lady Cougars defeat Covington, Brighton to advance to title game; TRA wages dramatic comeback
[metaslider id=10528] The big question entering the District 14-AAA softball tournament: After beating each other all year, which Tipton County team would emerge on top? It's not over yet, but Munford staked its claim as the team to beat by defeating Covington on Saturday and Brighton on Monday. Those wins put the Lady Cougars into Wednesday's title game and also qualified … [Read more...] about Munford Lady Cougars defeat Covington, Brighton to advance to title game; TRA wages dramatic comeback
Postseason update: Covington baseball puts Brighton and Munford on the brink
A little more than a month ago, the Covington baseball team was 3-9 and on a seven-game losing streak. That seems like ancient history now. Covington beat top-seeded Munford and Brighton over the weekend in the District 14-AAA tournament to clinch a spot in Tuesday's title game. Covington also secured a spot in next week's region tournament. Munford and Brighton play today … [Read more...] about Postseason update: Covington baseball puts Brighton and Munford on the brink
Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman signs with Bethel University
On a lot of high school football teams, especially large ones like Brighton, most players specialize in one position. Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman was an outlier. His primary role the last three seasons was as a lockdown cornerback, but he also played running back and wideout and seemed to never be on the sidelines watching. That versatility, not to mention top notch … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman signs with Bethel University
Shelbie Crum becomes first from Munford to sign cheerleading scholarship
Hundreds of Munford High School student-athletes have signed athletic scholarships over the years, but Shelbie Crum made some history Monday afternoon in the MHS cafeteria. In front of family, friends, teammates and coaches, Crum became the first Munford student to sign a cheerleading scholarship. She's headed to UT-Martin. Heather Gill became Munford's cheerleading coach … [Read more...] about Shelbie Crum becomes first from Munford to sign cheerleading scholarship
Brighton football becomes first Tipton County team to practice on new turf
[metaslider id=10483] A little bit of history was made Thursday afternoon at Brighton High School. For the first time in Tipton County, a football team held a full practice on artificial turf. At 2:39 p.m. on a sunny and cloudless 80-degree day, Cardinal position groups began to jog on to the brand new turf. Brighton's field has been more or less ready for a couple of weeks … [Read more...] about Brighton football becomes first Tipton County team to practice on new turf
