On Braxton Sharp’s high school sporting resume was a 10.99, third-place finish in the State 100m Dash. Also, the Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Offensive Player of the Year took home the Region 8-5A MVP award in 2022. With dozens of college football offers on the table and multiple Division I track scholarship chances, Sharp was a little overwhelmed. Even thinking he should … [Read more...] about Braxton Sharp signs Division-I track scholarship
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Track and Field runner Ryan Coley signs with Austin Peay State University
Another runner from Munford High signed to compete at the next level. Senior Ryan Coley signed his letter of intent to Austin Peay State University. “It was definitely a school that I didn’t think I was going to choose at the end of the day, but, with touring the university and meeting the coach and the team, I feel like it’s the right spot for me,” the standout said. Being … [Read more...] about Track and Field runner Ryan Coley signs with Austin Peay State University
Mady Kate Baugus named head coach for Lady Cardinals
Robin Jacobs left a huge mark at Brighton High School, and, after 27 seasons serving as the softball coach, he decided to hang it up. For the first time since the school doors opened, the Brighton administration had to search for a new softball coach and Brian Crowson found the best candidate for the job. They picked Mady Kate Baugus to lead the Lady Cardinals next … [Read more...] about Mady Kate Baugus named head coach for Lady Cardinals
Covington and Munford track athletes bring home state titles
Dozens of Tipton County student athletes took part in last week's state track meet in Murfreesboro and a handful brought home state titles. A year after taking second place, Munford senior Jace Hodgin won the Class AA decathlon. Hodgin also teamed up with Tyler Williams, Malik Curry and Isaiah Cobbs to win the 4x200 relay. Hodgin finished sixth in the pole vault and teammate … [Read more...] about Covington and Munford track athletes bring home state titles
Brighton baseball makes state semifinals; Coach Ryan Wood steps down
The 2023 Brighton High School baseball season will definitely go down as the most successful (and probably most memorable) in the 27-year history of the program. Brighton finished one win away from advancing to the Class 3A state title game, the best result in program history. Shortly after the Cardinals lost to eventual state champion Greeneville 3-2 on May 25 at Smyrna High … [Read more...] about Brighton baseball makes state semifinals; Coach Ryan Wood steps down
Brighton High anglers to compete for national title
Four Brighton High School sophomores will have a chance to bring a national title back to Tipton County next month. Jaxon Sherfield and Jack Houston Rushing took first place at the Student Angler Federation State Tournament last month on the Tennessee River in Perryville. Their five bass weighed in at 22 pounds, 10 ounces, which earned them a state tournament trophy that is on … [Read more...] about Brighton High anglers to compete for national title
Munford, Brighton, TRA send athletes to Spring Fling this week
Numerous Tipton County teams will be in action at the Spring Fling state championship this week in Murfreesboro. Munford softball and Brighton baseball will begin on Tuesday afternoon. Tipton-Rosemark begins Wednesday morning. Several track athletes from across the county will be in action as well. This will be Brighton’s second appearance in three years. They made it to their … [Read more...] about Munford, Brighton, TRA send athletes to Spring Fling this week
Wade Walters signs with Walter State Community College
In his search for a college to pursue his track career, Wade Walters only had one school in mind. With no pun intended, Walters chose to head east to Morrison, Tennessee to attend Walter State Community College this fall. “It kind of came out the blue,” Walters said about his recruiting process, “I always knew that I wanted to run but I didn’t know where.” “It’s a really nice … [Read more...] about Wade Walters signs with Walter State Community College
