Munford pitcher Chase Spears remembered the game against Brighton last season when the Cardinals scored eight runs in the 2.2 innings he was on the mound. It still rolled through his mind when he pitched against the Cardinals Tuesday night in Munford. He refused to make the same mistake twice. Spears struck out seven batters and allowed just five hits in a 3-2 Munford win to … [Read more...] about Munford and Brighton split series in district play
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Baseball report: Munford finds ‘diamond in rough’ in loss to Dyer County; Brighton, Covington sweep league opener
Munford may have lost to Dyer County in a series warmup before district games begin, but, after the 5-0 loss on Tuesday night at home, coach Scotty Yount looked at a positive in the negative: Brodie Fortner. The sophomore infielder relieved a struggling Gavin Boyles, who gave up three runs in the first inning. He threw a solid game in the 5.2 innings he pitched, striking out … [Read more...] about Baseball report: Munford finds ‘diamond in rough’ in loss to Dyer County; Brighton, Covington sweep league opener
Cali Dunn signs softball scholarship to Mountain Home
Cali Dunn wanted to pursue a softball career after her time at Munford High and play for a college that will prepare her for the future. Arkansas State University at Mountain Home, that will have its first softball team in the fall, caught her attention. The scenery of the college campus prompted Dunn to finalize her deal with Mountain Home and signed her letter of intent … [Read more...] about Cali Dunn signs softball scholarship to Mountain Home
Brighton High School hires alum Chris Young as boys’ basketball coach
During Chris Young's high school basketball career at Brighton High School, he always wanted to be a coach. "I looked at the coaches and thought I wanted to be a coach," said the 25-year-old Young, who graduated from Brighton in 2015 after a four-year career as a shooting guard. "It was always a goal of mine." That goal became a reality on March 13 when he was hired as … [Read more...] about Brighton High School hires alum Chris Young as boys’ basketball coach
Monday roundup: Munford falls to Dyer County on the road; Covington and TRA earn big wins
[metaslider id="12036"] Lady Cougars traveled to Newbern for get-back against Dyer County, who sent them home last season in the region semifinals. After three scoreless innings, rookie mistakes from the Munford defense led to the Lady Choctaws coming out on top in a 2-1 win Monday night. “You can kind of just see how young we are from this and what I told them in the circle is … [Read more...] about Monday roundup: Munford falls to Dyer County on the road; Covington and TRA earn big wins
Covington’s San’Darius Coleman heads to Bethel for track
At a signing ceremony, the athlete will have their jerseys laying on table for decorative use, but San’Darius Coleman displayed his slew of medals he earned from his cross county/track career as he signed with Bethel University. Coleman always knew he wanted to run on the college level his freshman year, when he was beating upperclassmen in races. He kept a simple formula for … [Read more...] about Covington’s San’Darius Coleman heads to Bethel for track
Transfer Keaton Wheeler’s defensive talent lands her a scholarship with DSCC
Keaton Wheeler transferred to Covington High last November, but she isn’t a new face that her classmates and team have to learn. As the daughter of Marty Wheeler, former football coach, she grew up in the north Tipton area and played with her current teammates in middle school, but when her dad took a job at Cleveland High School after her 8th grade year, she had to follow … [Read more...] about Transfer Keaton Wheeler’s defensive talent lands her a scholarship with DSCC
Covington grad Jordan Ross to represent US in World Driving Championships
Jordan Ross received a call to represent the US in the World Driving Championship in August. He becomes the first African-American competitor for the country. “At first it was shocking,” Ross stated when reflecting on the moment he heard the news, “just kind of like a day-by-day, it’s been exciting like I’ve been very hyped about it and very excited to go over there and see … [Read more...] about Covington grad Jordan Ross to represent US in World Driving Championships
