Ninety-one. That's the combined number of seasons Robin Jacobs, Glenn Goulder and Martha Lawler coached high school softball in Tipton County. The numbers are staggering: 35 state tournament appearances and more than 2,000 wins and 50 district titles. It became clear that era was ending when word began to circulate this week that Brighton coach Robin Jacobs was retiring at … [Read more...] about Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs’ retirement underlines the end of an era in Tipton County
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Lady Cougars handle Covington to advance to district championship
In Munford’s final game before postseason, Covington put up late hits to beat the Cougars in a comeback win. Heading into the district semifinals, the Lady Cougars erased bad memories to tally up 17 hits in a 11-7 win that sent them to the championship. Lexi Billings, who struck out nine batters, teamed up with her sister, Sadie, to slow down Covington’s hot offense. “Sadie’s … [Read more...] about Lady Cougars handle Covington to advance to district championship
Brighton teammates Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins to join forces at Jackson State CC
There are many reasons the Brighton High School baseball team bounced back from a disappointing 2022 season to win this year's district championship. Many players have made significant contributions. Four of the big reasons have been seniors Andrew Davis, Bennett Stutts, Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins. Davis signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College and Stutts with … [Read more...] about Brighton teammates Ben Lavelle and Luke Perkins to join forces at Jackson State CC
Johnnie Jones Classic kicks off next Saturday
Years ago, Donnie Kelley decided that Munford Football should honor Johnnie Jones by hosting a golf scramble in his name. The Johnnie Jones Classic Presented by Covington Family Dental will be held Saturday, May 20 at Forest Hill Golf Course in Drummonds. Registration is at 7 a.m. and four-person scramble play begins at 8 a.m. You can register here. “Of course it’s an … [Read more...] about Johnnie Jones Classic kicks off next Saturday
Covington baseball splits a doubleheader with Marion; Winfrey sets PR in shot put
Covington baseball closed the regular season on Friday night splitting a double header across the river against the Marion (Ark.) Patriots posting a final 15-11 record before the second season begins at at 0-0 in the postseason. In the opener, Chargers took an early 2-0 lead in the 2nd when Benjamin Smith homered following a Brennen Forbess single. The advantage grew to 3-0 in … [Read more...] about Covington baseball splits a doubleheader with Marion; Winfrey sets PR in shot put
Covington rallies past Munford in regular season finale
In district/county rival games, anything can happen. Take the Munford vs. Covington matchup on Tuesday night, when the Chargers scraped their way out with a 4-3 win. “I think we’ve been a late-inning team all year, and, you know, you would like to come out and score runs early, but these girls have a flare for the dramatic,” said Tucker Taylor, who served as interim head … [Read more...] about Covington rallies past Munford in regular season finale
New Brighton coach Keith Setler preaching ‘buy in’ at spring practice
There has been a fair amount of turnover with the Brighton High School head football coaching job the last few years. Morgan Cruce, last season's coach, was on the job for just one season. The man hired to replace him, Keith Setler, is conducting spring practice this week with his new team and one thing's he's preaching is commitment - from the players, the fans and … [Read more...] about New Brighton coach Keith Setler preaching ‘buy in’ at spring practice
Cameron Agee overcome obstacles to sign football scholarship
Cameron Agee’s football career didn’t start off the best. In the sixth grade, a shoulder injury led to a season-ender. In eighth grade, he tweaked his foot was out the rest of that year. Injuries piled up until his junior year of high school when he was healthy to play, but had uphill battles with other talented players ahead of him. He had no stats and film his senior … [Read more...] about Cameron Agee overcome obstacles to sign football scholarship
