Another pitcher from Covington signed to play at the next level on Monday. Lane Butler was joined with friends, families and teammates as he penciled down his letter of intent to play under Rusty Thompson at Bethel University. Butler was a huge asset to the team last season that advanced to the Class-AAA state title game, and Brad Warmath will use his talent a lot this … [Read more...] about Butler heads to Bethel University on baseball scholarship
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Hoops Update: Munford’s season ends in region semifinal
Munford was the last team standing for Tipton County basketball. The Cougars reached to the Region 7-AAA semifinal before losing to Ripley, 56-47, in Obion County. Defense was a key role that the Tigers applied as they held the Cougar’s main offensive factors JaDyn Lee and Murray Norman to only three and zero points respectively in the first half with back-to-back … [Read more...] about Hoops Update: Munford’s season ends in region semifinal
Stan Gatlin and Brighton part ways
Stan Gatlin, who had coached the Brighton High boys' basketball team for nine seasons, was informed last Friday by the BHS administration that he was no longer the coach. Gatlin had some good seasons during his tenure. According to a Twitter post made by Gatlin, he's the all-time winningest coach in program history and the only boys' basketball coach at Brighton to win … [Read more...] about Stan Gatlin and Brighton part ways
Brighton soccer player Kelsey Brown signs with Southwest
Brighton senior Kelsey Brown wanted to be a professional soccer player when she was young. During her middle school career and early in high school, Brown, by her own admission, kind of forgot about the goal. But when her junior season cranked up at Brighton and she excelled with her club team, Chickasaw Football Club, she became more interested in continuing her soccer … [Read more...] about Brighton soccer player Kelsey Brown signs with Southwest
Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland
There are several members of the 2023 class of the Brighton High School football team who are in the process of deciding where they will continue their education and football careers. A few of of them have been talking amongst each other to try and make their decisions. Very recently offensive lineman Matthew Parker signed with Bethel University. Last Wednesday, Kyan Mayer … [Read more...] about Brighton football players Kyan Maher and Nathan Hayden sign with Cumberland
Tipton-Rosemark soccer player Emma Pence makes history with signing
Emma Pence made history when she signed a soccer scholarship to play for Union University, becoming the first Lady Rebel player to play collegiate soccer since the program relaunched in 2014. She led her team to winning seasons in her three years there, and fulfilled her dream of playing on the next level. “I am excited about Union,” she stated. “It’s a place I think I would … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark soccer player Emma Pence makes history with signing
Munford’s Owen Geiger is headed to the Naval Academy
There have been student-athletes who signed a college scholarship with an impressive ACT score. Another special destination on signing day is inking a letter of intent to a Division I school. But on Feb. 13 in the Munford High School cafeteria, Cougar Baseball senior Owen Geiger pulled off a triple. Among friends, family and teammates, he made it official his commitment to take … [Read more...] about Munford’s Owen Geiger is headed to the Naval Academy
Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State
Need a shortstop or third baseman? Brighton senior Bennett Stutts has you covered. How about an outfielder, pitcher or, even in a pinch, a catcher? No problem. That's a big reason why Stutts was attractive to college coaches and it all added up to him signing a baseball scholarship last Friday with Dyersburg State Community College, one of the top two-year baseball schools in … [Read more...] about Utility player extraordinaire Bennett Stutts signs with Dyersburg State
