If you've ever watched Brighton senior tackle Matthew Parker pancake a hapless defender with his 6-3, 265-pound frame, it should have been apparent he was destined to play football at the next level. Over the past 18 months, Parker racked up 25 scholarship offers. In the end, though, Bethel University stood out to the soft-spoken and scholarly Parker. He made things official … [Read more...] about Brighton lineman Matthew Parker chooses Bethel over 24 other offers
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Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
Can you imagine Munford High School quarterback Jordan Bell on a billboard along Highway 51 with his smiling face encouraging Tipton County residents to buy their next truck at Frugal Frank's Ford Factory? How about Covington quarterback Braden Gover appearing in a commercial for a local lawyer who's into taekwondo? Maybe his line would be something like, "Don't let that … [Read more...] about Are high school athletes about to start getting paid? Maybe
Covington boys and girls beat district foe Brighton on the road
As district play continues, Brighton and Covington crossed paths Tuesday evening in the Cardinal’s nest. Lady Chargers 51, Lady Cardinals 48 Brighton (4-12 overall, 0-4 district) was looking to get a district win over Covington on their home court, but the Whiten duo- who combined for 34 of the team’s 51 points- had something to say about it. The pair were the only … [Read more...] about Covington boys and girls beat district foe Brighton on the road
Dyersburg picks up elite scorer from Covington
Dyersburg State soccer- coached by Robert Luttrell- adds Covington standout Laney Oliver to their fall roster. Oliver- who plays forward- is a scoring machine that has played varsity all four seasons. She made the all-district team all four years, was named Offensive Player of Year two of those years and finished with a career of 117 goals made. Luttrell stated that she is … [Read more...] about Dyersburg picks up elite scorer from Covington
Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
[metaslider id="11760"] It was a heated environment Tuesday evening in the Covington high gym, but it wasn’t because of the fans- even though some were upset over referee calls- it was the immense heat that was roaming in the air so bad, by the end of the boys game, the players were tumbling down due to the excess moisture on the hardwood. Nevertheless, games still had to be … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
How Tristian Bohannon made history by signing to Washington State
Tristian Bohannon made the history books when he signed his letter of intent to play for Washington State University by becoming the first player out of Tennessee to play at that college and the first in Tipton County to be a part of the PAC-12 conference. The all-state linebacker chose WSU over University of Memphis, Southeast Missouri State University, Austin Peay State … [Read more...] about How Tristian Bohannon made history by signing to Washington State
New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach
It has been one month since Morgan Cruce took a coaching position at the University of North Alabama and resigned as head coach for Brighton High. On Friday, the Cardinal family welcomed his successor, Keith Setler, who will take over the football program this fall. Cougar fans may remember his name from the late 2000s as he was the defensive coordinator that helped led Munford … [Read more...] about New sheriff in town: Brighton announces Keith Setler as head coach
Top 10 sports stories of 2022
[metaslider id=11738] The year that was 2022 certainly was not without its moments. There were multiple state champs crowned and some strong performances by several Tipton County teams. No. 1 Munford football goes 10-0 for first time The Munford Cougars did not go as far in the playoffs as they would have liked. They lost in the second round to Springfield. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...] about Top 10 sports stories of 2022
