Seven years ago, Dyersburg State Community College decided to start a women’s soccer program and they chose Robert Luttrell to be the head coach. That ended up being a very good decision. After 21 all-conference players, three freshmen of the year, a field built on the Covington campus, one MVP, an appearance in the conference title game and a coach of the year award, the … [Read more...] about Robert Luttrell steps down after seven seasons as Dyersburg State girls’ soccer coach
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Brighton midfielder J Kiphut signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Brighton senior J Kiphut has a unique first name. It’s not an initial. Just J. She also has a unique skill set as a soccer player and that’s what drew attention from more than one college soccer coach during her senior year, during which she led the Lady Cardinals to their first appearance in the state tournament. Dyersburg State Community College coach Robert Luttrell … [Read more...] about Brighton midfielder J Kiphut signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Soccer standout Jefferson Travis signs with Cumberland
Versatility is an attractive factor that fans love to see with athletes. Being able to score at will and defend opponents to the fewest points possible is what a coach wants to see. Take Jefferson Travis for example, who signed a soccer scholarship to Cumberland University, that plays a defensive role in club ball and an offensive threat on his school team. He is the leading … [Read more...] about Soccer standout Jefferson Travis signs with Cumberland
Defender Cooper Magan signs scholarship to Freed-Hardeman
A coach seeing their player sign a scholarship is a huge accomplishment to witness, but being a parent who had a chance to coach your son in his final year of high school is more rewarding. That was the case for Jarrod Magan- head coach for Munford soccer- who joined his son, Cooper, as he signed to play for Freed-Hardemen University last Friday. “Proud is just kind of an … [Read more...] about Defender Cooper Magan signs scholarship to Freed-Hardeman
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
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
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
Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
The first sport Sarah Richardson picked up on from a young age was softball and added soccer later on in middle school. When her family and friends gathered in the library at Covington High on Monday to celebrate her signing a scholarship to play college ball, one would think she would continue her athletic career in softball because of her history with the sport. Wrong. She … [Read more...] about Covington High soccer standout signs scholarship with Dyersburg State
