On Oct. 1 of last year, Covington senior Alison Timberlake hopped into her vehicle like she had done many times before and headed home after a Lady Charger soccer practice. She never made it. Timberlake lost control of her Hummer sports utility vehicle and it rolled five times before it came to rest on the side of the road. One of the first things that crossed her mind on … [Read more...] about Covington’s Alison Timberlake signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
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Brighton soccer players Ivy Carson and Karsen Waddell sign scholarships
The Brighton Lady Cardinal soccer team enjoyed a productive 2021 season. Two of the biggest reasons for that success signed college scholarships last week. Ivy Carson signed with Belhaven University, a Division III school in Jackson, Miss. Karsen Waddell chose to stay closer to home and signed with Dyersburg State Community College, which plays its home games in … [Read more...] about Brighton soccer players Ivy Carson and Karsen Waddell sign scholarships
Ground broken for new soccer field at Dyersburg State campus in Covington
The Dyersburg State Community College Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington has been growing by leaps and bounds the past 15 years with the addition of multiple academic buildings and the Tipton County Library. Now a big step has been taken to grow athletics. On Friday afternoon 100 people or so gathered to celebrate breaking ground on a new soccer field that will be located on … [Read more...] about Ground broken for new soccer field at Dyersburg State campus in Covington
Munford senior Ciara Spence signs to play soccer with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=8467] The word has gotten out about Munford High School senior Ciara Spence. Her scouting report as a student/athlete has high recommendations from her principal Dr. Courtney Fee, athletic director Mike Huffman, basketball coach Steve Poindexter and soccer coach Stan Jamscek Those praises, along with her natural abilities, grabbed the attention of Dyersburg State … [Read more...] about Munford senior Ciara Spence signs to play soccer with Dyersburg State
Covington senior Hannah Kirby signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=8270] Dyersburg State Community College soccer coach Robert Luttrell, who used to coach the Covington High girls' team and is still a CHS teacher, had been asking Hannah Kirby to join the CHS soccer team since she was a freshman three years ago. "As soon as she walked through the door I was trying to get her," Luttrell said. "She kept saying she didn't think … [Read more...] about Covington senior Hannah Kirby signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Covington’s Macauley Jones signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7874] Covington High soccer coach Rusty Richardson wasn't sure what to think when Macauley Jones approached him last July about playing soccer. Jones had never play organized soccer in her life, but Richardson knew she was an athlete. As a freshman at Brighton in 2018, Jones and Andi Coulston advanced to the state tennis tournament in doubles. "I knew I didn't … [Read more...] about Covington’s Macauley Jones signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Covington’s Cassie McDaniel signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7686] It takes a while for most young athletes to figure out exactly what sport they aspire to play in college. That was not the case for Covington senior soccer player Cassie McDaniel. "I tried other sports, like softball and basketball, but I always knew I wanted to do this since I was four," McDaniel said. Fourteen years later McDaniel's goal was achieved … [Read more...] about Covington’s Cassie McDaniel signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Kate Steppe signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7614] After Kate Steppe's first practice with the Munford High School soccer team two and a half years ago, she came home and delivered a message to her family: I'm done. "I told my mom I was never playing again," Steppe said Tuesday afternoon with a laugh. She eventually changed her mind, was the team's second-leading scorer as a senior and will soon be a … [Read more...] about Kate Steppe signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
