Years from now this question could be included in a Tipton Christian Academy-themed Trivial Pursuit game: Who was the first TCA student to sign an athletic scholarship? Answer: Senior Emory Braswell, who signed a volleyball scholarship on Nov. 15 with Hillsdale College, a DII school located in Southern Michigan. TCA does not have a varsity volleyball team just yet, but that … [Read more...] about TCA’s Emory Braswell makes school history with volleyball scholarship signing
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Anna Gover signs volleyball scholarship with UT-Martin
All college signing ceremonies are emotional. It's the end of an era and the beginning of another for students, coaches and parents. Tears are not uncommon. But when the coach and parent are the same person, things get really emotional, and that was the case Thursday afternoon when Covington senior Anna Gover signed a volleyball scholarship with UT-Martin. When Angie Gover, … [Read more...] about Anna Gover signs volleyball scholarship with UT-Martin
Covington volleyball will play for another state tournament berth tomorrow
The Covington Lady Charger volleyball team has put itself in position to get to the Class AA state volleyball tournament for the second straight season. After winning the district championship last week, Covington easily dispatched Raleigh-Egypt and Ripley Monday and Tuesday to claim the Region 8-AA title. Next up? A sectional match Thursday at home against Lexington, the … [Read more...] about Covington volleyball will play for another state tournament berth tomorrow
Covington High volleyball, cross country off to fast starts
The Covington Lady Charger volleyball squad keeps piling up the wins. They are 10-3 overall and 4-0 in District 14 AA play. Covington dropped Bolivar on Sept. 7, blanking the Lady Tigers in three sets, 25-9, 25-15 25-7. The Lady Chargers recorded 31 aces and 19 kills in the match. Charleigh Cole led the way with 12 aces. E J McCalla had 6 aces, Madie Rose 2, Gracyn Ramsey 3 … [Read more...] about Covington High volleyball, cross country off to fast starts
New Covington volleyball coach wants to lead experienced group back to state
The Covington High volleyball team made some history last season when it made it to the state tournament for the first time in 19 years. Just one player graduated from that team and eight seniors are back, including senior Anna Gover, the regular season and district tournament most valuable player a season ago. The team will look more or less the same on the court, but a … [Read more...] about New Covington volleyball coach wants to lead experienced group back to state
Rosemark’s Sarah Allyn Thornell signs volleyball scholarship with Itawamba Community College
Two years ago when Sarah Allyn Thornell was a sophomore and Amy Weatherington was the Tipton-Rosemark Academy assistant volleyball coach, player and coach had a bit of a disagreement. "I guess we kind of butted heads because we're both strong-willed people," Thornell said. "I am always going to push players further than they think they need to be pushed," Weatherington said. … [Read more...] about Rosemark’s Sarah Allyn Thornell signs volleyball scholarship with Itawamba Community College
Rosemark’s Jordan Allen signs volleyball scholarship with Christian Brothers
[metaslider id=8454] Two weeks into Jordan Allen's sophomore volleyball season she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and missed the rest of the season. "She was going to be a big part of our team that year," said Tipton-Rosemark volleyball coach Amy Weatherington. "It was just devastating for her. She was crushed because she knew we were going to be … [Read more...] about Rosemark’s Jordan Allen signs volleyball scholarship with Christian Brothers
Munford’s Jordan Moore signs volleyball scholarship with Walters State
[metaslider id=7846] When Munford senior Jordan Moore was in middle school and doing a little channel surfing, she came across beach volleyball. “I saw it and said, ‘That’s amazing. I want to try that,’” Moore said. “I asked my mom about it and she made it happen. She’s always been my number one supporter ... That got me right to where I am now and I’m just very grateful … [Read more...] about Munford’s Jordan Moore signs volleyball scholarship with Walters State
