[metaslider id=7569] A global pandemic dominated the news during 2020 and forced the cancelation of several sports. However, before COVID-19 hit and when a path to playing sports during it was eventually figured out, several Tipton County-area athletes and teams accomplished some big things. Here are the top five sports stories of 2020: 5. Clay Busters win state, national … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
Volleyball
Lady Chargers drop opener today at volleyball state tournament in Murfreesboro
[metaslider id=6912] MURFREESBORO - When volleyball teams warm up before a match, the teams share the court for a while before one squad gets the whole court and works on net play. Murfreesboro Central, Covington's first round state tournament opponent Tuesday afternoon at Blackman High School, had several tall players who were making some impressive-looking kills as … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers drop opener today at volleyball state tournament in Murfreesboro
STATE BOUND!: Covington Lady Charger volleyball team will be looking to make more history in Murfreesboro
[metaslider id=6884] With a chance for the Covington Lady Charger volleyball team to get back to the state tournament for the first time 19 years on the line, the ball could not have been in better hands. Junior Anna Gover, the district regular season and tournament most valuable player, stood at the service line Thursday night with her team leading Lexington 14-7 in set … [Read more...] about STATE BOUND!: Covington Lady Charger volleyball team will be looking to make more history in Murfreesboro
Covington volleyball team hosts Lexington tonight with a state tournament berth up for grabs
None of the players on this year’s Covington Lady Charger volleyball team were even alive when the program last advanced to the state tournament in 2001. The squad has a golden opportunity to break that 19-year streak tonight when Lexington comes to town for a 7 p.m. sectional match. “It’s huge,” said Covington volleyball coach Molly Griffin. “Just now I think everybody is … [Read more...] about Covington volleyball team hosts Lexington tonight with a state tournament berth up for grabs
Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
Covington High football coach J.R. Kirby has been spending a lot of time lately cruising in his boat on Pickwick Lake. Munford football coach Slade Calhoun spent part of today cleaning up a mess his five-year-old daughter made in the garage. Both coaches are about to be busy doing some coaching instead next week. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted out … [Read more...] about Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
The best 10 quotes from the 2019-20 school year
Former NFL quarterback Joe Theisman once said, “Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.” Yogi Berra, perhaps the most quotable athlete of all time, said, “No one goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” While the following quotes from local coaches and athletes during the 2019-20 school year are not necessarily funny, we’ve ranked … [Read more...] about The best 10 quotes from the 2019-20 school year
Rosemark volleyball team knocks off six-time defending state champs
The Tipton-Rosemark Academy volleyball team may not win a state title this year and may not even make the state tournament. However, Tuesday’s win at Goodpasture High School in Madison, Tenn. has already made the 2019 season a historic one. TRA beat Webb School of Knoxville, the six-time defending state champs, in a wildly entertaining match (25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-7). … [Read more...] about Rosemark volleyball team knocks off six-time defending state champs
Despite loss, Covington volleyball can make history tonight
Tuesday night was supposed to be a big celebration for the Covington Lady Charger volleyball team. Covington was facing Ripley for the Region 8-AA title. They had beaten Ripley three times already, including in last week’s district title match, dropping just one set in those three matches combined. Ripley had other ideas. The Lady Tigers beat Covington 25-15, 25-18 and 28-26 … [Read more...] about Despite loss, Covington volleyball can make history tonight
