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Munford’s Garrett McKinney signs with Bethel University

By Jeff Ireland on June 17, 2022

The Munford High School baseball team had a very strong pitching staff in 2022 and that was one of many reasons the team won district, region and sectional titles and advanced to the state tournament. But when head coach Scotty Yount felt like his team was up against it and needed a spark on the mound, senior Garrett McKinney got the call. "When our backs were against the … [Read more...] about Munford’s Garrett McKinney signs with Bethel University

Speedy Covington outfielder Cam Tindall signs with Bethel

By Jeff Ireland on May 13, 2022

The Bethel University baseball program is a little bit different than many other college programs. In today's game, many college and pro teams focus on the power game, playing station to station and waiting on the long ball. Bethel, instead, plays a speed game, focusing more on manufacturing runs with speed. That's part of the reason Covington centerfielder Cam Tindall signed … [Read more...] about Speedy Covington outfielder Cam Tindall signs with Bethel

Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman signs with Bethel University

By Jeff Ireland on May 4, 2022

On a lot of high school football teams, especially large ones like Brighton, most players specialize in one position. Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman was an outlier. His primary role the last three seasons was as a lockdown cornerback, but he also played running back and wideout and seemed to never be on the sidelines watching. That versatility, not to mention top notch … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Emmanuel Thurman signs with Bethel University

Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University

By Jeff Ireland on June 9, 2021

As everyone who follows Covington football knows, the Chargers don't pass a lot. But when they went to the air over the past two seasons, there was a good chance No. 3 was going to be on the receiving end. Dalton Dickerson, a 6-3, 176-pound wideout, averaged 21 yards per catch in his two seasons at Covington. Despite those impressive stats, Dickerson was still looking for a … [Read more...] about Dynamic Covington wideout Dalton Dickerson signs with Bethel University

Kalynn Howard becomes third Lady Charger to sign basketball scholarship

By Jeff Ireland on May 17, 2021

[metaslider id=8782] When Kalynn Howard was an eighth-grader at Crestview Middle School, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass went to one of her games and watched Howard score all but two of her team's points. "I said to myself, 'Man, we can't lose her,'" Glass said. "I was worried Tipton-Rosemark or somebody would try and get her." Howard ended up attending Covington the … [Read more...] about Kalynn Howard becomes third Lady Charger to sign basketball scholarship

Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University

By Jeff Ireland on February 7, 2020

[metaslider id=3996] Before the 2019 football season started, Covington senior Myles Stark was considering not playing his senior year. After talking with the coaching staff, Stark decided to suit up and it ended being a great decision for everyone involved. Covington made it all the way the state semifinals and Stark, who was all-state, all-region and a member of the … [Read more...] about Covington football standout Myles Stark signs with Bethel University

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