[metaslider id=3671] Considering Brighton was coming off three straight wins, including an impressive district win at Dyer County last Friday, the Lady Cardinals were considered the favorite in their league matchup at home against Munford Tuesday night. It didn't look like it, though. Munford stayed in a 2-3 zone that frustrated Brighton the entire game and built an early … [Read more...] about Munford Lady Cougars defeat Brighton to pick up first league win
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Covington boys, girls sweep Brighton in hoops action
[metaslider id=3275] The Covington-Brighton girls’ game Tuesday night in Covington gave the appearance no one wanted it throughout the first half. Brighton and Covington combined 24 points before things picked up a bit in the final two frames as the Lady Chargers (7-2) pulled away for a 47-35 win which handed the Lady Cardinals (6-1) their first defeat of the season. Albanie … [Read more...] about Covington boys, girls sweep Brighton in hoops action
Brighton’s Lauryn Maher signs to play softball with Division I Alabama State
[metaslider id=3085] When Lauryn Maher moved with her family from Virginia and enrolled at Brighton High School in the fall of 2018, softball coach Robin Jacobs knew pretty quickly he had a serious softball player on his hands. Maher became a starter immediately and led the team in stolen bases last spring as a junior while hitting lead off and playing a solid … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Lauryn Maher signs to play softball with Division I Alabama State
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Coach Stan Gatlin believes Brighton Cardinals will show significant improvement
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (6th season) Last season: 12-14, third in District 13-AAA, lost to Bolton in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 2 Starters returning: 3 Players to watch: F Anthony Smith, G Kyron Middlebrook, G T.J. Rivers, G DeMaryo Gatlin, F Ladarious Taylor Brighton was definitely in rebuilding mode last season. Stars like Taelyr Gatlin, Zach Lewis and Aaron Alston … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: Coach Stan Gatlin believes Brighton Cardinals will show significant improvement
Brighton outfielder Karlee Haley signs to play at Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=2877] Brighton senior Karlee Haley has played behind some more experienced players during most of her career, including the bulk of last season. During the last few games of 2018, however, her dedication and talent led to head coach Robin Jacobs inserting her into the staring lineup as an outfielder, and she excelled. Now she's a college signee. In front a … [Read more...] about Brighton outfielder Karlee Haley signs to play at Dyersburg State
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: The Lady Cardinals tied a program record with 24 wins last season
Head coach: Stan Gatlin (1st season) Last season: 24-8, second in district, lost to Arlington in region quarterfinals Starters lost: 3 Starters returning: 2 Players to watch: G Sylvia Jones, G Albanie Dunn, G DeMiyah Gatlin, F Cor’Tayza Flowers, F Keyuanna Dyson Can the Lady Cardinals build on a breakthrough 2018-19 season? That’s the burning question this year for a team that … [Read more...] about HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS PREVIEW: The Lady Cardinals tied a program record with 24 wins last season
Prolific home run hitter Caylee Comer signs with Northwest CC
[metaslider id=2635] Caylee Comer, who still has her senior season ahead of her, already ranks among the top three home run hitters in Brighton softball history with 24. That's one of the reasons she signed with Northwest Mississippi Community College Friday morning. "I just do it to help the team," Comer said. "Hitting is something that makes me happy. I doesn't have to be … [Read more...] about Prolific home run hitter Caylee Comer signs with Northwest CC
Runners from Brighton, Covington and Munford qualify for state cross country meet
[metaslider id=2418] Multiple cross country runners from Tipton County high schools fared well at Tuesday’s region meet in Alamo and punched their tickets for the state meet Nov. 2 in Nashville. The Munford girls’ team - Morgan Mitchell, Brianna Delgado, Lexus Maxwell, Linda Giffing, Ionna Dunlap, Rebekah Callahan and Noa Mirantes-Santos - finished second and qualified for … [Read more...] about Runners from Brighton, Covington and Munford qualify for state cross country meet
