Ninety-one. That's the combined number of seasons Robin Jacobs, Glenn Goulder and Martha Lawler coached high school softball in Tipton County. The numbers are staggering: 35 state tournament appearances and more than 2,000 wins and 50 district titles. It became clear that era was ending when word began to circulate this week that Brighton coach Robin Jacobs was retiring at … [Read more...] about Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs’ retirement underlines the end of an era in Tipton County
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Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing
When Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs says Brie Howard is one of the best players to come through his program, that's saying something considering how much talent has played for the Lady Cardinals over the years. Howard, a two-time all-state catcher, solidified her status as a Lady Cardinal great last Friday when she signed a softball scholarship with Division I Austin … [Read more...] about Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing
Covington, Munford, Brighton, TRA all sending athletes to Spring Fling this week
[metaslider id=10616] Tipton County will be very well represented this week in Murfreesboro when the TSSAA Spring Fling state championships get underway. Covington and Munford baseball and Brighton softball each begin their quests for state titles on Tuesday afternoon. The Tipton-Rosemark softball team begins play in the DII-AA state tournament on Wednesday afternoon. None … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford, Brighton, TRA all sending athletes to Spring Fling this week
With 10 homers in nine games, Brighton Lady Cardinals on track for record-setting season
It's hard, if not impossible, to find records for most homers hit by a high school softball team in a season. It's safe to say, however, that Brighton is on track to hit the most in program history. Heading into last night's district showdown at Munford, the Lady Cardinals had hit eight homers in eight games, led by six from Brie Howard. Last night was more of the same as … [Read more...] about With 10 homers in nine games, Brighton Lady Cardinals on track for record-setting season
Brighton second baseman Timily David signs with Dyersburg State
Last February Brighton infielder Timily David made a verbal commitment to the University of Central Arkansas on Twitter. But the chance to the play closer to home and with a couple of her long-time teammates ended up being something she could not pass up. David switched her commitment to Dyersburg State over the summer and the senior made it official last Friday when she … [Read more...] about Brighton second baseman Timily David signs with Dyersburg State
Brighton softball finishes off doubleheader sweep on Brie Howard’s walk-off homer
It would be hard to dream up a more dramatic way to sweep a key district doubleheader than the way the Brighton softball team did it Thursday night in Savannah. After beating Hardin County 4-3 in eight innings in game one, sophomore Brie Howard, one of the hottest hitters around, hit a walk-off three-run homer to give Brighton a wildly entertaining 6-4 win. Brighton (11-4 … [Read more...] about Brighton softball finishes off doubleheader sweep on Brie Howard’s walk-off homer
Brighton senior Jade Howard signs to play softball at Dyersburg State
Dyersburg State Lady Eagles head softball coach George White made the familiar trip to Brighton High School Thursday morning to nab a prize recruit. White, with assistant coach Will Hess by his side, was excited to be signing Lady Cardinal standout Jade Howard. White noted her ability to play multiple positions from the infield to outfield. He also pointed out how Howard's … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Jade Howard signs to play softball at Dyersburg State
Brighton senior Avery Billings signs softball scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7257] Avery Billings and her coach were getting ready for the Brighton outfielder to have a breakout softball season last spring. Then she injured her shoulder. Then COVID-19 hit and the season was canceled. Despite those two unfortunate events, Billings, now a senior, achieved her goal of signing a softball scholarship. She made it official Monday morning in … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Avery Billings signs softball scholarship with Dyersburg State
