By Steve Holt Behind 7 strong innings on the mound by Munford's Houston Yount, the Munford Cougars (17-14) dropped the Covington Chargers (16-18) by a score of 5-2 to claim the 2025 District 15-3A tournament championship on 5/6. Covington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2nd. Chad Delashmit (1/2, r, rbi) singled and advanced to 2nd when Griffin Clark (1/2) reached on an … [Read more...] about Munford edges Covington to claim district title
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A familiar face will lead Covington High School baseball into the future
The last time a Covington High School baseball assistant was promoted to head coach, the Chargers won a state title in his first season running the club. That man, of course, was Brad Warmath, who led the Chargers to the 2019 Class AA state title while battling a serious illness. His name is now on the water tower that looks down on the Covington square. Whether that will … [Read more...] about A familiar face will lead Covington High School baseball into the future
Covington baseball advances to seventh state title game
In Covington's first two state tournament games, there was very little drama as the Chargers jumped to early leads and held on. Friday's game vs. Tennessee High was a little different. The Chargers trailed 3-2 before erupting for eight runs in the last two innings en route to a 10-3 win. Covington will play Upperman Saturday at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro at a time to … [Read more...] about Covington baseball advances to seventh state title game
Covington baseball a win away from title game; Munford baseball, Brighton softball eliminated
The Covington baseball team took a big step Wednesday afternoon toward advancing to its seventh state title game and winning its fourth state title. Covington broke open a close game with three runs in the top of the third and scored in all but one inning en route to a 9-2 win over Tullahoma at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro. With that win the Chargers move on to play … [Read more...] about Covington baseball a win away from title game; Munford baseball, Brighton softball eliminated
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
Speedy Covington outfielder Cam Tindall signs with Bethel
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
Covington baseball defeats Munford to win district title
The odds were against Munford beating Covington twice Tuesday night to win the District 14-AAA tournament, even after beating the Chargers 10-2 in game one. A pair of Covington pitchers made sure there would be no storybook ending for the Cougars in game two. Starter Paxton Messer allowed just one hit over three innings and Ben Smith pitched four innings of no-hit relief to … [Read more...] about Covington baseball defeats Munford to win district title
Postseason update: Covington baseball puts Brighton and Munford on the brink
A little more than a month ago, the Covington baseball team was 3-9 and on a seven-game losing streak. That seems like ancient history now. Covington beat top-seeded Munford and Brighton over the weekend in the District 14-AAA tournament to clinch a spot in Tuesday's title game. Covington also secured a spot in next week's region tournament. Munford and Brighton play today … [Read more...] about Postseason update: Covington baseball puts Brighton and Munford on the brink
