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Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC

By Jeff Ireland on April 19, 2022

When CorTayza Flowers transferred from Brighton High School to Covington in advance of the 2020-21 basketball season, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass knew she was getting a good player. But she already had three really good seniors - Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson - on the roster who had played together for multiple seasons. "She came in at a time when … [Read more...] about Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC

Last team standing: Munford boys are only local basketball team alive in postseason

By Jeff Ireland on March 1, 2022

About two weeks ago, eight Tipton County-area basketball teams began their postseason. After the Covington girls fell last night, there is only local team left: the Munford Cougars. Munford, the fourth seed out of District 14-AAA, upset top-seeded Dyer County 72-62 Saturday night in Newbern to move into a region semifinal game tonight vs. Ripley in Ripley. Game time is 6 … [Read more...] about Last team standing: Munford boys are only local basketball team alive in postseason

County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins

By The Leader on February 15, 2022

The two girls' teams with the best records in District 14-AAA squared off Friday with an upset on Munford’s mind and clinching a number one tournament seed on Covington’s. Munford entered the contest at 13-11 overall and 6-1 in the district, a half game back of Covington (19-8, 7-0). In a game marred by 38 turnovers and spotty free throw shooting, Covington prevailed 40-31 to … [Read more...] about County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins

Covington holds off Brighton to move into first place in district

By Jeff Ireland on January 26, 2022

After Holden Warmath scored with 1:25 left in the first half, Covington led Brighton by 18 and the game appeared to be all but over. Brighton steadily got back in the game, however. Jalen Terry came up with a 3-point play and after Emmanuel Thurman scored with 5:36 left in the game, Brighton trailed just 55-46. A Covington 8-0 run followed, however, punctuated by Tylan … [Read more...] about Covington holds off Brighton to move into first place in district

Lady Chargers remain perfect in league play with convincing win vs. Brighton

By Jeff Ireland on January 26, 2022

There were clear early signs how Tuesday night's Covington-Brighton girls' game in Covington was going to go. Covington forced a five-second call the first time Brighton tried to inbound the ball and Lady Charger senior CorTayza Flowers scored eight points in the first quarter. By the time the first period ended Covington was leading 17-3 and had forced 13 Brighton turnovers, … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers remain perfect in league play with convincing win vs. Brighton

Covington tops Munford in emotion-filled district game

By Jeff Ireland on January 19, 2022

[metaslider id=10079] The fans in a nearly packed Munford gym saw a typical down-to-the-wire rivalry game Tuesday night filled with emotion. One fan was ejected in the second quarter, Munford's Jordan Bell and Covington's Elijah Ford got into a shoving match and Covington head coach Charles Mitchell and some Munford fans exchanged some less-than-friendly words. In the end, … [Read more...] about Covington tops Munford in emotion-filled district game

Second quarter surge propels Lady Chargers past Munford

By Jeff Ireland on January 19, 2022

[metaslider id=10069] Some games are decided in a split second or on one shot. Tuesday night's District 13-AAA girls' game in Munford between Covington and Munford was decided in the last three minutes of the second half. With 3:01 left in the second quarter, the score was tied 11-11. Covington subsequently went on a 13-0 run, punctuated by a 3-pointer at the buzzer by NaKya … [Read more...] about Second quarter surge propels Lady Chargers past Munford

HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Lady Chargers moving forward after massive loss of talent

By Jeff Ireland on November 16, 2021

Head coach: Katrisha Glass (ninth season) Last season: 25-6, lost to Macon County in the Class 2A state quarterfinals Key players lost: Kalynn Howard, Felia Fayne, DiNiyasia Robinson Key players returning: CorTayza Flowers, Nakya Gilliam, Kayla Pitts, Shamya Butler, Kendall Narcisse Most teams lose key seniors every season, but what Covington lost to graduation goes beyond … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Covington Lady Chargers moving forward after massive loss of talent

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