[metaslider id=4376] Over the past few days, five of the eight area high school basketball teams saw their seasons end. The other three - Covington's boys and girls and the Tipton-Rosemark girls - are still alive. All three play this week and each has a legitimate chance to bring home a state tournament trophy. Here's an update: • Behind 23 points from Felia Fayne and 18 … [Read more...] about High school hoops update: Who’s in and who’s out? Answers right here
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Covington boys and girls win second straight district titles
[metaslider id=4234] It was so hot in the jam-packed Bolivar High School gym Monday night, dozens of fans were using flattened popcorn boxes to fan themselves. And, despite the fact that Covington beat Bolivar by 21 points 19 days previously, Charger fans and players had to sweat this one out until the end. The Chargers trailed Bolivar by six late in the third quarter as … [Read more...] about Covington boys and girls win second straight district titles
Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Two local teams will be looking to advance to the state tournament for a second straight season and six others will be trying to get in position to get there for the first time in decades - or, in some cases, the first time - as postseason play gets underway. Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play this week and Rosemark has already begun region … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
The most exciting part of the high school basketball season gets started next week as Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play and Tipton-Rosemark heads to the region tournament. Here are five things you need to know: The Covington Lady Chargers are looking dominant with the postseason approaching. Assuming Covington beats Ripley Friday in the … [Read more...] about 5 things to know as Brighton, Covington, Munford, Tipton-Rosemark prepare for the postseason
Covington’s boys and girls take out Bolivar to remain perfect in district play
The Covington Chargers, ranked sixth in this week’s Class AA poll, continued their hot play with an 86-64 home win over the Bolivar Tigers on Tuesday night that improved their record to 22-3 overall and 9-0 in District 15-AA play. The teams played to a draw in the first half, heading to the locker-room tied at 32. Whatever coach Charles Mitchell said at the break sunk … [Read more...] about Covington’s boys and girls take out Bolivar to remain perfect in district play
Covington High basketball seniors and coach aiming for first state appearance in 33 years
When you’ve only been alive 17 or 18 years, it’s hard to put big life moments in perspective. Covington senior point guard Vontae Powell shrugs when asked if he ponders the fact that a big chapter in his life is nearing an end. Senior center Brandon Alston, who is sitting across a table from Powell in the CHS library on a rainy Tuesday morning, interjects. “I do,” he says. “I’m … [Read more...] about Covington High basketball seniors and coach aiming for first state appearance in 33 years
Covington boys move up to eighth in state poll; Lady Chargers defeat Bolton and Ripley
The Covington Chargers kept a clean slate over the last three games, winning over Bolton, Union City and Ripley. CHS moved up from 10th to eighth in the Associated Press AA poll this week, improving their season record to 18-3 and 6-0 in District 15-AA. To this point, Covington has not lost to a team in Tennessee. Bolton fell 82-72 on Friday night. With the Chargers leading … [Read more...] about Covington boys move up to eighth in state poll; Lady Chargers defeat Bolton and Ripley
Q and A: Covington forward Felia Fayne talks about hoops, social media and playing one-on-one against her coach
Junior 6-0 forward Felia Fayne made a name for herself last March on the largest stage high basketball has to offer. She scored her team's first eight points and finished with a team-high 18 in the first round of the state tournament against Macon County. Covington lost that game, but Fayne made a splash and the team, which is ranked sixth in the state, is a favorite to get … [Read more...] about Q and A: Covington forward Felia Fayne talks about hoops, social media and playing one-on-one against her coach
