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Brighton’s Darrien Lewis signs football scholarship with Bethel University

By Jeff Ireland on March 23, 2022

If there was a postseason honor to be had last year, Brighton linebacker Darrien Lewis won it. In addition to being named all-region for the fourth straight season, he was named all-metro and all-state and also won the National Football Association Foundation Scholar Athlete Award. Considering Lewis also boasts a 3.4 grade point average and a 28 on the ACT, he was recruited … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Darrien Lewis signs football scholarship with Bethel University

Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state

By Jeff Ireland on January 4, 2022

The Tennessee Football Coaches Association released its all-state high school football teams on Jan. 1 and seven Tipton County-area players received recognition. Covington High School had the most players in the county recognized with three: juniors Jamarion Dowell and A.C. Mason and senior Jalen Fayne. Dowell, who made the Class 3A team as a running back, rushed for 1,479 … [Read more...] about Seven Tipton County-area football players named TnFCA all-state

HOOPS PREVIEW: Brighton Cardinals return leading scorer and five seniors

By Jeff Ireland on November 16, 2021

Head coach: Stan Gatlin (eighth season) Last season: 11-6, lost in region quarterfinals Key players lost: DeMaryo Gatlin, Kejuan Dyson Key players returning: Ken Hennings, Andrew Thompson, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner, Nick Moore, Emmanuel Thurman Brighton nearly won the regular season district title last season, but two narrow losses to Munford, including one in overtime, … [Read more...] about HOOPS PREVIEW: Brighton Cardinals return leading scorer and five seniors

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