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Tipton-Rosemark senior Ali Naumann signs softball scholarship with Dyersburg State

By Jeff Ireland on April 29, 2021

When Ali Naumann was a freshman softball player at Tipton-Rosemark four years ago, she collided with the University School of Jackson catcher so hard while trying to score that the opposing player was left unconscious. It was at the point that head coach Johnie Sanfratello began to realize what kind of player he had on his hands. Before Naumann signed her scholarship with … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark senior Ali Naumann signs softball scholarship with Dyersburg State

DSCC to offer Moderna vaccine on Saturdays at Covington campus

By Echo Day on April 15, 2021

Due to a pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Dyersburg State Community College – Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County will provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in its place. First and second doses will be available to anyone 18 years and older every Saturday through the end of June from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome; however, … [Read more...] about DSCC to offer Moderna vaccine on Saturdays at Covington campus

Brighton’s Mackenzie Smith stays grounded (for now) and signs with Dyersburg State

By Jeff Ireland on January 12, 2021

[metaslider id=7606] Before another opportunity presented itself Brighton senior Mackenzie Smith was considering pursuing a career as an aviator. She's been taking flying lessons since she was 15 and was planning on following that path in college before a strong senior year on the pitch changed her mind. Smith cracked her femur last August during the first game of the 2020 … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Mackenzie Smith stays grounded (for now) and signs with Dyersburg State

Brighton senior Jade Howard signs to play softball at Dyersburg State

By The Leader on December 7, 2020

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

Covington’s Brinley Cousar and McKenzie Richardson will play together beyond high school

By Jeff Ireland on November 15, 2019

[metaslider id=2885] The Covington High School library is a pretty large place, but there was barely room for all the people who showed up this afternoon to see two well-known softball players make their college choices official. Brinley Cousar and McKenzie Richardson, two seniors who have been big reasons for all of Covington's success the last three seasons, have been close … [Read more...] about Covington’s Brinley Cousar and McKenzie Richardson will play together beyond high school

Tipton County players help Dyersburg State soccer improve in year two

By Jeff Ireland on November 7, 2019

[metaslider id=2733] Last season was rough for the first-ever Dyersburg State women’s soccer team as the Lady Eagles went 0-14. This season was quite different in various ways. Dyersburg State, thanks to three goals from Madison Luttrell and a fourth from Maddie Ray, both of whom are Covington graduates, defeated Northwest Mississippi 4-3 in the season opener for the program’s … [Read more...] about Tipton County players help Dyersburg State soccer improve in year two

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