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Ja Morant

Top 10 sports stories of 2022

By Jeff Ireland on January 9, 2023

[metaslider id=11738] The year that was 2022 certainly was not without its moments. There were multiple state champs crowned and some strong performances by several Tipton County teams. No. 1 Munford football goes 10-0 for first time The Munford Cougars did not go as far in the playoffs as they would have liked. They lost in the second round to Springfield. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...] about Top 10 sports stories of 2022

Ja Morant pays visit to Jonathan Stark’s Skills Academy Camp in Munford

By Jeff Ireland on July 29, 2022

[metaslider id=10919] Some serious star power showed up in the Munford High School gym on Wednesday. Ja Morant, the all-star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies and one of the most popular basketball players in the world, made an appearance at the Stark Skills Academy Camp. And he put on a show. In addition to showing his dunking ability with a reverse jam, he led the kids in a … [Read more...] about Ja Morant pays visit to Jonathan Stark’s Skills Academy Camp in Munford

Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday

By Jeff Ireland on July 22, 2022

Looking for camps your kids can get involved in this summer? Sign them up for the Stark’s Skill Academy hosted by Jonathan Stark, a former Munford High standout basketball player who also played collegiately and professionally. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who was a teammate of Morant’s at Murray State, is scheduled to make an appearance at the camp. Stark graduated from … [Read more...] about Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday

Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be among the guests at Jonathan Stark’s basketball camp

By The Leader on May 18, 2021

Looking for camps your kids can get involved in this summer‭? ‬Sign them up for the Stark’s Skill Academy hosted by Jonathan Stark, a former Munford High standout basketball player who also played collegiately and professionally.  ‬ Stark graduated from Munford in 2013‭ ‬and was a basketball standout during his time there, leading the Cougars to a district title his senior … [Read more...] about Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be among the guests at Jonathan Stark’s basketball camp

Jackson Hughey meets Grizzlies’ star and favorite player Ja Morant

By Jeff Ireland on February 24, 2020

[metaslider id=4211] Covington High junior Jackson Hughey, who is battling a second bout of cancer, recently received a special gift from the community and the Covington Parks and Recreation Department. Following Jackson Hughey's Baller Challenge on Feb. 8 at the Covington Sportsplex officials arranged for Hughey and his family to attend a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game on … [Read more...] about Jackson Hughey meets Grizzlies’ star and favorite player Ja Morant

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